Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Verona?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Verona or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Verona or Playa de las Americas? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Verona or Playa de las Americas?
Verona
Verona, Italy is probably most famous as the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. It's in northeast Italy in the Veneto region, close to Venice. It's easy to make the trip by train from either Venice or Milan. Verona has many Roman ruins throughout town, most notably, the Arena. The Arena is a large amphitheater that dates back to the first century AD. You also can't visit Verona without stopping by Juliet's House on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. The balcony is the supposed balcony that inspired the most famous love scene in the play. You can expect to find tourists gathered around with camera, perhaps detracting a little from what might have once been a romantic setting. Other sights in town worth visiting are the Castle Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Lamberti Tower, Juliet's Tomb, and the small chapel San Giorgetta. If you have the time while you're in town, consider hoping on Bus 41 and heading out to S. Maria di Lourdes Sanctuary. From the edge of Verona's highest hill you can have a stunning view of the surrounding area. It's well worth the trip.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVerona €168Playa de las Americas €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Verona is €168, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €195. 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 Verona and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVerona €107Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVerona €214Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Verona and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Verona or Playa de las Americas? 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: Verona Hotel Prices and Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Verona €6.88Playa de las Americas €56
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Verona
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:
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Bus From Airport€6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona
Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1-Way Private Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport: $661
- private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $620
- Verona Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $535
- Verona Airport (VRN): One Way Transfer to Venice+WaterTaxi: $503
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Venice Airport: $500
- Verona Airport(VRN): 1-Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma: $364
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Malpensa airport (MPX) (or vice versa): $291
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Selva Val Gardena (or vice versa): $284
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Florence (or vice versa): $272
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Ortisei (or vice versa): $262
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Madonna di Campiglio (or vice versa): $218
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Bolzano (or vice versa): $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Verona or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Verona 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 dayVerona €54Playa de las Americas €45
Typical Food Prices in Verona
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€36
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€23
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Cappucino€1.75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Verona
For Verona, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tortellini Cooking Class and Lunch with Mamma Ivana: $64
- Eat Drink and Love wine and food tour: $82
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo del Garda with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Fumane with Show Cooking: $93
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Soave: $93
- Verona Food Tour with Guide: $95
- Food Tour with Amarone Wine Tasting: $95
- Wine and Food Tour with Dinner and Tastings: $96
- Small-group Street food tour in Soave: $97
- Verona Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Valpolicella: Traditional cooking class with local products: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Verona €12Playa de las Americas €30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Verona
For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Juliet's House Entry€4.00
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Verona Card€10
Tours and Activities in Verona
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Verona.
- Amarone wine experience in Verona countryside: $37
- "Let yourself be guided .. Let yourself be pampered" Private Tour: $218
- 3 Hour Shared Walking and Aperitivo Tour of Verona: $70
- 3 Hour Walking tour of Verona and Arena: $142
- 3 Hour Watercolor Private Experience in Verona: $65
- 4-Hour Guided E-bike Tour of the Two Wineries in Bardolino: $119
- A day in the life of Verona - Private tour with a local: $224
- A private tasting tour of Verona, between food and wine: $280
- Adventure in e-Bike among medieval villages and castles: $125
- Amarone 2005 Wine Experience: $33
- Amarone Della Valpolicella Wine Experience - Meet the Vogadori Family: $38
- Amarone Wine Experience at Montresor winery: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVerona €11Playa de las Americas €8.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Verona
Also in Verona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tasting in Bardolino: $26
- Valpolicella Wine Tour and Tasting in Medieval Court: $33
- Amarone Wine Tour: $35
- Montresor Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Snacks: $37
- Valdadige: Roeno Guided Tour and Wine tasting: $37
- Verona area: Wine Tasting Experience in Valpolicella: $38
- Food and Wine Tasting in Valpolicella: $38
- Unique Wine tasting in Verona, with Amarone docg: $41
- Lazise: Historical Center Wine Tasting Tour: $43
- Lake Garda: Wine Tour & Tasting Experience in Bardolino area: $44
- Wine Tasting near Juliet's Balcony in Verona: $45
- Wine Tasting in Underground Cellar in Verona City Center : $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Verona and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Verona much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Verona would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Verona 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas than you might in Verona.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Verona Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Verona or Playa de las Americas?
Verona has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Verona and Playa de las Americas, 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 Verona or Playa de las Americas?
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 Verona or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
Both Playa de las Americas and Verona are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Verona this time of year.
Verona is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas in the summer. The daily temperature in Verona averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Verona. Verona usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during summer. Verona gets 286 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Verona usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Verona gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVerona 24°C (75°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Verona or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
Both Playa de las Americas and Verona during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Verona for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Verona is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Verona in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Verona often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Verona gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun.
Verona usually gets more rain in October than Playa de las Americas. Verona gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVerona 14°C (57°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Verona or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Verona and Playa de las Americas. Many visitors come to Verona in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Verona can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Verona is generally much colder than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Verona average around 2°C (36°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Verona usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during winter. Verona gets 98 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Verona usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Verona gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVerona 2°C (36°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Verona or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Verona as well as Playa de las Americas. Most visitors come to Verona for the natural beauty during these months.
Verona is much colder than Playa de las Americas in the spring. The daily temperature in Verona averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. In the spring, Verona often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Verona gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun.
Verona usually gets more rain in April than Playa de las Americas. Verona gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVerona 13°C (55°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Verona
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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