Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Florence?
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 Florence or Cordoba?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence or Cordoba, 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: Florence or Cordoba?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence €180Cordoba €58
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €180, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is €58. 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 Florence and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Cordoba €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Cordoba €92
Compare Hotels in Florence and Cordoba
Looking for a hotel in Florence or Cordoba? 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: Florence Hotel Prices and Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Cordoba €2.71
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Livorno Port to Accommodation: $421
- Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to Greve in Chianti: $290
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Chianciano - Arrival Private Transfer: $287
- Private transfer: $282
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from Florence to Roma with private chauffeur: $277
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from Florence to Cinque Terre with stops in Lucca & Pisa: $277
- Private Transfer Florence Peretola Airport from/to Livorno Port: $273
- Private transfer Florence Peretola Airport from or to Pisa City: $273
- Bologna Airport Private Transfer from your Hotel in Florence: $241
- Private Transfer Florence to Siena with a Chianti Wine Tasting : $240
- Florence to Bologna Airport (BLQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $232
- Taste of Tuscany San Gimignano Winery with Transfer from Florence: $228
Is it cheaper to fly into Florence or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Florence 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 dayFlorence €62Cordoba €6.26
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $35
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour of Traditional Eateries and Wine Pairings: $36
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $46
- Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence: $48
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $51
- Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $51
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $51
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $53
- Hands-On Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class: $53
- Cooking Class in Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine: $54
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florence €30Cordoba €16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Accademia Gallery Skip the line Tickets : $41
- Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour: $76
- Medici Walking Tour -Small Group : $35
- Uffizi & Accademia Highlights: Skip The Line Combo Guided Tour: $108
- 1-Hour Mythological Tour in Piazza della Signoria: Experience for Children: $54
- 2-Hours Walking Tour in Florence: $180
- 3 Hours Private Tour with Personal Photographer in Florence: $167
- 3-Hour Private Photographic Tour in Chianti and Val d'Orcia Florence: $60
- 4 Wines & 2 Olive Oils Tasting in Chianti Winery with Tour : $42
- 4-hour Accademia and Uffizi Small-group Guided Tour: $167
- A Food Lover Tour in Florence: $101
- Academia Gallery Skip-the-Line Priority Entrance Tickets: $43
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorence €18Cordoba €6.58
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $18
- Winery tour and wine tasting of organic Chianti wines and extra virgin oil: $24
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $25
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $27
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $30
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $36
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $36
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $42
- Chianti Half Day Wine Tour from Florence: $42
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $47
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $48
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florence and Cordoba, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florence is in Europe and Cordoba is in South America, 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 Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence than you might in Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florence Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Cordoba?
Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Florence and Cordoba, 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 Florence or Cordoba?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Florence has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Florence or Cordoba in the Summer?
Both Cordoba and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Florence because of the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Florence is generally much warmer than Cordobain January. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 25°C (77°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Cordoba. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Florence. Florence usually receives more sunshine than Cordoba during summer. Florence gets 316 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Florence usually receives less rain than Cordobain January. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryFlorence 25°C (77°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Florence or Cordoba in the Autumn?
Both Cordoba and Florence during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
Florence is around the same temperature as Cordoba in the autumn. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in April.
In the autumn, Florence often gets less sunshine than Cordobain April. Florence gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets more rain in October than Cordobain April. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilFlorence 16°C (61°F)Cordoba 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Florence or Cordoba in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Cordoba. Many travelers come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Florence is much colder than Cordoba. Typically, the winter temperatures in Florence in January average around 7°C (45°F), and Cordoba averages at about 27°C (81°F)in July.
Florence usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during winter. Florence gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Florence usually receives more rain than Cordobain July. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyFlorence 7°C (45°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Florence or Cordoba in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Florence as well as Cordoba. Many visitors come to Florence in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Florence is generally cooler than Cordobain October. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 14°C (57°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cordoba. In the spring, Florence often gets less sunshine than Cordobain October. Florence gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets more rain in April than Cordobain October. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberFlorence 14°C (57°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
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.