Which place is cheaper, San Juan or Naples?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Naples or San Juan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Naples or San Juan, 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 San Juan?
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.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNaples $138San Juan $192
The average daily cost (per person) in Naples is $138, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $192. 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 San Juan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNaples $70San Juan $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNaples $140San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Naples and San Juan
Looking for a hotel in Naples 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: Naples Hotel Prices and San Juan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Naples $23San Juan $14
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$1.29
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Alibus From Airport$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$7.86
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Train to Pompeii$3.43
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Taxi$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Sorrento: Enjoy Pompeii and Vesuvius with private transfer: $592
- From Private Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Stop: $537
- From Bari Private Transfer with WiFi: $484
- From Private Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Stop: $431
- From Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Guided Tour: $422
- From Transfer to Amalfi-Ravello with Tour of Pompeii: $422
- From One-Way Transfer to Sorrento with Pompeii Tour: $380
- Private Transfer Naples to Amalfi coast or vice cersa: $355
- Van Transfer from Naples Apt to Sorrento/Amalfi/Positano: $323
- Return Transfer from Naples Cruise Port to Pompeii: $301
- Transfer from Naples to Caserta with a stop Royal Palace: $297
- Transfer from Naples to Sorrento or Sorrento to Naples: $295
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Carabali Rain Forest Round Trip Private Taxi Transfer: $210
- Old Walking Tour with Shopping and Hotel Transfer: $70
- Oneway Transfer San Juan to Ceiba: Ferry, Vieques/Culebra Airport: $80
- Oneway Transfer- San Juan(SJU, hotel, airbnb, port) to Río Grande: $68
- Private Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to San Juan Airport: $22
- Private Transfer from SJU Airport to San Juan / Rio Grande: $105
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Private Transfers, 11Pax Lux Sprinter Van: $103
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Private Transfers, 14Pax Lux Sprinter Van: $124
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, 16Pax Mercedes Van, Select Zone: $130
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Ford Premium SUV, Select Zone: $87
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Lexus Luxury Sedan, Select Zone: $81
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Mercedes ECO Van, Select Zone: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Naples or San Juan?
Prices for flights to both San Juan 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 $43San Juan $36
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)$30
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$52
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Napoli Pizza$7.76
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Dinner$27
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: $37
- Naples Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $41
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Tasty Naples Street Food Tour of MustEat Gourmet Specialties and MustSee Sites: $46
- Eating Naples Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- Enjoy an Authentic Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $48
- Be my Guest at Dinner ! Taste and experience an authentic Neapolitan dinner !: $49
- No Diet Club - Unique Food Tour in Napoli: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $54
- The Neapolitan culinary art Street Food Tour: $57
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:
- Old San Juan Sunset Food Tour with Drinks: $156
- Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walk and Food Tour: $159
- City Lights Sky High Dinner Experience: $165
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Naples $32San Juan $49
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$9.64
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance$5.36
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Entrance to Pompeii$12
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Herculaneum Private Walking Tour: $164
- Napoli Sight Eating Walk: Food and Sight Tour: $45
- Pompeii and Vesuvius Day Trip from Naples with skip the line: $120
- Positano & Sorrento Private Day Tour: $273
- Private Tour a Pompeii e Sorrento from Napoli: $218
- Sea and Land Small Group Capri Island Tour from Naples Main Port: $163
- Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Day Tour from Naples : $164
- Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello tour from Naples : $131
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour to Naples Archeological Museum: $109
- 2-Hour Guided Naples Walking Tour: $280
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Herculaneum: $273
- 2-hour guided tour of the island by boat from Procida: $38
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.
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Historic Buildings: $5.99
- Discover Old In-App Audio Tour of History: $11
- Self-Guided Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Group Transportation in airport, cruise ships, hotels, bnb's in San Juan, PR: $20
- Old Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $25
- Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Certified Guide: $30
- Historical Walking Tour in Old San Juan: $30
- History, Legends, & Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Old San Juan Walking Tour: $39
- Old San Juan City Walking Tour: $39
- Legacy Tour at Casa BarcadÍ in Puerto Rico: $45
- Ron del Barrilito Skip-the-Line Heritage Tour Ticket: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNaples $23San Juan $12
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$4.39
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Beer$4.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Napoli Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $15
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Vesuvius wine tasting with company tour: $29
- Private WINE Tasting in Napoli with BOOKS: $44
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $52
- Regional food and wine tasting: $54
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $65
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $76
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $80
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $96
Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:
- Pinones Pub crawl in Puerto Rico: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Naples and San Juan, we can see that San Juan is more expensive. And not only is Naples much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Naples 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 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 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 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 San Juan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Naples or San Juan?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of San Juan. When comparing the sizes of Naples 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 Naples or San Juan?
Naples 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 Naples or San Juan in the Summer?
Both San Juan and Naples during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Naples in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Juan year-round.
In the summer, Naples is cooler than San Juan. Typically, the summer temperatures in Naples in July average around 23°C (74°F), and San Juan averages at about 28°C (83°F).
In San Juan, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Naples. In the summer, Naples often gets more sunshine than San Juan. Naples gets 313 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 287 hours of full sun.
Naples usually gets less rain in July than San Juan. Naples gets 26 mm (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 JulyNaples 23°C (74°F)San Juan 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Naples or San Juan in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Naples and San Juan. Most visitors come to Naples for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. San Juan attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Naples is generally much colder than San Juan. Daily temperatures in Naples average around 17°C (63°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Juan this time of the year. Naples usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during autumn. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
San Juan receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Naples gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Naples usually receives around the same amount of rain as San Juan. Naples gets 132 mm (5.2 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 OctoberNaples 17°C (63°F)San Juan 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Naples or San Juan in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Naples as well as San Juan. The winter months attract visitors to Naples because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Juan throughout the year.
Naples is much colder than San Juan in the winter. The daily temperature in Naples averages around 8°C (47°F) in January, and San Juan fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in San Juan. In the winter, Naples often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Naples gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 240 hours of full sun.
Naples receives a lot of rain in the winter. Naples usually gets more rain in January than San Juan. Naples gets 111 mm (4.4 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 JanuaryNaples 8°C (47°F)San Juan 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Naples or San Juan in the Spring?
Both San Juan and Naples are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city are the main draw to Naples this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to San Juan because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Naples is much colder than San Juan. Typically, the spring temperatures in Naples in April average around 13°C (55°F), and San Juan averages at about 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in San Juan. Naples usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during spring. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Naples usually receives around the same amount of rain as San Juan. Naples gets 71 mm (2.8 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 AprilNaples 13°C (55°F)San Juan 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for San Juan and Naples
| Naples | San Juan | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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