Which place is cheaper, Seattle or Veracruz?
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 Veracruz or Seattle?
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 Seattle can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Veracruz or Seattle?
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.
Seattle
Situated on the Puget Sound in the state of Washington, Seattle is the largest city in the United States Pacific Northwest. It's a beautiful city surrounded by the water and mountains and filled with evergreen trees. It's also the home of some famous American institutions including Starbucks Coffee, Amazon, and Microsoft. The population of almost 700,000 continues to grow. As of 2014, the city was considered the fastest growing major city in the United States. The entire metropolitan area has about 3.6 million residents, making it the 15th largest metro area in the US. The natural beauty, growing economy, and educational base give Seattle a youthful vibe that keep the city young and energetic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVeracruz $151Seattle $242
The average daily cost (per person) in Veracruz is $151, while the average daily cost in Seattle is $242. 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 Seattle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVeracruz $52Seattle $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVeracruz $104Seattle $240
Compare Hotels in Veracruz and Seattle
Looking for a hotel in Veracruz or Seattle? 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 and Seattle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Veracruz $27Seattle $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Veracruz
Also for Veracruz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Veracruz Airport (VER): $26
- Private Transfer to Veracruz Airport (VER): $26
- Transfer from Veracruz Airport to Hotel in Veracruz Port: $44
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Veracruz Airport (VER): $52
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seattle
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Seattle:
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Lightrail from Airport (for 2)$5.50
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Roundtrip Ferry to Bainbridge Island (for 2)$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seattle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seattle:
- Private Transfer from Whistler to SeaTac or Seattle Downtown: $1,746
- From One-Way Seaplane Transfer to Vancouver,BC: $389
- Airport Transfer From Seattle Airport to Hotels and Home: $265
- From Seattle Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $265
- Seattle Cruise Port and Downtown Hotel One Way Transfers: $220
- From Seattle Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $175
- Private Transfer from Seattle hotels to Smith Cove Terminal: $167
- Arrival Private Transfer: Seattle Airport SEA to Seattle in Luxury Car: $155
- Seattle Cruise Port or Airport Private Transfer: $150
- Seattle Airport (SEA) & Cruise Transfer – Luxury SUV Service: $150
- From Snoqualmie Falls and Wineries Tour w/ Transfer: $145
- Private Transfer from Seattle City to Seattle (SEA) Airport: $142
Is it cheaper to fly into Veracruz or Seattle?
Prices for flights to both Seattle 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 $82Seattle $88
Typical Food Prices in Seattle
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seattle are as follows:
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Expresso & cookie at Pier 70$7.00
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Cashews at Pike Place Market$6.00
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6 Mini Donuts at Pike Place Market$3.25
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Chinese Lunch in International District (for 2)$21
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Breakfast at Lowel's in Pike Place Market (for 2)$32
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Breakfast at French Cafe (for 2)$37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seattle
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seattle.
- Plant-Based in Pike Place Food Tour: $50
- Seattle Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Delicious Donuts & Holiday Cheer: Seattle Food Tour: $70
- Pike Place Market Food Tour with 9+ Tastings: $73
- Seattle : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $73
- Fun Taco Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Seattle: $75
- Japanese Ramen Cooking Class With Local Chef: $75
- Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour: $75
- Fun Taco Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Seattle: $75
- Seattle Pike Market Food Tour with 8 Authentic & Local Tastings: $75
- Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market: $75
- Chef Food Tour of Seattle Space Needle and Seattle Center: $85
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Veracruz $14Seattle $16
Tours and Activities in Veracruz
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Veracruz.
