Which place is cheaper, Ponce or Antwerp?
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 Antwerp or Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Antwerp and Ponce can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Ponce?
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
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 The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp $178Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is $178, 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 Antwerp and Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp $84Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp $168Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp 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: Antwerp Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp $14Ponce $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $179
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $190
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $191
- Transfer Antwerp <-> Luxembourg (1 to 8pl): $192
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $256
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce and Antwerp 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 dayAntwerp $80Ponce $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- Private Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Antwerp with Aastha : $124
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.Antwerp $9.64Ponce $56
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $3.56
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.56
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.56
- A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour: $3.57
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.82
- Antwerp Steenplein Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $6.41
- Walking Antwerp City Center with GPS and Audio Tour: $8.36
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp: $23
- Discover Antwerp with this Outside Escape city game tour!: $30
- Antwerp Bike Tours: $36
- Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp: $38
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Private Sunset Walking Tour in San Juan: $25
- Guided Walking Tour in Ponce: $30
- Historical Walking Tour in Old San Juan: $30
- La Perla Cultural Tour: $35
- Prive Tours in Puerto Rico: $40
- Las Tinajas Waterfall: Guided Short Hike Adventure from Fajardo: $55
- Walking Guided Tour of History and Myths of Old San Juan : $60
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $65
- 2.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan: $65
- Half-Day Small-Group River Experience in El Yunque with Local : $68
- El Yunque Rainforest, Waterslides & Beach Tour from San Juan: $75
- Party Bus Experience in San Juan, Puerto Rico: $79
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp $21Ponce $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Antwerp Pub Crawl : $72
- Private Wine Tasting in Boomgaardstraat Antwerp: $89
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 Antwerp and Ponce, we can see that Ponce is more expensive. And not only is Antwerp much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp 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 Antwerp would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antwerp 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 Antwerp.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Ponce?
Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp 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 Antwerp or Ponce?
Antwerp 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 Antwerp or Ponce in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Antwerp and Ponce. Many travelers come to Antwerp for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Antwerp is much colder than Ponce in the summer. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. In Antwerp, it's very sunny this time of the year. Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during summer. Antwerp gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Antwerp usually receives less rain than Ponce. Antwerp gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAntwerp 17°C (63°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Ponce in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Antwerp as well as Ponce. Many visitors come to Antwerp in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
In the autumn, Antwerp is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Antwerp in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Ponce averages at about 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In the autumn, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Antwerp gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Ponce. Antwerp usually gets less rain in October than Ponce. Antwerp gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAntwerp 12°C (54°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Ponce in the Winter?
Both Ponce and Antwerp are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Antwerp for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Antwerp can be very cold during winter. In January, Antwerp is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 3°C (38°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during winter. Antwerp gets 47 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Antwerp usually receives around the same amount of rain as Ponce. Antwerp gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAntwerp 3°C (38°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Ponce in the Spring?
Both Ponce and Antwerp during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Antwerp because of the activities around the city. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
Antwerp is much colder than Ponce in the spring. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 8°C (47°F) in April, and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Antwerp gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun.
Antwerp usually gets less rain in April than Ponce. Antwerp gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAntwerp 8°C (47°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Antwerp
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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