A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Palma de Mallorca vs. Sucre for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Palma de Mallorca or Sucre?

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 Sucre, 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 Sucre?

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.

Sucre

Sucre is famous for its gorgeous town center and delightful climate, making it for many Bolivia's most beautiful city. Also considered the symbolic heart of the nation, 'La ciudad blanca' or the white city has preserved stunning whitewashed buildings sheltering pretty patios and other beauties of colonial architecture. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991 and is under strict controls on development. It offers many attractions including historic buildings and a renowned theatre, but you can also wander around prehistoric sites and discover indigenous culture in the surrounding towns and countryside.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from La Paz, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Bolivia.


Which place is cheaper, Sucre or Palma de Mallorca?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €139, while the average daily cost in Sucre is €41. 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 Sucre in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Palma de Mallorca 69
    Sucre 11
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Palma de Mallorca 138
    Sucre 22
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Sucre

Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca or Sucre? 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 Palma de Mallorca


Hotels in Sucre


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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 Sucre Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Palma de Mallorca 25
    Sucre 11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    6.80
  • Bus Ride
    1.25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca

Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Cala Mesquida to Mallorca airport (PMI): $214
  • Mallorca Airport (PMI): Private Transfer to Port de Polença: $213
  • Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Cala Mesquida : $213
  • Majorca Airport (PMI) Departure Transfer (Cala Ratjada to PMI Airport): $213
  • Private Transfer to/from Mallorca Airport: $184
  • Private transfer from Alcúdia to Mallorca Airport: $175
  • Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Car: $148
  • Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Pollensa: $145
  • Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Alcudia: $145
  • Private Transfer from Can Picafort to Mallorca airport (PMI): $145
  • Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Can Picafort : $144
  • Private Transfer from Alcudia to Mallorca airport (PMI): $144

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sucre

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sucre are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    1.36

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sucre

Also for Sucre, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private transfer Sucre - Uyuni, stopover in Potosí Mines: $227
  • Private Transfer from Sucre Airport SRE to Sucre by SUV or Car: $23
  • Private MiniVan or Bus Transfer from Sucre Airport SRE to Sucre: $28
  • Departure Transfer from Sucre to Sucre Airport by MiniVan or Bus: $27

Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Sucre?

Prices for flights to both Sucre 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Palma de Mallorca 45
    Sucre 17
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Soda
    2.50

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:

  • Spanish Cooking Class Experience in Palma with 5+ Tastings: $21
  • Spanish Cooking Class Experience in Palma with 5+ Tastings: $43
  • Traditional recipes cooking experience: $99
  • Palma: sailing boat, small group, pizza, drinks.: $104
  • Mallorca Evening Tour: Horseback Riding, Dinner and Dance: $107
  • Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $110
  • The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $130
  • Mediterranean cooking experience in nature: $131
  • 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $147
  • Romantic SPA day with couples massage and romantic dinner at Eurotel Punta Rotja: $207
  • Sailboat Dinner and Movie Night: $650

Typical Food Prices in Sucre

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Sucre:


  • Dinner
    4.22
  • Juice
    0.82
  • Juice
    0.95
  • Chocolate
    1.63
  • Cappuccino
    4.08

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sucre

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

  • Traditional Bolivian Cooking Class w/ Cocktail Making by La Boca del Sapo, Sucre: $40

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Palma de Mallorca 34
    Sucre 15

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:

  • 2 Hour Deluxe Segway Tour from Palma: $83
  • 1.5 H Electric Kick-Scooter Tour: $49
  • 1H Self-Guided Electric Scooter Tour around Palma de Mallorca: $22
  • 2 Hours sightseeing E-Bike Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $44
  • 2-Hour Exclusive Fat Tire E-Bike Tour in Palma : $69
  • 2-Hour Guided Buggie Tour of Mallorca: $88
  • 2hrs Snorkeling Experience in Sa Foradada: $47
  • 3 Hour Slingshot Sunset Tour from Paguera: $129
  • 3 Hour Sunset Boat Tour with Live Music and Drinks: $120
  • 3 Hours Historical E-Bike Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $53
  • 3 Hours Quad Adventure in Mallorca: $104
  • 3 Hours Trike Sunset Tour from Paguera: $129

Tours and Activities in Sucre

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sucre.

  • 2-Day Icla Canyon Tour from Sucre: $87
  • From Tour in English Uyuni salt flat tour 2 Days: $150
  • From Uyuni salt flat tour 2 days 1 night: $125
  • Guided Walking Tour in Sucre: $20
  • Hiking Tour in El Palmar from Sucre Bolivia: $250
  • JATUN YAMPARA - Agro-artisan Indigenous Nucleus -Full Day Tours + Lunch: $79
  • JATUN YAMPARA - Nucleo Indigena, Agroartesanal - Half Day Tours: $58
  • Private Cultural Tour in Sucre with Visit to 3 Museums: $44
  • Private Half Day Tour: Sucre Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up: $67
  • Sucre - Walking City Tour - Half Day - English Speaking guide: $64
  • Sucre City Tour With Visit to Cretaceous Park: $123
  • Sucre City Tour with a German local! Something different!: $17

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Palma de Mallorca 29
    Sucre 12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:


  • Coffee
    3.10

Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:

  • Wine tasting with wines from the smallest wineries in Mallorca: $43
  • Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $43
  • Guided tour of the Winery with wine tasting, Vineyard and much more!: $49
  • Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour: $53
  • Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Palma de Mallorca : $54
  • Gastronomic Mallorquin Wine Tasting & local delicacies: $71
  • Mallorca Wine Tasting: $74
  • Palma Distillery Tour with 6 Spirits and Gourmet Tapas Tasting: $76
  • Wine Tasting Experience with Mallorcan Delights in Alcudia: $87
  • Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $158
  • Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $159
  • Mallorca Bodega & Olive Tour with Wine Tasting (full day): $163


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palma de Mallorca and Sucre, we can see that Palma de Mallorca is more expensive. And not only is Sucre much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Palma de Mallorca is in Europe and Sucre 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 Sucre would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sucre 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 Sucre.

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 Sucre Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Sucre?

Palma de Mallorca has a larger population, and is about 67% larger than the population of Sucre. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca and Sucre, 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.