Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Split?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Split or Guayaquil?
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 Split and Guayaquil. 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: Split or Guayaquil?
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySplit $148Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is $148, while the average daily cost in Guayaquil is $116. 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 Split and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit $86Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit $172Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Split and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Split or Guayaquil? 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: Split Hotel Prices and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split $17Guayaquil $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zagreb to Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,112
- Transfer from Split to Zagreb with Entry Ticket to Plitvice Lakes: $202
- Transfer from Split Airport to Split City Center: $70
- Transfer from Split Airport: $468
- Transfer Split airport to Split: $94
- Transfer Split airport to Split: $81
- Transfer Split airport to Makarska: $162
- Transfer Airport Split-Split: $53
- Taxi transfer (private) from Split (Hotels & Port) to Split Airport: $95
- Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Entry Tickets: $198
- Private Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Stop: $1,078
- Private Transfer to Krka with Driver & Optional Guide: $467
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Split 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 daySplit $48Guayaquil $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $53
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $143
- A Vineyard Feast: A Group Dinner and Wine Tasting: $199
- Split Cooking Class: $210
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $210
- Vegan Cooking Class with Local Market Tour in Split: $210
- Cooking class on island Brac: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Split $4.36Guayaquil $21
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Blue cave and Hvar - 5 Islands speedboat tour from Split: $156
- Plitvice Lakes Experience from Split: $166
- Private Foodie Tour: Wine & Seafood with a Local Chef: $239
- Private Tour with Local Guide from Split English or German : $240
- Šolta Island from 5-Hour Olive Oil Tour with Lunch: $257
- Šolta Island from Private E-Bike Tour: $328
- Šolta Island: Self-Guided Bike Tour: $94
- "Blue Lagoon" Half day Chill out tour from Split: $82
- "Not Today" - Game of Thrones and History of Split Private Guided Walking Tour: $93
- 2 Day Pass with Sightseeing Bus: $54
- 2 Hours Split Walking tour with free food tasting: $191
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $94
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Half Day Tour in Guayaquil with a Professional Driver: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySplit $9.35Guayaquil $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $18
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $32
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $44
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $45
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $49
- From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $49
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $50
- Wine Tasting at Seafront Tasting Room in Kastela: $54
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $56
- Educational wine tasting in Split: $57
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $59
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian’s Palace: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Split and Guayaquil, we can see that Split is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Split is in Europe and Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guayaquil 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split than you might in Guayaquil.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Split Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Split or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Split. When comparing the sizes of Split and Guayaquil, 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 Split or Guayaquil?
Split has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Guayaquil experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Split or Guayaquil in the Summer?
Both Guayaquil and Split are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Split in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Split is a little warmer than Guayaquil. Typically, the summer temperatures in Split in July average around 26°C (80°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In July, Split usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Split gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySplit 26°C (80°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Split or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
Both Guayaquil and Split during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Split for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
In October, Split is generally cooler than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Split average around 18°C (64°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Split usually gets less rain in October than Guayaquil. Split gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSplit 18°C (64°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Split or Guayaquil in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Split and Guayaquil. The winter months attract visitors to Split because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Split is much colder than Guayaquil in the winter. The daily temperature in Split averages around 8°C (47°F) in January, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Split usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Split gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySplit 8°C (47°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Split or Guayaquil in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Split as well as Guayaquil. The beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Split this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
In the spring, Split is much colder than Guayaquil. Typically, the spring temperatures in Split in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Split usually gets less rain in April than Guayaquil. Split gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSplit 15°C (59°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Split
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.