Which place is cheaper, Albuquerque or Ponce?
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 Ponce or Albuquerque?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Ponce and Albuquerque 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: Ponce or Albuquerque?
Ponce
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
Albuquerque
Albuquerque is a large city in the middle of the desert, right in the heart of New Mexico. It's the largest city in the state and has a lot to offer visitors. The city has a quaint downtown with a handful of good shops and restaurants. The surrounding area is quite beautiful and every fall the city hosts a famous and spectacular hot air balloon festival.
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Ponce Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPonce $230Albuquerque $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Ponce is $230, while the average daily cost in Albuquerque is $165. 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 Ponce and Albuquerque in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPonce $151Albuquerque $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPonce $302Albuquerque $138
Compare Hotels in Ponce and Albuquerque
Looking for a hotel in Ponce or Albuquerque? 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: Albuquerque Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ponce $10Albuquerque $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Albuquerque
Also for Albuquerque, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer To Albuquerque Airport ABQ: $40
- Private Arrival Transfer from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ): $40
- Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Albuquerque - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Albuquerque to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
- Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Albuquerque - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $91
- Albuquerque International Sunport Private Transfer: $196
- Balloon Fiesta Albuquerque 2024 transfers: $625
Is it cheaper to fly into Ponce or Albuquerque?
Prices for flights to both Albuquerque and Ponce 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 dayPonce $61Albuquerque $71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ponce
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
- Latin Night with Dinner and Local Music with Transportation: $59
- Puerto Rico Art and Wine Dinner with One Way Transportation: $89
- Private Cooking Class with a Fun Local in San German, Puerto Rico: $96
- Private Half-Day Island Authentic Food Tour : $130
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Albuquerque
For Albuquerque, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ponce $56Albuquerque $24
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $65
- Scuba Boat Diving Experience in Gilligan's Island at Copamarina: $160
- 2.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan: $65
- 5 hours Tour in La Parguera Private Boat Charter: $200
- 7 Hours River Tour with Beach and Learn to Make Piña Colada : $195
- 8 Hours Private Tours in Puerto Rico: $150
- Adventure in Cave and the Guayaney Spring: $99
- Afro-Boriken-Loiza: Food, Cave & Art Tour: $140
- Aguadilla 6 Hour Local Tour: $150
- Camuy Caves Experience Tour with transportation: $130
- Cave Hopping Tour: $198
- Caves Coastlines and Beach; Cueva del Indio, Arecibo Adventure : $125
Tours and Activities in Albuquerque
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Albuquerque.
- Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour: $7.95
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Albuquerque by Operation City Quest: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Albuquerque by Zombie Scavengers: $20
- Turquoise Museum Admission Ticket: $20
- Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour: $24
- Albuquerque Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour: $26
- 12pm Old Town History, Legends & Lore Tour: $32
- The Ghost Tour of Old Town - New Mexico's oldest Ghost Walk - Since 2001: $32
- 12pm - Public High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stroll: $35
- 10pm Late Night RATED "R" Ghost Tour Ages 18+: $38
- Duke City Pedaler: Beverage Tour to Old Town/Sawmill Albuquerque : $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPonce $16Albuquerque $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Ponce
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Artisan Puertorrican Winery and Distillery Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ponce and Albuquerque, we can see that Ponce is more expensive. And not only is Albuquerque much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ponce is in Caribbean Islands and Albuquerque is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Albuquerque would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Albuquerque 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce than you might in Albuquerque.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ponce Expensive? and Is Albuquerque Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ponce or Albuquerque?
Albuquerque has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Ponce and Albuquerque, 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.