Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Caltagirone?
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 Caltagirone or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Caltagirone and Playa de las Americas can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Caltagirone or Playa de las Americas?
Caltagirone
Located in Central Sicily in the province of Catania, Caltagirone is a town that is most famous for its ceramics as well as its long ceramic decorated staircase. The town is just 70 kilometers southwest of the city of Catania. The ceramic industry is notable for its pottery, more specifically its maiolica and terra-cotta wares. While there is a historical base for this industry, today the production is more focused on artistic items such as ceramics and sculptures. In addition to ceramics, the town's economy is dependent upon agriculture including the production of grapes, olives and peaches.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCaltagirone €117Playa de las Americas €228
The average daily cost (per person) in Caltagirone is €117, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €228. 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 Caltagirone and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCaltagirone €59Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCaltagirone €118Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Caltagirone and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Caltagirone 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: Caltagirone Hotel Prices and Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Caltagirone €8.57Playa de las Americas €56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caltagirone
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Caltagirone:
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Siracusa: $293
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Etna: $288
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Messina: $287
- Private Transfer from Taormina to Palermo: $287
- Private Transfer from Mazara del Vallo to Palermo (PMO) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Mazara del Vallo: $287
- Private Transfer from Cefalù to Palermo (PMO) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Cefalù: $287
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Taormina: $287
- Private Transfer from Marina d'Agrò to Catania (CTA) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Messina to Catania (CTA) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Caltagirone: $276
Is it cheaper to fly into Caltagirone or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Caltagirone 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 dayCaltagirone €53Playa de las Americas €78
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Caltagirone
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Caltagirone.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $59
- Cannoli Cooking Class in Taormina: $66
- Master the Art of Arancino: A Hands-On Cooking Class in Ortigia: $78
- Sicilian Street food tour: eat local in Messina : $78
- Cook, Eat & Embrace Sicily-An Authentic Cooking Experience : $83
- Cooking Class from Table to Tablecloths in Syracuse: $84
- 4-course Palermitan dinner in a cottage with a garden: $86
- Fishing in Selinunte and lunch with cooking of the catch: $87
- Palermo: Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class in Palermo: $88
- Half-Day Cooking Class with Lunch in Baglio Florio: $96
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Catania: $102
- Cooking class of typical dishes and lunch in Piazza Armerina: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Caltagirone €5.71Playa de las Americas €30
Tours and Activities in Caltagirone
Here are a few actual costs in Caltagirone for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Godfather tour , Taormina and Messina: $185
- Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale with skip the line: $54
- Palermo Food and Drink Sailing Private Experience: $263
- Pantelleria Boat Tour with Lunch on Board: $110
- Private Taormina Sunset walking Tour with Aperitif : $179
- Sunset tour of the Valley of the Temples with skip-the-line ticket: $48
- Tour from cruise port Messina to Taormina Castelmola and beach : $185
- 1 hour Calessino/Tuk tuk Tour to Syracuse or Ortigia Island : $144
- 1-Day Cruise with Lunch and Snorkeling to Favignana from Marsala: $90
- 2 Hours Guided Group Tour in Catania: $42
- 2 hour Quad tour on the Etna volcano: $161
- 2-hour boat tour in Taormina Bay with swim stop : $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCaltagirone €13Playa de las Americas €8.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Caltagirone
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Caltagirone:
- Catania Nightlife Pub Crawl: $16
- Pub Crawl Palermo: $19
- Authentic Marsala Wine Tasting Experience in a Historic Winery: $24
- Historic winery visit with food and wine tasting in Marsala: $35
- Etna DOC & Organic Wine tasting and tour of the 1815 historic winery: $38
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 3 Wine Tasting: $41
- Wine Tasting among the Secular Carob Trees of Mazara del Vallo: $42
- Wine Tasting in a group with other travelers: $53
- Wine Tasting in an Old Millstone: $54
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 5 Wine Tasting: $57
- Hidden Palermo Bike Tour with Organic Wine Tasting: $66
- Castelbuono Tour and Wine Tasting in a Medieval Abbey: $68
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Caltagirone and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Caltagirone much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Caltagirone would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Caltagirone Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Caltagirone or Playa de las Americas?
Caltagirone has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone or Playa de las Americas?
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 Caltagirone or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
Both Playa de las Americas and Caltagirone during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Caltagirone in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Caltagirone is generally around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Caltagirone average around 26°C (79°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Caltagirone. In the summer, Caltagirone often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Caltagirone gets 325 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun.
Caltagirone usually gets more rain in July than Playa de las Americas. Caltagirone gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCaltagirone 26°C (79°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Caltagirone and Playa de las Americas. Most visitors come to Caltagirone for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Caltagirone is cooler than Playa de las Americas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Caltagirone averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa de las Americas this time of the year. Caltagirone usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during autumn. Caltagirone gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Caltagirone usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Caltagirone gets 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCaltagirone 19°C (67°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Caltagirone as well as Playa de las Americas. The winter months attract visitors to Caltagirone because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Caltagirone is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Caltagirone in January average around 10°C (51°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In the winter, Caltagirone often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Caltagirone gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun.
Caltagirone usually gets more rain in January than Playa de las Americas. Caltagirone gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCaltagirone 10°C (51°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
Both Playa de las Americas and Caltagirone are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The natural beauty are the main draw to Caltagirone this time of year.
In April, Caltagirone is generally cooler than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Caltagirone average around 15°C (58°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Caltagirone. Caltagirone usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during spring. Caltagirone gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Caltagirone usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Caltagirone gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCaltagirone 15°C (58°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Caltagirone
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 14 mm (0.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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