Which place is cheaper, Ponce or Turku?
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 Turku or Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Turku 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: Turku or Ponce?
Turku
Turku, a city on the southwest coast of Finland, straddles the Aura River. Dating from the 13th century, it's known for Turku Castle, a medieval fortress with a history museum, perched at the river mouth. Restaurants line the cobbled riverside streets. On the eastern bank lies the Old Great Square, a former trade hub, surrounded by grand buildings. The nearby Turku Cathedral houses a royal tomb and a museum. The historic castle and cathedral point to the city's rich cultural history when it was the Finnish capital, and contemporary Turku is full of experimental art and vibrant festivals, thanks in part to its spirited university population (the country's second largest), who make Turku's nightlife young and fun. As the first city many visitors encounter arriving by ferry from Sweden and Aland, it's a splendid introduction to the Finnish mainland.
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 Luxury Tours to Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTurku $187Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Turku is $187, 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 Turku and Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTurku $89Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTurku $178Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Turku and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Turku 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: Turku Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Turku $52Ponce $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Turku
Also for Turku, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku (TKU) Airport to City centre: $81
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku city centre to Turku airport: $81
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 Turku or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce and Turku 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 dayTurku $65Ponce $61
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.Turku $26Ponce $56
Tours and Activities in Turku
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Turku.
- Experience Turku with a local guide: $289
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 dayTurku $14Ponce $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 Turku and Ponce, we can see that Ponce is more expensive. And not only is Turku much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Turku 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 Turku would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Turku 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 Turku.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Turku Expensive? and Is Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Turku or Ponce?
Turku has a larger population, and is about 15% larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Turku 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 Turku or Ponce?
Turku 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 Turku or Ponce in the Summer?
Both Ponce and Turku during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
Turku is much colder than Ponce in the summer. The daily temperature in Turku averages around 16°C (61°F) in July, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Turku. In the summer, Turku often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Turku gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun.
Turku usually gets less rain in July than Ponce. Turku gets 74 mm (2.9 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 JulyTurku 16°C (61°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Turku or Ponce in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Turku and Ponce. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Turku is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Turku in October average around 6°C (43°F), and Ponce averages at about 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. Turku usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during autumn. Turku gets 90 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, Turku usually receives less rain than Ponce. Turku gets 69 mm (2.7 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 OctoberTurku 6°C (43°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Turku or Ponce in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Turku as well as Ponce. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
Turku can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Turku is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Turku average around -6°C (20°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In the winter, Turku often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Turku gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun.
Turku usually gets less rain in January than Ponce. Turku gets 46 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 JanuaryTurku -6°C (20°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Turku or Ponce in the Spring?
Both Ponce and Turku are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Turku can be very cold during spring. Turku is much colder than Ponce in the spring. The daily temperature in Turku averages around 3°C (37°F) in April, and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. Turku usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during spring. Turku gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Turku usually receives less rain than Ponce. Turku gets 38 mm (1.5 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 AprilTurku 3°C (37°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Turku
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -6°C (20°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 9°C (49°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 10°C (51°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (25°F) | 57 mm (2.3 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.