Which place is cheaper, Pueblo or Charleston?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Charleston or Pueblo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Charleston or Pueblo, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Charleston or Pueblo?
Charleston
Charleston is a beautiful, southern city and seaport town in South Carolina. It has a wonderful, historic downtown area that the city government works hard to maintain. Located on a peninsula that is created by two rivers, the city is a stunning setting with much character. It is a popular place to visit for its culture, architecture and cuisine. In recent years Charleston has gained popularity and it continues to grow as both a regional and international travel destination. With its rising popularity comes increasing costs. Travel costs continue to go up as restaurants and hotels raise their prices, particularly during the peak travel season and holiday periods.
Pueblo
Pueblo is a surprisingly large community in the state of Colorado that has a population of more than 100,000. Many travelers pass through this area if they're heading into the mountain area from the southeast. It's sits along Interstate Highway 25 and is only forty five miles from Colorado Springs. There's a regional airport in the area as well. In town there is a bus service run by the City Of Pueblo Transit. Rides cost $1.00, but it is highly recommended that you have your own vehicle when visiting town.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCharleston $170Pueblo $284
The average daily cost (per person) in Charleston is $170, while the average daily cost in Pueblo is $284. 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 Charleston and Pueblo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCharleston $90Pueblo $276
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCharleston $180Pueblo $552
Compare Hotels in Charleston and Pueblo
Looking for a hotel in Charleston or Pueblo? 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: Charleston Hotel Prices and Pueblo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Charleston $33Pueblo -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Charleston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Charleston:
- Private Transfer from Charleston Cruise Port to Charleston city: $55
- Private Transfer from Charleston City to Charleston Cruise Port: $55
- Private Transfer from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Charleston Port: $60
- One Way Airport Transfer Service: $65
- From Boone Hall Plantation Entry with Transfers: $71
- Charleston Airport (CHS) to Charleston city – Arrival Private Transfer: $89
- Charleston city to Charleston Airport (CHS) - Departure Private Transfer: $89
- Folly Beach to Charleston Airport (CHS) - Departure Private Transfer: $105
- Isle of Palms/Sullivans Island to Charleston Airport –Departure Private Transfer: $105
- Charleston Airport (CHS) to Folly Beach - Arrival Private Transfer: $105
- Charleston Airport to Isle of Palms/Sullivans Island– Arrival Private Transfer: $105
- Charleston Airport (CHS) to Kiawah/Seabrook Islands – Arrival Private Transfer: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Charleston or Pueblo?
Prices for flights to both Pueblo and Charleston 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 dayCharleston $58Pueblo $7.64
Typical Food Prices in Charleston
Some typical examples of dining costs in Charleston are as follows:
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Lunch in downtown Charleston for two$21
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Breakfast$26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Charleston
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Charleston.
- Charleston Sunset Blues & BBQ Dinner Cruise: $72
- Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $88
- Savor the Flavors Upper King Street Food Tour: $95
- Charleston's Historic Downtown Food Tour: $99
- Historic Downtown Food Tour: $99
- Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise: $104
- Charleston Farm-to-Table Food Tour and Chef's Challenge: $109
- Charleston Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $110
- Downtown Charleston Food Tour: $110
- Charleston's Savor the Flavors of Upper King Street Walking Food Tour: $110
- Charleston Upper King Street Food Tour: $110
- Small Group Food Tour – Savor the Flavors: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Charleston $22Pueblo -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Charleston
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Charleston are as follows:
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Patriots Point (for 2)$60
Tours and Activities in Charleston
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Charleston are as follows:
- Charleston Self-Guided Ghost Tour in 12 Languages: $5.00
- The French Quarter: GPS Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $5.99
- Historic Downtown Charleston Quest Experience: $6.65
- Self-Guided Ghost Tour: $6.99
- Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour: $7.50
- Charleston Historic Downtown: Quest Experience: $8.16
- Historic Walking Audio Tour with Offline App: $9.99
- Explore Charleston's Past: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio History Walking Tour: $12
- Charleston Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $15
- Self-Guided Highlights Walking Audio Tour: $15
- Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCharleston $36Pueblo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Charleston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Charleston:
- Charleston Women and Wine Tour: $20
- Women and Wine Tour: $20
- Charleston Bachelorette Bar Crawl: $23
- Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $24
- Guided Pub Crawl and Haunted History Tour: $30
- Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl Shared Tour in Charleston : $35
- Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl: $35
- Charleston Terrors Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Speakeasy Sagas Prohibition Pub Crawl: $35
- Historic District Haunted Pub Crawl Tour: $36
- Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip: $135
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Charleston and Pueblo, we can see that Pueblo is more expensive. And not only is Charleston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Charleston would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Charleston 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 Pueblo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pueblo than you might in Charleston.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Charleston Expensive? and Is Pueblo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Charleston or Pueblo?
Pueblo has a larger population, and is about 8% larger than the population of Charleston. When comparing the sizes of Charleston and Pueblo, 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.
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.