A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Granada vs. Caracas for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Granada or Caracas?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Granada and Caracas. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Granada or Caracas?

Granada

Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city, and arguably, the most beautiful city in the country. It sits on the northern edge of Lake Nicaragua (Lago Cocibolca) and has many beautifully colored buildings and nice churches. The city's beauty and colonial architecture, along with its relative safety and accessibility, make it one of Nicaragua's top tourist destinations. The city has long been a center for commerce, but today its economy depends heavily on tourism. The city is the sixth largest in Nicaragua and a real estate boom in the early 2000's brought a large number of expats to the town.

Caracas

Caracas is the capital city of Venezuela, and also the country's largest city. It's in the northern portion of the country and is close to the Caribbean. While Caracas may not be a major travel destination in Venezuela, it can offer interesting insight into the country's urban character. It has a great art, culinary, and music culture that truly bring the city to life. The beautiful Mount Avila overlooks the city and separates the city from the Caribbean Sea. Many locals and visitors alike head to the mountain as a quick escape. You can reach it by taking a cable car that carries you up to the SWaraira Repano Park at the very top.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, and The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Granada and Caracas, we can see that Granada is more expensive. And not only is Caracas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Granada is in Central America and Caracas 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 Caracas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Caracas 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 Granada would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Granada than you might in Caracas.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Granada Expensive? and Is Caracas Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Granada or Caracas?

Caracas has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Granada. When comparing the sizes of Granada and Caracas, 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 Granada or Caracas?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.

Should I visit Granada or Caracas in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Granada and Caracas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round. Caracas attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Granada gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Granada usually receives more rain than Caracas. Granada gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Caracas this time of the year. Granada usually receives less sunshine than Caracas during summer. Granada gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while Caracas receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Granada is generally around the same temperature as Caracas. Daily temperatures in Granada average around 27°C (81°F), and Caracas fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

Should I visit Granada or Caracas in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Granada as well as Caracas. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Caracas throughout the year.

Granada receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Granada usually gets more rain in October than Caracas. Granada gets 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Caracas. In the autumn, Granada often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Caracas. Granada gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caracas receives 208 hours of full sun.

Granada is around the same temperature as Caracas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Granada averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Caracas fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).

Should I visit Granada or Caracas in the Winter?

Both Caracas and Granada are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Caracas because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In January, Granada usually receives less rain than Caracas. Granada gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.

It's quite sunny in Caracas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Granada. Granada usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Caracas during winter. Granada gets 244 hours of sunny skies, while Caracas receives 233 hours of full sun in the winter.

In the winter, Granada is around the same temperature as Caracas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Granada in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Caracas averages at about 26°C (78°F).

Should I visit Granada or Caracas in the Spring?

Both Caracas and Granada during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Caracas year-round.

Granada usually gets less rain in April than Caracas. Granada gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

It's quite sunny in Granada. In the spring, Granada often gets more sunshine than Caracas. Granada gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caracas receives 183 hours of full sun.

In April, Granada is generally around the same temperature as Caracas. Daily temperatures in Granada average around 29°C (84°F), and Caracas fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

Typical Weather for Caracas and Granada