Which place is cheaper, Ponce or Zagreb?
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 Zagreb or Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Zagreb and Ponce. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Zagreb or Ponce?
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
Ponce
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZagreb $105Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is $105, while the average daily cost in Ponce is $230. 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 Zagreb and Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagreb $57Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagreb $114Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Zagreb and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Zagreb or Ponce? 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: Zagreb Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagreb $11Ponce $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Bus transfer from/to Rijeka: $14
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $17
- Direct bus Transfer from/to Split: $26
- Premium Private Transfer to or from Zagreb Airport : $27
- Zagreb Airport One Way Private transfer To or From Airport: $29
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Zagreb to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- Transfer between Zagreb Airport and Zagreb Downtown Hotels: $36
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb Airport - Zagreb: $44
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG / Zagreb City: $51
- Zagreb Airport: One-Way Private transfer To/From Airport: $57
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Zagreb or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce and Zagreb 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 dayZagreb $34Ponce $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $106
- Bite Back in Time: Zagreb's Food Tour Spiced with History : $131
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $155
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $161
- Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $184
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $201
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ponce
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
- Latin Night with Dinner and Local Music with Transportation: $59
- Puerto Rico Art and Wine Dinner with One Way Transportation: $89
- Private Cooking Class with a Fun Local in San German, Puerto Rico: $96
- Private Half-Day Island Authentic Food Tour : $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zagreb $14Ponce $56
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Searching for Love in Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $5.95
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $7.02
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $8.19
- Monuments to Modernism: An Audio Tour of the Zagreb Trade Fair: $8.99
- Cravaticum - Museum of The Cravat Entry Ticket: $9.36
- Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket: $12
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- VR 3D Immersive Film Experience - Voucher: $14
- City and WWII Tunnels Walking Tour: $18
- Zagreb Time Travel – Discover Zagreb with a fun interactive tablet city tour!: $18
- City & History Walking Tour & WW2 Tunnels: $18
- Jump into Walking Tour with local guide: $21
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Private Sunset Walking Tour in San Juan: $25
- Guided Walking Tour in Ponce: $30
- Historical Walking Tour in Old San Juan: $30
- La Perla Cultural Tour: $35
- Prive Tours in Puerto Rico: $40
- Las Tinajas Waterfall: Guided Short Hike Adventure from Fajardo: $55
- Walking Guided Tour of History and Myths of Old San Juan : $60
- 2.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan: $65
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $65
- Half-Day Small-Group River Experience in El Yunque with Local : $68
- El Yunque Rainforest, Waterslides & Beach Tour from San Juan: $75
- Party Bus Experience in San Juan, Puerto Rico: $79
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZagreb $10Ponce $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
- Zagreb Pub Crawl 1Hour of Unlimited Drinks Club Entry: $35
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $106
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $176
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $183
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $274
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor : $285
- Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $286
Sample the Local Flavors in Ponce
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Artisan Puertorrican Winery and Distillery Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zagreb and Ponce, we can see that Ponce is more expensive. And not only is Zagreb much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zagreb is in Europe and Ponce is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Zagreb would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagreb 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce than you might in Zagreb.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zagreb Expensive? and Is Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zagreb or Ponce?
Zagreb has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Zagreb and Ponce, 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 Zagreb or Ponce?
Zagreb has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ponce experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Zagreb or Ponce in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zagreb and Ponce. Most visitors come to Zagreb for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Zagreb is cooler than Ponce in the summer. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 22°C (72°F) in July, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. In Zagreb, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during summer. Zagreb gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Zagreb usually receives less rain than Ponce. Zagreb gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZagreb 22°C (72°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Ponce in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Zagreb as well as Ponce. The autumn months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
In the autumn, Zagreb is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Zagreb in October average around 13°C (55°F), and Ponce averages at about 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In the autumn, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Zagreb gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Ponce. Zagreb usually gets less rain in October than Ponce. Zagreb gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZagreb 13°C (55°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Ponce in the Winter?
Both Ponce and Zagreb are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Zagreb in the winter. In January, Zagreb is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 1°C (35°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during winter. Zagreb gets 54 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Zagreb usually receives less rain than Ponce. Zagreb gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZagreb 1°C (35°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Ponce in the Spring?
Both Ponce and Zagreb during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Zagreb for the activities around the city. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
Zagreb is much colder than Ponce in the spring. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Zagreb gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Ponce. Zagreb gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZagreb 13°C (55°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Zagreb
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.