Which place is cheaper, Pisa or Puerto de la Cruz?
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 Puerto de la Cruz or Pisa?
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 Puerto de la Cruz and Pisa. 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: Puerto de la Cruz or Pisa?
Puerto de la Cruz
The coast of the island of Tenerife is a dream destination for those seeking a luxurious getaway full of beaches and parties. However, for those of you traveling with families or looking to simply avoid the hustle and bustle of the nightclub crowd, there's Puerto de la Cruz. Known as a sophisticated destination, Puerto de la Cruz is one of the top places to visit yet still retains its authentic, Canarian charm.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPuerto de la Cruz €137Pisa €239
The average daily cost (per person) in Puerto de la Cruz is €137, while the average daily cost in Pisa is €239. 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 Puerto de la Cruz and Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPuerto de la Cruz €51Pisa €104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPuerto de la Cruz €102Pisa €208
Compare Hotels in Puerto de la Cruz and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Puerto de la Cruz or Pisa? 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: Puerto de la Cruz Hotel Prices and Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Puerto de la Cruz €40Pisa €44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Pisa Airport: Transfer to/from Pisa Central Railway Station: $7.58
- Train Transfer from Pisa Airport to San Giusto/Aurelia: $7.58
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Pisa: $104
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Pisa : $107
- Private Transfer from Pisa city hotels to Livorno Cruise Port: $114
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Pisa to Florence with private chauffeur: $119
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to City centre: $129
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $136
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Livorno Cruise Port - Departure Transfer: $144
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Vecchiano: $144
- Private Transfer from Marina di Pisa to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $145
- Pisa Airport to Florence Private Transfer: $151
Is it cheaper to fly into Puerto de la Cruz or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa and Puerto de la Cruz 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 dayPuerto de la Cruz €58Pisa €102
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: $59
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Carrara with Show Cooking: $102
- Ultimate Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal with a Local: $104
- Pisa Private Cooking Class: $107
- Pisa’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $112
- Authentic Full dinner & Wine Experience with a Sommelier in Pisa: $112
- Dine & Enjoy a Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Pisa: $119
- Pisa Traditional Food Tour: $143
- Private Show Cooking and Social Dining Experience: $152
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $152
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $156
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Puerto de la Cruz €28Pisa €43
Tours and Activities in Puerto de la Cruz
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto de la Cruz are as follows:
- 1.5-hour walking tour of Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.: $23
- Puerto de la Cruz Motorbike tour through Teide National Park: $294
- Ascend Mount Teide on a quad bike to experience a magical sunset: $100
- Tenerife: mindfulness experience for well-being: $59
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.16
- Pisa Leaning Tower and Cathedral Official Entry Ticket: $18
- The Electric Minibus Experience: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $21
- The Electric Minibus Experience: $22
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $22
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $23
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $23
- Pisa Leaning Tower & Cathedral Official Ticket & Audio Guide: $23
- Opera del Duomo Museum, Cathedral Ticket & Audio Guide: $24
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $24
- Pisa Leaning Tower Official Entry Ticket: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPuerto de la Cruz €5.00Pisa €21
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $41
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $46
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $47
- Soiana: Vineyard & Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting near Pisa: $52
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $85
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket: $88
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $98
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $107
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $108
- Tuscan Wine Tour by van from Pisa: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Puerto de la Cruz and Pisa, we can see that Pisa is more expensive. And not only is Puerto de la Cruz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Puerto de la Cruz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto de la Cruz 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa than you might in Puerto de la Cruz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Puerto de la Cruz Expensive? and Is Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Puerto de la Cruz or Pisa?
Pisa has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Puerto de la Cruz. When comparing the sizes of Puerto de la Cruz and Pisa, 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 Puerto de la Cruz or Pisa?
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 Puerto de la Cruz or Pisa in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Puerto de la Cruz as well as Pisa. Also, many travelers come to Pisa for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Puerto de la Cruz is generally around the same temperature as Pisa. Daily temperatures in Puerto de la Cruz average around 24°C (75°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pisa. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Puerto de la Cruz this time of the year. In the summer, Puerto de la Cruz often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pisa. Puerto de la Cruz gets 334 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun.
Puerto de la Cruz usually gets less rain in July than Pisa. Puerto de la Cruz gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPuerto de la Cruz 24°C (75°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Puerto de la Cruz or Pisa in the Autumn?
Both Pisa and Puerto de la Cruz are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Pisa in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Puerto de la Cruz is a little warmer than Pisa in the autumn. The daily temperature in Puerto de la Cruz averages around 21°C (70°F) in October, and Pisa fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Puerto de la Cruz. Puerto de la Cruz usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during autumn. Puerto de la Cruz gets 218 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pisa. In October, Puerto de la Cruz usually receives less rain than Pisa. Puerto de la Cruz gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPuerto de la Cruz 21°C (70°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Puerto de la Cruz or Pisa in the Winter?
Both Pisa and Puerto de la Cruz during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Pisa for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Puerto de la Cruz is much warmer than Pisa. Typically, the winter temperatures in Puerto de la Cruz in January average around 18°C (64°F), and Pisa averages at about 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Puerto de la Cruz often gets more sunshine than Pisa. Puerto de la Cruz gets 180 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 105 hours of full sun.
Puerto de la Cruz usually gets less rain in January than Pisa. Puerto de la Cruz gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPuerto de la Cruz 18°C (64°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Puerto de la Cruz or Pisa in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Puerto de la Cruz and Pisa. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Pisa because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Puerto de la Cruz is generally much warmer than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Puerto de la Cruz average around 20°C (68°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Puerto de la Cruz, it's very sunny this time of the year. Puerto de la Cruz usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during spring. Puerto de la Cruz gets 229 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
Pisa receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Puerto de la Cruz usually receives less rain than Pisa. Puerto de la Cruz gets 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPuerto de la Cruz 20°C (68°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Puerto de la Cruz
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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.