Should you visit Naples or Tampa?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Naples and Tampa. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
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.
Travelers usually pay around $120 for a double occupancy room in Tampa If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
While meal prices in Naples can vary, the average travelers spends about $54 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Naples should cost around $22 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Naples is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
In Tampa travelers spend around $35 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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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
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Naples than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $44 on transportation in Naples on average per day.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Tampa than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $38 on transportation in Tampa on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Also for Naples, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Naples Hotel to Airport: Shared Departure Transfer (max 8 people):
$16
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Private Airport Transfer: Naples International Airport (NAP) to Naples:
$25
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Private Airport Transfer: from Naples to Naples International Airport (NAP):
$25
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Naples Departure Transfer: Central Naples to Cruise Port:
$29
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Naples Railway Station Private Departure Transfer:
$29
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Private Departure Transfer from Naples City Center to Naples Harbour:
$29
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Naples Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$33
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Private arrival OR departure transfer in Naples (hotel OR airport pick-up):
$34
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Private Arrival Transfer from Naples Airport to Naples City Center:
$35
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Naples Airport: Shared Transfer to Sorrento and Amalfi Coast:
$37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tampa
Also for Tampa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Departure Transfer - to Tampa Airport (TPA):
$28
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Private Arrival Transfer - from Tampa Airport (TPA):
$32
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Private Airport Transfer: from Tampa to Tampa International Airport (TPA):
$44
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Private Transfer from Tampa Airport to Land O' Lakes Florida:
$60
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Private Airport Transfer: Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Tampa:
$61
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Transfer from Tampa International Airport to Tampa:
$75
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Tampa Airport (TPA) to Tampa hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer:
$82
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Tampa hotel or address to Tampa Airport (TPA) - Departure 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 Clearwater Beach - Arrival Private Transfer:
$83
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Naples, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $20 per day, per person.
Sightseeing expenses in Tampa, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $15 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Naples Bay: Private Sunset & Sightseeing Boat Tour:
$320
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Walking Tour and Street Food Market:
$70
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Dining Experience at a Local's Home:
$95
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Virtual Reality Experience at Palazzo San Teodoro:
$6.84
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Skip the Line:Caravaggio,The Martyrdom of Saint Orsola-Ticket @ Palazzo Zevallos:
$11
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Skip the Line: Certosa di San Martino ticket:
$12
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Galleria Borbonica Entrance Ticket in Standard Route:
$12
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Skip the Line: Doll Hospital Visit with Artisan Ice Cream Tasting:
$15
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Naples Skip-the-Line San Martino National Museum and Charterhouse Ticket:
$15
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Naples Underground Entrance Ticket:
$16
Tours and Activities in Tampa
Here are a few actual costs in Tampa for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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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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Tampa Celebrity Homes Boat Tour:
$30
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Tampa History Cruise:
$31
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1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa:
$31
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VIP Ghost Hunters Tour Semi Private:
$35
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Skip the Line: ZooTampa at Lowry Park Admission Ticket:
$45
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Historic Ybor City Food and Drink Walking Tour:
$59
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2-hour Tiki Boat BYOB Cruise in Tampa:
$60
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Adventure Island Water Park Ticket:
$63
Alcohol
The average person spends about $30 on alcoholic beverages in Naples per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about $20 on alcoholic beverages in Tampa per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Also in Naples, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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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
Sample the Local Flavors in Tampa
Also in Tampa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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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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