Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence or Saint Croix, 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 Saint Croix?
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.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Florence Prices
Italy PricesSaint Croix Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence $211Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is $211, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence $102Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence $204Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Florence and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Florence or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence $26Saint Croix $35
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$9.39
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Taxi from Airport$29
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In City Parking (Full Day)$35
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.87
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Bus From Airport$5.87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $53
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $56
- From La Spezia: Round-trip Transfer to Florence & Accademia: $57
- Transfer from Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $70
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Transfer: Peretola Airport (FLR) to Florence City Center: $88
- Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to Campi Bisenzio: $105
- Florence Private Transfer from or to Florence Airport, Train Station and Hotel: $111
- Arrival Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence by Sedan or Van: $112
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence (hotel OR airport pick-up): $118
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: Florence to Siena with private Minivan: $120
- Peretola FLR Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $122
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $180
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $87
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84
Is it cheaper to fly into Florence or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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 $73Saint Croix $97
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.63
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$20
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florence $35Saint Croix $58
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$13
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.69
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Firenze Card (for Two)$117
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$23
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$7.04
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$8.21
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Florence Free Walking Tour With Local Guide: $2.16
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.59
- Florence Walking Tour: $3.59
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.61
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.61
- Florence Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.20
- AudioZoom into A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Florence Medici Quest: Self-Guided Conspiracy Adventure: $7.20
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Florence with Audio and Quizzes: $8.42
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Florence Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket: $13
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorence $22Saint Croix $27
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$4.93
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Bottle of Wine$8.80
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florence and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix is more expensive. And not only is Florence much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florence is in Europe and Saint Croix 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 Florence would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Florence 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix than you might in Florence.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florence Expensive? and Is Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Florence or Saint Croix?
Florence has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint Croix experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Florence or Saint Croix in the Summer?
Both Saint Croix and Florence during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Florence in the summer for the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round.
Florence is cooler than Saint Croix in the summer. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
Florence usually gets less rain in July than Saint Croix. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFlorence 25°C (77°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Florence or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Saint Croix. Most visitors come to Florence for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Florence is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Florence in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 28°C (82°F).
Saint Croix receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Florence usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFlorence 16°C (61°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Florence or Saint Croix in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Florence as well as Saint Croix. The winter months attract visitors to Florence because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
In January, Florence is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 7°C (45°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
Florence usually gets more rain in January than Saint Croix. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFlorence 7°C (45°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Florence or Saint Croix in the Spring?
Both Saint Croix and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The natural beauty are the main draw to Florence this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Florence is much colder than Saint Croix in the spring. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In April, Florence usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFlorence 14°C (57°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 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.