Which place is cheaper, Ponce or Coimbra?
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 Coimbra or Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Coimbra or Ponce? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Coimbra or Ponce?
Coimbra
Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.
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 Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCoimbra $162Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Coimbra is $162, 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 Coimbra and Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCoimbra $51Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCoimbra $102Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Coimbra and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Coimbra 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: Coimbra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Coimbra $13Ponce $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra
Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer in Coimbra City : $95
- Transfers Aveiro or Coimbra to Lisbon Airport: $159
- Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $161
- Private Transfer Coimbra to Take Christ's Convent : $274
- Private Transfer Coimbra to Aveiro Costa Nova : $298
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- 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
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Coimbra or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce and Coimbra 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 dayCoimbra $97Ponce $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tomar Cooking Class & Garden-to-Table Meal with Lake Views: $142
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.Coimbra $21Ponce $56
Tours and Activities in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.48
- Tomar Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.48
- Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour: $5.96
- Coimbra Downtown Walking Tour with uptown insights : $5.96
- Coimbra Downhill Tour Highlights History and Student Traditions: $5.96
- Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.34
- Tomar’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Self-Guided Tour of Fado Traditions in Coimbra: $9.99
- Coimbra City Tour : $24
- Cycle to Ancient Dolmens in Azenha. History, Theory & Folklore Guided Tour: $36
- Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local: $42
- Tomar and the Templars Convent of Christ Tour: A Historical Tale: $48
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 dayCoimbra $14Ponce $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:
- Port Wine Tasting in Coimbra: $72
- Self-drive Wine Tour in Bairrada Region: $251
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 Coimbra and Ponce, we can see that Ponce is more expensive. And not only is Coimbra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Coimbra 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 Coimbra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Coimbra 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 Coimbra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Coimbra Expensive? and Is Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Coimbra or Ponce?
Ponce has a larger population, and is about 43% larger than the population of Coimbra. When comparing the sizes of Coimbra 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 Coimbra or Ponce?
Coimbra 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 Coimbra or Ponce in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Coimbra as well as Ponce. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
In July, Coimbra is generally cooler than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Coimbra average around 23°C (73°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Coimbra this time of the year. In the summer, Coimbra often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Ponce. Coimbra gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun.
Coimbra usually gets less rain in July than Ponce. Coimbra gets 14 mm (0.6 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 JulyCoimbra 23°C (73°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Coimbra or Ponce in the Autumn?
Both Ponce and Coimbra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Coimbra is much colder than Ponce in the autumn. The daily temperature in Coimbra averages around 18°C (65°F) in October, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. Coimbra usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during autumn. Coimbra gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ponce. It's quite rainy in Coimbra. In October, Coimbra usually receives less rain than Ponce. Coimbra gets 101 mm (4 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 OctoberCoimbra 18°C (65°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Coimbra or Ponce in the Winter?
Both Ponce and Coimbra during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
In the winter, Coimbra is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the winter temperatures in Coimbra in January average around 11°C (51°F), and Ponce averages at about 25°C (77°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Coimbra often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Coimbra gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. Coimbra usually gets more rain in January than Ponce. Coimbra gets 139 mm (5.5 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 JanuaryCoimbra 11°C (51°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Coimbra or Ponce in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Coimbra and Ponce. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Coimbra is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Coimbra average around 15°C (59°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. In Coimbra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Coimbra usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during spring. Coimbra gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Coimbra usually receives more rain than Ponce. Coimbra gets 92 mm (3.6 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 AprilCoimbra 15°C (59°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Coimbra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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