Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas or Ponce?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Ponce or Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
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).
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
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Ponce Prices
Puerto Rico PricesLas Vegas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPonce $230Las Vegas $369
The average daily cost (per person) in Ponce is $230, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Las Vegas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPonce $151Las Vegas $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPonce $302Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Ponce and Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Ponce or Las Vegas? 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: Ponce Hotel Prices and Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ponce $10Las Vegas $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Taxi Transfer from San Juan to Ceiba Ferry Terminal 14 Passengers: $300
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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24 Hr Bus Pass$15
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24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
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Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- Manila: MNL Airport Private Transfer to/from Manila City Center: $15
- LAS Airport Private Transfer to/from Las Vegas: $17
- Las Vegas Stripe: Private Transfer to/from Harry Reid LAS Airport: $18
- LAS Airport Private Transfer to/from Strip Hotels: $18
- Private Transfer from Las Vegas Stripe to LAS Airport: $19
- Private Transfer from Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $27
- Private Transfer to Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $27
- Transfer Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport: $39
- Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Las Vegas - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Las Vegas Airport Private Hotel Transfer up to 5 passengers: $44
- Private Departure Transfer to Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $46
- Private Arrival Transfer: From Las Vegas Airport: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Ponce or Las Vegas?
Prices for flights to both Las Vegas 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 $61Las Vegas $139
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ponce
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
- Latin Night with Dinner and Local Music with Transportation: $59
- Puerto Rico Art and Wine Dinner with One Way Transportation: $89
- Private Cooking Class with a Fun Local in San German, Puerto Rico: $96
- Private Half-Day Island Authentic Food Tour : $130
Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Coffee$5.00
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Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
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Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
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Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- Dimmare's Martinis and Magic® Ticket: Dinner, Cocktails and Show: $35
- Manila Street Food tour and Drinks Tasting : Eat like a local: $48
- "Classic Country" show & dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson: $49
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $50
- Interactive Murder Mystery Show and Dinner at Firelight Barn: $58
- Binondo Bites Manila Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience and Tasting: $65
- Manila Food Tour Experience with Local Guide: $70
- Chocolate Truffle Making Cooking Class in Las Vegas: $75
- 2-Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Chocolate Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $75
- Vegas Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, & More: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ponce $56Las Vegas $78
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Private Sunset Walking Tour in San Juan: $25
- Guided Walking Tour in Ponce: $30
- Historical Walking Tour in Old San Juan: $30
- Prive Tours in Puerto Rico: $40
- Hidden Jewels Tours: $60
- Walking Guided Tour of History and Myths of Old San Juan : $60
- Half-Day Small-Group River Experience in El Yunque with Local : $68
- Explore El Yunque and Historic Castle in Old San Juan Tour: $69
- Island Escape Rainforest to Castles Tour: $70
- Arecibo Triple Tour Indian Caves Waterfalls and Nature : $71
- Party Bus Experience in San Juan, Puerto Rico: $79
- Puerto Rico Countryside Tour with Visit to Waterfall: $79
Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Wedding Chapel$139
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Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
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Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
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Monorail Ride$5.00
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NY NY Rollercoaster$14
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Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- Discover Vegas Hidden Spots: Your Self-Guided Tour: $4.55
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour: The Evolution of Downtown Las Vegas: $6.83
- Podcast Tour Neon Noir - The Soul of Old Vegas: $6.83
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour The Casino Matrix: $6.83
- Downtown Las Vegas Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.75
- Vintage Vegas Self Guided Walking Tour of Fremont Street: $9.99
- Bachelor Party Experience including LIMOUSINE: $9.99
- Bachelor Party Experience w/ Limousine Free Entry: $9.99
- Las Vegas’ Glitter Gulch, Ghosts and Gangsters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Henderson by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Las Vegas Strip Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $13
- Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPonce $16Las Vegas $55
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Bars Unknown Fremont St Bar Crawl with a Local: $31
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $35
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Bars Unknown: The Original Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $39
- The LINQ Promenade Bar Crawl 5 Bars 5 Drinks and Poker Game: $46
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $49
- Zombie Burlesque at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino: $49
- Fantasy Burlesque Show at Luxor Hotel & Casino: $53
- Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $55
- Downtown Las Vegas Bar Crawl 5 Bars 5 Drinks and Poker Game: $55
- Vegas Country Bar Crawl: Party Bus & Drinks Included: $59
- Mystery Paint & Sip Night at a Trendy Brewery: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ponce and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas is more expensive. And not only is Ponce much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ponce is in Caribbean Islands and Las Vegas 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 Ponce would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ponce 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas than you might in Ponce.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ponce Expensive? and Is Las Vegas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ponce or Las Vegas?
Las Vegas has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Ponce and Las Vegas, 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.