A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Adelaide vs. San Juan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Adelaide or San Juan?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Adelaide and San Juan can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Adelaide or San Juan?

Adelaide

Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.

San Juan

If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.

As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.

As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Melbourne.


Which place is cheaper, San Juan or Adelaide?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Adelaide is $127, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $218. 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 Adelaide and San Juan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Adelaide $63
    San Juan $124
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Adelaide $126
    San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Adelaide and San Juan

Looking for a hotel in Adelaide or San Juan? 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.

Hotels in Adelaide


Hotels in San Juan


Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.


Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Adelaide Hotel Prices and San Juan Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Adelaide $18
    San Juan $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:


  • Shuttle from the Train Station
    $3.46

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide

Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $238
  • Private Transfer from Adelaide city to Adelaide Cruise Port: $144
  • Private Transfer from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide Port: $144
  • Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $105
  • Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Car: $102
  • Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $88
  • Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $88
  • Adelaide Airport Transfers : Airport ADL to Adelaide City in Luxury Van: $88
  • Adelaide Chauffeur Airport Transfers Experience : $79
  • Adelaide to Adelaide Airport (ADL) - Departure Private Transfer : $74
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $64
  • Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Business Car: $62

Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan

Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer from/to San Juan and Aguadilla or Rincón: $168
  • Transfer SJU Airport to Dorado. Hotels and Airbnb. Vice Versa One Way Trip.: $140
  • Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer: $99
  • Airport Private Transfer from/to City Hotels: $70
  • San Juan Puerto Rico Private Transfers: $105
  • San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port: Transfer to San Juan hotel: $261
  • San Juan One-way Transfer (Cruise, SJU, Hotels, Airbnb): $30
  • San Juan Airport (SJU) to San Juan Arrival Private Transfer: $83
  • SJU Airport Transfer To-From San Juan, Hotels, Airbnb, Ports: $24
  • SJU Airport Private Transfer to Dorado: $115
  • Puerto Rico: Airport Transfer to/from SJU Airport: $390
  • Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Tesla Y Luxury SUV, Select Zone: $77

Is it cheaper to fly into Adelaide or San Juan?

Prices for flights to both San Juan and Adelaide 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Adelaide $51
    San Juan $62

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide

For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $28
  • The F Factor: Adelaide food tour: $63
  • Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $75
  • Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $118
  • Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch: $125
  • Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $185
  • Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $223

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Juan

For San Juan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • From Pinones Beach & Bar Hopping Food Tour: $70
  • Puerto Rican food tasting and beginner cooking Tour: $79
  • Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $165
  • FlyDining: Sunset Dinner with Stunning Ocean Views (4 Courses): $165
  • Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walking Food Tour: $179

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Adelaide $13
    San Juan $49

Tours and Activities in Adelaide

For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • "Barossa Tour from 4 Tastings & Lunch Included": $100
  • "Experience Both: Hahndorf & Barossa - Wine, Lunch & Beyond": $107
  • 90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise: $56
  • Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine: $16
  • Adelaide Central Market Delicious Lunch Tour: $118
  • Adelaide Central Market Discovery Tour: $63
  • Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $116
  • Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $43
  • Adelaide City Full-Day Tour: $147
  • Adelaide City Highlights Full-Day Tour: $144
  • Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $53
  • Adelaide City Highlights via Hahndorf Half-Day Tour: $102

Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan

For San Juan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Horseback Riding Tour
    $40
  • Full Day Snorkeling Trip
    $100
  • 1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson
    $75

Tours and Activities in San Juan

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Juan.

  • Culebra Swim with Turtles Adventure and Flamenco Beach by Ferry: $130
  • • Party Boat San Juan Bay: Day Cruise II | Drink & Snacks •: $1,229
  • • Party Boat San Juan Sunset Cruise II | Drink & Snack •: $1,229
  • • Party Boat at San Juan Bay | Day Cruise | Drink & Snacks: $1,399
  • •PR Rentals Fishing Experience | Charter 4-HR | Fishing Trip: $1,600
  • (Small Group) El Yunque HalfDay Tour with Transport / 7AM or 12PM: $89
  • 6-Hour Tour Exploring the North Side of San Juan, Puerto Rico: $175
  • ATV Single Rider Adventure Near San Juan - Hacienda Campo Rico: $136
  • Adventure to a Hidden Waterfall, Private Tour: $185
  • Airport transportation to cruise ships, hotels, bnb's in San Juan, Puerto Rico: $75
  • Along The Shore Private Helicopter Tour San Juan Puerto Rico: $295
  • Arte Boriken-Urban Art & Beach Sip & Paint Tour: $145

