Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Florence?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florence or Saint John's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence or Saint John's, 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 John's?
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 John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence €154Saint John's €206
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €154, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is €206. 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 John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Saint John's €111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Saint John's €222
Compare Hotels in Florence and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Florence or Saint John's? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Saint John's €16
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:
- Florence to Pisa Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Private Oneway Transfer Florence Airport to Florence Hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Florence to Milan: $216
- Arrival Private Transfer: Florence Airport FLR to Florence in Luxury Van: $202
- Chianti Wine Tastings and Visit to 3 Cellars with Lunch&Transfer: $236
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Montecatini Terme - RoundTrip Transfer: $184
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Siena or Sovicille - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $210
- Florence Airport (FLR): One-Way/Roundtrip Private Transfer: $316
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $48
- Florence Airport to Chianciano Arrival Private Transfer: $146
- Florence Airport(FLR) to Chianciano - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $293
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus€1.41
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Taxi From Airport€6.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- Antigua&BarbudaV.C.Bird Airport(ANU)to island hotels-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $255
- Biggvee Premium Airport One Way Transfer: $200
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfers & Tour in Antigua & Barbuda: $200
- Airport Transfers to Antigua Hotels/Resorts: $170
- Antigua V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to Island - Round-Trip Transfer : $156
- 3-Hours Stingray City - Transfer, Spanish-Italian Guide Included: $155
- Private Airport Transfers 1- 2 Pax Zone D: Hotels: $130
- Private Airport Transfers 1- 2 Pax. Zone C: Hotels: $120
- Private Transfer from Antigua & Barbuda V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to island: $113
- Antigua - VIP Fast Track On Arrival ONLY And Round Trip Transfer : $99
- Private Round Trip Transfer From Antigua Airport To NonSuch Bay: $99
- Luxury Airport transfer from or to Antigua Airport : $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Florence or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's 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 €36Saint John's €63
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:
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $29
- Florence Street Food Tour, Market and City Center: $31
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $33
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Virtual Italian Meatballs Cooking Class, Live from Tuscany: $37
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $59
- Cooking Art Brunelleschi : $59
- 3- Cooking Making Spaghetti & Lasagna: $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florence €30Saint John's €96
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.
- Relive the Renaissance on a Guided Walking Tour: $2.69
- Dark Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $2.69
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.26
- Florence Walking Tour: $3.26
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.28
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.28
- Smartphone self guided Tour: $4.29
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.50
- Uffizi Gallery Highlights Audio Guide (Ticket NOT included): $5.99
- Galleria dell' Accademia Audio Guide (Ticket NOT included): $5.99
- Florence and Pisa self guided tour: $6.45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu€2.78
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 6-Hours Guided Stingray Tour in the East Coast of Antigua: $161
- Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour: $125
- Adventure Antigua - The Xtreme Circumnavigation: $190
- Adventure Power Boat Tour Antigua and Private Laviscount Island: $170
- Animal Lovers Dream Tour: $180
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour: $180
- Antigua Round Island Tour: $85
- Antigua Seafood Lunch Cruise From St. John's: $135
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour: $110
- Antigua Sunset Catamaran Cruise From St. John's: $116
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorence €18Saint John's €17
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: $16
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $23
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Sip, Savor, Save! Youth Wine Tasting Tour with Appitisers: $28
- Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $29
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $33
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting Experience in Florence city centre: $44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florence and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's 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 John's 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 John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's 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 John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Saint John's?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Florence and Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
Florence has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Florence or Saint John's in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Florence as well as Saint John's. Many visitors come to Florence in the summer for the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
Florence is around the same temperature as Saint John's in the summer. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Florence this time of the year. In the summer, Florence often gets more sunshine than Saint John's. Florence gets 316 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Florence usually gets less rain in July than Saint John's. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFlorence 25°C (77°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Florence or Saint John's in the Autumn?
Both Saint John's and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Florence for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Florence is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Florence in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. Florence usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during autumn. Florence gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In October, Florence usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFlorence 16°C (61°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Florence or Saint John's in the Winter?
Both Saint John's and Florence during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Florence because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
In January, Florence is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 7°C (45°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Florence often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Florence gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets less rain in January than Saint John's. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFlorence 7°C (45°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Florence or Saint John's in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Saint John's. The natural beauty are the main draw to Florence this time of year. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Florence is much colder than Saint John's in the spring. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. Florence usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during spring. Florence gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun in the spring.
Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Florence usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFlorence 14°C (57°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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