A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Nice vs. Pontevedra for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Nice or Pontevedra?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Pontevedra can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Nice or Pontevedra?

Nice

Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.

Pontevedra

An important port city with a medieval past, Pontevedra sits on the northwestern coast of Spain where the Lerez River opens out into the ocean. It is a part of the Galicia region and is known for its seafood, charming plazas, and old world architecture that include a number of chapels, churches, and cathedrals.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Pontevedra or Nice?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, while the average daily cost in Pontevedra is €120. 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 Nice and Pontevedra in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nice 59
    Pontevedra 61
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nice 118
    Pontevedra 122
Compare Hotels in Nice and Pontevedra

Looking for a hotel in Nice or Pontevedra? 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.

Hotels in Nice


Hotels in Pontevedra


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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: Nice Hotel Prices and Pontevedra Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nice 25
    Pontevedra 23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:

  • transfert Nice aéroport vers Isola 2000: $267
  • transfert Nice aéroport /Fréjus /Saint Raphaël: $160
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé: Transfer to Nice: $292
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $170
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Arrival Private Transfer: $85
  • Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche Port to Cannes Mandelieu Airport Departure Transfer: $87
  • Villefranche Port Round Trip Transfer to Monaco: $158
  • Transfert privé aéroport de Nice-Côte d’Azur - Cannes: $155
  • Transfer from Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé to Cannes : $85

Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Pontevedra?

Prices for flights to both Pontevedra and Nice 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Nice 49
    Pontevedra 42
Typical Food Prices in Nice

Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:


  • Slushee
    2.50
  • Strawberries
    4.00
  • Loaf of Bread
    3.20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.

  • Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
  • Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
  • The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
  • Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
  • 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
  • Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
  • PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
  • Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
  • Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
  • Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192

Typical Food Prices in Pontevedra

For Pontevedra, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Lunch for 2
    11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pontevedra

For Pontevedra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Galician Cooking Class with Chef Instructor: $159

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nice 12
    Pontevedra 19

Tours and Activities in Nice

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:

  • Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $65
  • Majestic Christmas tour in French Riviera: $235
  • Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $59
  • 3 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Licensed Guide in Monaco: $60
  • 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Nice with a Licensed Guide: $33
  • 3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer: $80
  • 7h sightseeing excursion: Visit Saint Paul, Antibes, Cannes.: $104
  • A Guided Walking Tour through the Charming Streets of Nice: $32
  • A walk of wealth – guided tour in Monaco: $251
  • All-Inclusive Food & History Tour in Old Nice with Local Guide: $142
  • Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France: $111
  • Antibes Electric Bike Tour: $75

Tours and Activities in Pontevedra

For Pontevedra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Pontevedra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
  • O Grove Aquarium Experience: $16
  • Private Guided Walking Tour: $43
  • NEW!! Private Walking Tour with local guide: $64
  • Walking Tour and Galician Food Tasting: $64

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nice 17
    Pontevedra 20

Sample the Local Flavors in Nice

Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
  • Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
  • Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
  • Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
  • Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
  • Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
  • New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
  • New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
  • Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
  • Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
  • Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
  • Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84

Sample the Local Flavors in Pontevedra

Also in Pontevedra, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Albariño Wine Tasting with Winery Tour: $32


When comparing the travel costs between Nice and Pontevedra, we can see that Nice is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nice Expensive? and Is Pontevedra Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Nice or Pontevedra?

Nice has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Pontevedra. When comparing the sizes of Nice and Pontevedra, 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 Nice or Pontevedra?

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 Nice or Pontevedra in the Summer?

Both Pontevedra and Nice during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Nice is around the same temperature as Pontevedra in the summer. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Pontevedra fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).

Nice usually gets less rain in July than Pontevedra. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Nice 23°C (73°F) 
    Pontevedra 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Nice or Pontevedra in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Pontevedra. The autumn months attract visitors to Nice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Nice is around the same temperature as Pontevedra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nice in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Pontevedra averages at about 17°C (62°F).

Pontevedra receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Nice gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Nice usually receives less rain than Pontevedra. Nice gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Nice 17°C (63°F) 
    Pontevedra 17°C (62°F)

Should I visit Nice or Pontevedra in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Nice as well as Pontevedra. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Nice this time of year.

In January, Nice is generally cooler than Pontevedra. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 9°C (48°F), and Pontevedra fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).

It's quite rainy in Pontevedra. Nice usually gets less rain in January than Pontevedra. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Nice 9°C (48°F) 
    Pontevedra 10°C (50°F)

Should I visit Nice or Pontevedra in the Spring?

Both Pontevedra and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Nice for the beaches and the natural beauty.

Nice is around the same temperature as Pontevedra in the spring. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 13°C (56°F) in April, and Pontevedra fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Pontevedra. In April, Nice usually receives less rain than Pontevedra. Nice gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Nice 13°C (56°F) 
    Pontevedra 13°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Pontevedra and Nice

Nice Pontevedra
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 9°C (48°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 10°C (50°F) 232 mm (9.1 in)
Feb 9°C (49°F) 76 mm (3 in) 11°C (52°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Mar 11°C (51°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 12°C (54°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Apr 13°C (56°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 13°C (56°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
May 16°C (62°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 16°C (60°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Jun 20°C (68°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 16 mm (0.6 in) 21°C (70°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 21°C (69°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Sep 21°C (69°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 20°C (68°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Oct 17°C (63°F) 108 mm (4.3 in) 17°C (62°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 12°C (54°F) 104 mm (4.1 in) 13°C (55°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Dec 10°C (49°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 11°C (51°F) 228 mm (9 in)