Which place is cheaper, Playa del Ingles or Sorrento?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sorrento or Playa del Ingles?
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 del Ingles 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 del Ingles?
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 del Ingles
Translating to "Englishman's Beach," Playa del Ingles is a sea resort located on the south coast of the Gran Canaria island of Spain's Canary Islands. Since the 1960s it has been built up to accommodate tourists from around the world, especially from Europe. Some of the most popular attractions include an abundance of bars and clubs as well as beachside activities like swimming, surfing, scuba, and snorkeling.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySorrento €140Playa del Ingles €180
The average daily cost (per person) in Sorrento is €140, while the average daily cost in Playa del Ingles is €180. 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 del Ingles in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSorrento €90Playa del Ingles €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSorrento €180Playa del Ingles €186
Compare Hotels in Sorrento and Playa del Ingles
Looking for a hotel in Sorrento or Playa del Ingles? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sorrento €7.56Playa del Ingles €61
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 from napoli to sorrento or back: $102
- Transfers From Naples Airport Or Train Station To Sorrento: $125
- Transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $127
- Transfer from Naples airport or station to Nerano (Massalubrense): $131
- Transfer Sorrento to Naples: $121
- Transfer Sorrento - Naples: $180
- Transfer Naples to Sorrento with stop to visit Pompeii ruins: $175
- Transfer Naples airport/station to Sorrento with stop in Pompeii: $240
- Transfer to Naples, Airport, Train Station. Port..: $102
- Transfer to Naples with Herculaneum Guided Tour: $404
- Transfer to Naples with Guided Tour of Pompeii: $404
- Train Transfer from/to Pompei: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Sorrento or Playa del Ingles?
Prices for flights to both Playa del Ingles 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 del Ingles €49
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 del Ingles €33
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 del Ingles €7.86
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 del Ingles, we can see that Playa del Ingles 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 del Ingles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa del Ingles 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 del Ingles Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sorrento or Playa del Ingles?
Playa del Ingles has a larger population, and is about 4% larger than the population of Sorrento. When comparing the sizes of Sorrento and Playa del Ingles, 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 del Ingles?
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 del Ingles in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Sorrento as well as Playa del Ingles. Most visitors come to Sorrento for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Sorrento is around the same temperature as Playa del Ingles in the summer. The daily temperature in Sorrento averages around 23°C (74°F) in July, and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa del Ingles. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sorrento this time of the year. In the summer, Sorrento often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Playa del Ingles. Sorrento gets 313 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 293 hours of full sun.
Sorrento usually gets more rain in July than Playa del Ingles. Sorrento gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySorrento 23°C (74°F)Playa del Ingles 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Sorrento or Playa del Ingles in the Autumn?
Both Playa del Ingles and Sorrento are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Sorrento because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Sorrento is cooler than Playa del Ingles. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Sorrento in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Playa del Ingles averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa del Ingles. Sorrento usually receives less sunshine than Playa del Ingles during autumn. Sorrento gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Sorrento. In October, Sorrento usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Sorrento gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSorrento 17°C (63°F)Playa del Ingles 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Sorrento or Playa del Ingles in the Winter?
Both Playa del Ingles and Sorrento during the winter are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Sorrento this time of year.
In January, Sorrento is generally much colder than Playa del Ingles. Daily temperatures in Sorrento average around 8°C (47°F), and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In the winter, Sorrento often gets less sunshine than Playa del Ingles. Sorrento gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 187 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sorrento. Sorrento usually gets more rain in January than Playa del Ingles. Sorrento gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySorrento 8°C (47°F)Playa del Ingles 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Sorrento or Playa del Ingles in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Sorrento and Playa del Ingles. Many travelers come to Sorrento for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
Sorrento is cooler than Playa del Ingles in the spring. The daily temperature in Sorrento averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa del Ingles this time of the year. Sorrento usually receives less sunshine than Playa del Ingles during spring. Sorrento gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Sorrento usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Sorrento gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSorrento 13°C (55°F)Playa del Ingles 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Playa del Ingles and Sorrento
| Sorrento | Playa del Ingles | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
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