Which place is cheaper, Greenville or Ponce?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ponce or Greenville?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Ponce and Greenville 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: Ponce or Greenville?
Ponce
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
Greenville
Greenville marks the largest metropolitan area of South Carolina in terms of expanse. The urban area makes for a unique landscape where the Old South meets the New South in a mix of historic homes and modern skyscrapers. Considered to be the "upstate" region of South Carolina, Greenville has much to offer in entertainment, drawing visitors with its annual concerts, festivals, and events.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPonce $205Greenville $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Ponce is $205, while the average daily cost in Greenville is $0.00. 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 Ponce and Greenville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPonce $151Greenville -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPonce $302Greenville $0.00
Compare Hotels in Ponce and Greenville
Looking for a hotel in Ponce or Greenville? 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: Greenville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ponce $10Greenville $158
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Double ATV Adventure: Private Hacienda Experience with Transfer: $279
- Single ATV Adventure: Private Hacienda Experience with Transfer: $189
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- San Juan Airport (SJU) to Rio Grande hotel - Arrival Private Transfer: $109
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $92
- San Juan Airport (SJU) to San Juan Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- San Juan Airport (SJU) to San Juan hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Greenville
Also for Greenville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP) to Greenville - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Greenville to Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP) to Greenville - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Ponce or Greenville?
Prices for flights to both Greenville and Ponce 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 dayPonce $35Greenville $21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ponce
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
- Private Cooking Class with a Fun Local in San German, Puerto Rico: $96
- Private Half-Day Food Tour : $130
- Private San Juan Cooking Class with a Local Expert: $146
Typical Food Prices in Greenville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Greenville:
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Marble Slab Creamery (for 2)$9.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ponce $56Greenville $25
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $65
- Scuba Boat Diving Experience in Gilligan's Island at Copamarina: $160
- 1 Hour Historical UTV Tour in San Juan: $200
- 2-Hour Private UTV Can-Am Beach Tour in San Juan, Puerto Rico: $264
- 2.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan: $65
- 5 hours Tour in La Parguera Private Boat Charter: $200
- 7 Hours River Tour with Beach and Learn to Make Piña Colada : $195
- 90 Minute Portrait Photoshoot Experience in the Caribbean: $129
- ATV Adventure at Hacienda Campo Rico: $136
- Adventure Trail Tour in the foothills of the National Rainforest: $110
- Afro-Boriken-Loiza: Food, Cave & Art Tour: $140
- All Inclusive Cordillera Cay’s Sailing Catamaran Beach & Snorkeling Tour: $150
Tours and Activities in Greenville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Greenville.
- Greenville Scavenger Hunt: Greenville Adventure: $12
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience Greenville, SC: $15
- Paranormal Walking Tour in Greenville : $32
- Small-Group Walking Tour in Greenville with Breakfast: $72
- Just Desserts Tour In Greenville: $72
- Greenville City Segway Tour: $75
- Greenville Haunted Segway Tour: $76
- Thirsty Thursdays Tour (cocktails and appetizers): $89
- Greenville Craft Cocktail Tour: $95
- Guided E-Bike Tour in Greenville South Carolina with Brunch: $105
- Pedego Electric Bike Tour at Greenville: $105
- Caesars Head & Wildcat Falls Driving Tour: $129
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPonce $16Greenville -
Sample the Local Flavors in Ponce
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Artisan Puertorrican Winery and Distillery Tour: $50
- Old San Juan Bar Crawl: Experience Local Hotspots: $65
- Local Puerto Rican Rum Distillery Tour - Ron Pepon: $90
- Rum Distillery and Old San Juan Tour: $99
Sample the Local Flavors in Greenville
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Greenville:
- Spooky & Haunted Paranormal Bar Crawl Downtown Greenville: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ponce and Greenville, we can see that Ponce is more expensive. And not only is Greenville much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ponce is in Caribbean Islands and Greenville is in North 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 Greenville would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Greenville 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce than you might in Greenville.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ponce Expensive? and Is Greenville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ponce or Greenville?
Ponce has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Greenville. When comparing the sizes of Ponce and Greenville, 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.