Which place is cheaper, Playa del Ingles or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Venice or Playa del Ingles?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Venice and Playa del Ingles can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Playa del Ingles?
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVenice €229Playa del Ingles €180
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €229, while the average daily cost in Playa del Ingles is €180. 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 Venice and Playa del Ingles in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Playa del Ingles €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Playa del Ingles €186
Compare Hotels in Venice and Playa del Ingles
Looking for a hotel in Venice 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: Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Playa del Ingles €61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Verona Airport (VRN): One Way Transfer to Venice Cruise Port: $374
- Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $34
- VCE Airport and Venice Port 1-Way Private Transfer: $155
- Transfer from Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport: $188
- Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal: $791
- Shared Water Taxi Transfer to Marco Polo Airport: $37
- Private Transfer from Train Station by Water Taxi: $291
- Private Boat Transfer from Cruise Terminal to Hotel: $342
- One-Way Transfer to Florence Airport or Hotel: $1,021
- Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer: $40
- Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City: $11
- Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport w/ 3 Routes: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Playa del Ingles?
Prices for flights to both Playa del Ingles and Venice 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 dayVenice €65Playa del Ingles €49
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
- Venetian Dinner: $68
- 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
- Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Venice €101Playa del Ingles €33
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- From Vicenza Private Tour: $281
- Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour: $74
- Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour: $295
- Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-line Tour: $53
- Venice Saint Mark's Basilica and gondola tour in the afternoon: $82
- Venice Top-Attractions Walking Tour for Kids & Families & Child-Friendly Guide: $239
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $217
- Friendinvenice, how to experience the true Venice, private tour: $125
- 2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset: $137
- 2 Hours Private Boat Tour in the Lagoon at Sunset with Aperitif: $104
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace: $131
- 2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour: $272
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVenice €24Playa del Ingles €7.86
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $50
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $79
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $105
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Venice and Playa del Ingles, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Playa del Ingles much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Playa del Ingles would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Playa del Ingles 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice than you might in Playa del Ingles.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Venice Expensive? and Is Playa del Ingles Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Playa del Ingles?
Venice has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Playa del Ingles. When comparing the sizes of Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice or Playa del Ingles in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Playa del Ingles. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In the summer, Venice is around the same temperature as Playa del Ingles. Typically, the summer temperatures in Venice in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Playa del Ingles averages at about 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa del Ingles this time of the year. In Venice, it's very sunny this time of the year. Venice usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa del Ingles during summer. Venice gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 293 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Venice usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JulyVenice 23°C (73°F)Playa del Ingles 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Venice or Playa del Ingles in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Venice as well as Playa del Ingles. Many travelers come to Venice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Venice is generally much colder than Playa del Ingles. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 14°C (57°F), and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa del Ingles. In the autumn, Venice often gets less sunshine than Playa del Ingles. Venice gets 134 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 213 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets more rain in October than Playa del Ingles. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 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 OctoberVenice 14°C (57°F)Playa del Ingles 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Venice or Playa del Ingles in the Winter?
Both Playa del Ingles and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Venice in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Venice can get quite cold in the winter. Venice is much colder than Playa del Ingles in the winter. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Venice usually receives less sunshine than Playa del Ingles during winter. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 187 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Venice usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 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 JanuaryVenice 3°C (37°F)Playa del Ingles 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Venice or Playa del Ingles in the Spring?
Both Playa del Ingles and Venice during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Venice for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Venice is much colder than Playa del Ingles. Typically, the spring temperatures in Venice in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Playa del Ingles averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In Playa del Ingles, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Venice often gets less sunshine than Playa del Ingles. Venice gets 154 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 225 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets more rain in April than Playa del Ingles. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 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 AprilVenice 13°C (55°F)Playa del Ingles 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Playa del Ingles and Venice
| Venice | Playa del Ingles | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
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