Which place is cheaper, San Juan or Kaunas?
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 Kaunas or San Juan?
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 Kaunas and San Juan. 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: Kaunas or San Juan?
Kaunas
Kaunas is the second biggest city in Lithuania, located at the country's center. It is a city of medieval history as well as modern entertainment with castle ruins, churches, and cathedrals, as well as galleries, museums, theatres, and outdoor recreation.
San Juan
If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.
As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.
As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Lithuania, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKaunas $138San Juan $218
The average daily cost (per person) in Kaunas is $138, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $218. 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 Kaunas and San Juan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKaunas $52San Juan $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKaunas $104San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Kaunas and San Juan
Looking for a hotel in Kaunas or San Juan? 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: Kaunas Hotel Prices and San Juan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kaunas $20San Juan $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kaunas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kaunas:
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Kaunas City to Kaunas Airport KUN: $68
- CO2-Offset Private Transfer from Kaunas to Kaunas Airport KUN: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to San Juan Airport: $22
- Premium Transfer in Airport, Hotel, Airbnb, Cruise: $25
- San Juan Airport (SJU) to San Juan - Arrival Private Transfer: $28
- San Juan hotels to San Juan PR Cruise Port - Departure Transfer: $30
- San Juan One-way Transfer - Cruise, SJU, Hotels, Airbnb: $30
- Private Transfer Puerto Rico:To or From Airports, Hotels &Cruises: $33
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Private Transfers, Tesla 3 Luxury Sedan.: $56
- San Juan Port to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $60
- San juan Puerto Rico PrivateTransfers Airport,Hotels,Cruise Ports: $66
- Roundtrip-Transfer from: SJU Airport,Cruises and Hotels in Puerto Rico LuxurySUV: $70
- Roundtrip-Transfer in Puerto Rico: From Airports, Hotels, Cruises: $71
- Airport Transfer to Cruise Ships, Hotels, Airbnb in San Juan: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Kaunas or San Juan?
Prices for flights to both San Juan and Kaunas 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 dayKaunas $70San Juan $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $165
- FlyDining: Sunset & City Lights Dinner Over Old San Juan: $165
- Morning Old San Juan Food Tour: $169
- Cooking and Connecting with a Local in Puerto Rico: $173
- Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walking Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kaunas $22San Juan $49
Tours and Activities in Kaunas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kaunas are as follows:
- Kaunas : Sightseeing Walking Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $117
- Kaunas Old Town tour + IX Fort Museum (BONUS): $60
- Kaunas Old Town: 2-Hour Private Ghost Tour: $243
- Kaunas Private Tour: Love Stories: $243
- Kaunas Private Tour: Love Stories: $477
- Kaunas city center tour + IX Fort Museum (BONUS): $119
- Kaunas, Lithuania 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour: $176
- 1 day Self-Guided Bike Tour with Train Tickets: $69
- Old Town Private Ghost Tour: $477
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $54
- Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Kaunas: $84
- Recreational Tour in Kaunas - The City of Freedom: $70
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Horseback Riding Tour$40
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Full Day Snorkeling Trip$100
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1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson$75
Tours and Activities in San Juan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Juan.
- Transportation in San Juan, Isla verde, Condado, Hotels, Cruises & Airbnb's SJU: $14
- San Juan Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $17
- Eco Friendly Farming Tour to Explore Dorado's Most Beautiful Farm: $20
- Discover Superb Self-Guided Audio Tour: $20
- Group Transportation in airport, cruise ships, hotels, bnb's in San Juan, PR: $23
- Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Local Certified Guide: $25
- San Juan Ghost Tour: Shrieks in the Sugarcane: $32
- Old San Juan Walking Tour: $39
- Old San Juan City Walking Tour: $39
- Historic Old San Juan Sunset Walking Tour: $39
- Top Rated El Yunque Rainforest & Waterslide – VIP SmallGroup Tour: $45
- Ron del Barrilito Heritage Skip-the-Line Tour: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKaunas $18San Juan $12
Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:
- Old San Juan Bar Crawl: Experience Local Hotspots: $65
- The Pinones Pub crawl Bar crawl : $70
- Local Puerto Rican Rum Distillery Tour - Ron Pepon: $90
- Puerto Rico's First and Only Craft Beer Brewery Tour! : $99
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kaunas and San Juan, we can see that San Juan is more expensive. And not only is Kaunas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kaunas is in Europe and San Juan 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 Kaunas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kaunas 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 San Juan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Juan than you might in Kaunas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kaunas Expensive? and Is San Juan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kaunas or San Juan?
San Juan has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Kaunas. When comparing the sizes of Kaunas and San Juan, 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 Kaunas or San Juan?
Kaunas has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but San Juan experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kaunas or San Juan in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kaunas as well as San Juan. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Kaunas this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Juan throughout the year.
In the summer, Kaunas is much colder than San Juan. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kaunas in July average around 18°C (64°F), and San Juan averages at about 28°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in San Juan. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kaunas this time of the year. In the summer, Kaunas often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Kaunas gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 287 hours of full sun.
Kaunas usually gets less rain in July than San Juan. Kaunas gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKaunas 18°C (64°F)San Juan 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Kaunas or San Juan in the Autumn?
Both San Juan and Kaunas are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Kaunas for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Plenty of visitors come to San Juan because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Kaunas is generally much colder than San Juan. Daily temperatures in Kaunas average around 8°C (46°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in San Juan. Kaunas usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during autumn. Kaunas gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in San Juan. In October, Kaunas usually receives less rain than San Juan. Kaunas gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKaunas 8°C (46°F)San Juan 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Kaunas or San Juan in the Winter?
Both San Juan and Kaunas during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Kaunas in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Juan year-round.
Kaunas can get quite cold in the winter. Kaunas is much colder than San Juan in the winter. The daily temperature in Kaunas averages around -5°C (23°F) in January, and San Juan fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In San Juan, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Kaunas often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Kaunas gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 240 hours of full sun.
Kaunas usually gets less rain in January than San Juan. Kaunas gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKaunas -5°C (23°F)San Juan 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Kaunas or San Juan in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kaunas and San Juan. Most visitors come to Kaunas for the activities around the city during these months. San Juan attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Kaunas is much colder than San Juan. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kaunas in April average around 7°C (44°F), and San Juan averages at about 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Juan this time of the year. Kaunas usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during spring. Kaunas gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Kaunas usually receives less rain than San Juan. Kaunas gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKaunas 7°C (44°F)San Juan 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for San Juan and Kaunas
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (25°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (44°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 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.