- Panoramic Sightseeing Bus City Tour of Veracruz: $8.00
- Mandinga And Boat Trip Tour: $25
- Aquatico Inbursa Waterpark: Veracruz - Ticket: $26
- 3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress: $29
- San Juan De Ulua Tour: $31
- Veracruz City Tour with San Juan de Ulúa and Mandinga Boat: $55
- Full Day Tour to La Antigua, Cempoala and Quiahuiztlán: $91
- Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation: $97
- City Tour en Veracruz y Acuario: $100
- Tour with Certified Guide to Xalapa, Xico and Coatepec: $100
- Full Day Tour to Alvarado and Tlacotalpan from Veracruz or Boca del Río: $100
- Full Day Coffee Guided Tour in Coatepec: $103
Tours and Activities in Seattle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seattle are as follows:
- 90 Minute Seattle Quick Tour: $46
- Alki Lighthouse Sea Kayak Tour: $150
- An Epic Audio Tour : Seattle on Capital Hill Adventure: $15
- Bainbridge Island Electric Bike Tour: $178
- Bainbridge Island Ferry Adventure Troll, History and Waterfront: $169
- Bald Eagles Nesting Area Tour at Skagit River: $135
- Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour: $32
- Bike Tour Seattle. 5 star Electric Bike Tour Seattle's waterways: $126
- Bite-Sized Seattle History & Food by Go West Tours: $26
- Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle: $135
- Boeing Factoy Tour from Downtown Seattle with guide: $135
- Bruce Lee Heritage Tour Seattle’s Martial Arts Legend: $375
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVeracruz $16Seattle $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Seattle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Seattle:
- Astonishing Bar Crawl in Seattle Belltown Bar Blitz: $15
- Seattle Terrors Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Personalized Wine Tasting Experience in Seattle: $60
- Woodinville's Downtown Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Diverse Wine Tasting Experience Near Pike Place Market: $75
- Diverse Wine Tasting Experience with Bites: $75
- Pike Place Market Tour with Wine Tasting: $77
- Northwest Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese and Chocolate: $109
- Woodinville Guided Wine Tour with Optional Tastings: $109
- Bon Vivant Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour: $120
- Private Wine Tour on Whidbey Island, WA 7hrs: $169
- All-inclusive Wine Tasting and Lunch Experience: $249
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Veracruz and Seattle, we can see that Seattle 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 Seattle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seattle 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 Seattle Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Veracruz or Seattle?
Seattle has a larger population, and is about 0% larger than the population of Veracruz. When comparing the sizes of Veracruz and Seattle, 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 Seattle?
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.
Should I visit Veracruz or Seattle in the Summer?
Both Seattle and Veracruz during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Seattle for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Veracruz is a little warmer than Seattle. Typically, the summer temperatures in Veracruz in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Seattle averages at about 67°F (19°C).
In Seattle, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Veracruz. In the summer, Veracruz often gets less sunshine than Seattle. Veracruz gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seattle receives 313 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Veracruz. Veracruz usually gets more rain in July than Seattle. Veracruz gets 410 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 0.9 inches (22 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVeracruz 27°C (81°F)Seattle 67°F (19°C)
Should I visit Veracruz or Seattle in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Veracruz and Seattle. Furthermore, many visitors come to Seattle in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Veracruz is generally much warmer than Seattle. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 26°C (79°F), and Seattle fluctuates around 54°F (12°C).
Veracruz usually receives more sunshine than Seattle during autumn. Veracruz gets 188 hours of sunny skies, while Seattle receives 143 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Veracruz gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Veracruz usually receives more rain than Seattle. Veracruz gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVeracruz 26°C (79°F)Seattle 54°F (12°C)
Should I visit Veracruz or Seattle in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Veracruz as well as Seattle. Additionally, most visitors come to Seattle for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
Veracruz is much warmer than Seattle in the winter. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 21°C (71°F) in January, and Seattle fluctuates around 42°F (5°C).
In the winter, Veracruz often gets more sunshine than Seattle. Veracruz gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seattle receives 67 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Seattle. Veracruz usually gets less rain in January than Seattle. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 5.4 inches (136 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVeracruz 21°C (71°F)Seattle 42°F (5°C)
Should I visit Veracruz or Seattle in the Spring?
Both Seattle and Veracruz are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Seattle because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Veracruz is much warmer than Seattle. Typically, the spring temperatures in Veracruz in April average around 26°C (78°F), and Seattle averages at about 51°F (11°C).
It's quite sunny in Seattle. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Veracruz. Veracruz usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Seattle during spring. Veracruz gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Seattle receives 212 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Veracruz usually receives less rain than Seattle. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 2.5 inches (64 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVeracruz 26°C (78°F)Seattle 51°F (11°C)
Typical Weather for Seattle and Veracruz
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (71°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 inches (136 mm) |
| Feb | 22°C (71°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 4 inches (102 mm) |
| Mar | 24°C (74°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 inches (96 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 inches (64 mm) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 inches (47 mm) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 410 mm (16.1 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 inches (22 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 346 mm (13.6 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Nov | 25°C (76°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 inches (144 mm) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 42°F (6°C) | 6 inches (152 mm) |
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