Which place is cheaper, Easter Island or Veracruz?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Veracruz or Easter Island?
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 Easter Island can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Veracruz or Easter Island?
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.
Easter Island
Although Easter Island is considered a territory of Chile, it is actually located far out in the Pacific, almost halfway to Tahiti. Easter Island is well known, despite being one of the most isolated islands on Earth, because of the mysterious giant stone busts which date back centuries. There are 887 monumental statues, called moai, that were built by the Rapa Nui people. There remains much mystery around the historic Polynesian culture which created the stones, as well as the specific meaning for them.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Chile, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVeracruz $122Easter Island $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Veracruz is $122, while the average daily cost in Easter Island is $80. 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 Easter Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVeracruz $54Easter Island $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVeracruz $108Easter Island $88
Compare Hotels in Veracruz and Easter Island
Looking for a hotel in Veracruz or Easter Island? 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: Veracruz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Veracruz $28Easter Island $2.59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Veracruz
Also for Veracruz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: $25
- Transfer from Veracruz Airport to Hotel in Veracruz Port: $32
- Shared Arrival Transfer: General Heriberto Jara International Airport to Veracruz Hotels: $23
- Colima Airport (CLQ) to Colima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $28
- Colima Airport (CLQ) to Colima - Arrival Private Transfer: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Veracruz or Easter Island?
Prices for flights to both Easter Island 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayVeracruz $50Easter Island $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Easter Island
For Easter Island, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner, Show and Traditional Curanto Te Ra'ai Cultural Experience: $120
- Rapa Nui Dinner Show on Easter Island: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Veracruz $15Easter Island $40
Tours and Activities in Veracruz
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Veracruz.
- 1 day tour of Tlacotalpan and Alvarado from Veracruz: $102
- 3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress: $25
- Adventure through the Chachalacas Beach and Dunes from Veracruz: $123
- Alvarado And Tlacotalpan Tour From Veracruz Or Boca Del Rio: $112
- Antigua and Zempoala Tour from Veracruz: $86
- Aquatico Inbursa Waterpark: Veracruz - Ticket: $27
- Catemaco And Los Tuxtlas Tour From Veracruz Or Boca Del Rio: $112
- City Tour en Veracruz y Acuario: $100
- Coffee Route, an adventure of aroma and flavor to Veracruz: $150
- From Veracruz or Boca del río: Coffee Tour in Coatepec: $96
- From Alvarado, Tlacotalpan and Agustín Lara Tour: $100
- From Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour: $100
Typical Entertainment Prices in Easter Island
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Easter Island's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Bike Rental$8.38
Tours and Activities in Easter Island
For Easter Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Tour Touring the Highlights of Rapa Nui: $300
- Half Day Private Tour: Caves and Volcanic Refuges: $170
- 2 Day Private Tour: Rapa Nui's Cultural Heritage: $300
- 2 Days Highlights Tour in Easter Island Moai and Nature: $210
- 3 Hours Terevaka Horseback Private Guided Riding Tour: $180
- Easter Island Full-Day Tour: Ahu Tongariki, Rano Raraku and Anakena Beach: $171
- Easter Island Moai Archaeology Tour: Ahu Akivi, Ahu Tahai and Puna Pauâ Quarry.: $91
- Poike Volcano Private Hiking Tour with Guide: $280
- Experience Easter Island Shared Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers : $290
- Full Day Hotu Matua Tour from Vaihu to Anakena: $70
- Full Day Private Tour: Factory of the Moai the stone giants: $219
- Full Day Tour - The Land of Hotu Matu´a: $177
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVeracruz $17Easter Island $5.34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Veracruz and Easter Island, we can see that Veracruz is more expensive. And not only is Easter Island much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Veracruz is in North America and Easter Island 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 Easter Island would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Easter Island 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 Easter Island.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Veracruz Expensive? and Is Easter Island Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Veracruz or Easter Island?
Veracruz has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Easter Island. When comparing the sizes of Veracruz and Easter Island, 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 Easter Island?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Easter Island is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Veracruz has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Veracruz or Easter Island in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Veracruz and Easter Island.
In July, Veracruz is generally a little warmer than Easter Islandin January. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 27°C (81°F), and Easter Island fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Easter Island this time of the year. In Veracruz, it's very sunny this time of the year. Veracruz usually receives less sunshine than Easter Island during summer. Veracruz gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Easter Island receives 272 hours of full sun in the summer.
Veracruz gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Veracruz usually receives more rain than Easter Islandin January. Veracruz gets 410 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryVeracruz 27°C (81°F)Easter Island 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Veracruz or Easter Island in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Veracruz as well as Easter Island.
Veracruz is a little warmer than Easter Island in the autumn. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Easter Island fluctuates around 22°C (72°F)in April.
In the autumn, Veracruz often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Easter Islandin April. Veracruz gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Easter Island receives 185 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Easter Island. Veracruz receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Veracruz usually gets more rain in October than Easter Islandin April. Veracruz gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilVeracruz 26°C (79°F)Easter Island 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Veracruz or Easter Island in the Winter?
Both Easter Island and Veracruz are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
In the winter, Veracruz is a little warmer than Easter Island. Typically, the winter temperatures in Veracruz in January average around 21°C (71°F), and Easter Island averages at about 18°C (65°F)in July.
Veracruz usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Easter Island during winter. Veracruz gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Easter Island receives 148 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Easter Island. In January, Veracruz usually receives less rain than Easter Islandin July. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyVeracruz 21°C (71°F)Easter Island 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Veracruz or Easter Island in the Spring?
Both Easter Island and Veracruz during the spring are popular places to visit.
In April, Veracruz is generally a little warmer than Easter Islandin October. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 26°C (78°F), and Easter Island fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
In Easter Island, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Veracruz. In the spring, Veracruz often gets less sunshine than Easter Islandin October. Veracruz gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Easter Island receives 224 hours of full sun.
Veracruz usually gets less rain in April than Easter Islandin October. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberVeracruz 26°C (78°F)Easter Island 20°C (67°F)
Typical Weather for Easter Island and Veracruz
| Veracruz | Easter Island | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (71°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 22°C (71°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (74°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 410 mm (16.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 346 mm (13.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (76°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
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