Which place is cheaper, A Coruna or Paros?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Paros or A Coruna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Paros and A Coruna. 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Paros or A Coruna?
Paros
A popular vacation destination for visitors to the Greek islands, Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades group. It is characterized by beautiful Mediterranean beaches and charming seaside villages.
A Coruna
A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayParos €122A Coruna €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Paros is €122, while the average daily cost in A Coruna is €89. 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 Paros and A Coruna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParos €53A Coruna €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParos €106A Coruna €102
Compare Hotels in Paros and A Coruna
Looking for a hotel in Paros or A Coruna? 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: Paros Hotel Prices and A Coruna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paros €37A Coruna €13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paros
Also for Paros, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Naxos Port-Airport To All Destinations: $54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna
Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $131
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $72
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Paros or A Coruna?
Prices for flights to both A Coruna and Paros 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 dayParos €45A Coruna €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paros
For Paros, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Two and half-hours Traditional Greek Cooking Class in Amorgos: $59
- Naxos Town Food Tour : $91
- 4 Hour Traditional Cooking Class for Small Group: $96
- Cretan Cooking Class and Dinner: Evening in a Rethymno Home : $96
- Naxos Perivoli Farm Experience & Wood-fire Cooking Class: $103
- Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko : $105
- Greek Cooking Class with Full Meal: $113
- Food Tasting and Cooking Class on Naxos with Local Market Visit: $114
- Paros Cooking Class: $115
- Naxos Old Town Private Food Tour with Dinner and Pickup: $153
- Naxos Villages Food Tour : $161
- Cooking Class with 6-Course Menu and Drinks: $642
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $64
- Food Market visit and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $104
- 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paros €22A Coruna €9.72
Tours and Activities in Paros
For Paros, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Essence of Naxos Tour: $33
- Full One-Day Tour Naxos & Heraklia: $175
- 2-Hour Private Beach Picnic Experience in Paros: $81
- 5 Hours Private Guided Tour Around Santorini : $124
- Aeolus motoryacht cruise in Paros: $196
- All inclusive day sailing tour from Naxos to the small cyclades: $152
- All-Inclusive Catamaran Day Cruise: $163
- Amazing Beach Hike Tour in Paros with a Local: $152
- Antiparos & Despotiko full day cruise from Paros: $98
- Beautiful Sunset Photo Walk Tour on Paros: $163
- Boat Cruise to Rina's Cave & Ano/Kato Koufonisi with BBQ Lunch: $76
- Catamaran Full-Day Cruise around Naxos or Paros with Lunch: $152
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tower of Hercules€3.00
Tours and Activities in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Private Old Town Walking Tour in La Coruña: $152
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $82
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $82
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- A Coruña boat tour from the sea: $38
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $64
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Coruña: $32
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $75
- Group walking tour in Lugo: $1.09
- Guided Tour Lugo: $27
- Private City Tour of A Coruña - Shore Excursion : $237
- Private Walking Tour around Coruña with Beer or Wine: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParos €25A Coruna €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Paros
Also in Paros, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting and Tour in Saint Anna Winery in Naxos: $60
- Citron Tasting and Distillery 1-Hour Guided Tour in Naxos: $65
- 3 Hour Tour in Paros Wine Tasting: $164
- Paros wine tour and tasting: $166
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paros and A Coruna, we can see that Paros is more expensive. And not only is A Coruna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to A Coruna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in A Coruna 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 Paros would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paros than you might in A Coruna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paros Expensive? and Is A Coruna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paros or A Coruna?
A Coruna has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Paros. When comparing the sizes of Paros and A Coruna, 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.