Which place is cheaper, Pompeii or Lugo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lugo or Pompeii?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lugo 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.
Where Should I go: Lugo or Pompeii?
Lugo
Located in northwestern Spain, Lugo is a city of the Galicia region best known for its old city, completely surrounded by Roman walls. Within these walls are some of Lugo's most impressive sights including a striking city hall, elaborate cathedral, and many beautiful city squares and plazas. The city is also known for its festivals and is the capital of a province of the same name.
Pompeii
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLugo €98Pompeii €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Lugo is €98, 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 Lugo and Pompeii in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLugo €50Pompeii €70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLugo €100Pompeii €140
Compare Hotels in Lugo and Pompeii
Looking for a hotel in Lugo or Pompeii? 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: Lugo Hotel Prices and Pompeii Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lugo €20Pompeii €54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pompeii
Also for Pompeii, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Organic Wine Tasting & Lunch on Vesuvius with Transfer from Pompeii: $132
- Private transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Private transfer from Ravello to Naples: $121
- Small Group Pompeii Wine Tasting with Lunch & Transfer Included : $97
- Transfer Private from Ravello to Naples: $239
- Transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Transfer from Pompeii to Naples or viceversa: $66
- Transfers Ravello - Naples: $207
- Transfers from Naples to Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori: $97
Is it cheaper to fly into Lugo or Pompeii?
Prices for flights to both Pompeii and Lugo 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 dayLugo €34Pompeii €35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Neapolitan Dinner in Pompei - Villa Franca - Family Restourant: $38
- Cooking Class with Italian Mamma in Pompeii: $65
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Pompei: $93
- Pompei tour with a 2000 years roman dinner: $112
- Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Pompei: $142
- Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pompei: $158
- Private Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Pompei: $158
- Private market tour and cooking class with lunch or dinner in Pompei: $206
- guided tour of the ruins and cooking class fresh pasta : $272
- Cooking class: Pasta Experience in Pompei, Italy: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lugo €13Pompeii €77
Tours and Activities in Lugo
Here are a few actual costs in Lugo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $80
- ¡¡NEW!! Private Walking Tour with Local Guide: $80
- Cathedral of Santa Maria Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $6.42
Tours and Activities in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The Rise, Fall, and Rediscovery of A Self-Guided Tour: $20
- Pompeii Express 1 hour Guided Tour: $21
- Pompeii Ticket with Optional Guided Tour: $31
- PompeiI VIP: Guided Tour with your Archaeologist in a Small Group : $32
- Entrance ticket to the Valle dell'Orso Water Park: $33
- Pompeii for kids or adults skip the line small group walking tour 2 hours: $33
- Pompeii Skip the Line ticket + Audioguide: $35
- Pompeii Archeological Site Fast Track Entry Ticket : $36
- Pompeii tour with archaeologist: $38
- Pompeii Tour with experienced guide: $38
- guided tour of the archaeological excavations of Pompeii: $38
- Semi-Private Tour of Pompeii Ruins: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLugo €16Pompeii €7.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Pompeii
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Pompeii:
- Wine Tasting Tour on the Slopes of Vesuvius: $46
- Wine Tasting on Mt. Vesuvius: $55
- Seafood Lunch with Wine Tasting & Tour on a golf cart: $87
- Guided Tour of Pompeii Ruins with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $98
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting in Pompeii with a Local: $124
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Wine Tasting: $191
- Pompeii, Herculaneum and scenic drive of the Mt. Vesuvius with wine tasting: $207
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lugo and Pompeii, we can see that Pompeii is more expensive. And not only is Lugo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lugo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lugo 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 Lugo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lugo Expensive? and Is Pompeii Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lugo or Pompeii?
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.
Should I visit Lugo or Pompeii in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lugo as well as Pompeii. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Pompeii because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lugo is cooler than Pompeii. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lugo in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Pompeii averages at about 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pompeii. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lugo this time of the year. In the summer, Lugo often gets less sunshine than Pompeii. Lugo gets 248 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 313 hours of full sun.
Lugo usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Pompeii. Lugo gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLugo 19°C (66°F)Pompeii 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Lugo or Pompeii in the Autumn?
Both Pompeii and Lugo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Lugo is generally around the same temperature as Pompeii. Daily temperatures in Lugo average around 16°C (61°F), and Pompeii fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Lugo usually receives less sunshine than Pompeii during autumn. Lugo gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pompeii. It's quite rainy in Lugo. In October, Lugo usually receives less rain than Pompeii. Lugo gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLugo 16°C (61°F)Pompeii 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Lugo or Pompeii in the Winter?
Both Pompeii and Lugo during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Pompeii for the museums.
Lugo is a little warmer than Pompeii in the winter. The daily temperature in Lugo averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Pompeii fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Lugo often gets less sunshine than Pompeii. Lugo gets 103 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 115 hours of full sun.
Pompeii gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Lugo. Lugo usually gets more rain in January than Pompeii. Lugo gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLugo 11°C (51°F)Pompeii 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Lugo or Pompeii in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lugo and Pompeii.
In the spring, Lugo is around the same temperature as Pompeii. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lugo in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Pompeii averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Lugo usually receives less sunshine than Pompeii during spring. Lugo gets 167 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lugo usually receives more rain than Pompeii. Lugo gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLugo 13°C (55°F)Pompeii 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pompeii and Lugo
| Lugo | Pompeii | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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