Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Bologna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bologna or Playa de las Americas?
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 Bologna and Playa de las Americas can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bologna or Playa de las Americas?
Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of the northern region of Italy, Emilia-Romagna, with a population of 380,000. It is a historical city known well by Italians, however, not as well known among foreigners. The locals of Bologna speak little to no English. The city is most known for having the oldest university in the West. Another reason many visit this city is because of its exquisite cuisine. Many Italians would consider it one of the most beautiful cities in the entire country because of its impeccably preserved historic centers. The best time to visit Bologna is usually between March and October, although bare in mind that July and August can get quite hot.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBologna €159Playa de las Americas €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Bologna is €159, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €195. 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 Bologna and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBologna €87Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBologna €174Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Bologna and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Bologna or Playa de las Americas? 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: Bologna Hotel Prices and Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bologna €21Playa de las Americas €56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bologna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bologna:
- Bologna Airport: Round Trip Transfer to Venice+Water Taxi: $1,663
- Bologna Airport(BLQ): Roundtrip Transfer to Venice p-le Roma: $1,403
- From Private Venice Day Trip with Transfer: $770
- Siena: Private Round-Trip Transfer from/to Bologna Airport: $690
- Bologna Airport (BLQ): One Way Transfer to Ravenna Port/City: $524
- Tour Ferrari, Lambo, Parmesan, Vinegar, Wine with Transfer: $503
- Bologna:Parmesan, Prosciutto, Balsamic, Wine, Lunch&Transfer: $503
- Ferrari&Lambo, Parmesan, Balsamic, Red wine with Transfer: $497
- Florence: Private Transfer from Bologna Airport (BLQ): $429
- Ferrari, Lambo, Parmesan, Balsamic tour w/Lunch & Transfer: $390
- Bologna Airport(BLQ): 1-Way Transfer to Venice Piazzale Roma: $374
- Ravenna or Cruise Port to Murano + water taxi -RoundTrip Transfer: $300
Is it cheaper to fly into Bologna or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Bologna 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 dayBologna €39Playa de las Americas €45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bologna
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bologna.
- Virtual Cooking Class: Ravioli variations with classic tomato sauce: $35
- Bologna Food Tour including Tagliatelle, Mortadella, Wine: $57
- Bologna Traditional Home Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner: $73
- Exclusive Cooking Class - Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu & Spritz: $74
- Exclusive Bologna Cooking Class - Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu & Spritz: $75
- Traditional Bolognese Cooking Class with a Meal: $80
- Traditional Recipes Cooking Class with Local Wines: $82
- Hands on Home Cooking Class: $84
- Walking Food Tour with a Local Guide: $84
- Tastes and Traditions Food Tour with Market Visit: $84
- Tastes & Traditions of Food Tour with Market Visit: $86
- Bologna traditional food tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bologna €38Playa de las Americas €30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bologna
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bologna are as follows:
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Food Tour (for 2)€31
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)€115
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Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour (for 2)€67
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National Gallery Museum Bologna (for 2)€12
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Archaeology Museum of Bologna (for 2)€12
Tours and Activities in Bologna
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bologna are as follows:
- the red medieval pearl and its delicious food (private tour): $284
- 2 Hours Bologna Guided Private Tour for Kids and Families : $179
- 2-Hour Bike Tour to Discover Bologna's Squares and Monuments: $147
- 2-Hour Walking Tour Discovering the "Musical" Side of Bologna: $71
- 2.5-hour Bologna City and University Walking Tour: $131
- 3 hours walking tour with tastings: Bologna "La Grassa": $185
- Art and taste tour: from Magnani Rocca to Parma ham: $210
- BOLOGNA FOOD WALKING TOUR (morning or evening PRIVATE tour): $207
- Best of Private & Personalised Walking Experience: $81
- Best walking tour of Bologna: $158
- Bike Tour Bologna: $142
- Bologna - Old Town Private Historic Walking Tour: $374
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBologna €28Playa de las Americas €8.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Bologna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bologna:
- Modena area: Lambrusco Wine Tasting Experience: $38
- From Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour with the winemaker: $53
- Monte San Pietro: Montevecchio Isolani Tour & Wine Tasting: $53
- Bologna Food & Wine tour with a local Chef: $69
- Wine Tasting Tour in One of the Oldest Inns: $70
- Bologna Wine Tasting in One of the Oldest Inns: $71
- Small-Group Half-Day Wine Tour with Tasting in Dozza Village: $102
- Taste the real Bologna Food and Wine tour: $107
- Wine Tasting Experience with a Local Guide: $118
- Exclusive Italian Wine Tasting: $131
- Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with a local guide : $138
- Italian Wine Tasting on the Panoramic Terrace in Bologna: $163
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bologna and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Bologna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bologna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bologna 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas than you might in Bologna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bologna Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bologna or Playa de las Americas?
Bologna has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Bologna and Playa de las Americas, 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 Bologna or Playa de las Americas?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Bologna or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bologna as well as Playa de las Americas. The summer months attract visitors to Bologna because of the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Bologna is generally around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Bologna average around 24°C (75°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bologna this time of the year. In the summer, Bologna often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Bologna gets 316 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun.
Bologna usually gets more rain in July than Playa de las Americas. Bologna gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBologna 24°C (75°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Bologna or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
Both Playa de las Americas and Bologna are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Bologna this time of year.
Bologna is much colder than Playa de las Americas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bologna averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. Bologna usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during autumn. Bologna gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Bologna. In October, Bologna usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Bologna gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBologna 16°C (61°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Bologna or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
Both Playa de las Americas and Bologna during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Bologna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Bologna. In the winter, Bologna is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bologna in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In the winter, Bologna often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Bologna gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun.
Bologna usually gets more rain in January than Playa de las Americas. Bologna gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBologna 2°C (36°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Bologna or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bologna and Playa de las Americas. Many visitors come to Bologna in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Bologna is generally much colder than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Bologna average around 13°C (55°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa de las Americas this time of the year. Bologna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during spring. Bologna gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bologna usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Bologna gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBologna 13°C (55°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Bologna
| Bologna | Playa de las Americas | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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