Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Pisa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pisa or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Pisa or Playa de las Americas? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Pisa or Playa de las Americas?
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPisa €120Playa de las Americas €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Pisa is €120, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €195. 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 Pisa and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPisa €60Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPisa €120Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Pisa and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Pisa or Playa de las Americas? 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: Pisa Hotel Prices and Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pisa €11Playa de las Americas €56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Florence: Round-trip Transfer to Pisa & Cinque Terre: $1,230
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $396
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Florence City centre: $291
- Transfer from Pisa to Siena with stop in San Gimignano for lunch: $273
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Fiesole: $264
- Private Sightseeing Transfer from Pisa to Florence: $245
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Firenze: $240
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Volterra: $229
- Private Transfer From Pisa To Florence, English Speaking Driver: $209
- Departure Private Transfer from Pisa to La Spezia by car or van: $203
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Florence Hotels: $202
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Lucca: $196
Is it cheaper to fly into Pisa or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Pisa 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 dayPisa €50Playa de las Americas €45
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner€75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $39
- Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $93
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $93
- Pisa Food Tour: $95
- Pisa Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pisa: $158
- Authentic Italian Food Tour in Pisa: $521
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pisa €20Playa de las Americas €30
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Skip-the-Line Best of Pisa and Leaning Tower Guided Tour for Kids and Families: $273
- 2-Day Tour: Pisa, Cinque Terre & Tuscany: $320
- 2-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour of Pisa Off The Beaten Path: $27
- Adventure in Pisa + Tower Admission: $182
- Best of Pisa Guided Walking Tour with Leaning Tower Entry Ticket: $53
- Best of Small group tour with admission tickets: $57
- Bocelli Chianti Hills E-Bike Guided Tour + Wine Food Tasting: $157
- Carrara Marble Quarries Tour by Land Rover: $82
- Carrara Marble Quarry Tour with Food Tasting: $97
- Carrara: Exclusive Marble Cave Tour Adventure in a 4x4: $82
- Cinque Terre tour in Small Group from Pisa: $184
- Discovering Pisa in Christmas Time – Walking Tour: $443
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPisa -Playa de las Americas €8.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $48
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $50
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $75
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $90
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $97
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $99
- Tuscan Wine Tour in Pisa by shuttle: $163
- Pisa & Lucca with wine Tasting and Lunch from Livorno: $663
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pisa and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Pisa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pisa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pisa 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas than you might in Pisa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pisa Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pisa or Playa de las Americas?
Pisa has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Pisa and Playa de las Americas, 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 Pisa or Playa de las Americas?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Pisa or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
Both Playa de las Americas and Pisa are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
Pisa is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas in the summer. The daily temperature in Pisa averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pisa. Pisa usually receives more sunshine than Playa de las Americas during summer. Pisa gets 316 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Pisa usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Pisa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPisa 23°C (73°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Pisa or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
Both Playa de las Americas and Pisa during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Pisa for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Pisa is cooler than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pisa in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Pisa often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Pisa gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pisa. Pisa usually gets more rain in October than Playa de las Americas. Pisa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPisa 17°C (63°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Pisa or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Pisa and Playa de las Americas. Many visitors come to Pisa in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Pisa is generally much colder than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Pisa average around 7°C (45°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Pisa usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during winter. Pisa gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Pisa usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Pisa gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPisa 7°C (45°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Pisa or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Pisa as well as Playa de las Americas. Most visitors come to Pisa for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
Pisa is much colder than Playa de las Americas in the spring. The daily temperature in Pisa averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. In the spring, Pisa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas. Pisa gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun.
Pisa receives a lot of rain in the spring. Pisa usually gets more rain in April than Playa de las Americas. Pisa gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPisa 13°C (55°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Pisa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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