Which place is cheaper, Ponce or Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Antalya or Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Ponce? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Antalya or Ponce?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
Ponce
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, and The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $130Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $130, while the average daily cost in Ponce is $230. 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 Antalya and Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $43Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $86Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Ponce? 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: Antalya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $86Ponce $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lara Pirate Boat Trip to Duden Waterfalls with Transfer: $8.60
- Land of Legends Night Show Transfer & Boat Parade: $9.15
- Land of Legends Night Show in Antalya – Round Transfer Included: $14
- Family Rafting at Koprulu Canyon w/Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $15
- Alanya to Antalya Land of Legends Night Show Transfer: $15
- Transfer Land of Legends Tour with night show: $15
- Antalya Waterfall Boat Tour With Lunch & Soft Drinks & Transfer: $16
- Antalya or Kemer: Land of Legends Roundtrip Night Transfer: $16
- Antalya Scuba Diving With Transfer From Belek,Lara,Kemer Hotels: $18
- Kemer/Belek/Lara: Turkish Bath & Massage with Hotel Transfer: $21
- Private Departure Transfer: Kundu / Lara Region Hotels to Antalya Airport: $22
- Private Arrival Transfer: Antalya Airport to Lara and Kundu Hotels: $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce and Antalya 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 dayAntalya $35Ponce $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Belek/Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $45
- Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $53
- Suluada Island Cruise with Dinner and Sunset: $59
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $80
- Turkish Baklava Cooking Class with a Local Host: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Host: $82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ponce
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
- Latin Night with Dinner and Local Music with Transportation: $59
- Puerto Rico Art and Wine Dinner with One Way Transportation: $89
- Private Cooking Class with a Fun Local in San German, Puerto Rico: $96
- Private Half-Day Island Authentic Food Tour : $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $36Ponce $56
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Antalya/Kemer: Adrasan Suluada Island Boat Tours with Lunch: $8.75
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt And Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.98
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Antalya City Tour : OLYMPOS CABLE CAR, WATERFALLS & BOAT TRIP: $11
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $12
- Antalya’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Horse, Camel, and Donkey Riding Experience at the Farm in the Antalya Region: $13
- Antalya Outdoor Adventure: Rafting, Jeep & Quad w/Lunch: $13
- Old City Tour w/Cable Car, Boat, Waterfall & Lunch: $15
- Antalya Old Town Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights : $15
- Boat Cruise with Lunch, Foam Party, and DJ: $15
- Full-Day Rafting Tour with Lunch and Transportation: $17
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $65
- Scuba Boat Diving Experience in Gilligan's Island at Copamarina: $160
- 2.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan: $65
- 5 hours Tour in La Parguera Private Boat Charter: $200
- 7 Hours River Tour with Beach and Learn to Make Piña Colada : $195
- 8 Hours Private Tours in Puerto Rico: $150
- Adventure in Cave and the Guayaney Spring: $99
- Afro-Boriken-Loiza: Food, Cave & Art Tour: $140
- Aguadilla 6 Hour Local Tour: $150
- Camuy Caves Experience Tour with transportation: $130
- Cave Hopping Tour: $198
- Caves Coastlines and Beach; Cueva del Indio, Arecibo Adventure : $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $16Ponce $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Ponce
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Artisan Puertorrican Winery and Distillery Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Ponce, we can see that Ponce is more expensive. And not only is Antalya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe and Ponce 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 Antalya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antalya 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce than you might in Antalya.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Ponce?
Antalya has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Ponce, 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 Antalya or Ponce?
Antalya has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ponce experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Antalya or Ponce in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Antalya as well as Ponce. Many visitors come to Antalya in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
In July, Antalya is generally around the same temperature as Ponce. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 28°C (83°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Antalya this time of the year. In the summer, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Ponce. Antalya gets 376 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun.
Antalya usually gets less rain in July than Ponce. Antalya gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAntalya 28°C (83°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Ponce in the Autumn?
Both Ponce and Antalya are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Antalya for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Antalya is cooler than Ponce in the autumn. The daily temperature in Antalya averages around 21°C (69°F) in October, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Ponce during autumn. Antalya gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In October, Antalya usually receives less rain than Ponce. Antalya gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAntalya 21°C (69°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Ponce in the Winter?
Both Ponce and Antalya during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Antalya because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
In the winter, Antalya is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the winter temperatures in Antalya in January average around 11°C (51°F), and Ponce averages at about 25°C (77°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Antalya often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Antalya gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually gets more rain in January than Ponce. Antalya gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAntalya 11°C (51°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Ponce in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Antalya and Ponce. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Antalya this time of year. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Antalya is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 16°C (62°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. In Antalya, it's very sunny this time of the year. Antalya usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during spring. Antalya gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Antalya usually receives less rain than Ponce. Antalya gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAntalya 16°C (62°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Antalya
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (62°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (83°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 227 mm (8.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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