Which place is cheaper, Pompeii 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 Pompeii?
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 Pompeii. 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 Pompeii?
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.
Pompeii
Pompeii was once a 160-acre Roman port city, called home by more than 20,000 residents. In 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius erupted and after burying the entire city 16 feet deep in ash, the debris destroyed everything in its path, killing thousands of people and affecting more than 200 square miles around the area.
However, the phenomenon is that the ash preserved everything as it was in that time and to this day, you can visit and observe life as it was nearly two thousand years ago, as figures of people running from the explosion have been burned permanently into history.
The best time to visit Pompeii is during spring, after the rains of March and before the scorching heat of June and July. On the downside, this is the beginning of the busy season for tourists, so while you'll enjoy pleasant weather, you won't be likely to avoid crowds. Conversely, November starts the low-season for travel, so you can easily skip the crowds, though you may have to compromise on weather, as the rains return this time of year. Rain and crowds won't be an issue if you visit during winter, but be warned, temperatures drop down to the 50's during the day, accompanied by winds.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Hungary, The Best Historical Tours in Hungary, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Pecs Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPecs $112Pompeii $207
The average daily cost (per person) in Pecs is $112, while the average daily cost in Pompeii is $207. 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 Pompeii in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPecs $42Pompeii $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPecs $84Pompeii $164
Compare Hotels in Pecs and Pompeii
Looking for a hotel in Pecs or Pompeii? 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 Pompeii Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pecs $19Pompeii $63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pompeii
Also for Pompeii, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Ravello: deluxe transfer to Naples By English speaking driver.: $78
- Private Transfer from Naples to Amalfi with Pick Up: $159
- Private Transfer from Naples to Pompei or Vice Versa: $60
- Private Transfer from Naples to Positano: $159
- Private transfer from Naples to Positano and vice versa: $119
- Private transfer from Ravello to Naples: $133
- Tour of Pompeii for families with Transfer from Naples & Sorrento: $214
- Transfer Ravello to Naples: $133
- Transfer from Naples to Amalfi or Ravello: $119
- Transfer from Pompeii to Naples or viceversa: $119
- Transfer from Ravello to Naples and vice versa: $273
- Transfers from Naples to Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Pecs or Pompeii?
Prices for flights to both Pompeii 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 $56Pompeii $71
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Neapolitan Dinner in Pompei - Villa Franca - Family Restourant: $50
- Dinner at a Winery on the Slopes of Mount Vesuvius: $60
- Italian cooking class and lunch near the Pompeii excavations: $124
- guided tour of the ruins and cooking class fresh pasta : $179
- Pompei tour with a 2000 years roman dinner: $197
- Private market tour and cooking class with lunch or dinner in Pompei: $225
- Private Hands-on Italian Cooking Class in Pompeii with Sabrina: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pecs $19Pompeii $90
Tours and Activities in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pompeii’s Secret Tales Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.15
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Pompei: $9.53
- Pompeii Virtual Museum Entrance Ticket: $14
- The Rise, Fall, and Rediscovery of A Self-Guided Tour: $20
- PompeiI Exclusive Tour with your Archaeologist in a Small Group : $30
- Tour with Archaeologist Guide & Skip-the-Line Entry: $30
- The Archaeological Site of Pompei the Official Entry Ticket: $30
- Pompeii Walking Tour: $30
- Skip-the-Line Pompeii Admission Ticket: Walk Through History: $32
- Pompeii - Small Group tour w/an Archaeologist/Skip the line: $32
- Pompeii Ticket with Optional Guided Tour: $33
- Guided tour of Pompeii with a local guide: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPecs $9.22Pompeii $8.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Pompeii
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Pompeii:
- Wine Tasting Tour on the Slopes of Vesuvius: $57
- Wine Tasting and Winery Tour in Vesuvio National Park with Lunch: $82
- Superior Wine Tasting with Lunch on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius: $84
- Wine Tasting & Lunch by the Roman Necropolis of Pompeii: $89
- Seafood Lunch & Wine Tasting with Scenic Golf Cart Tour: $95
- From Vineyard to Table: Wine Tasting & Neapolitan Lunch in Pompei: $101
- Pompeii Tour & Lunch with Wine Tasting Experience: $107
- Explore Private Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch: $215
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pecs and Pompeii, we can see that Pompeii 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 Pompeii would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pompeii 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 Pompeii Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Pecs or Pompeii?
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 Pompeii in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Pecs as well as Pompeii. Additionally, many visitors come to Pompeii in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Pecs is around the same temperature as Pompeii in the summer. The daily temperature in Pecs averages around 22°C (71°F) in July, and Pompeii fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pompeii. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pecs this time of the year. In the summer, Pecs often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pompeii. Pecs gets 302 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 313 hours of full sun.
Pecs usually gets more rain in July than Pompeii. Pecs gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPecs 22°C (71°F)Pompeii 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Pecs or Pompeii in the Autumn?
Both Pompeii and Pecs are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Pecs is cooler than Pompeii. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pecs in October average around 13°C (56°F), and Pompeii averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Pecs usually receives less sunshine than Pompeii during autumn. Pecs gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pompeii. In October, Pecs usually receives less rain than Pompeii. Pecs gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPecs 13°C (56°F)Pompeii 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Pecs or Pompeii in the Winter?
Both Pompeii and Pecs during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Pompeii because of the museums.
Pecs can be very cold during winter. In January, Pecs is generally much colder than Pompeii. Daily temperatures in Pecs average around 0°C (32°F), and Pompeii fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Pecs often gets less sunshine than Pompeii. Pecs gets 72 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 115 hours of full sun.
Pompeii gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Pecs usually gets less rain in January than Pompeii. Pecs gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPecs 0°C (32°F)Pompeii 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Pecs or Pompeii in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Pecs and Pompeii.
Pecs is around the same temperature as Pompeii in the spring. The daily temperature in Pecs averages around 12°C (54°F) in April, and Pompeii fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Pecs usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pompeii during spring. Pecs gets 187 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pecs usually receives less rain than Pompeii. Pecs gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPecs 12°C (54°F)Pompeii 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pompeii and Pecs
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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