Which place is cheaper, Berkshires or Veracruz?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Veracruz and Berkshires can help you decide which place is right for you.
Veracruz is the name of both a state and city in the country of Mexico. Locals often call the city "Puerto" (port) in order to differentiate the city from the state. The general area runs along the Gulf of Mexico and encompasses ruins, old colonial cities, lush green mountains, and delicious seafood.
The Berkshires are a popular highland destination in the western part of Massachusetts and northwest Connecticut. The region has scenic landscape, hiking, lakes, recreational opportunities and other outdoor experiences. The Berkshires also has an impressive cultural scene with music, arts, museums, and live theaters.
The Berkshires can be a bit expensive to visit if you stay at a luxury resort and take advantage of the award winning restaurants in the area. Alternatively, the experience can be equally rewarding by camping, picnicking, and spending your time hiking and enjoying the beautiful natural setting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Playa del Carmen, The Best 2-Week Tours from Cancun, The Best Photography Tours in United States of America, and The Best Camping Tours in United States of America.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Veracruz is $122, while the average daily cost in Berkshires is $244. 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 Veracruz and Berkshires in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Veracruz or Berkshires? 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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Also for Veracruz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Berkshires and Veracruz 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Veracruz.
Here are a few actual costs in Berkshires for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Veracruz and Berkshires, we can see that Berkshires is more expensive. And not only is Veracruz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Veracruz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Veracruz 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 Berkshires would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berkshires than you might in Veracruz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Veracruz Expensive? and Is Berkshires Expensive?.
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
The summer brings many poeple to Veracruz as well as Berkshires.
Veracruz is a little warmer than Berkshires in the summer. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Berkshires fluctuates around 72°F (22°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Berkshires. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Veracruz this time of the year. In the summer, Veracruz often gets less sunshine than Berkshires. Veracruz gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berkshires receives 289 hours of full sun.
Veracruz receives a lot of rain in the summer. Veracruz usually gets more rain in July than Berkshires. Veracruz gets 410 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Berkshires receives 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain this time of the year.
Both Berkshires and Veracruz are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Veracruz is much warmer than Berkshires. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Veracruz in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Berkshires averages at about 51°F (11°C).
Veracruz usually receives more sunshine than Berkshires during autumn. Veracruz gets 188 hours of sunny skies, while Berkshires receives 162 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Veracruz. In October, Veracruz usually receives more rain than Berkshires. Veracruz gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Berkshires receives 2.6 inches (67 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Berkshires and Veracruz during the winter are popular places to visit.
The weather in Berkshires can be very cold. In January, Veracruz is generally much warmer than Berkshires. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 21°C (71°F), and Berkshires fluctuates around 22°F (-6°C).
In the winter, Veracruz often gets more sunshine than Berkshires. Veracruz gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berkshires receives 138 hours of full sun.
Veracruz usually gets less rain in January than Berkshires. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Berkshires receives 1.9 inches (49 mm) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Veracruz and Berkshires.
Veracruz is much warmer than Berkshires in the spring. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Berkshires fluctuates around 47°F (9°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Berkshires this time of the year. In Veracruz, it's very sunny this time of the year. Veracruz usually receives less sunshine than Berkshires during spring. Veracruz gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Berkshires receives 223 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Veracruz usually receives less rain than Berkshires. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Berkshires receives 2.6 inches (66 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
Veracruz | Berkshires | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 21°C (71°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) |
Feb | 22°C (71°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2 inches (51 mm) |
Mar | 24°C (74°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 inches (63 mm) |
Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) |
May | 28°C (82°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 410 mm (16.1 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) | 70°F (21°C) | 3 inches (76 mm) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 346 mm (13.6 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 inches (67 mm) |
Nov | 25°C (76°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |