Which place is cheaper, Round Pond or Cancun?
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 Cancun or Round Pond?
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 Cancun and Round Pond can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Cancun or Round Pond?
Cancun
In the northeast corner of the Mexican Caribbean, Cancun is one of Mexico's most popular destinations. The area that is now Cancun was actually selected specifically by the Mexican government for development as a tourist destination. The area was chosen because it has fourteen miles of beautiful white beaches, nearby Mayan ruins, and turquoise blue water with nearby snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities. Prior to its development as a tourist destination, there were few inhabitants in the area.
Round Pond
Round Pond is a little village located in the town of Bristol, formerly known as Pemaquid. The area draws visitors for a closer to nature experience along Maine's rugged coastline. Bristol also houses the villages of New Harbor, Pemaquid, Bristol Mills, and Chamberlain, which all make up this popular fishing and resort area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Playa del Carmen, The Best 2-Week Tours from Cancun, The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America, and The Best Contiki Tours to United States of America.
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Cancun Prices
Mexico PricesRound Pond Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCancun $161Round Pond $174
The average daily cost (per person) in Cancun is $161, while the average daily cost in Round Pond is $174. 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 Cancun and Round Pond in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCancun $93Round Pond $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCancun $186Round Pond $140
Compare Hotels in Cancun and Round Pond
Looking for a hotel in Cancun or Round Pond? 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: Cancun Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cancun $17Round Pond $60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cancun
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cancun:
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Taxi Around Town$1.60
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Airport Shuttle (for 2)$13
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Ferry to Isla de Mujeres (for 2)$16
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Local Bus (for 2)$1.95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cancun
Also for Cancun, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cancun Airport Small-Group Transfer to Cancun Hotels: $6.00
- Shared Cancun Airport Transfer to Moon Palace Hotel: $6.49
- Shared Transfer from Cancun Airport: $7.00
- Shared Transfer from Cancun Airport: $7.00
- Cancun Airport private transfer to Cancun hotel zone: $15
- CUN Airport to Cancun City Centre Hotels Shared Transfer: $17
- Private Transfer in Cancun: $17
- Private Transfer to/from Puerto Juarez Hotels or Ferry: $19
- transfers between hotels in Cancun hotel strip: $20
- Shared Round-Trip Transfer To/From Cancun International Airport: $23
- Private transfer to Cancun Airport from hotels in Cancun Area: $23
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to Costa Mujeres Hotels: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Cancun or Round Pond?
Prices for flights to both Round Pond and Cancun 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 dayCancun $47Round Pond $70
Typical Food Prices in Cancun
For Cancun, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cancun
For Cancun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruising Experience: $53
- Cancun Street Food Tour with Food Stalls, Local Market and Murals: $64
- Cancun Food Tour - Taco Attack: Street Food & Tequila Tasting: $69
- Salsa Streets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $69
- Cancun Food Tour: Market 23, Local Flavors & Downtown Culture: $69
- Cancun Historic Downtown Food Tour with 7+ Authentic Tastings: $76
- Cancun Authentic Downtown Food Tour: Tacos and Local Flavors: $78
- Cancun Hands-On Mexican Cooking Class: $79
- Cancun Taco & Mexican Food Tour with Tequila Tasting: $79
- Pirate Night! Dinner, Fun and Show at Cancun Couples Special: $80
- Cancun Walking Food Tour: Local Food, Markets, and Street Art.: $81
- Puerto Morelos Walking Food Tour: $81
Typical Food Prices in Round Pond
Some typical examples of dining costs in Round Pond are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$28
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cancun $34Round Pond $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cancun
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Cancun's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Seasick Pills$0.57
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Whale Shark Tour (for 2)$97
Tours and Activities in Cancun
For Cancun, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cancun's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Tour: $8.16
- 7 Days Self Guided AI Audio Tours to Cancun and Yucatan: $12
- Shared Speedboat and Snorkeling Adventure in Cancun: $12
- Cancun Beach Taco Tour Culinary Journey with Tequila Tasting: $15
- Speedboat jungle tour and snorkel: $15
- Isla Mujeres Full Day Catamaran Adventure from Cancun: $16
- Speedboat and Snorkeling Adventure in Cancun: $16
- Cancun Clearboat Tour express tour for photos!: $17
- Tour to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling: $17
- Full-Day Catamaran Tour to Isla Mujeres from Cancun with Lunch: $17
- Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling Spinnaker and Lunch: $18
- Mayan Culture and Speedboat Adventure in Cancun: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCancun $13Round Pond $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Cancun
Also in Cancun, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- A bespoke wine tastings crafted for unforgettable moments: $85
- Bar Crawl Madness Tour in Cancun: $115
- Brewery Tour Craft Beer Tasting Cancun Mexico: $130
When comparing the travel costs between Cancun and Round Pond, we can see that Round Pond is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in North America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cancun Expensive? and Is Round Pond Expensive?.
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.