Which place is cheaper, San Juan or Seville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seville or San Juan?
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 Seville and San Juan. 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: Seville or San Juan?
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
San Juan
If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.
As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.
As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeville $133San Juan $192
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is $133, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $192. 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 Seville and San Juan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville $62San Juan $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville $124San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Seville and San Juan
Looking for a hotel in Seville or San Juan? 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: Seville Hotel Prices and San Juan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville $19San Juan $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Seville Airport (SVQ): Private Transfer to Granada hotels: $956
- Seville Airport (SVQ): Private Transfer to Malaga hotels: $780
- Private Transfer from Seville To Algarve By 8 Seats Minibus: $431
- Transfer Algarve/ Seville city center or for Airport Private: $414
- From Private Transfer to Granada with Tour of Ronda: $398
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $386
- Private Transfer from Seville to Granada: $377
- Seville/Granada: One Way Transfer Between the Two Cities: $355
- From Full-Day Private Transfer to Granada via Ronda: $343
- Transfer from Seville to Malaga: $323
- Private Transfer Seville SVQ to Cadiz,Cordoba, Ronda or Chiclana by Business Car: $285
- Seville Airport SVQ to Malaga City Hotels - Round Trip Transfer: $282
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- San Juan Airport (SJU): Private Transfer to San Juan Port: $272
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port: Transfer to San Juan hotel: $272
- Carabali Rain Forest Round Trip Private Taxi Transfer: $210
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, 16Pax Mercedes Van, Select Zone: $130
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Private Transfers, 14Pax Lux Sprinter Van: $124
- Private Transfer from SJU Airport to San Juan / Rio Grande: $105
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Private Transfers, 11Pax Lux Sprinter Van: $103
- Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer: $99
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Mercedes ECO Van, Select Zone: $87
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Ford Premium SUV, Select Zone: $87
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Lexus Luxury Sedan, Select Zone: $81
- Oneway Transfer San Juan to Ceiba: Ferry, Vieques/Culebra Airport: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or San Juan?
Prices for flights to both San Juan and Seville 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 daySeville $39San Juan $36
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch$10
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Ice Cream$2.46
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $28
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- Paella Showcooking with Rooftop Views in Seville City: $43
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $46
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $64
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Old San Juan Sunset Food Tour with Drinks: $156
- Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walk and Food Tour: $159
- City Lights Sky High Dinner Experience: $165
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seville $31San Juan $49
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral$8.57
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- Seville Electric Bike Private Tour: $76
- 1 Hour Jet Ski Experience in Isla Canela: $159
- 1 Hour Seville Panoramic Segway Tour: $38
- 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Triana: $140
- 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Triana: $149
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Alcazar of Seville: $161
- 2-Hour Seville Panoramic Walking Tour: $96
- 2-hour Private Tour in Alcázar of Seville: $103
- 2.5-Hour Seville City Bike Tour: $48
- 3 Hour Private Guided Tapas Walking Tour in Seville: $172
- 3 hours Bike tour all over Sevilla: $33
- 3-Hour Bike Tour of Seville: $33
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Horseback Riding Tour$40
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Full Day Snorkeling Trip$100
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1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson$75
Tours and Activities in San Juan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Juan.
- Full-Day Tour: El Yunque, Luquillo Beach, Bio Bay Night Kayaking: $155
- Rum Craft Cocktail Tour in San Juan: $65
- 1 or 2 Hour Puerto Rico Horseback Ride Experience!: $210
- Arenales Caves, Waterfall & River Swimming Adventure: $140
- Arte Boriken-Urban Art & Beach Sip & Paint Tour: $145
- Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Adventure from San Juan: $110
- Black Sand Beach- See The Southeast of Puerto Rico Private Tour: $150
- Carolina: ATV Adventure at Campo Rico Ranch with Guide: $136
- Craft Beer Private Tour in San Juan: $168
- Cruise Ship Travelers: Hike to a Hidden Puerto Rican Waterfall: $85
- Culebra Beach Day Tour with Snorkeling from San Juan by Ferry: $200
- Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeville $11San Juan $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $33
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $39
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $43
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $96
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $113
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour: $114
- Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $128
- County Wine Tasting: $164
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
- Jerez Winery Tour and wine tasting: $213
- Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $295
Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:
- Pinones Pub crawl in Puerto Rico: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and San Juan, we can see that San Juan is more expensive. And not only is Seville much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seville is in Europe and San Juan is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Seville would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Seville 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 San Juan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Juan than you might in Seville.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seville Expensive? and Is San Juan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or San Juan?
Seville has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of San Juan. When comparing the sizes of Seville and San Juan, 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 Seville or San Juan?
Seville has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but San Juan experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Seville or San Juan in the Summer?
Both San Juan and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seville this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to San Juan because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Seville is generally around the same temperature as San Juan. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 27°C (81°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in San Juan. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seville. Seville usually receives more sunshine than San Juan during summer. Seville gets 360 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Seville usually receives less rain than San Juan. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeville 27°C (81°F)San Juan 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Seville or San Juan in the Autumn?
Both San Juan and Seville during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Seville for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Juan year-round.
Seville is cooler than San Juan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 20°C (67°F) in October, and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In San Juan, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Seville. In the autumn, Seville often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Seville gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 235 hours of full sun.
San Juan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Seville usually gets less rain in October than San Juan. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSeville 20°C (67°F)San Juan 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Seville or San Juan in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and San Juan. Many visitors come to Seville in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine. San Juan attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Seville is much colder than San Juan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Seville in January average around 11°C (51°F), and San Juan averages at about 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Juan this time of the year. Seville usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during winter. Seville gets 173 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Seville usually receives more rain than San Juan. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySeville 11°C (51°F)San Juan 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Seville or San Juan in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Seville as well as San Juan. Most visitors come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Juan throughout the year.
In April, Seville is generally much colder than San Juan. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 16°C (61°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in San Juan. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seville this time of the year. In the spring, Seville often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Seville gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 272 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets less rain in April than San Juan. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSeville 16°C (61°F)San Juan 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for San Juan and Seville
| Seville | San Juan | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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