Which place is cheaper, Florence or A Coruna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit A Coruna or Florence?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for A Coruna and Florence. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: A Coruna or Florence?
A Coruna
A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayA Coruna €89Florence €154
The average daily cost (per person) in A Coruna is €89, while the average daily cost in Florence is €154. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for A Coruna and Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personA Coruna €51Florence €87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomA Coruna €102Florence €174
Compare Hotels in A Coruna and Florence
Looking for a hotel in A Coruna or Florence? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: A Coruna Hotel Prices and Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.A Coruna €13Florence €22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna
Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $131
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $72
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $72
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Florence to Arezzo with a stop at The Mall Outlet: $153
- Transfer Florence - Bologna with stop at the Barberino Outlet: $142
- Transfer Between Florence and Rome with Sightseeing Stop: $1,176
- Private transfer: $256
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence (hotel OR airport pick-up): $85
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence: $114
- Private Transfer: Florence to Florence Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): $153
- Private Transfer: Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $63
- Private Transfer from Ulignano to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $251
- Private Transfer from Scandicci to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $110
- Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $292
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into A Coruna or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence and A Coruna change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayA Coruna €28Florence €36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $64
- Food Market visit and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $104
- 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $104
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $23
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Food Tour in Santo Spirito: $47
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $47
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $61
- Pasta Cooking Experience in Florence: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.A Coruna €9.72Florence €30
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tower of Hercules€3.00
Tours and Activities in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Private Old Town Walking Tour in La Coruña: $152
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $82
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $82
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- A Coruña boat tour from the sea: $38
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $64
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Coruña: $32
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $75
- Group walking tour in Lugo: $1.09
- Guided Tour Lugo: $27
- Private City Tour of A Coruña - Shore Excursion : $237
- Private Walking Tour around Coruña with Beer or Wine: $53
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour: $92
- Florence FoodTour with Local Guide: $191
- Florence-Private bike tour: $98
- From Sunset Panoramic e-Bike or Classic Bike tour : $38
- Semi-Private Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour: $71
- Tour Private of Florence in electric car : $41
- VIP Uffizi Gallery Tour: $75
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $196
- 1-Hour Experience with Brunello. Visit to the Vineyard and Cellar: $35
- 1-Hour Golf Cart Private Tour through the Center of Florence: $49
- 2 Hour Private Guided Tour: Uffizi Galleries for Families: $38
- 2-Hour Guided Tour to Uffizi Gallery and its Symbols: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayA Coruna €13Florence €18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- 3 Types Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Three Types of Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $37
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $42
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds : $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between A Coruna and Florence, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is A Coruna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to A Coruna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in A Coruna and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence than you might in A Coruna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is A Coruna Expensive? and Is Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, A Coruna or Florence?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 53% larger than the population of A Coruna. When comparing the sizes of A Coruna and Florence, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit A Coruna or Florence?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit A Coruna or Florence in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both A Coruna and Florence. Furthermore, most visitors come to Florence for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, A Coruna is cooler than Florence. Typically, the summer temperatures in A Coruna in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Florence averages at about 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Florence this time of the year. In A Coruna, it's very sunny this time of the year. A Coruna usually receives less sunshine than Florence during summer. A Coruna gets 248 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, A Coruna usually receives less rain than Florence. A Coruna gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyA Coruna 19°C (66°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit A Coruna or Florence in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to A Coruna as well as Florence. Additionally, the autumn months attract visitors to Florence because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, A Coruna is generally around the same temperature as Florence. Daily temperatures in A Coruna average around 16°C (61°F), and Florence fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In the autumn, A Coruna often gets less sunshine than Florence. A Coruna gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun.
A Coruna receives a lot of rain in the autumn. A Coruna usually gets more rain in October than Florence. A Coruna gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberA Coruna 16°C (61°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit A Coruna or Florence in the Winter?
Both Florence and A Coruna are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
A Coruna is much warmer than Florence in the winter. The daily temperature in A Coruna averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
A Coruna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Florence during winter. A Coruna gets 103 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in A Coruna. In January, A Coruna usually receives more rain than Florence. A Coruna gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryA Coruna 11°C (51°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit A Coruna or Florence in the Spring?
Both Florence and A Coruna during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Florence for the natural beauty.
In the spring, A Coruna is cooler than Florence. Typically, the spring temperatures in A Coruna in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Florence averages at about 14°C (57°F).
In the spring, A Coruna often gets less sunshine than Florence. A Coruna gets 167 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun.
A Coruna usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Florence. A Coruna gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilA Coruna 13°C (55°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and A Coruna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.