Which place is cheaper, Ponce or Bruges?
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 Bruges or Ponce?
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 Bruges and Ponce. 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: Bruges or Ponce?
Bruges
Located in the northern part of Belgium, in Flanders, Bruges is one of the most charming and well preserved cities in Europe. With its stone streets and charming shops, it is a postcard perfect city that seems to have jumped out of the pages of a Disney fairytale. The city itself is quite compact, adding to the charm and making it easily walkable. Even given its old world charm, it manages to present a cosmopolitan air as well. There's an active nightlife, but during the day the historical city center is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace. You can take a carriage ride through the cobblestone streets or you can wander around on your own. Be sure to swing into some of the museums, cathedrals, and churches you'll see along the way. There are now shops everywhere that are designed to appeal to tourists. While some may be easy to walk by, it takes the strongest souls to ignore the chocolate shops you'll see on your way.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Belgium, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBruges $189Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Bruges is $189, 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 Bruges and Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBruges $69Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBruges $138Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Bruges and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Bruges 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: Bruges Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bruges $19Ponce $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bruges
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bruges:
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Five Day Bus Pass$18
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Bike Rental for Day$9.39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bruges
Also for Bruges, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bruges hotel to Ostend Airport (OST) - Departure Private Transfer: $71
- Ostend Bruges Airport (OST) to Bruges - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Ostend Airport (OST) to Bruges hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $72
- Bruges to Ostend Bruges Airport(OST) - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- Private Transfer from Bruges City Hotels to Zeebrugge Cruise Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Zeebrugge Cruise Port to Bruges hotels: $75
- Ostend Airport (OST) to Bruges hotel - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $144
- Private transfer from Bruges to Lille, English-speaking driver: $150
- Private direct transfer from Bruges to Brussels: $154
- Private direct transfer from Cruise Port Zeebrugge to Brussels: $192
- Private transfer from Bruges to Brussels, 2h Stop in Ghent: $216
- Private Transfert from Bruges to Brussels Airport By Business car: $238
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- 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
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Bruges or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce and Bruges 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 dayBruges $105Ponce $61
Typical Food Prices in Bruges
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bruges:
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Cup of Tea$2.35
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Sandwich for Lunch$3.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bruges
For Bruges, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The 10 Tastings of Bruges With Locals: Private Food Tour : $161
- Bruges Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $165
- Bruges Food Tour: 8 Tastings of Local Delicacies: $184
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.Bruges $18Ponce $56
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bruges
For Bruges, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Groeninge Museum Entrance$9.39
Tours and Activities in Bruges
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bruges.
- THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips: $3.56
- Gastronomic Tour: A Taste of Bruges: $3.56
- Walking Tour Exciting Stories, Mysteries, People: $3.57
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges: $3.58
- 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included: $3.59
- Bruges Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.13
- Bruges Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.32
- Salvador Dalí Exhibition in Bruges Admission Ticket: $12
- Historium Virtual Reality Ticket: $12
- Unknown A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of the Medieval Metropole: $12
- Frietmuseum Entrance Ticket: $13
- Bruges’ Legends and Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
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 dayBruges $13Ponce $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 Bruges and Ponce, we can see that Ponce is more expensive. And not only is Bruges much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bruges 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 Bruges would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bruges 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 Bruges.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bruges Expensive? and Is Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bruges or Ponce?
Ponce has a larger population, and is about 31% larger than the population of Bruges. When comparing the sizes of Bruges 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 Bruges or Ponce?
Bruges 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 Bruges or Ponce in the Summer?
Both Ponce and Bruges during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Bruges for the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
In July, Bruges is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Bruges average around 17°C (63°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bruges. In the summer, Bruges often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Bruges gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun.
Bruges usually gets less rain in July than Ponce. Bruges gets 66 mm (2.6 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 JulyBruges 17°C (63°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Bruges or Ponce in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bruges and Ponce. The autumn months attract visitors to Bruges because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bruges is much colder than Ponce in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bruges averages around 12°C (54°F) in October, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. Bruges usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during autumn. Bruges gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Ponce receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Bruges usually receives less rain than Ponce. Bruges gets 78 mm (3.1 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 OctoberBruges 12°C (54°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Bruges or Ponce in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bruges as well as Ponce. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Bruges this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Bruges in the winter. In the winter, Bruges is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bruges in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Ponce averages at about 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In the winter, Bruges often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Bruges gets 47 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun.
Bruges usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Ponce. Bruges gets 59 mm (2.3 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 JanuaryBruges 3°C (38°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Bruges or Ponce in the Spring?
Both Ponce and Bruges are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Bruges for the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Bruges is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Bruges average around 8°C (47°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. Bruges usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during spring. Bruges gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bruges usually receives less rain than Ponce. Bruges gets 45 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 AprilBruges 8°C (47°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Bruges
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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) |
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.