Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Sorrento?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sorrento or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Sorrento and Playa de las Americas can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Sorrento or Playa de las Americas?
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.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySorrento €140Playa de las Americas €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Sorrento is €140, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €195. 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 Sorrento and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSorrento €90Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSorrento €180Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Sorrento and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Sorrento or Playa de las Americas? 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: Sorrento Hotel Prices and Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sorrento €7.56Playa de las Americas €56
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:
- Transfer to Naples with Herculaneum Guided Tour: $404
- Transfer to Naples with Guided Tour of Pompeii: $404
- Private transfer from Sorrento to Rome: $281
- Private Transfer from Sorrento to Amalfi: $251
- Transfer Naples airport/station to Sorrento with stop in Pompeii: $240
- Naples: Private transfer to Sorrento one way: $235
- Naples Airport (NAP): Private One-Way Transfer from Sorrento: $235
- Private Transfer by Minivan from Sorrento to Naples Airport, Train Station, Port: $235
- Sorrento to Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $224
- Private Transfer by Car from Sorrento to Ravello or from Ravello to Sorrento: $218
- Private transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $218
- Private Airport Transfer from Sorrento to Naples Station: $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Sorrento or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Sorrento 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 daySorrento €38Playa de las Americas €45
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.Sorrento €33Playa de las Americas €30
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:
- All inclusive Herculaneum Skip the Line Tour From Sorrento: $115
- Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Small-Group Tour From Sorrento: $130
- 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Sorrento : $199
- 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $39
- 3 Hours Guided Boat Tour for Small Groups on the Island of Capri: $164
- 3 hours Private Capri Boat Tour : $239
- 8 Hour Tour of Capri and Anacapri: $66
- AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON ALLEGRA21: $1,390
- AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON SAVER HARD TOP: $2,299
- Amalfi Boat Tour From Sorrento with Positano Trip: $152
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour: $206
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento: $166
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySorrento €8.72Playa de las Americas €8.57
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 Sorrento and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Sorrento much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sorrento would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sorrento 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas than you might in Sorrento.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sorrento Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sorrento or Playa de las Americas?
Sorrento has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Sorrento and Playa de las Americas, 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 Sorrento or Playa de las Americas?
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 Sorrento or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
Both Playa de las Americas and Sorrento during the summer are popular places to visit. 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, Sorrento is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sorrento in July average around 23°C (74°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Sorrento. In the summer, Sorrento often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Sorrento gets 313 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun.
Sorrento usually gets more rain in July than Playa de las Americas. Sorrento gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySorrento 23°C (74°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Sorrento or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sorrento and Playa de las Americas. 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, Sorrento is generally cooler than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Sorrento average around 17°C (63°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa de las Americas this time of the year. Sorrento usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during autumn. Sorrento gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Sorrento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Sorrento usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Sorrento gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSorrento 17°C (63°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Sorrento or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Sorrento as well as Playa de las Americas. The winter months attract visitors to Sorrento because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Sorrento is much colder than Playa de las Americas in the winter. The daily temperature in Sorrento averages around 8°C (47°F) in January, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the winter, Sorrento often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Sorrento gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun.
Sorrento receives a lot of rain in the winter. Sorrento usually gets more rain in January than Playa de las Americas. Sorrento gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySorrento 8°C (47°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Sorrento or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
Both Playa de las Americas and Sorrento are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Sorrento this time of year.
In the spring, Sorrento is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sorrento in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. Sorrento usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during spring. Sorrento gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Sorrento usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Sorrento gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSorrento 13°C (55°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Sorrento
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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