Which place is cheaper, Berkshires or Miami?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Miami or Berkshires?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Miami and Berkshires can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Miami or Berkshires?
Miami
Miami is a popular tourist destination and a modern city in South Florida. It has beautiful white beaches, crystal blue waters, cosmopolitan neighborhoods, impressive shopping, and excellent dining opportunities. It is also a gateway to the Florida Keys, which is another popular destination in South Florida.
Miami is the second most populated city in Florida and the metropolitan area is the most populated in the state with more than 5.4 million people. It's also the 7th largest metro area in the country. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west. It covers 110 miles north to south but is a narrow 20 miles east to west.
Miami sits at a low latitude, giving it a subtropical savannah climate. There are two seasons; the warm and dry season between November and April and the hot and wet season between May and October. The coldest months are between December and March when highs are in the upper 70 or low 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer months have highs in the upper 80s or 90s and lows in the mid 70s with high humidity.
Berkshires
The Berkshires are a popular highland destination in the western part of Massachusetts and northwest Connecticut. The region has scenic landscape, hiking, lakes, recreational opportunities and other outdoor experiences. The Berkshires also has an impressive cultural scene with music, arts, museums, and live theaters.
The Berkshires can be a bit expensive to visit if you stay at a luxury resort and take advantage of the award winning restaurants in the area. Alternatively, the experience can be equally rewarding by camping, picnicking, and spending your time hiking and enjoying the beautiful natural setting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to United States of America, The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America, The Best Contiki Tours to United States of America, and The Best G Adventures Tours to United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMiami $206Berkshires $244
The average daily cost (per person) in Miami is $206, while the average daily cost in Berkshires is $244. 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 Miami and Berkshires in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMiami $132Berkshires $141
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMiami $264Berkshires $282
Compare Hotels in Miami and Berkshires
Looking for a hotel in Miami or Berkshires? 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: Miami Hotel Prices and Berkshires Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Miami $38Berkshires $47
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Miami are as follows:
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Car Rental for a Day$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Miami
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Miami:
- Miami Airport and Port of Miami transfers, Limo Service in Miami: $120
- All Inclusive Miami Pass with Airport Transfer: $119
- Door to Door Shuttle Transfer from Miami to Orlando: $80
- Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Experience with roundtrip transfer: $59
- Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Ride with Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- Everglades National Park & Airboat tour with Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- From Miami - Private Transfer from Miami Hotels to Airport: $265
- From Miami Airport - Private Transfer to Hotels and Homes: $265
- From Miami Beach: Roundtrip Bimini Ferry and Hotel Transfers: $289
- From Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer: $55
- From Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer: $40
- MIA: Transfer to Miami Beach, Aventura, Coral Gables: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Miami or Berkshires?
Prices for flights to both Berkshires and Miami 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 dayMiami $41Berkshires $73
Typical Food Prices in Miami
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Miami:
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Lunch with Drinks (for 2)$45
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David's Cafe Lunch (for 1)$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Miami
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Miami.
- Little Havana- Family Friendly Walking Food Tour : $52
- Little Havana Ultimate Food Tour : $64
- The Ultimate Little Havana Food Tour: $64
- A Taste of South Beach Food Tour: $70
- South Beach Food Tour: $70
- Taste of Little Havana Food Tour in Miami with Cuban Street Food: $75
- Food Tour of Miami's South Beach: $79
- Mango's Dinner and Show Ticket: $98
- Mango's Tropical Cafe Dinner & Show: $98
- Miami Dinner Party w/ Night Club Experience: $100
- Guided Small Group Little Havana Food Tour: $124
- 3 Hour Regional Indian Cooking Class and Dining Experience in Miami: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Miami $31Berkshires $25
Tours and Activities in Miami
Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Haunted a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour : $5.97
- Little Havana Smartphone guided Audio App Solo Walking Tour: $6.75
- Miami Marlins Baseball Game Ticket at loandepot Park: $7.19
- Haunted Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $7.31
- Miami Beach: Self-Guided Walking Tour With Audio Guide: $7.31
- Sights of Downtown a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.99
- Private Sightseeing Audio Walking Tour in Miami Beach: $7.99
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Miami: $8.72
- Miami Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Big Cypress National Preserve Audio Tour Guide: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Little Havana: $10
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Miami by Wacky Walks: $10
Tours and Activities in Berkshires
Here are a few actual costs in Berkshires for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Guided Private Forest Bathing Experience Lenox: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMiami $22Berkshires $31
Typical Alcohol Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Miami are as follows:
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Evening at a Bar$32
Sample the Local Flavors in Miami
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Miami:
- Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Small-Group Brewery Golf Cart Tour of Wynwood with a Local Guide: $59
- Wynwood Graffiti Brewery Golf Cart Tour: $63
- Wynwood Party Bike Bar Crawl: $64
- Wynwood Party Bike Bar Crawl: $64
- Wynwood Bar Crawl: $100
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Miami and Berkshires, we can see that Berkshires is more expensive. And not only is Miami much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Miami would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Miami 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 Berkshires would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berkshires than you might in Miami.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Miami Expensive? and Is Berkshires Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Miami or Berkshires?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Miami or Berkshires in the Summer?
