Which place is cheaper, Pompeii or Gijon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Gijon or Pompeii, 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.
Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.
Pompeii was once a 160-acre Roman port city, called home by more than 20,000 residents. In 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius erupted and after burying the entire city 16 feet deep in ash, the debris destroyed everything in its path, killing thousands of people and affecting more than 200 square miles around the area.
However, the phenomenon is that the ash preserved everything as it was in that time and to this day, you can visit and observe life as it was nearly two thousand years ago, as figures of people running from the explosion have been burned permanently into history.
The best time to visit Pompeii is during spring, after the rains of March and before the scorching heat of June and July. On the downside, this is the beginning of the busy season for tourists, so while you'll enjoy pleasant weather, you won't be likely to avoid crowds. Conversely, November starts the low-season for travel, so you can easily skip the crowds, though you may have to compromise on weather, as the rains return this time of year. Rain and crowds won't be an issue if you visit during winter, but be warned, temperatures drop down to the 50's during the day, accompanied by winds.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Gijon is €119, while the average daily cost in Pompeii is €151. 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 Gijon and Pompeii in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:
Also for Pompeii, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:
For Pompeii, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:
For Pompeii, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Pompeii:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gijon and Pompeii, we can see that Pompeii is more expensive. And not only is Gijon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gijon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gijon 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 Pompeii would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pompeii than you might in Gijon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gijon Expensive? and Is Pompeii Expensive?.
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Pompeii and Gijon during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Pompeii because of the family-friendly experiences.
Gijon is cooler than Pompeii in the summer. The daily temperature in Gijon averages around 19°C (65°F) in July, and Pompeii fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Pompeii, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Gijon. In the summer, Gijon often gets less sunshine than Pompeii. Gijon gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 313 hours of full sun.
Gijon usually gets more rain in July than Pompeii. Gijon gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Gijon and Pompeii.
In the autumn, Gijon is around the same temperature as Pompeii. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Gijon in October average around 16°C (60°F), and Pompeii averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Gijon usually receives less sunshine than Pompeii during autumn. Gijon gets 138 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pompeii receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Gijon usually receives less rain than Pompeii. Gijon gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Gijon as well as Pompeii. Additionally, many travelers come to Pompeii for the museums.
In January, Gijon is generally a little warmer than Pompeii. Daily temperatures in Gijon average around 10°C (49°F), and Pompeii fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Gijon often gets less sunshine than Pompeii. Gijon gets 95 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 115 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pompeii. Gijon receives a lot of rain in the winter. Gijon usually gets less rain in January than Pompeii. Gijon gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Pompeii and Gijon are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Gijon is cooler than Pompeii in the spring. The daily temperature in Gijon averages around 11°C (53°F) in April, and Pompeii fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Gijon usually receives less sunshine than Pompeii during spring. Gijon gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Gijon usually receives more rain than Pompeii. Gijon gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Gijon | Pompeii | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
May | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |