Which place is cheaper, A Coruna or Catania?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Catania or A Coruna?
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 Catania and A Coruna can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Catania or A Coruna?
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
A Coruna
A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, The Best Walking Tours in Italy, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCatania €120A Coruna €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Catania is €120, while the average daily cost in A Coruna is €89. 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 Catania and A Coruna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCatania €65A Coruna €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatania €130A Coruna €102
Compare Hotels in Catania and A Coruna
Looking for a hotel in Catania or A Coruna? 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: Catania Hotel Prices and A Coruna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Catania €20A Coruna €13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- airport transfers throughout Sicily: $163
- Transfers from Catania airport to Noto : $105
- Transfer servizio taxi da Catania aeroporto/città a Scicli: $198
- Transfer service from Catania to Ispica or surrounding area: $188
- Transfer from Catania Airport to Syracuse-Ortigia: $158
- Transfer Catania to Agrigento : $187
- Transfer Catania / Agrigento Airport: $196
- Taxi transfer from CATANIA (everywhere) to MILAZZO (or viceversa): $147
- Taxi Transfer from Catania to Giardini Naxos (or viceversa): $154
- Taxi Catania Airport with transfer to Syracuse or Taormina: $76
- TAXI Transfer service from Catania to Marzamemi or viceversa: $214
- TAXI Transfer from CATANIA to Capo d'Orlando (or vice versa): $421
Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna
Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $72
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $72
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Catania or A Coruna?
Prices for flights to both A Coruna and Catania 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 dayCatania €41A Coruna €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $38
- Catania Street Food Tour: $52
- Cooking class & visit to the Catania Historical market: $59
- Patisserie Food tour: $60
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $63
- Food tour of Catania by night: $64
- Catania Street Food Tour: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $73
- Aci Trezza boat tour with dinner on board: $85
- Cooking Class Tiramisù: $95
- Cooking Class Arancini in Catania: $96
- Cooking class Pizza: $96
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $64
- Food Market visit and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $104
- 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catania €19A Coruna €9.72
Tours and Activities in Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- From Catania, Syracuse and Taormina: fly fishing experience: $240
- Taormina and Castelmola private tour with traditional lunch: $272
- 2 hours guided tour of Catania: $40
- 3-Hour Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour: $118
- Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour: $131
- BOAT TOUR WITH APERITIF ON BOARD IN THE CYCLOPS ISLANDS: $64
- Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour): $120
- Benedictine Monastery of Guided tour in English: $11
- Boat tour to the Ulysses caves with swimming guide: $84
- Boat trip and tour Savoca and Taormina: $142
- Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $49
- Catania Bike Tour with Tasting food: $182
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tower of Hercules€3.00
Tours and Activities in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Group walking tour in Lugo: $1.09
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- Guided Tour Lugo: $27
- Segway Tour Tower of Hercules: $32
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Coruña: $32
- A Coruña boat tour from the sea: $38
- Private Walking Tour around Coruña with Beer or Wine: $53
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $64
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $75
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $82
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $82
- 2 Hour Private Old Town Walking Tour in La Coruña: $152
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatania €18A Coruna €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market: $48
- Wine Tasting in the South Slope of Etna: $50
- Etna: Urban Winery, Vineyards Walk & Wine Tasting at Sunset: $62
- Wine tour in Catania: $102
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $116
- Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania: $126
- From Mt.Etna picnic and wine tasting: $128
- Guided Tour of Etna with Wine Tasting & Appetizers: $139
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $147
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $158
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $265
- From Catania/Taormina: Mount Etna Private Wine Tasting Tour: $433
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Catania and A Coruna, we can see that Catania is more expensive. And not only is A Coruna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to A Coruna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in A Coruna 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 Catania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Catania than you might in A Coruna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Catania Expensive? and Is A Coruna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Catania or A Coruna?
Catania has a larger population, and is about 29% larger than the population of A Coruna. When comparing the sizes of Catania and A Coruna, 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 Catania or A Coruna?
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 Catania or A Coruna in the Summer?
Both A Coruna and Catania during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Catania in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Catania is generally a little warmer than A Coruna. Daily temperatures in Catania average around 26°C (79°F), and A Coruna fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In A Coruna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Catania. In the summer, Catania often gets more sunshine than A Coruna. Catania gets 325 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 248 hours of full sun.
Catania usually gets less rain in July than A Coruna. Catania gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCatania 26°C (79°F)A Coruna 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Catania or A Coruna in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Catania and A Coruna. Most visitors come to Catania for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene during these months.
Catania is a little warmer than A Coruna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Catania averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and A Coruna fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Catania usually receives more sunshine than A Coruna during autumn. Catania gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 155 hours of full sun in the autumn.
A Coruna receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Catania gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Catania usually receives more rain than A Coruna. Catania gets 128 mm (5 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCatania 19°C (67°F)A Coruna 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Catania or A Coruna in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Catania as well as A Coruna. The winter months attract visitors to Catania because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Catania is around the same temperature as A Coruna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Catania in January average around 10°C (51°F), and A Coruna averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the winter, Catania often gets more sunshine than A Coruna. Catania gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 103 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in A Coruna. Catania usually gets less rain in January than A Coruna. Catania gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCatania 10°C (51°F)A Coruna 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Catania or A Coruna in the Spring?
Both A Coruna and Catania are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Catania this time of year.
In April, Catania is generally a little warmer than A Coruna. Daily temperatures in Catania average around 15°C (58°F), and A Coruna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Catania. Catania usually receives more sunshine than A Coruna during spring. Catania gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Catania usually receives less rain than A Coruna. Catania gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCatania 15°C (58°F)A Coruna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for A Coruna and Catania
| Catania | A Coruna | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
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