Both Berkshires and Miami are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Miami for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Miami is a little warmer than Berkshires. Typically, the summer temperatures in Miami in July average around 83°F (28°C), and Berkshires averages at about 72°F (22°C).
It's quite sunny in Berkshires. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Miami. Miami usually receives more sunshine than Berkshires during summer. Miami gets 316 hours of sunny skies, while Berkshires receives 289 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Miami. In July, Miami usually receives more rain than Berkshires. Miami gets 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain, while Berkshires receives 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMiami 83°F (28°C)Berkshires 72°F (22°C)
Should I visit Miami or Berkshires in the Autumn?
Both Berkshires and Miami during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Miami in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Miami is generally much warmer than Berkshires. Daily temperatures in Miami average around 78°F (26°C), and Berkshires fluctuates around 51°F (11°C).
It's quite sunny in Miami. In the autumn, Miami often gets more sunshine than Berkshires. Miami gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berkshires receives 162 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Miami. Miami usually gets more rain in October than Berkshires. Miami gets 5.6 inches (143 mm) of rain, while Berkshires receives 2.6 inches (67 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMiami 78°F (26°C)Berkshires 51°F (11°C)
Should I visit Miami or Berkshires in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Miami and Berkshires. Most visitors come to Miami for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Berkshires can be very cold. Miami is much warmer than Berkshires in the winter. The daily temperature in Miami averages around 67°F (20°C) in January, and Berkshires fluctuates around 22°F (-6°C).
In Miami, it's very sunny this time of the year. Miami usually receives more sunshine than Berkshires during winter. Miami gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Berkshires receives 138 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Miami usually receives more rain than Berkshires. Miami gets 2.2 inches (55 mm) of rain, while Berkshires receives 1.9 inches (49 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMiami 67°F (20°C)Berkshires 22°F (-6°C)
Should I visit Miami or Berkshires in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Miami as well as Berkshires. The spring months attract visitors to Miami because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Miami is much warmer than Berkshires. Typically, the spring temperatures in Miami in April average around 75°F (24°C), and Berkshires averages at about 47°F (9°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Berkshires. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Miami this time of the year. In the spring, Miami often gets more sunshine than Berkshires. Miami gets 300 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berkshires receives 223 hours of full sun.
Miami usually gets more rain in April than Berkshires. Miami gets 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain, while Berkshires receives 2.6 inches (66 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMiami 75°F (24°C)Berkshires 47°F (9°C)
Typical Weather for Berkshires and Miami
| Miami | Berkshires | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 inches (55 mm) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) |
| Feb | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2 inches (51 mm) |
| Mar | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 inches (61 mm) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 inches (63 mm) |
| Apr | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 inches (162 mm) | 59°F (15°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Jun | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 inches (238 mm) | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Jul | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 inches (149 mm) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
| Aug | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 inches (191 mm) | 70°F (21°C) | 3 inches (76 mm) |
| Sep | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 inches (194 mm) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Oct | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 inches (143 mm) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 inches (67 mm) |
| Nov | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Dec | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
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