Which place is cheaper, Naples or Playa Blanca?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Playa Blanca or Naples?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Playa Blanca and Naples can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Playa Blanca or Naples?
Playa Blanca
Located on the southern tip of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca is a resort area popular with families and couples seeking a quieter vacation alternative to the lively neighbor resort of Puerto del Carmen. The resort's white sandy beaches are peaceful and sheltered from the higher winds found on other parts of the island. Timanfaya National Park is also nearby, as well as a number of other spectacular volcanic features.
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPlaya Blanca €155Naples €129
The average daily cost (per person) in Playa Blanca is €155, while the average daily cost in Naples is €129. 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 Playa Blanca and Naples in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPlaya Blanca €81Naples €66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPlaya Blanca €162Naples €132
Compare Hotels in Playa Blanca and Naples
Looking for a hotel in Playa Blanca or Naples? 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: Playa Blanca Hotel Prices and Naples Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Playa Blanca €49Naples €21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket€1.20
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Alibus From Airport€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€7.34
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Train to Pompeii€3.20
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Taxi€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- transfer from napoli to positano or back: $107
- transfer by luxury car from the airport, station, etc., to the city of Naples: $98
- private transfer from Naples to Sorrento: $251
- private transfer from Naples to Peastum or Peastum to Naples: $109
- private transfer from NAPLES to MATERA: $273
- private transfer Naples to Sorrento: $121
- Vesuvius easy Transfer: $25
- Vesuvio Tour_Transfer+Entrance ticket: $40
- Venice Airport : One Way Transfer to Canazei: $567
- Van Transfer from Naples Apt to Sorrento/Amalfi/Positano: $321
- Trekking The Path of the Gods and Round Trip Transfer: $273
- Transfers from the Beverello pier (Naples) to Fiumicino Aereoprto: $276
Is it cheaper to fly into Playa Blanca or Naples?
Prices for flights to both Naples and Playa Blanca 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 dayPlaya Blanca €45Naples €40
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€28
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€49
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Napoli Pizza€7.24
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Dinner€25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Napoli: Traditional Tiramisu Cooking Class with Limoncello: $36
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $46
- Street Food Tour of Naples with Top-Rated Local Guide & Fun Facts: $46
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Authentic Italian Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class with local pizzaiolo: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $53
- Virtual Cooking Class: become a Pizza PRO!: $55
- Food Tour of Naples with Davide: $55
- Napoli Street Food Tour in Pignasecca: $58
- Make Neapolitan Pizza With A View Of Naples Like No Other: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Playa Blanca €20Naples €30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance€9.00
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance€5.00
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Entrance to Pompeii€11
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Naples : Discovery Capri with Chairlift Experience : $158
- Guided Tour to Ruins of Pompeii and Vesuvius From Naples: $141
- Herculaneum Private Walking Tour: $164
- Naples City Walking Tour Exploring Naples with a native guide : $87
- Napoli Sight Eating Walk: Food and Sight Tour: $45
- Pompeii private tour: $109
- Positano & Sorrento Private Day Tour: $273
- Private Tour a Pompeii e Sorrento from Napoli: $218
- Royal Palace of Caserta Private Tour for cruise ship : $164
- Walking Tour of Herculaneum with Local Guide: $60
- (Ercolano) Herculaneum , Half Day Private Tour: $136
- 2 Hours Naples Metro Tour with 24 Hour Metro Ticket included: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPlaya Blanca €9.29Naples €21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer€4.10
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Beer€4.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $51
- Regional food and wine tasting: $53
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $64
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $75
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $79
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $86
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $90
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $95
- From Wine Tasting Tour on Vesuvius Slopes with Lunch: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Playa Blanca and Naples, we can see that Playa Blanca is more expensive. And not only is Naples much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Naples would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Naples 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 Blanca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa Blanca than you might in Naples.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Playa Blanca Expensive? and Is Naples Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Playa Blanca or Naples?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Playa Blanca. When comparing the sizes of Playa Blanca and Naples, 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 Playa Blanca or Naples?
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 Playa Blanca or Naples in the Summer?
Both Naples and Playa Blanca during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Naples because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Playa Blanca is around the same temperature as Naples. Typically, the summer temperatures in Playa Blanca in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Naples averages at about 23°C (74°F).
In Naples, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Playa Blanca. In the summer, Playa Blanca often gets less sunshine than Naples. Playa Blanca gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 313 hours of full sun.
Playa Blanca usually gets less rain in July than Naples. Playa Blanca gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Naples receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPlaya Blanca 23°C (73°F)Naples 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Playa Blanca or Naples in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Playa Blanca and Naples. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Naples this time of year.
In October, Playa Blanca is generally a little warmer than Naples. Daily temperatures in Playa Blanca average around 22°C (72°F), and Naples fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Playa Blanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. Playa Blanca usually receives more sunshine than Naples during autumn. Playa Blanca gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Naples receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Playa Blanca usually receives less rain than Naples. Playa Blanca gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Naples receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPlaya Blanca 22°C (72°F)Naples 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Playa Blanca or Naples in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Playa Blanca as well as Naples. Also, many travelers come to Naples for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Playa Blanca is much warmer than Naples in the winter. The daily temperature in Playa Blanca averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Naples fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa Blanca this time of the year. In the winter, Playa Blanca often gets more sunshine than Naples. Playa Blanca gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 115 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Naples. Playa Blanca usually gets less rain in January than Naples. Playa Blanca gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Naples receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPlaya Blanca 17°C (63°F)Naples 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Playa Blanca or Naples in the Spring?
Both Naples and Playa Blanca are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Naples in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Playa Blanca is a little warmer than Naples. Typically, the spring temperatures in Playa Blanca in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Naples averages at about 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa Blanca. Playa Blanca usually receives more sunshine than Naples during spring. Playa Blanca gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Playa Blanca usually receives less rain than Naples. Playa Blanca gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Naples receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPlaya Blanca 19°C (66°F)Naples 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Naples and Playa Blanca
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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