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Adelaide $21
    San Juan $12

Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:

  • Private Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & Platter in Adelaide Hills: $29
  • River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $41
  • McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $56
  • McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $57
  • Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $81
  • Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $82
  • Groovy Grape Barossa Day Out with Wine Tastings and Lunch: $95
  • Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $104
  • From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $106
  • Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting & Maggie Beers Farm Join Us: $108
  • Shared Barossa Full Day Wine Tour-Pickup from the Barossa: $112
  • From Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Lunch: $112

Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:

  • The Pinones Pub crawl Bar crawl : $70
  • Puerto Rico: Ocean Lab Brewery and Tobaco Farm Tour: $139


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Adelaide and San Juan, we can see that San Juan is more expensive. And not only is Adelaide much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Adelaide is in Pacific and San Juan is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Adelaide would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Adelaide 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 San Juan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Juan than you might in Adelaide.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Adelaide Expensive? and Is San Juan Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Adelaide or San Juan?

Adelaide has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of San Juan. When comparing the sizes of Adelaide and San Juan, 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 Adelaide or San Juan?

Adelaide has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but San Juan experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Adelaide or San Juan in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Adelaide and San Juan. Many travelers come to Adelaide for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences. San Juan attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Adelaide is cooler than San Juan in the summer. The daily temperature in Adelaide averages around 22°C (72°F) in January, and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (83°F)in July.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Juan this time of the year. In Adelaide, it's very sunny this time of the year. Adelaide usually receives more sunshine than San Juan during summer. Adelaide gets 330 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.

In January, Adelaide usually receives less rain than San Juanin July. Adelaide gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures January and July
    Adelaide 22°C (72°F) 
    San Juan 28°C (83°F)

Should I visit Adelaide or San Juan in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Adelaide as well as San Juan. Many visitors come to Adelaide in the autumn for the hiking trails and the shopping scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Juan throughout the year.

In the autumn, Adelaide is much colder than San Juan. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Adelaide in April average around 18°C (64°F), and San Juan averages at about 28°C (82°F)in October.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in San Juan. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Adelaide this time of the year. In the autumn, Adelaide often gets less sunshine than San Juanin October. Adelaide gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 235 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in San Juan. Adelaide usually gets less rain in April than San Juanin October. Adelaide gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures April and October
    Adelaide 18°C (64°F) 
    San Juan 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Adelaide or San Juan in the Winter?

Both San Juan and Adelaide are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Adelaide for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to San Juan because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In July, Adelaide is generally much colder than San Juanin January. Daily temperatures in Adelaide average around 11°C (52°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).

It's quite sunny in San Juan. Adelaide usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during winter. Adelaide gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.

In July, Adelaide usually receives more rain than San Juanin January. Adelaide gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures July and January
    Adelaide 11°C (52°F) 
    San Juan 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Adelaide or San Juan in the Spring?

Both San Juan and Adelaide during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the beaches. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Juan year-round.

Adelaide is much colder than San Juan in the spring. The daily temperature in Adelaide averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and San Juan fluctuates around 26°C (79°F)in April.

In San Juan, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Adelaide. In the spring, Adelaide often gets around the same amount of sunshine as San Juanin April. Adelaide gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 272 hours of full sun.

Adelaide usually gets less rain in October than San Juanin April. Adelaide gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures October and April
    Adelaide 16°C (61°F) 
    San Juan 26°C (79°F)

Typical Weather for San Juan and Adelaide

Adelaide San Juan
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C (72°F) 19 mm (0.7 in) 25°C (77°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Feb 23°C (73°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 25°C (77°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Mar 21°C (69°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 26°C (78°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Apr 18°C (64°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 26°C (79°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
May 15°C (58°F) 57 mm (2.2 in) 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Jun 12°C (54°F) 50 mm (2 in) 28°C (82°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Jul 11°C (52°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 28°C (83°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Aug 12°C (54°F) 51 mm (2 in) 28°C (83°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Sep 13°C (56°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 28°C (83°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Oct 16°C (61°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 28°C (82°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Nov 18°C (65°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 27°C (80°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Dec 21°C (69°F) 25 mm (1 in) 26°C (78°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)