Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Naples?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Naples or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Naples or Playa de las Americas, 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: Naples or Playa de las Americas?
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNaples €129Playa de las Americas €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Naples is €129, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €195. 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 Naples and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNaples €66Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNaples €132Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Naples and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Naples or Playa de las Americas? 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: Naples Hotel Prices and Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Naples €21Playa de las Americas €56
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket€1.20
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Alibus From Airport€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€7.34
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Train to Pompeii€3.20
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Taxi€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Sorrento: Enjoy Pompeii and Vesuvius with private transfer: $588
- Venice Airport : One Way Transfer to Canazei: $567
- From Private Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Stop: $534
- From Bari Private Transfer with WiFi: $481
- From Private Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Stop: $428
- From Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Guided Tour: $420
- From Transfer to Amalfi-Ravello with Tour of Pompeii: $420
- From One-Way Transfer to Sorrento with Pompeii Tour: $378
- Private Transfer Naples to Amalfi coast or vice cersa: $353
- Van Transfer from Naples Apt to Sorrento/Amalfi/Positano: $321
- Return Transfer from Naples Cruise Port to Pompeii: $299
- Transfer from Naples to Maiori or Maiori to Naples: $296
Is it cheaper to fly into Naples or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Naples 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 dayNaples €40Playa de las Americas €45
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€28
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€49
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Napoli Pizza€7.24
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Dinner€25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Napoli: Traditional Tiramisu Cooking Class with Limoncello: $36
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $46
- Street Food Tour of Naples with Top-Rated Local Guide & Fun Facts: $46
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Authentic Italian Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class with local pizzaiolo: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $53
- Virtual Cooking Class: become a Pizza PRO!: $55
- Food Tour of Naples with Davide: $55
- Napoli Street Food Tour in Pignasecca: $58
- Make Neapolitan Pizza With A View Of Naples Like No Other: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Naples €30Playa de las Americas €30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance€9.00
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance€5.00
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Entrance to Pompeii€11
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Naples : Discovery Capri with Chairlift Experience : $158
- Guided Tour to Ruins of Pompeii and Vesuvius From Naples: $141
- Herculaneum Private Walking Tour: $164
- Naples City Walking Tour Exploring Naples with a native guide : $87
- Napoli Sight Eating Walk: Food and Sight Tour: $45
- Pompeii private tour: $109
- Positano & Sorrento Private Day Tour: $273
- Private Tour a Pompeii e Sorrento from Napoli: $218
- Royal Palace of Caserta Private Tour for cruise ship : $164
- Walking Tour of Herculaneum with Local Guide: $60
- (Ercolano) Herculaneum , Half Day Private Tour: $136
- 2 Hours Naples Metro Tour with 24 Hour Metro Ticket included: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNaples €21Playa de las Americas €8.57
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer€4.10
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Beer€4.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $51
- Regional food and wine tasting: $53
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $64
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $75
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $79
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $86
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $90
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $95
- From Wine Tasting Tour on Vesuvius Slopes with Lunch: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Naples and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Naples much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Naples would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Naples 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas than you might in Naples.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Naples Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Naples or Playa de las Americas?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 330 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Naples and Playa de las Americas, 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 Naples or Playa de las Americas?
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 Naples or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
Both Playa de las Americas and Naples during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Naples for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Naples is generally around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Naples average around 23°C (74°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Naples. In the summer, Naples often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Naples gets 313 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun.
Naples usually gets more rain in July than Playa de las Americas. Naples gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNaples 23°C (74°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Naples or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Naples and Playa de las Americas. The autumn months attract visitors to Naples because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Naples is cooler than Playa de las Americas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Naples averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa de las Americas this time of the year. Naples usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during autumn. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Naples gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Naples usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Naples gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNaples 17°C (63°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Naples or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Naples as well as Playa de las Americas. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Naples this time of year.
In the winter, Naples is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Naples in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In the winter, Naples often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Naples gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun.
Naples receives a lot of rain in the winter. Naples usually gets more rain in January than Playa de las Americas. Naples gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNaples 8°C (47°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Naples or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
Both Playa de las Americas and Naples are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Naples for the activities around the city.
In April, Naples is generally much colder than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Naples average around 13°C (55°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. Naples usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during spring. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Naples usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Naples gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNaples 13°C (55°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Naples
| Naples | Playa de las Americas | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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