Which place is cheaper, Quito or Palma de Mallorca?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Palma de Mallorca or Quito?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca or Quito, 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: Palma de Mallorca or Quito?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalma de Mallorca $199Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is $199, while the average daily cost in Quito is $66. 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 Palma de Mallorca and Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca $81Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca $162Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca or Quito? 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices and Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca $29Quito $6.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$7.89
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Bus Ride$1.45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Caves Drach Tour & Return Transfer from Cala Dor-Calas Mallorca: $71
- Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $87
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $80
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Car: $110
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Van: $127
- Departure Transfer: Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI by Luxury Car: $168
- Magaluf to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $89
- Mallorca Beach Day: Easy Transfer with Snorkel & Umbrella GoBondi: $45
- North Mallorca Coasteering Tour with Transfers: $87
- Palma Nova to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $106
- Palma de Mallorca Shore Excursion Bike Tour (Transfer Included): $108
- Palma de Mallorca to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $92
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Unique Quito Transfer Mariscal Sucre Airport to Hotel: $43
- Transfer from or to UIO Airport to any Hotel in Quito: $30
- Transfer from or to Airport Mariscal Sucre (one way): $75
- Transfer Quito → Papallacta (one way / round trip): $85
- Transfer Private Airport–Hotel in Quito: $39
- Transfer Out from Quito to the Airport: $30
- Transfer In & Out from Quito: $130
- Transfer Airport → Quito (one way / round trip): $50
- Private Transfer from/to Airport: $35
- Private Transfer from the Airport to the city: $32
- Private City Tour & Intiñam Museum Visit w/ Transfer: $89
- Panoramic City Tour & Airport Departure Transfer: $114
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito and Palma de Mallorca 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 dayPalma de Mallorca $90Quito $34
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda$2.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Boat Tour on the Andratx Coast + Pizza+ Snorkeling: $57
- Palma de Mallorca Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $62
- Self-guided food tour in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca: $87
- Unique self-guided food tour in Palma Old Town, Mallorca: $87
- Unique self-guided food tour in Sóller, Mallorca: $87
- Mallorca Sunset Catamaran Cruise with DJ and Mediterranean Dinner: $101
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $104
- Palma Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $104
- Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition: $111
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $152
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $169
- Kayaking, snorkeling and homemade pizzas.: $292
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- 3 Hours Local Food Tour in Quito: $38
- Quito Eats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
- From Cayambe Traditional Cooking Class with Transfers: $60
- Food Tour in quaint old town with tastings and lunch: $71
- Street Food Tour with Private Transport: $79
- Hidden Gems Food Tour with Cacao Tasting and Culture: $87
- Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with Chef, Market Tour & Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: $89
- Tour Quito with Cooking Class with Professional Chef: $95
- Ecuadorian Cooking Class with a chef and Local Market: $100
- Old Town Highlights & Food Tour: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca $39Quito $16
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- TOP Palma de Mallorca : Private guided tour with your mobile: $5.83
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.49
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $6.72
- Palma de Mallorca Interactive City Tour: $8.16
- Palma Mallorca Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.32
- Soller’s Secret Stories: An Audio Tour by Travel Author: $9.99
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $11
- AbenteuerDate Palmanova, tour with fun activities in German language: $11
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $11
- Self-guided Walking Tour and Outdoor Escape Game in Cala Millor, in German: $19
- Mallorca 'Hidden Gems' by City Break - walking tours made fun!: $20
- 1H Self-Guided Electric Scooter Tour around Palma de Mallorca: $23
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Adventure in Baths: Waterfalls, End of the World Swing and More”: $190
- 2 day 1 night tour to Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon all included: $280
- 3-Day Adventure: Quito, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, Jungle: $897
- 3-Day Andes Adventure Visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños: $239
- 3-Day Antisana & Amazon comunities, Caves, Baños Guided Tour: $734
- 6-Day Ecuador Heritage Tour: Art, Culture and Otavalo: $1,847
- Adventure in Chimborazo: Hiking and Ascent from Quito: $160
- All-Inclusive Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito: $220
- Amazon Adventure: 4 Days of Nature & Culture from Quito: $1,770
- Andean Adventure : Riding and Cotopaxi Refuge: $140
- Antisana Birding Tours to see CONDORS - by Richard Hernandez: $185
- Antisana Condor Tour from Quito: $220
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca $34Quito $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee$3.60
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Gastronomic Wine Tasting Experience Guided by a Sommelier: $87
- Pasta-Making Class and Sensory Wine Tasting at a Farm in Mallorca: $104
- Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $181
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $181
- Wine tasting at sunset including pick-up from the north coast: $192
- Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x wine tasting pick up east coast: $232
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Quito
Also in Quito, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ecuador Spirit Craft Brewery Tasting and Latitude 0 Private Tour: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palma de Mallorca and Quito, we can see that Palma de Mallorca is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Palma de Mallorca is in Europe and Quito is in South America, 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 Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca than you might in Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Palma de Mallorca. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca and Quito, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.