Which place is cheaper, Bari or Pecs?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pecs or Bari?
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 Pecs and Bari. 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: Pecs or Bari?
Pecs
Located in southwest Hungary, Pecs is a pleasant university town with a history that dates back to Roman times - a history evident in its ancient architecture. Some of the most sought after sites include the Early Christian Necropolis, the Mosque of Pasha Quasim, and the Cathedral of Pecs.
Bari
Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest, The Best Historical Tours in Italy, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPecs $80Bari $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Pecs is $80, while the average daily cost in Bari is $122. 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 Pecs and Bari in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPecs $37Bari $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPecs $74Bari $156
Compare Hotels in Pecs and Bari
Looking for a hotel in Pecs or Bari? 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: Pecs Hotel Prices and Bari Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pecs $17Bari $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pecs
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pecs:
- Pécs - Budapest Transfer: $149
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:
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Train to Lecce$47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari
Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bari Airport: 1-Way Shared Transfer to Matera City Center: $5.35
- Bari Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Taranto Train Station: $9.09
- Bari City Hotels to Taranto Cruise Port - Departure Transfer: $67
- Bari Cruise Port (Terminal di Bari) to Bari hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Bari Cruise Port (Terminal di Bari) to Bari hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $50
- Bari Cruise Port to Polignano Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $79
- Bari Cruise Port to Polignano city Round trip Private Transfer: $157
- Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $50
- Bari Per Matera - Matera Airport Transfer Service For Bari Airport: $148
- Bari or Naples: Private Transfer Service: $541
- Bari Airport Transfer to/from Foggia Train Station: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Pecs or Bari?
Prices for flights to both Bari and Pecs 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 dayPecs $29Bari $34
Typical Food Prices in Pecs
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Pecs:
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Dinner for Two$24
Typical Food Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:
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Dinner$47
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Coffee$2.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari
For Bari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street food tour of Polignano a Mare: $39
- Bari Walking Street Food Tour: $48
- Bari Street Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Italian Street Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $70
- Puglia Plates - Bari Food Tour: $76
- Street Food Tour in Bari old town - Do Eat Better Experience: $78
- Rickshaw Street Food Tour: $80
- Conversano: Apulian cooking lesson with dinner included: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour on Segway: $86
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Barletta with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Margherita di Savoia with Show Cooking: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pecs $17Bari $9.23
Tours and Activities in Pecs
Here are a few actual costs in Pecs for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Mineral Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.36
Tours and Activities in Bari
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Tour "Hunt for the treasures of Bari": $3.28
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.42
- Bari Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Wonderful Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Olive Oil Private Tour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Altamura: $22
- Simi Palace and Byzantine Church Tour with Ticket: $24
- St. Nicholas Basilica and Crypt Guided Tour: $27
- Guided Walking Tour: $27
- Bari Walking City Tour: $30
- Norman-Swabian Castle Guided Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPecs $8.30Bari $14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:
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Beer$2.14
Sample the Local Flavors in Bari
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bari:
- Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting: $79
- Private Tour: Trani walking tour with Moscato wine tasting: $115
- Wine tasting experience in the Apulian countryside : $235
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pecs and Bari, we can see that Bari is more expensive. And not only is Pecs much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pecs would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pecs 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 Bari would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bari than you might in Pecs.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pecs Expensive? and Is Bari Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pecs or Bari?
Bari has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Pecs. When comparing the sizes of Pecs and Bari, 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 Pecs or Bari?
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 Pecs or Bari in the Summer?
Both Bari and Pecs during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bari this time of year.
Pecs is cooler than Bari in the summer. The daily temperature in Pecs averages around 22°C (71°F) in July, and Bari fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).
In Bari, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pecs. In the summer, Pecs often gets less sunshine than Bari. Pecs gets 302 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bari receives 336 hours of full sun.
Pecs usually gets more rain in July than Bari. Pecs gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Bari receives 9 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPecs 22°C (71°F)Bari 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Pecs or Bari in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pecs and Bari. Also, many travelers come to Bari for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Pecs is cooler than Bari. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pecs in October average around 13°C (56°F), and Bari averages at about 18°C (65°F).
Pecs usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bari during autumn. Pecs gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Bari receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pecs usually receives less rain than Bari. Pecs gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bari receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPecs 13°C (56°F)Bari 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Pecs or Bari in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pecs as well as Bari. Also, many visitors come to Bari in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Pecs. In January, Pecs is generally much colder than Bari. Daily temperatures in Pecs average around 0°C (32°F), and Bari fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In the winter, Pecs often gets less sunshine than Bari. Pecs gets 72 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bari receives 110 hours of full sun.
Pecs usually gets less rain in January than Bari. Pecs gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bari receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPecs 0°C (32°F)Bari 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Pecs or Bari in the Spring?
Both Bari and Pecs are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Bari for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
Pecs is cooler than Bari in the spring. The daily temperature in Pecs averages around 12°C (54°F) in April, and Bari fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Bari. Pecs usually receives less sunshine than Bari during spring. Pecs gets 187 hours of sunny skies, while Bari receives 203 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pecs usually receives more rain than Bari. Pecs gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Bari receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPecs 12°C (54°F)Bari 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Bari and Pecs
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
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