Which place is cheaper, Playa del Ingles or Catania?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Catania or Playa del Ingles?
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 Playa del Ingles can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Catania or Playa del Ingles?
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.
Playa del Ingles
Translating to "Englishman's Beach," Playa del Ingles is a sea resort located on the south coast of the Gran Canaria island of Spain's Canary Islands. Since the 1960s it has been built up to accommodate tourists from around the world, especially from Europe. Some of the most popular attractions include an abundance of bars and clubs as well as beachside activities like swimming, surfing, scuba, and snorkeling.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCatania €120Playa del Ingles €180
The average daily cost (per person) in Catania is €120, while the average daily cost in Playa del Ingles is €180. 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 Playa del Ingles in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCatania €65Playa del Ingles €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatania €130Playa del Ingles €186
Compare Hotels in Catania and Playa del Ingles
Looking for a hotel in Catania or Playa del Ingles? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Catania €20Playa del Ingles €61
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Catania or Playa del Ingles?
Prices for flights to both Playa del Ingles 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 €41Playa del Ingles €49
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catania €19Playa del Ingles €33
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatania €18Playa del Ingles €7.86
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 Playa del Ingles, we can see that Playa del Ingles is more expensive. And not only is Catania much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Catania would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Catania 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 del Ingles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa del Ingles than you might in Catania.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Catania Expensive? and Is Playa del Ingles Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Catania or Playa del Ingles?
Catania has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Playa del Ingles. When comparing the sizes of Catania and Playa del Ingles, 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 Playa del Ingles?
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 Playa del Ingles in the Summer?
Both Playa del Ingles and Catania during the summer are popular places to visit. The beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Catania this time of year.
In July, Catania is generally a little warmer than Playa del Ingles. Daily temperatures in Catania average around 26°C (79°F), and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In Playa del Ingles, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Catania. In the summer, Catania often gets more sunshine than Playa del Ingles. Catania gets 325 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 293 hours of full sun.
Catania usually gets more rain in July than Playa del Ingles. Catania gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCatania 26°C (79°F)Playa del Ingles 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Catania or Playa del Ingles in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Catania and Playa del Ingles. Many travelers come to Catania for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
Catania is cooler than Playa del Ingles in the autumn. The daily temperature in Catania averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa del Ingles this time of the year. Catania usually receives less sunshine than Playa del Ingles during autumn. Catania gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Catania gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Catania usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Catania gets 128 mm (5 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCatania 19°C (67°F)Playa del Ingles 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Catania or Playa del Ingles in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Catania as well as Playa del Ingles. Many visitors come to Catania in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Catania is much colder than Playa del Ingles. Typically, the winter temperatures in Catania in January average around 10°C (51°F), and Playa del Ingles averages at about 17°C (63°F).
In the winter, Catania often gets less sunshine than Playa del Ingles. Catania gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 187 hours of full sun.
Catania usually gets more rain in January than Playa del Ingles. Catania gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCatania 10°C (51°F)Playa del Ingles 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Catania or Playa del Ingles in the Spring?
Both Playa del Ingles and Catania are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Catania for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Catania is generally cooler than Playa del Ingles. Daily temperatures in Catania average around 15°C (58°F), and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa del Ingles. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Catania. Catania usually receives less sunshine than Playa del Ingles during spring. Catania gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Catania usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Catania gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCatania 15°C (58°F)Playa del Ingles 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Playa del Ingles and Catania
| Catania | Playa del Ingles | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
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