Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Punta Cana?
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 Punta Cana or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Punta Cana or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Punta Cana or Antigua Guatemala?
Punta Cana
Punta Cana, located on the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic, is renowned for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant culture. This Caribbean paradise offers a diverse range of experiences that cater to all types of travelers, whether you're on a tight budget, seeking thrilling activities, exploring local cuisine, or figuring out the best ways to get around.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Dominican Republic, The Best Adventure Tours to Dominican Republic, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPunta Cana $179Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Punta Cana is $179, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $74. 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 Punta Cana and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPunta Cana $100Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPunta Cana $200Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Punta Cana and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Punta Cana or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Punta Cana Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Punta Cana $6.72Antigua Guatemala $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Punta Cana
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Punta Cana:
- DAT Santo Domingo TRANSFER to CASA DE CAMPO RESORT & VILLAS R/T: $295
- Vip Private Transfer to Punta Cana from Santo Domingo: $289
- Punta Cana Airport in Transfer Romana Hotels Van : $275
- Roundtrip VIP Transfer from Punta Cana Airport to Punta Cana Hotels: $270
- private transfer standard and premium punta cana airport to puerto plata: $265
- VIP Luxury Airport Transfer: $260
- Tesla Transfer from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo: $260
- Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Santo Domingo - Round-Trip Transfer: $245
- Transfer from airport to hotels in the Dominican Republic: $240
- Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Private Transfer: $235
- Private Transfer from Punta Cana to La Altagracia Province: $220
- VIP Transfer from Santo Domingo aiport - La Romana - Punta Cana: $220
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One way shared transfer to Flores, Peten: $79
- One way shared transfer to Panajachel: $25
- Antigua: One way private transfer to Guatemala City: $64
- Antigua: One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Antigua: Private Transfer to Guatemala City Airport: $25
- From Antigua Guatemala One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $34
- From Antigua: One way private transfer to Panajachel: $194
- From Antigua: Transfer to Guatemala City: $85
- From Panajachel: One Way Shared Transfers to Antigua: $25
- Guatemala City Airport: Private Transfer to Antigua: $25
- Panajachel: One way shared transfer to Antigua: $25
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Punta Cana or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Punta Cana 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 dayPunta Cana $67Antigua Guatemala $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Punta Cana
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Punta Cana.
- Origen Tasting Adventure Dinner or Lunch of 8 Courses Dom Cuisine: $85
- 'Chillo al Coco' Cooking Class & Taino Concept store: $98
- Buggy Ride, Dinner and Taino Party: $118
- Punta Cana Buggy Ride, Dinner and Taino Party: $125
- Sunset Buggies Adventure with Dinner from Punta Cana: $139
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch$3.25
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Lunch$7.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Experience with Locals: $58
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $65
- Antigua Street Food Tour : $65
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $74
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Market and Mayan Cooking Class: $80
- Antigua: Private Evening Street Food Tour with Dinner: $84
- Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
- Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour: $85
- Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua: $90
- Market food tour and tortilla workshop: $90
- Foodie & Street Food Tour in Antigua: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Punta Cana $31Antigua Guatemala $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Punta Cana
Here are a few typical costs in Punta Cana for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Dune Buggy Adventure$53
Tours and Activities in Punta Cana
Here are a few actual costs in Punta Cana for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 5 Tours of Jungle and Dominican Culture with Lunch : $160
- Enjoy Our Tours Higuey City Cultural : $45
- Full-Day Boat Tour of Los Haitises National Park: $165
- Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour: $89
- Horseback Ride Punta Cana an Unique Experience: $90
- Jet Ski Tour Punta Cana : $260
- Morning horseback riding tour from Punta Cana: $78
- Private ATV Tour from Punta Cana : $250
- Safari Tour in Punta Cana todo el dia una Aventura inolvidable: $110
- Saona Island Catamaran Adventure with Free Food and Transportation: $70
- Saona Island Full Day Tour Lunch and Transportation Included: $76
- Saona Island Tour in Punta Cana: $95
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- Express tour in Antigua: $20
- Guided Walking Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $22
- From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish: $23
- Antigua Walking Tour: $23
- Antigua Walking Tour: $25
- Guided Walking Tour Legends of Antigua Guatemala: $25
- La Antigua Horror Stories Night Walking Tour: $25
- Walking Tour of the Wonders of La Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Cultural and fun tour in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $25
- Antigua walking tour: Highlights, history, cultural.: $25
- Chocolate workshop; gastronomic experience of cocoa.: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPunta Cana $11Antigua Guatemala $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Punta Cana
Also in Punta Cana, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bar Crawl in Punta Cana: $35
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Antigua Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Punta Cana and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Punta Cana is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Punta Cana is in Caribbean Islands and Antigua Guatemala is in Central 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 Antigua Guatemala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antigua Guatemala 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 Punta Cana would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Punta Cana than you might in Antigua Guatemala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Punta Cana Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Punta Cana or Antigua Guatemala?
Punta Cana has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Punta Cana and Antigua Guatemala, 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.