Which place is cheaper, Sorrento or Playa Blanca?
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 Playa Blanca or Sorrento?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Playa Blanca and Sorrento 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: Playa Blanca or Sorrento?
Playa Blanca
Located on the southern tip of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca is a resort area popular with families and couples seeking a quieter vacation alternative to the lively neighbor resort of Puerto del Carmen. The resort's white sandy beaches are peaceful and sheltered from the higher winds found on other parts of the island. Timanfaya National Park is also nearby, as well as a number of other spectacular volcanic features.
Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.
The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.
You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Spain, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Adventure Tours to Italy, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPlaya Blanca €188Sorrento €168
The average daily cost (per person) in Playa Blanca is €188, while the average daily cost in Sorrento is €168. 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 Playa Blanca and Sorrento in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPlaya Blanca €81Sorrento €90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPlaya Blanca €162Sorrento €180
Compare Hotels in Playa Blanca and Sorrento
Looking for a hotel in Playa Blanca or Sorrento? 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: Playa Blanca Hotel Prices and Sorrento Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Playa Blanca €49Sorrento €7.56
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:
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Local Bus Ticket€4.20
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Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:
- Transfers From Naples Airport Or Train Station To Sorrento: $131
- Transfer private from Positano to Naples or viceversa: $115
- Transfer from/to Naples : $210
- Transfer from Sorrento to Naples or vice versa : $131
- Transfer from Sorrento to Naples or Viceversa : $106
- Transfer from Sorrento to Naples ( Naples to Sorrento too) : $215
- Transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $96
- Transfer from Sorrento area to Naples from 1 to 3 passengers : $168
- Transfer from Sorrento To Naples: $263
- Transfer between Sorrento and Naples (One Way or Return): $93
- Transfer Sorrento to Naples: $133
- Transfer Sorrento - Naples: $197
Is it cheaper to fly into Playa Blanca or Sorrento?
Prices for flights to both Sorrento and Playa Blanca 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 dayPlaya Blanca €77Sorrento €66
Typical Food Prices in Sorrento
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:
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Pizza€6.00
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€43
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sorrento.
- Sorrento Pizza School from Dough Magic to Oven Mastery : $72
- Toss, Bake, Cheers! - Sorrento Pizza Making Class with Wine: $72
- Sorrento Pizza Making Class with Local Pizzaiolo Hands on 100%: $90
- Neapolitan Pizza Cooking Class in Sorrento: $90
- Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $90
- Like a real Chef! Pasta and Pizza with tradional tomato souce!: $94
- Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $96
- Authentic Farm Tour with Pizza, Cheese, Wine & Limoncello Tasting: $102
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pozzuoli with cooking demo: $102
- Pizza Making with Sea View: $102
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Lunch and Wine in Sorrento: $106
- Spritz and Spaghetti Cooking Class: $106
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Playa Blanca €20Sorrento €33
Tours and Activities in Playa Blanca
For Playa Blanca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Lanzarote: Playa Blanca to Marina Rubicón Waterbus Ticket: $13
- Lanzarote: Snorkeling Tour: $65
- From Fuerteventura: Playa Blanca Minicruise to Papagayo: $73
- Lanzarote: Try Scuba Diving Experience: $112
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento
Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Chair & Umbrella at Beach€10
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Bike Rental (24 Hours)€20
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Scuba Diving (Single Dive)€45
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Blue Mini Cruise€22
Tours and Activities in Sorrento
Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- All inclusive Herculaneum Skip the Line Tour From Sorrento: $118
- 2-Hour Private Boat Tour to the Natural Beauties of Capri: $263
- 3 hours Comfortable Capri Private Tour by Boat : $299
- 3 hours Private Capri Boat Tour : $262
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Sorrento Coast : $227
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Sorrento with Positano Visit: $184
- Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento with Light Lunch and Wine: $137
- Amalfi Coast Discovery - Semi Private Tour: $114
- Amalfi Coast Experience: $172
- Amalfi Coast Full-Day Tour from Sorrento: $154
- Amalfi Coast Half-Day Tour from Sorrento: $257
- Amalfi Coast Kayak Tours from Marina del Cantone: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPlaya Blanca €9.29Sorrento €8.72
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:
- Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $106
- Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $113
- E-Bike Food and Wine Tour in the Sorrento Peninsula: $130
- Sorrento Food & Wine Tour - 'Taste of Sorrento': $137
- Full Day Small Group Pompeii Tour from Sorrento with Local Wine Tasting: $155
- Sorrento Wine Tasting e Food Pairing Experience: $161
- Sunset Wine Tasting on Board: $166
- Truffle Hunting and Lunch Wine Tasting Experience at Cortecorbo : $178
- Cook Pasta, Meatballs and Tiramisu + Wine Tasting (4-Course Meal): $255
- From Pompeii guided tour & wine tasting All Inclusive: $286
- Pompeii and Vesuvius with Wine Tasting from Sorrento : $298
- Pompeii & Wine Tour from Sorrento (tickets & lunch not included): $299
When comparing the travel costs between Playa Blanca and Sorrento, we can see that Playa Blanca is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Playa Blanca Expensive? and Is Sorrento Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Playa Blanca or Sorrento?
Sorrento has a larger population, and is about 65% larger than the population of Playa Blanca. When comparing the sizes of Playa Blanca and Sorrento, 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 Playa Blanca or Sorrento?
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 Playa Blanca or Sorrento in the Summer?
Both Sorrento and Playa Blanca during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sorrento this time of year.
In July, Playa Blanca is generally around the same temperature as Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Playa Blanca average around 23°C (73°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Sorrento, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Playa Blanca. In the summer, Playa Blanca often gets less sunshine than Sorrento. Playa Blanca gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 313 hours of full sun.
Playa Blanca usually gets less rain in July than Sorrento. Playa Blanca gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPlaya Blanca 23°C (73°F)Sorrento 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Playa Blanca or Sorrento in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Playa Blanca and Sorrento. Furthermore, many travelers come to Sorrento for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Playa Blanca is a little warmer than Sorrento in the autumn. The daily temperature in Playa Blanca averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Sorrento fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Playa Blanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. Playa Blanca usually receives more sunshine than Sorrento during autumn. Playa Blanca gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Sorrento receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Playa Blanca usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Playa Blanca gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPlaya Blanca 22°C (72°F)Sorrento 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Playa Blanca or Sorrento in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Playa Blanca as well as Sorrento. Additionally, many visitors come to Sorrento in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Playa Blanca is much warmer than Sorrento. Typically, the winter temperatures in Playa Blanca in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Sorrento averages at about 8°C (47°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa Blanca this time of the year. In the winter, Playa Blanca often gets more sunshine than Sorrento. Playa Blanca gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 115 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sorrento. Playa Blanca usually gets less rain in January than Sorrento. Playa Blanca gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPlaya Blanca 17°C (63°F)Sorrento 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Playa Blanca or Sorrento in the Spring?
Both Sorrento and Playa Blanca are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Sorrento for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Playa Blanca is generally a little warmer than Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Playa Blanca average around 19°C (66°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa Blanca. Playa Blanca usually receives more sunshine than Sorrento during spring. Playa Blanca gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Playa Blanca usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Playa Blanca gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPlaya Blanca 19°C (66°F)Sorrento 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Sorrento and Playa Blanca
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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