Which place is cheaper, Caltagirone or Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Caltagirone?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Caltagirone 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: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Caltagirone?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas is the largest city on Gran Canaria, and one of the capitals of the Canary Islands. It is located in the northeast of the island with plenty to see and do from ocean-side activities on the beach to sightseeing, shopping, museums, culture, and architecture.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLas Palmas de Gran Canaria €156Caltagirone €117
The average daily cost (per person) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is €156, while the average daily cost in Caltagirone is €117. 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Caltagirone in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLas Palmas de Gran Canaria €68Caltagirone €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLas Palmas de Gran Canaria €136Caltagirone €118
Compare Hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Caltagirone
Looking for a hotel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Caltagirone? 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: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Hotel Prices and Caltagirone Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Las Palmas de Gran Canaria €49Caltagirone €8.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caltagirone
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Caltagirone:
- Airport Transfer: Palermo to Palermo Airport PMO by Business Car: $106
- Airport Transfer: Palermo to Palermo Airport PMO by Luxury Van: $118
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Palermo City to Palermo Airport: $61
- CO2-OffsetTransfer Trapani or San Vito lo Capo to Palermo Airport: $162
- Catania Airport Transfer To Taormina : $149
- Catania city to Siracusa Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $114
- Cheap and luxury transfer: $114
- Free visit with transfer to Cefalù from Palermo: $90
- Hotel Tonnara Trabia to Palermo airport or vice versa, Private Transfer: $81
- Messina Cruise Port to Catania Airport (CTA) - Departure Private Transfer: $130
- Messina to Taormina Low Cost Transfer: $47
- Palermo Cruise Port to Palermo hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Caltagirone?
Prices for flights to both Caltagirone and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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 dayLas Palmas de Gran Canaria €59Caltagirone €53
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.Las Palmas de Gran Canaria €16Caltagirone €5.71
Tours and Activities in Caltagirone
Here are a few actual costs in Caltagirone for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Private Walking Tour in Sicily: $1.16
- Messina Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $6.58
- Hidden Gems Of Cefalù Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Private Quest Experience in Taormina Seeking The Vial Of Life: $9.57
- Private Historical and Heritage Audio Tour in Palermo and Sicily: $9.57
- Coral processing experience with visit to the museum: $11
- Taormina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Sicily’s Hilltop Town: $12
- Guided tour in the salt pan: $14
- MUST23 Capaci An Antimafia Museum Experience: $14
- Experience of the saltworker at Trapani salt pans : $17
- Classical Ortigia Guided Group Tour: $23
- Catania walking Tour small group: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLas Palmas de Gran Canaria €7.48Caltagirone €13
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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Caltagirone, we can see that Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Expensive? and Is Caltagirone Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Caltagirone?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Caltagirone. When comparing the sizes of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Caltagirone, 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.
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.