A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Veracruz vs. Caracas for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Veracruz or Caracas?

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 Veracruz and Caracas can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Veracruz or Caracas?

Veracruz

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.

Caracas

Caracas is the capital city of Venezuela, and also the country's largest city. It's in the northern portion of the country and is close to the Caribbean. While Caracas may not be a major travel destination in Venezuela, it can offer interesting insight into the country's urban character. It has a great art, culinary, and music culture that truly bring the city to life. The beautiful Mount Avila overlooks the city and separates the city from the Caribbean Sea. Many locals and visitors alike head to the mountain as a quick escape. You can reach it by taking a cable car that carries you up to the SWaraira Repano Park at the very top.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Playa del Carmen, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Cancun.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Veracruz and Caracas, we can see that Veracruz is more expensive. And not only is Caracas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Veracruz is in North America and Caracas is in South America, 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 Caracas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Caracas 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 Veracruz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Veracruz than you might in Caracas.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Veracruz Expensive? and Is Caracas Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Veracruz or Caracas?

Caracas has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Veracruz. When comparing the sizes of Veracruz and Caracas, 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 Veracruz or Caracas?

Veracruz has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Caracas experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Veracruz or Caracas in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Veracruz as well as Caracas. The warm climate attracts visitors to Caracas throughout the year.

Veracruz is around the same temperature as Caracas in the summer. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Caracas fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Caracas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Veracruz this time of the year. In the summer, Veracruz often gets less sunshine than Caracas. Veracruz gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caracas receives 242 hours of full sun.

Veracruz receives a lot of rain in the summer. Veracruz usually gets more rain in July than Caracas. Veracruz gets 410 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Veracruz or Caracas in the Autumn?

Both Caracas and Veracruz are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Caracas because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the autumn, Veracruz is around the same temperature as Caracas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Veracruz in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Caracas averages at about 28°C (83°F).

It's quite sunny in Caracas. Veracruz usually receives less sunshine than Caracas during autumn. Veracruz gets 188 hours of sunny skies, while Caracas receives 208 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It's quite rainy in Veracruz. In October, Veracruz usually receives more rain than Caracas. Veracruz gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Veracruz or Caracas in the Winter?

Both Caracas and Veracruz during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Caracas year-round.

In January, Veracruz is generally cooler than Caracas. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 21°C (71°F), and Caracas fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).

In Caracas, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Veracruz often gets less sunshine than Caracas. Veracruz gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caracas receives 233 hours of full sun.

Veracruz usually gets less rain in January than Caracas. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Veracruz or Caracas in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Veracruz and Caracas. Caracas attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Veracruz is around the same temperature as Caracas in the spring. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Caracas fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

In Veracruz, it's very sunny this time of the year. Veracruz usually receives more sunshine than Caracas during spring. Veracruz gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Caracas receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Veracruz usually receives less rain than Caracas. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Caracas and Veracruz