Should you visit Naples or Tampa?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Naples and Tampa can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Naples
Located on the Gulf of Mexico on Florida's southwest coast, Naples is a city best known for its high-end shopping opportunities and golf courses, as well as miles of beaches with calm waters and fine sugar-white sand.
Tampa
On the north shore of Tampa Bay, across the water from Saint Peterburg, is the city of Tampa. The city has a population of almost 350,000. The metropolitan area includes Tampa, St. Peterburg, and Clearwater. It has about 2.9 million residents and is the second largest metropolitan area in the state. The city is a popular destination for outdoor activities and in 2008 it was ranked the 5th best outdoor city by Forbes.
Which city is cheaper, Tampa or Naples?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Naples is $177, while the average daily cost in Tampa is $119. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Naples and Tampa in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $190 for a double occupancy room in Naples If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $120 in Tampa For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
The price of a meal in Naples can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $54 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $22 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
On average, meal and food prices in Tampa cost around $35 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $14.
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Food
Meals for one day
Naples $54
Tampa $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
For Naples, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Audio tour "Richness of the Decumans" with pizza snack:
$15
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Online Pizza Making Experience from Napoli:
$31
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Neapolitan pizza cooking class and dinner with a view for small groups:
$31
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Naples Walking Tour with Pizza and Sfogliatella Tasting:
$36
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Naples Pizza & Dough Making Experience:
$37
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Cook and enjoy a traditional Neapolitan dinner for private groups:
$46
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Naples Street Food Tour with Foodie Guide around Historical Center:
$47
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Private Dining: Typical Aperitivo dinner with a sea view in Naples:
$52
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Home dining and cooking experience in Naples:
$60
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Pizza Class Learn how to Become a Pizza Maker:
$67
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Home dining and cooking experience in Naples:
$68
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Pompeii,Naples and Pizza Private Tour:
$73
Local Transportation
Naples's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $44 per person, per day on transportation in Naples.
Tampa's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $38 per person, per day on transportation in Tampa.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Also for Naples, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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private transfer from naples to positano or viceversa:
$44
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private transfer from naples to amalfi or viceversa:
$45
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private transfer from Positano to Naples or reverse:
$168
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private transfer from Positano to Matera or back:
$783
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private transfer from Naples to Sorrento:
$192
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private transfer from Naples to Peastum or Peastum to Naples:
$124
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private transfer from Naples to Matera:
$311
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private transfer Naples - Amalfi Coast or vice versa:
$108
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from Naples; Private and deluxe transfer to Sorrento up to 7 people:
$68
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Trekking Valle Delle Ferriere and Round Trip Transfer:
$244
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Trekking The Path of the Gods and Round Trip Transfer:
$244
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Trekking Montepertuso Hole in the Rock and a Round Trip Transfer:
$245
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tampa
Also for Tampa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer from Tampa International Airport to Tampa:
$75
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Tampa hotel or address to Tampa Airport (TPA) - Departure Private Transfer:
$82
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Tampa Airport (TPA) to Tampa hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$164
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Tampa Airport (TPA) to Tampa hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer:
$82
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Tampa Airport (TPA) to St Petersburg hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer:
$83
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Tampa Airport (TPA) to St Petersburg - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$167
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Tampa Airport (TPA) to Clearwater Beach - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$167
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Tampa Airport (TPA) to Clearwater Beach - Arrival Private Transfer:
$83
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Private Transfer from Tampa to Port Canaveral:
$526
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Private Transfer from Tampa to Orlando-Sanford (SFB) Airport:
$457
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Private Transfer from Tampa to Orlando (MCO) Airport:
$393
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Private Transfer from Tampa Airport to Sarasota:
$120
Is it cheaper to fly into Naples or Tampa?
Prices for flights to both Tampa 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Naples can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $20 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Tampa can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $15 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Naples
For Naples, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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2 Hr Guided Kayak Tour:
$65
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2-Hour Private Tour of the Ruins of Herculaneum:
$267
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2-Night Amalfi Coast Experience from Naples:
$759
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4-Day Small Group Tour: Rome to Amalfi Coast:
$523
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7 Days Package Gastrotour of Amalfi Coast - Finest Local Experience:
$3,050
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A Contryside experience in Amalfi Coast:Tasting and Riding Horse:
$311
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Amalfi Coast Day Tour:
$175
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Amalfi Coast Full Day Tour with Private Driver Comfortable Van and Hotel Pick Up:
$336
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Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour:
$1,616
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Amalfi Coast Private Tour:
$233
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Amalfi Coast Private Tour:
$498
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Amalfi Coast Private Tour:
$242
Tours and Activities in Tampa
For Tampa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa:
$31
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2-hour Tiki Boat BYOB Cruise in Tampa:
$60
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Adventure Island Water Park Ticket:
$63
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Bayshore Drive Motorbike Tour:
$199
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Bicycle Tour Orlando, Over Tampa Bay Ride:
$150
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Admission Ticket:
$110
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Historic Ybor City Food and Drink Walking Tour:
$59
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Motorcycle Tour of Sunshine Skyway Bridge:
$299
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Nature Coast Private Day Tour From Tampa with Photographer , Max Group of 4:
$250
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Nature Lovers Combo Tour:
$136
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Skip the Line: The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay Ticket:
$26
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Skip the Line: ZooTampa at Lowry Park Admission Ticket:
$45
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Naples spend on average $30 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting Tampa spend on average $20 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
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Epic Naples Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam:
$12
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Horse Riding Experience and Wine Tasting Tour:
$75
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Wine Tour and Lunch with Winetasting and Vineyard Visit:
$91
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Wine Tasting - Tour and Tasting in Vesuvius Winemaker:
$114
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Pompeii & Wine Tasting - Full Day Tour with Guide&Food:
$131
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Wine Tasting on Mt. Vesuvio from Naples City:
$131
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Naples in 3 Wines: Exclusive Wine Tasting with an Expert & Food Pairing:
$136
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Wine tasting in the Vesuvius National Park:
$156
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Pompeii & Wine Tour - ALL INCLUSIVE:
$156
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Pasta making private course with lunch and wine tasting:
$162
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Discovering Napoli,Paestum, mozzarella&wine tasting:
$174
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Private Day Tour: Herculaneum and Wine Tasting:
$174
Sample the Local Flavors in Tampa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tampa:
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Tampa Bar Hunt: Tampa Takeover Bar Crawl:
$12
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Haunted Tampa Ghost and Pub Walking Tour - Ybor City:
$26
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Private Tampa Brewery Tour - Party Bus:
$600
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Naples and Tampa, we can see that Naples is more expensive. And not only is Tampa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tampa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tampa 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples than you might in Tampa.
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