Which place is cheaper, Pisa or Santander?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Santander or Pisa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Santander and Pisa can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Santander or Pisa?
Santander
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the sun and sand.
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 daySantander €108Pisa €120
The average daily cost (per person) in Santander is €108, while the average daily cost in Pisa is €120. 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 Santander and Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantander €51Pisa €60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantander €102Pisa €120
Compare Hotels in Santander and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Santander 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: Santander Hotel Prices and Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santander €24Pisa €11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santander
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander Port to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao: $252
- Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport: $44
- Santander Private Transfer from Santander Airport to City centre: $44
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Santander Airport: $41
- Santander Private Departure Transfer: $35
- Santander Private Arrival Transfer: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfer from Pisa to La Spezia by car or van: $203
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $396
- From Florence: Round-trip Transfer to Pisa & Cinque Terre: $1,230
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Pisa to Florence with private chauffeur: $120
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $148
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to La Spezia Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Pisa Airport (PSA)to Montecatini Terme Resorts-RoundTrip Transfer: $127
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa city centre to Pisa Airport: $87
- Private Sightseeing Transfer from Pisa to Florence: $245
- Private Transfer From Pisa To Florence, English Speaking Driver: $209
- Private Transfer from Calambrone to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Santander or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa and Santander 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 daySantander €41Pisa €50
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: $39
- Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $93
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $93
- Pisa Food Tour: $95
- Pisa Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pisa: $158
- Authentic Italian Food Tour in Pisa: $521
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santander €18Pisa €20
Tours and Activities in Santander
Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- From Cantabria Private Tour: $492
- From Gastronomic Tour: $128
- From Potes, Santillana and Altamira Day Tour: $42
- From Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Tour: $64
- Full Day Self Guided Tour in Santillana del Mar and Comillas: $55
- Full Day Tour Lakes of Covadonga and Santillana from Santander: $46
- Gastronomy tour: $120
- Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket: $26
- Picos de Europa and Potes Guided Tour from Santander : $84
- Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander: $213
- 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay: $14
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Tower of Pisa & Square of Miracles self guided audio tour: $4.27
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Pisa: $8.72
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- The Best of Pisa Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Pisa Cathedral Guided Tour and Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $16
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $17
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $19
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantander €14Pisa -
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $48
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $50
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $75
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $90
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $97
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $99
- Tuscan Wine Tour in Pisa by shuttle: $163
- Pisa & Lucca with wine Tasting and Lunch from Livorno: $663
When comparing the travel costs between Santander and Pisa, we can see that Pisa is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santander Expensive? and Is Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santander or Pisa?
Santander has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Santander 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 Santander 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 Santander or Pisa in the Summer?
Both Pisa and Santander during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Pisa because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Santander is generally cooler than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Santander average around 19°C (66°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Pisa, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Santander. In the summer, Santander often gets less sunshine than Pisa. Santander gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun.
Santander usually gets more rain in July than Pisa. Santander gets 50 mm (2 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 JulySantander 19°C (66°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Santander or Pisa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Santander and Pisa. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
Santander is around the same temperature as Pisa in the autumn. The daily temperature in Santander averages around 16°C (60°F) in October, and Pisa fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Santander usually receives less sunshine than Pisa during autumn. Santander gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pisa receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Santander gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Santander usually receives less rain than Pisa. Santander gets 138 mm (5.4 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 OctoberSantander 16°C (60°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Santander or Pisa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Santander as well as Pisa. Also, many travelers come to Pisa for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Santander is a little warmer than Pisa. Typically, the winter temperatures in Santander in January average around 9°C (49°F), and Pisa averages at about 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Santander often gets less sunshine than Pisa. Santander gets 91 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 105 hours of full sun.
Santander receives a lot of rain in the winter. Santander usually gets more rain in January than Pisa. Santander gets 149 mm (5.9 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 JanuarySantander 9°C (49°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Santander or Pisa in the Spring?
Both Pisa and Santander are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Pisa in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Santander is generally around the same temperature as Pisa. Daily temperatures in Santander average around 12°C (53°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Santander usually receives less sunshine than Pisa during spring. Santander gets 148 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pisa. It's quite rainy in Santander. In April, Santander usually receives more rain than Pisa. Santander gets 135 mm (5.3 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 AprilSantander 12°C (53°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Santander
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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