Which place is cheaper, Ponce or Tallinn?
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 Tallinn or Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Ponce, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tallinn or Ponce?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
Ponce
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTallinn $142Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is $142, while the average daily cost in Ponce is $230. 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 Tallinn and Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn $55Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn $110Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Ponce? 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn $14Ponce $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two$1.95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Sedan: $30
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $34
- Transfer service in Tallinn: $35
- Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $41
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $41
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $41
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port : $41
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $46
- Private Airport Transfer: $47
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $48
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce and Tallinn 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 dayTallinn $73Ponce $61
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$9.01
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Dessert$1.35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $81
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $83
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $139
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ponce
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
- Latin Night with Dinner and Local Music with Transportation: $59
- Puerto Rico Art and Wine Dinner with One Way Transportation: $89
- Private Cooking Class with a Fun Local in San German, Puerto Rico: $96
- Private Half-Day Island Authentic Food Tour : $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn $6.60Ponce $56
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Audio Self Tour Guide with 10 Sightseeing Points: $1.16
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $7.02
- Tales of Reval GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $7.17
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.20
- Tallinn Medieval Magic Exploration Game and Tour: $8.98
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.37
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Tallinn Old Town: $9.58
- Discover Terrific Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $18
- Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $18
- 1-Hour Good Morning Tallinn Running Tour: $18
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $65
- Scuba Boat Diving Experience in Gilligan's Island at Copamarina: $160
- 2.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan: $65
- 5 hours Tour in La Parguera Private Boat Charter: $200
- 7 Hours River Tour with Beach and Learn to Make Piña Colada : $195
- 8 Hours Private Tours in Puerto Rico: $150
- Adventure in Cave and the Guayaney Spring: $99
- Afro-Boriken-Loiza: Food, Cave & Art Tour: $140
- Aguadilla 6 Hour Local Tour: $150
- Camuy Caves Experience Tour with transportation: $130
- Cave Hopping Tour: $198
- Caves Coastlines and Beach; Cueva del Indio, Arecibo Adventure : $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn $18Ponce $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $19
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $21
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drink, Local Guide: $46
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $79
- Old Town Walking Tour, Pub Crawl and Accommodation in Tallinn : $119
Sample the Local Flavors in Ponce
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Artisan Puertorrican Winery and Distillery Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Ponce, we can see that Ponce is more expensive. And not only is Tallinn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn is in Europe and Ponce 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 Tallinn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tallinn 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce than you might in Tallinn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tallinn Expensive? and Is Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Ponce?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn and Ponce, 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 Tallinn or Ponce?
Tallinn has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ponce experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tallinn or Ponce in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Ponce. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
Tallinn is much colder than Ponce in the summer. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tallinn this time of the year. In the summer, Tallinn often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Ponce. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets less rain in July than Ponce. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Ponce in the Autumn?
Both Ponce and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Tallinn is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tallinn in October average around 7°C (44°F), and Ponce averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In October, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Ponce. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Ponce in the Winter?
Both Ponce and Tallinn during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
Tallinn can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Tallinn is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around -5°C (22°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets less rain in January than Ponce. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Ponce in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Ponce. Most visitors come to Tallinn for the natural beauty during these months. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tallinn can be very cold during spring. Tallinn is much colder than Ponce in the spring. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 4°C (39°F) in April, and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Ponce. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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