Which place is cheaper, Ponce or Tartu?
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 Tartu or Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tartu and Ponce 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: Tartu or Ponce?
Tartu
Tartu is a university town that is also the second largest city in Estonia. It has a population of about 100,000 and dates back to 1030, making it the oldest city in the country. The Emajogi River passes through town and it has a lovely old town that's pleasant to explore. The city is a great place to see day to day life in Estonia. It is a very real town with people going about their daily lives. If you find yourself here when the weather is nice, you'll be greeted by crowds of happy locals out enjoying the weather. They make full use of the warm, sunny weather with festivals, events, and concerts during the summer. This is easily the most fun and eventful time to visit the city.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Estonia, and The Best Budget Tours to Estonia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTartu $155Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Tartu is $155, 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 Tartu and Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTartu $55Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTartu $110Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Tartu and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Tartu 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: Tartu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tartu $32Ponce $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- 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
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Tartu or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce and Tartu 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 dayTartu $76Ponce $61
Typical Food Prices in Tartu
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tartu:
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Danishes$0.89
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Lunch for Two$5.78
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Ice Cream$1.49
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Cookies$0.59
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Coffee & Cake$4.07
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.Tartu $19Ponce $56
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tartu
For Tartu, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Art Museum ticket$1.12
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Movie Ticket$4.07
Tours and Activities in Tartu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tartu.
- Around Viljandi bike tour: $30
- TARTU COUNTRY: SLED DOG TOUR AND KENNEL VISIT: $141
- Charming Viljandi Private Walking Tour for Couples: $260
- Magical Tartu Romantic Private Walking Tour: $751
- Dazzling Tartu City Cultural Private Walking Tour: $751
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 dayTartu $18Ponce $16
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 Tartu and Ponce, we can see that Ponce is more expensive. And not only is Tartu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tartu 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 Tartu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tartu 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 Tartu.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tartu Expensive? and Is Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tartu or Ponce?
Ponce has a larger population, and is about 51% larger than the population of Tartu. When comparing the sizes of Tartu 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 Tartu or Ponce?
Tartu 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 Tartu or Ponce in the Summer?
Both Ponce and Tartu during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Tartu because of the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
In July, Tartu is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Tartu average around 17°C (62°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tartu. In the summer, Tartu often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Tartu gets 265 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun.
Tartu usually gets less rain in July than Ponce. Tartu gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JulyTartu 17°C (62°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Tartu or Ponce in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tartu and Ponce. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tartu this time of year. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tartu is much colder than Ponce in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tartu averages around 6°C (43°F) in October, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. Tartu usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during autumn. Tartu gets 86 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Ponce receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Tartu usually receives less rain than Ponce. Tartu gets 52 mm (2 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 OctoberTartu 6°C (43°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tartu or Ponce in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tartu as well as Ponce. Many travelers come to Tartu for the shopping scene and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tartu. In the winter, Tartu is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tartu in January average around -7°C (19°F), and Ponce averages at about 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In the winter, Tartu often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Tartu gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun.
Tartu usually gets less rain in January than Ponce. Tartu gets 29 mm (1.1 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 JanuaryTartu -7°C (19°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Tartu or Ponce in the Spring?
Both Ponce and Tartu are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tartu in the spring for the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Tartu can get quite cold in the spring. In April, Tartu is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Tartu average around 5°C (41°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. Tartu usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during spring. Tartu gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tartu usually receives less rain than Ponce. Tartu gets 33 mm (1.3 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 AprilTartu 5°C (41°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Tartu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -7°C (19°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (20°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 11°C (53°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (25°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 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.