Which place is cheaper, Veracruz or Florianopolis?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florianopolis or Veracruz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Florianopolis or Veracruz? 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: Florianopolis or Veracruz?
Florianopolis
With a population of almost 500,000, Florianopolis is the capital city of the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. The city is split between mainland Brazil and Santa Catarina Island.
Florianopolis has grown in popularity with tourists recently because of its wonderful scenery, beautiful beaches, and fascinating culture. Many Brazilians have also moved here, leaving behind the big cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Florianopolis has a warm humid subtropical climate. There are summer, winter, spring and fall seasons. Frosts are rare but do occur occasionally. Highs during the warmest months are usually in the high 70s Fahrenheit. Rain is evenly distributed throughout the year and there is no distinct dry season.
Veracruz
Veracruz is the name of both a state and city in the country of Mexico. Locals often call the city "Puerto" (port) in order to differentiate the city from the state. The general area runs along the Gulf of Mexico and encompasses ruins, old colonial cities, lush green mountains, and delicious seafood.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rio de Janeiro, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Playa del Carmen, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Cancun.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorianopolis $62Veracruz $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Florianopolis is $62, while the average daily cost in Veracruz is $122. 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 Florianopolis and Veracruz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorianopolis $26Veracruz $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorianopolis $52Veracruz $108
Compare Hotels in Florianopolis and Veracruz
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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: Florianopolis Hotel Prices and Veracruz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florianopolis $13Veracruz $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florianopolis
Also for Florianopolis, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Roundtrip transfer from Florianópolis Airport to Bombinhas: $168
- Private Transfer from Florianópolis Airport to Bombinhas: $97
- Private Transfer Florianopolis Airport to Bal. Camboriu: $96
- Private Transfer from FLN Airport to the City Balneario Camboriú : $84
- Transfer Florianópolis Airport / Costão do Santinho: $78
- One Way Transfer : Florianopolis Airport to or from Florianopolis: $64
- Florianópolis Airport Transfer anywhere on the island by Floripa Nativa: $40
- Shared transfer from Florianópolis airport to Balneário Camboriú: $35
- Private Transfer Florianópolis Airport to City Center: $32
- Hercilio Luz Airport - North Island Transfer: $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Veracruz
Also for Veracruz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: $25
- Transfer from Veracruz Airport to Hotel in Veracruz Port: $32
- Shared Arrival Transfer: General Heriberto Jara International Airport to Veracruz Hotels: $23
- Colima Airport (CLQ) to Colima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $28
- Colima Airport (CLQ) to Colima - Arrival Private Transfer: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Florianopolis or Veracruz?
Prices for flights to both Veracruz and Florianopolis 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 dayFlorianopolis $22Veracruz $50
Typical Food Prices in Florianopolis
For Florianopolis, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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A Quick Snack$0.44
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florianopolis $26Veracruz $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florianopolis
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Florianopolis's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Internet$0.59
Tours and Activities in Florianopolis
For Florianopolis, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Balneário Camboriú City Tour from Florianópolis: $35
- Bike Tour in Florianopolis - Sunset, Photography and History: $70
- Blumenau City Tour - departing from Florianópolis: $37
- Blumenau City Tour from Florianópolis: $38
- Bombinhas Beach and 4 Islands Tour: $22
- Florianópolis Full Day City Tour: $25
- Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - The Most Complete City Tour: $32
- Historic Center Walking Tour in Florianopolis with Local Bar Hop: $14
- Lagoinha do Leste Hiking and Photography Adventure : $42
- Mountain biking experiences in Florianópolis: $58
- Private Day Tour: Florianópolis Island with Professional Pictures: $154
- Private South Island Beaches and Lagoons Tour: $44
Tours and Activities in Veracruz
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Veracruz.
- 1 day tour of Tlacotalpan and Alvarado from Veracruz: $102
- 3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress: $25
- Adventure through the Chachalacas Beach and Dunes from Veracruz: $123
- Alvarado And Tlacotalpan Tour From Veracruz Or Boca Del Rio: $112
- Antigua and Zempoala Tour from Veracruz: $86
- Aquatico Inbursa Waterpark: Veracruz - Ticket: $27
- Catemaco And Los Tuxtlas Tour From Veracruz Or Boca Del Rio: $112
- City Tour en Veracruz y Acuario: $100
- Coffee Route, an adventure of aroma and flavor to Veracruz: $150
- From Veracruz or Boca del río: Coffee Tour in Coatepec: $96
- From Alvarado, Tlacotalpan and Agustín Lara Tour: $100
- From Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorianopolis $8.68Veracruz $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florianopolis
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florianopolis from other travelers:
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Beer$0.59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florianopolis and Veracruz, we can see that Veracruz is more expensive. And not only is Florianopolis much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florianopolis is in South America and Veracruz is in North 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 Florianopolis would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Florianopolis 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 Veracruz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Veracruz than you might in Florianopolis.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florianopolis Expensive? and Is Veracruz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florianopolis or Veracruz?
Veracruz has a larger population, and is about 38% larger than the population of Florianopolis. When comparing the sizes of Florianopolis and Veracruz, 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 Florianopolis or Veracruz?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Florianopolis is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Veracruz has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Florianopolis or Veracruz in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Florianopolis and Veracruz.
Florianopolis is cooler than Veracruz in the summer. The daily temperature in Florianopolis averages around 25°C (76°F) in January, and Veracruz fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Veracruz this time of the year. Florianopolis usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Veracruz during summer. Florianopolis gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Veracruz receives 208 hours of full sun in the summer.
Veracruz receives a lot of rain in the summer. Florianopolis gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Florianopolis usually receives less rain than Veracruzin July. Florianopolis gets 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain, while Veracruz receives 410 mm (16.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyFlorianopolis 25°C (76°F)Veracruz 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Florianopolis or Veracruz in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Florianopolis as well as Veracruz.
In the autumn, Florianopolis is cooler than Veracruz. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Florianopolis in April average around 22°C (71°F), and Veracruz averages at about 26°C (79°F)in October.
In the autumn, Florianopolis often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Veracruzin October. Florianopolis gets 179 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Veracruz receives 188 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Veracruz. Florianopolis usually gets less rain in April than Veracruzin October. Florianopolis gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Veracruz receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberFlorianopolis 22°C (71°F)Veracruz 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Florianopolis or Veracruz in the Winter?
Both Veracruz and Florianopolis are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
In July, Florianopolis is generally cooler than Veracruzin January. Daily temperatures in Florianopolis average around 17°C (62°F), and Veracruz fluctuates around 21°C (71°F).
Florianopolis usually receives more sunshine than Veracruz during winter. Florianopolis gets 170 hours of sunny skies, while Veracruz receives 156 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Florianopolis usually receives more rain than Veracruzin January. Florianopolis gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Veracruz receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryFlorianopolis 17°C (62°F)Veracruz 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Florianopolis or Veracruz in the Spring?
Both Veracruz and Florianopolis during the spring are popular places to visit.
Florianopolis is cooler than Veracruz in the spring. The daily temperature in Florianopolis averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Veracruz fluctuates around 26°C (78°F)in April.
In Veracruz, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Florianopolis often gets less sunshine than Veracruzin April. Florianopolis gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Veracruz receives 203 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Florianopolis. Florianopolis usually gets more rain in October than Veracruzin April. Florianopolis gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Veracruz receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilFlorianopolis 20°C (68°F)Veracruz 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Veracruz and Florianopolis
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (76°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 410 mm (16.1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 95 mm (3.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 346 mm (13.6 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (71°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (74°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
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