Which place is cheaper, Florence or A Coruna?
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 A Coruna or Florence?
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 A Coruna and Florence. 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: A Coruna or Florence?
A Coruna
A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayA Coruna €109Florence €180
The average daily cost (per person) in A Coruna is €109, while the average daily cost in Florence is €180. 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 A Coruna and Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personA Coruna €51Florence €87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomA Coruna €102Florence €174
Compare Hotels in A Coruna and Florence
Looking for a hotel in A Coruna or Florence? 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: A Coruna Hotel Prices and Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.A Coruna €13Florence €22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna
Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $157
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $143
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer: Peretola Airport (FLR) to Florence City Center: $87
- Transfer from Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $69
- Transfer Florence - Bologna with stop at the Barberino Outlet: $155
- Taste of Tuscany San Gimignano Winery with Transfer from Florence: $227
- Private transfer from Florence to Massa with private driver: $281
- Private transfer Florence Peretola Airport from or to Siena City : $223
- Private transfer Florence Peretola Airport from or to Pisa City: $271
- Private transfer Florence Airport / Hotel Florence: $143
- Private direct transfer:Florence to Pisa, English speaking driver: $179
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence (hotel OR airport pick-up): $117
- Private Transfer from Scandicci to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $104
- Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into A Coruna or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence and A Coruna 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 dayA Coruna €49Florence €62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $117
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $35
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour of Traditional Eateries and Wine Pairings: $36
- Pasta Making Class with Dinner and Wine in Florence: $47
- Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence: $48
- Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $50
- Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in the heart of Florence: $51
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $53
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $54
- Cooking Class in Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine: $54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.A Coruna €9.72Florence €30
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tower of Hercules€3.00
Tours and Activities in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $90
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $90
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
- Cathedrals Beach and Lugo Tour from A Coruña: $78
- Discover Coruña 60 Minute Private Tour in Tuk tuk: $179
- Discover La Coruña: Exclusive Cruise Tour from Coruña: $59
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $71
- E-bike Tour with Galicia flavor: $149
- EN Small Group Historic POR Coruña Walking Tour: $32
- Excursion to Santiago de Compostela for cruises from Coruña: $82
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $82
- Guided Tour Lugo: $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour: $75
- Exclusive Small Group Tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: $78
- Florence Palazzo Vecchio Skip the Line Ticket and Audio Guide: $27
- Medici Walking Tour -Small Group : $35
- Uffizi & Accademia Highlights: Skip The Line Combo Guided Tour: $119
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $215
- 1-Hour Golf Cart Private Tour through the Center of Florence: $54
- 2-Hours Walking Tour in Florence: $179
- 3-Hour Private Florence Walking Tour: $203
- 3-Hour Private Food and Wine Experience in Montalcino: $144
- 4 Wines Tasting with 2 Tuscan Cheeses & Tour at the winery: $41
- A Food Lover Tour in Florence: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayA Coruna €13Florence €18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Florence Wine Tasting at Ponte Vecchio with Sommelier: $4.78
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $18
- Winery tour and wine tasting of organic Chianti wines and extra virgin oil: $24
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $25
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $27
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $30
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $36
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Chianti Half Day Wine Tour from Florence: $42
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $42
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $47
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $48
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between A Coruna and Florence, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is A Coruna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to A Coruna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in A Coruna 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence than you might in A Coruna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is A Coruna Expensive? and Is Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, A Coruna or Florence?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 53% larger than the population of A Coruna. When comparing the sizes of A Coruna and Florence, 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 A Coruna or Florence?
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 A Coruna or Florence in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both A Coruna and Florence. Furthermore, most visitors come to Florence for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, A Coruna is cooler than Florence. Typically, the summer temperatures in A Coruna in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Florence averages at about 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Florence this time of the year. In A Coruna, it's very sunny this time of the year. A Coruna usually receives less sunshine than Florence during summer. A Coruna gets 248 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, A Coruna usually receives less rain than Florence. A Coruna gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyA Coruna 19°C (66°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit A Coruna or Florence in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to A Coruna as well as Florence. Additionally, the autumn months attract visitors to Florence because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, A Coruna is generally around the same temperature as Florence. Daily temperatures in A Coruna average around 16°C (61°F), and Florence fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In the autumn, A Coruna often gets less sunshine than Florence. A Coruna gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun.
A Coruna receives a lot of rain in the autumn. A Coruna usually gets more rain in October than Florence. A Coruna gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberA Coruna 16°C (61°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit A Coruna or Florence in the Winter?
Both Florence and A Coruna are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
A Coruna is much warmer than Florence in the winter. The daily temperature in A Coruna averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
A Coruna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Florence during winter. A Coruna gets 103 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in A Coruna. In January, A Coruna usually receives more rain than Florence. A Coruna gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryA Coruna 11°C (51°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit A Coruna or Florence in the Spring?
Both Florence and A Coruna during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Florence for the natural beauty.
In the spring, A Coruna is cooler than Florence. Typically, the spring temperatures in A Coruna in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Florence averages at about 14°C (57°F).
In the spring, A Coruna often gets less sunshine than Florence. A Coruna gets 167 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun.
A Coruna usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Florence. A Coruna gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilA Coruna 13°C (55°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and A Coruna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 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.