A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Verona vs. Puerto del Carmen for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Verona or Puerto del Carmen?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Verona or Puerto del Carmen? 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 Puerto del Carmen?

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.

Puerto del Carmen

Located on the south-eastern coast of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is a popular resort area best known for its high concentration of bars, pubs, restaurants, and clubs. By day, visitors frequent the beaches for swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing, and other watersports - and by night, they flock to enjoy the live music and drinks of the area's thriving nightlife.

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 3-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid.


Which place is cheaper, Puerto del Carmen or Verona?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Verona is €168, while the average daily cost in Puerto del Carmen is €173. 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 Puerto del Carmen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Verona 107
    Puerto del Carmen 98
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Verona 214
    Puerto del Carmen 196
Compare Hotels in Verona and Puerto del Carmen

Looking for a hotel in Verona or Puerto del Carmen? 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.

Hotels in Verona


Hotels in Puerto del Carmen


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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 Puerto del Carmen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Verona 6.88
    Puerto del Carmen 39
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Verona

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:


  • Bus From Airport
    6.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona

Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $620
  • 1-Way private Transfer to Valerio Catullo Airport: $70
  • 1-Way Private Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport: $661
  • Verona to Venice Airport VCE Departure Private Transfer: $96
  • Verona to Milan Private Transfer: $110
  • Verona Private Transfer - to/from any location: $57
  • Verona Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $535
  • Verona Airport(VRN): 1-Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma: $364
  • Verona Airport(VRN) to Val Gardena/Alta Badia-Round-Trip Transfer: $207
  • Verona Airport (VRN): One Way Transfer to Venice+WaterTaxi: $503
  • Verona Airport (VRN) to Verona - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
  • Verona Airport (VRN) to Venice port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $170

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto del Carmen

Also for Puerto del Carmen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Lanzarote : Parasailing activity with hotel transfer: $102

Is it cheaper to fly into Verona or Puerto del Carmen?

Prices for flights to both Puerto del Carmen 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Verona 54
    Puerto del Carmen 51
Typical Food Prices in Verona

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:


  • Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
    36
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    23
  • 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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Verona 12
    Puerto del Carmen 17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Verona

For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Juliet's House Entry
    4.00
  • 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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Verona 11
    Puerto del Carmen 60

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 comparing the travel costs between Verona and Puerto del Carmen, we can see that Puerto del Carmen is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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


Which is Bigger, Verona or Puerto del Carmen?

Verona has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Puerto del Carmen. When comparing the sizes of Verona and Puerto del Carmen, 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.