Which place is cheaper, Pisa or Gijon?
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 Gijon or Pisa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Gijon or Pisa, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Gijon or Pisa?
Gijon
Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Adventure Tours to Spain, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGijon €142Pisa €239
The average daily cost (per person) in Gijon is €142, while the average daily cost in Pisa is €239. 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 Gijon and Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGijon €80Pisa €104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGijon €160Pisa €208
Compare Hotels in Gijon and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Gijon or Pisa? 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: Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gijon €9.69Pisa €44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:
- Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD): $109
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Pisa Airport: Transfer to/from Pisa Central Railway Station: $7.58
- Train Transfer from Pisa Airport to San Giusto/Aurelia: $7.58
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Pisa: $104
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Pisa : $106
- Private Transfer from Pisa city hotels to Livorno Cruise Port: $114
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Pisa to Florence with private chauffeur: $118
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to City centre: $128
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $135
- Pisa hotels to Livorno Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $143
- Private Transfer from Tirrenia to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $143
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Vecchiano: $143
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa city centre to Pisa Airport: $143
Is it cheaper to fly into Gijon or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa and Gijon 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 dayGijon €54Pisa €102
Typical Food Prices in Gijon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2€22
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner€75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $59
- Pisa’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $89
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Carrara with Show Cooking: $102
- Ultimate Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal with a Local: $104
- Pisa Private Cooking Class: $106
- Authentic Full dinner & Wine Experience with a Sommelier in Pisa: $112
- Pisa Traditional Food Tour: $142
- Private Show Cooking and Social Dining Experience: $152
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $152
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $155
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gijon €12Pisa €43
Tours and Activities in Gijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:
- Classic romantic walking tour in Gijon: $211
- Fascinating Memories of the Gijon Walking Tour: $228
- Gijón Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Experience: $5.15
- Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo: $102
- Private Tour of Gijón: $87
- Tour to Lakes of Covadonga, Onís Cangas and Ballasts from Gijón: $56
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Pisa Leaning Tower and Cathedral Official Entry Ticket: $18
- The Electric Minibus Experience: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $21
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $22
- Leaning Tower Pisa Complex Entry Ticket without Tower Climb: $23
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $23
- Pisa Leaning Tower & Cathedral Official Ticket & Audio Guide: $23
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $23
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $24
- Pisa guided tour of Piazza del Duomo: $24
- Pisa Leaning Tower Official Entry Ticket: $24
- Flexible Ticket to Pisa Complex All Attraction except Tower Climb: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGijon €14Pisa €21
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $41
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $46
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $47
- Soiana: Vineyard & Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting near Pisa: $52
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $85
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $98
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $106
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $108
- Tuscan Wine Tour by van from Pisa: $185
- Chianti Classico Wine Tour and San Gimignano Visit Half Day: $215
- "Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti" with lunch & Wine Tastings: $299
- PRIVATE TOUR: Full-Day in Volterra & San Gimignano with Wine Tasting Experience: $299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gijon and Pisa, we can see that Pisa is more expensive. And not only is Gijon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gijon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gijon 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa than you might in Gijon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gijon Expensive? and Is Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gijon or Pisa?
Gijon has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Gijon and Pisa, 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 Gijon or Pisa?
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 Gijon or Pisa in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Gijon as well as Pisa. Additionally, most visitors come to Pisa for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Gijon is generally cooler than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Gijon average around 19°C (65°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pisa. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gijon this time of the year. In the summer, Gijon often gets less sunshine than Pisa. Gijon gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun.
Gijon usually gets more rain in July than Pisa. Gijon gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGijon 19°C (65°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Gijon or Pisa in the Autumn?
Both Pisa and Gijon are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Pisa because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Gijon is around the same temperature as Pisa in the autumn. The daily temperature in Gijon averages around 16°C (60°F) in October, and Pisa fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Gijon usually receives less sunshine than Pisa during autumn. Gijon gets 138 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pisa. In October, Gijon usually receives less rain than Pisa. Gijon gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGijon 16°C (60°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Gijon or Pisa in the Winter?
Both Pisa and Gijon during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
In the winter, Gijon is a little warmer than Pisa. Typically, the winter temperatures in Gijon in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Pisa averages at about 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Gijon often gets less sunshine than Pisa. Gijon gets 95 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 105 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Gijon. Gijon usually gets more rain in January than Pisa. Gijon gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGijon 10°C (49°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Gijon or Pisa in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Gijon and Pisa. Also, many travelers come to Pisa for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Gijon is generally cooler than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Gijon average around 11°C (53°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Gijon usually receives less sunshine than Pisa during spring. Gijon gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
Pisa receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Gijon usually receives less rain than Pisa. Gijon gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGijon 11°C (53°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Gijon
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 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.