A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Sendai vs. Cordoba for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Sendai or Cordoba?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sendai or Cordoba, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Sendai or Cordoba?

Sendai

Sendai, Japan is located in the Toohoku region on the main Honshu island. It is often referred to as "Forest City" due to the large amount of green space throughout the city and the tree filled parks and public spaces. Sendai is a very pleasant city to visit; they are in close proximity to both mountains and the sea and have many large universities throughout the city, making it a popular college town.

Cordoba

Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sendai and Cordoba, we can see that Sendai is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sendai is in Asia and Cordoba is in South 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 Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Sendai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sendai than you might in Cordoba.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sendai Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Sendai or Cordoba?

Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 38% larger than the population of Sendai. When comparing the sizes of Sendai and Cordoba, 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 Sendai or Cordoba?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Sendai has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Sendai or Cordoba in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Sendai and Cordoba. The summer months attract visitors to Sendai because of the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Sendai is generally much warmer than Cordobain January. Daily temperatures in Sendai average around 23°C (73°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cordoba this time of the year. Sendai usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during summer. Sendai gets 124 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun in the summer.

Sendai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Sendai usually receives more rain than Cordobain January. Sendai gets 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Sendai or Cordoba in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Sendai as well as Cordoba. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Sendai this time of year.

Sendai is around the same temperature as Cordoba in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sendai averages around 15°C (59°F) in October, and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in April.

In the autumn, Sendai often gets less sunshine than Cordobain April. Sendai gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun.

Sendai receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Sendai usually gets more rain in October than Cordobain April. Sendai gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Sendai or Cordoba in the Winter?

Both Cordoba and Sendai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Sendai for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Sendai. In the winter, Sendai is much colder than Cordoba. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sendai in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Cordoba averages at about 27°C (81°F)in July.

Sendai usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during winter. Sendai gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Sendai usually receives more rain than Cordobain July. Sendai gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Sendai or Cordoba in the Spring?

Both Cordoba and Sendai during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Sendai in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.

In April, Sendai is generally much colder than Cordobain October. Daily temperatures in Sendai average around 10°C (51°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Sendai often gets less sunshine than Cordobain October. Sendai gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun.

Sendai usually gets more rain in April than Cordobain October. Sendai gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Cordoba and Sendai