Which place is cheaper, Sorrento or Santander?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Santander or Sorrento?
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 Sorrento can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Santander or Sorrento?
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.
Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.
The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.
You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best Adventure Tours to Italy, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantander €108Sorrento €140
The average daily cost (per person) in Santander is €108, while the average daily cost in Sorrento is €140. 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 Sorrento in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantander €51Sorrento €90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantander €102Sorrento €180
Compare Hotels in Santander and Sorrento
Looking for a hotel in Santander or Sorrento? 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 Sorrento Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santander €24Sorrento €7.56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santander
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Santander Airport: $41
- Private Transfer from Santander Port to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Santander Private Arrival Transfer: $35
- Santander Private Departure Transfer: $35
- Santander Private Transfer from Santander Airport to City centre: $44
- Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport: $44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:
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Local Bus Ticket€4.20
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Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:
- Aurora car service Transfers from Sorrento to Naples / viceversa: $83
- From Positano/Praiano: Private 1-Way Transfer to Sorrento: $214
- From Path of The Gods Hiking & Transfer with Guide: $80
- From Positano and Amalfi Boat Trip with Transfer: $149
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Amalfi or Ravello: $197
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Naples: $171
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Positano: $134
- Full Day Guided Tour in Capri by Boat with Transfer: $119
- God's Path Guide & Transfers included!!: $196
- Naples Airport (NAP): Private One-Way Transfer from Sorrento: $235
- Naples: Private transfer to Sorrento one way: $235
- Naples: Transfer to Sorrento visit Pompeii Along the way 2H: $155
Is it cheaper to fly into Santander or Sorrento?
Prices for flights to both Sorrento 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 €41Sorrento €38
Typical Food Prices in Sorrento
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:
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Pizza€6.00
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€43
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sorrento.
- Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento : $33
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $48
- Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless 'Views Village: $50
- Pizza Making Class at Tirabusciò Cooking School: $64
- Pizza Making Class: $64
- Sorrento Pizza Making: $65
- Pizza Making Course: $70
- Dinner in Sorrento with Love, Laugh and Spaghetti: $70
- Pizza School Experience from Sorrento: $71
- Farm Visit with Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello: $75
- Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $76
- Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santander €18Sorrento €33
Tours and Activities in Santander
Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay: $14
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $22
- City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket: $26
- From Potes, Santillana and Altamira Day Tour: $42
- Full Day Tour Lakes of Covadonga and Santillana from Santander: $46
- Guided Tour by Electric Bike: $53
- Full Day Self Guided Tour in Santillana del Mar and Comillas: $55
- From Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Tour: $64
- Santoña: Anchovy Factory Tour and Boat Trip: $70
- Tour to the Towns of the Western Coast of Cantabria: $79
- Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour: $82
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento
Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Chair & Umbrella at Beach€10
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Bike Rental (24 Hours)€20
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Scuba Diving (Single Dive)€45
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Blue Mini Cruise€22
Tours and Activities in Sorrento
Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Capri: Boat Tour, Priority Tickets & Blue Grotto (Optional): $26
- Private tour of limoncello igp with tasting by the sea: $27
- Pompeii Express Tour by Train from Sorrento: $32
- Lemon Garden Tour with Marmalade Tasting: $32
- Guided Walking Tour and Limoncello Tasting: $37
- 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $39
- Sorrento Lemon Tour: $43
- Kayak tour from Sorrento to Bagni Regina Giovanna: $44
- Sorrento Lemon Tour and tasting of local products: $44
- Inlaid wood Factory Tour: $44
- From Positano and Amalfi Day Cruise: $48
- Skip-the-Line Pompeii Express Tour by Train: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantander €14Sorrento €8.72
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:
- Walking Tour Wine Tasting and Typical Products in Sorrento Farm: $71
- Campania wine tasting with traditional foods: $75
- Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $97
- Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $98
- Small Group Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $104
- From Mount Vesuvius Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $107
- Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $108
- Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $109
- From Full-Day Pompeii & Wine Tasting Tour: $136
- Full Day Small Group Pompeii Tour from Sorrento with Local Wine Tasting: $139
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Wine tasting + Easy lunch: $185
- Guided Tour of Pompei and Wine Tasting from Sorrento: $205
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santander and Sorrento, we can see that Sorrento is more expensive. And not only is Santander much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Santander would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santander 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 Sorrento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sorrento than you might in Santander.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santander Expensive? and Is Sorrento Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santander or Sorrento?
Santander has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Sorrento. When comparing the sizes of Santander and Sorrento, 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 Sorrento?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Santander or Sorrento in the Summer?
Both Sorrento and Santander are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Sorrento in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Santander is cooler than Sorrento. Typically, the summer temperatures in Santander in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Sorrento averages at about 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Sorrento. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Santander. Santander usually receives less sunshine than Sorrento during summer. Santander gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Santander usually receives more rain than Sorrento. Santander gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySantander 19°C (66°F)Sorrento 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Santander or Sorrento in the Autumn?
Both Sorrento and Santander during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Sorrento for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Santander is generally around the same temperature as Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Santander average around 16°C (60°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In the autumn, Santander often gets less sunshine than Sorrento. Santander gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun.
Sorrento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Santander. Santander usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Sorrento. Santander gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSantander 16°C (60°F)Sorrento 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Santander or Sorrento in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Santander and Sorrento. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Sorrento because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Santander is a little warmer than Sorrento in the winter. The daily temperature in Santander averages around 9°C (49°F) in January, and Sorrento fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Santander usually receives less sunshine than Sorrento during winter. Santander gets 91 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
Sorrento receives a lot of rain in the winter. Santander gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Santander usually receives more rain than Sorrento. Santander gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySantander 9°C (49°F)Sorrento 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Santander or Sorrento in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Santander as well as Sorrento. Also, the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Sorrento this time of year.
In the spring, Santander is around the same temperature as Sorrento. Typically, the spring temperatures in Santander in April average around 12°C (53°F), and Sorrento averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Santander often gets less sunshine than Sorrento. Santander gets 148 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun.
Santander receives a lot of rain in the spring. Santander usually gets more rain in April than Sorrento. Santander gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSantander 12°C (53°F)Sorrento 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Sorrento and Santander
| Santander | Sorrento | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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