Which place is cheaper, Playa del Ingles or Split?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Split or Playa del Ingles?
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 Playa del Ingles. 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 Playa del Ingles?
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.
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 Walking Tours in Croatia, The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySplit $116Playa del Ingles $193
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is $116, while the average daily cost in Playa del Ingles is $193. 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 Playa del Ingles in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit $78Playa del Ingles $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit $156Playa del Ingles $198
Compare Hotels in Split and Playa del Ingles
Looking for a hotel in Split 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: Split Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split $15Playa del Ingles $66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from Split airport to Novalja/Zrće: $535
- private transfer from Split airport or Trogir to Šibenik: $182
- Zagreb to Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,016
- Transfers from Split Airport to City Center and surrounding: $75
- Transfer from Split to Zagreb with Entry Ticket to Plitvice Lakes: $185
- Transfer from Split to Dubrovnik with 2 hours stop in Ston Town: $94
- Transfer Split airport to Split: $66
- Transfer Split airport to Split: $86
- Transfer Split airport to Makarska: $149
- Taxi Transfer from airport Split to Murter Tisno or Sibenik: $86
- Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Entry Tickets: $181
- Private Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Stop: $735
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Playa del Ingles?
Prices for flights to both Playa del Ingles 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 $25Playa del Ingles $52
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: $37
- Homemade Dinner under the Stars in Split: $85
- Food Tour in Split ( Small Group): $96
- Split Food Tour (Small Group): $98
- Vegan Food tour of Split with local gastronomy: $102
- Walking Vegan Food Tour of Split: $104
- Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $131
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $191
- Private Authentic Wine & Food tour from Split: $240
- Culinary Experience – Cooking Class & Walking Tour Split: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Split $3.96Playa del Ingles $36
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Small Group Tour with Lunch: $82
- History tour: $33
- SPLIT-"Emperor's City for History Lovers"/PRIVATE Walking Tour+Cellars Museum : $210
- "Blue Lagoon" Half day Chill out tour from Split: $75
- "Not Today" - Game of Thrones and History of Split Private Guided Walking Tour: $66
- 2 Day Pass with Sightseeing Bus: $33
- 2 Hour Walking Tour of Split with an Art Historian: $24
- 2 Hours Split Walking tour with free food tasting: $33
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Split in a Classic Ford T: $45
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $87
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $86
- 2-hours Split Segway Tour: $87
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySplit $8.49Playa del Ingles $8.42
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Krka Waterfalls & Swimming & Wine tasting: $24
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $29
- Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting tour from Split: $31
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $38
- Wine Tasting and Sunset Klis Fortress Tour from Split: $38
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $46
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $51
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $53
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian’s Palace: $55
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $71
- From Split/Trogir: Mostar and Medjugorje Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Split and Playa del Ingles, we can see that Playa del Ingles is more expensive. And not only is Split much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Split would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Split 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 Split.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Split Expensive? and Is Playa del Ingles Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Split or Playa del Ingles?
Split has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Playa del Ingles. When comparing the sizes of Split 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 Split or Playa del Ingles?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Split or Playa del Ingles in the Summer?
Both Playa del Ingles 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.
In July, Split is generally a little warmer than Playa del Ingles. Daily temperatures in Split average around 26°C (80°F), and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa del Ingles. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Split. Split usually receives more sunshine than Playa del Ingles during summer. Split gets 345 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 293 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Split usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Split gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySplit 26°C (80°F)Playa del Ingles 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Split or Playa del Ingles in the Autumn?
Both Playa del Ingles 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.
Split is cooler than Playa del Ingles in the autumn. The daily temperature in Split averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Playa del Ingles, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Split. In the autumn, Split often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Playa del Ingles. Split gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 213 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets more rain in October than Playa del Ingles. Split gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSplit 18°C (64°F)Playa del Ingles 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Split or Playa del Ingles in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Split and Playa del Ingles. The winter months attract visitors to Split because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Split is much colder than Playa del Ingles. Typically, the winter temperatures in Split in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Playa del Ingles averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Split usually receives less sunshine than Playa del Ingles during winter. Split gets 128 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 187 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Split usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Split gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySplit 8°C (47°F)Playa del Ingles 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Split or Playa del Ingles in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Split as well as Playa del Ingles. The beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Split this time of year.
In April, Split is generally cooler than Playa del Ingles. Daily temperatures in Split average around 15°C (59°F), and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 19°C (66°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 Split this time of the year. In the spring, Split often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Playa del Ingles. Split gets 212 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 225 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets more rain in April than Playa del Ingles. Split gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSplit 15°C (59°F)Playa del Ingles 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Playa del Ingles and Split
| Split | Playa del Ingles | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
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