Which place is cheaper, Pisa or Pecs?
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 Pecs or Pisa?
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 Pecs and Pisa. 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: Pecs or Pisa?
Pecs
Located in southwest Hungary, Pecs is a pleasant university town with a history that dates back to Roman times - a history evident in its ancient architecture. Some of the most sought after sites include the Early Christian Necropolis, the Mosque of Pasha Quasim, and the Cathedral of Pecs.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Hungary, The Best Historical Tours in Hungary, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Pecs Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPecs $112Pisa $280
The average daily cost (per person) in Pecs is $112, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $280. 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 Pecs and Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPecs $42Pisa $122
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPecs $84Pisa $244
Compare Hotels in Pecs and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Pecs 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: Pecs Hotel Prices and Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pecs $19Pisa $52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $432
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Pisa to Florence with private chauffeur: $118
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $135
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $270
- Pisa Airport to Florence Private Transfer: $151
- Pisa Airport: Transfer to/from Pisa Central Railway Station: $7.58
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to City centre: $128
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa city centre to Pisa Airport: $143
- Pisa hotels to Livorno Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $143
- Pisa to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $173
- Train Transfer from Pisa Airport to San Giusto/Aurelia: $7.58
- Private Arrival Transfer: Pisa Airport to Florence Hotel: $241
Is it cheaper to fly into Pecs or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa and Pecs 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 dayPecs $56Pisa $120
Typical Food Prices in Pecs
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Pecs:
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Dinner for Two$27
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$88
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.Pecs $19Pisa $50
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 dayPecs $9.22Pisa $24
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 Pecs and Pisa, we can see that Pisa is more expensive. And not only is Pecs much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pecs would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pecs 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 Pecs.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pecs Expensive? and Is Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pecs or Pisa?
Pecs has a larger population, and is about 75% larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Pecs 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 Pecs 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 Pecs or Pisa in the Summer?
Both Pisa and Pecs during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Pisa for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Pecs is generally around the same temperature as Pisa. Daily temperatures in Pecs average around 22°C (71°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Pisa, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pecs. In the summer, Pecs often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pisa. Pecs gets 302 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun.
Pecs usually gets more rain in July than Pisa. Pecs gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JulyPecs 22°C (71°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Pecs or Pisa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pecs and Pisa. Also, many visitors come to Pisa in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Pecs is cooler than Pisa in the autumn. The daily temperature in Pecs averages around 13°C (56°F) in October, and Pisa fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Pecs usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pisa during autumn. Pecs gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pisa receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Pecs usually receives less rain than Pisa. Pecs gets 38 mm (1.5 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 OctoberPecs 13°C (56°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Pecs or Pisa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pecs as well as Pisa. Also, most visitors come to Pisa for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Pecs can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Pecs is much colder than Pisa. Typically, the winter temperatures in Pecs in January average around 0°C (32°F), and Pisa averages at about 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Pecs often gets less sunshine than Pisa. Pecs gets 72 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 105 hours of full sun.
Pecs usually gets less rain in January than Pisa. Pecs gets 39 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryPecs 0°C (32°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Pecs or Pisa in the Spring?
Both Pisa and Pecs are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Pisa because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Pecs is generally around the same temperature as Pisa. Daily temperatures in Pecs average around 12°C (54°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Pecs usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pisa during spring. Pecs gets 187 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pisa. In April, Pecs usually receives less rain than Pisa. Pecs gets 56 mm (2.2 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 AprilPecs 12°C (54°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Pecs
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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