Which place is cheaper, Berkshires 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 Berkshires?
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 Berkshires 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 Berkshires?
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).
Berkshires
The Berkshires are a popular highland destination in the western part of Massachusetts and northwest Connecticut. The region has scenic landscape, hiking, lakes, recreational opportunities and other outdoor experiences. The Berkshires also has an impressive cultural scene with music, arts, museums, and live theaters.
The Berkshires can be a bit expensive to visit if you stay at a luxury resort and take advantage of the award winning restaurants in the area. Alternatively, the experience can be equally rewarding by camping, picnicking, and spending your time hiking and enjoying the beautiful natural setting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in United States of America, and The Best Adventure Tours to United States of America.
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Ponce Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPonce $230Berkshires $297
The average daily cost (per person) in Ponce is $230, while the average daily cost in Berkshires is $297. 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 Berkshires in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPonce $151Berkshires $141
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPonce $302Berkshires $282
Compare Hotels in Ponce and Berkshires
Looking for a hotel in Ponce or Berkshires? 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: Berkshires Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ponce $10Berkshires $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Ponce or Berkshires?
Prices for flights to both Berkshires 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 $61Berkshires $126
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ponce $56Berkshires $25
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Private Sunset Walking Tour in San Juan: $25
- Guided Walking Tour in Ponce: $30
- Historical Walking Tour in Old San Juan: $30
- La Perla Cultural Tour: $35
- Prive Tours in Puerto Rico: $40
- Las Tinajas Waterfall: Guided Short Hike Adventure from Fajardo: $55
- Walking Guided Tour of History and Myths of Old San Juan : $60
- 2.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan: $65
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $65
- Half-Day Small-Group River Experience in El Yunque with Local : $68
- El Yunque Rainforest, Waterslides & Beach Tour from San Juan: $75
- Party Bus Experience in San Juan, Puerto Rico: $79
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPonce $16Berkshires $31
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 Berkshires, we can see that Berkshires is more expensive. And not only is Ponce much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ponce is in Caribbean Islands and Berkshires 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 Ponce would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ponce 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 Berkshires would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berkshires than you might in Ponce.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ponce Expensive? and Is Berkshires Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Ponce or Berkshires?
Berkshires has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ponce experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Ponce or Berkshires in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Ponce and Berkshires. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
Ponce is a little warmer than Berkshires in the summer. The daily temperature in Ponce averages around 28°C (83°F) in July, and Berkshires fluctuates around 72°F (22°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Berkshires this time of the year. In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ponce usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Berkshires during summer. Ponce gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Berkshires receives 289 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ponce usually receives more rain than Berkshires. Ponce gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Berkshires receives 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPonce 28°C (83°F)Berkshires 72°F (22°C)
Should I visit Ponce or Berkshires in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Ponce as well as Berkshires. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Ponce is much warmer than Berkshires. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ponce in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Berkshires averages at about 51°F (11°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. In the autumn, Ponce often gets more sunshine than Berkshires. Ponce gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berkshires receives 162 hours of full sun.
Ponce receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Ponce usually gets more rain in October than Berkshires. Ponce gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Berkshires receives 2.6 inches (67 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPonce 28°C (82°F)Berkshires 51°F (11°C)
Should I visit Ponce or Berkshires in the Winter?
Both Berkshires and Ponce are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
Berkshires can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Ponce is generally much warmer than Berkshires. Daily temperatures in Ponce average around 25°C (77°F), and Berkshires fluctuates around 22°F (-6°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. Ponce usually receives more sunshine than Berkshires during winter. Ponce gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Berkshires receives 138 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Ponce usually receives more rain than Berkshires. Ponce gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Berkshires receives 1.9 inches (49 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPonce 25°C (77°F)Berkshires 22°F (-6°C)
Should I visit Ponce or Berkshires in the Spring?
Both Berkshires and Ponce during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Ponce is much warmer than Berkshires in the spring. The daily temperature in Ponce averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Berkshires fluctuates around 47°F (9°C).
In Berkshires, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ponce. In the spring, Ponce often gets more sunshine than Berkshires. Ponce gets 272 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berkshires receives 223 hours of full sun.
Ponce usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Berkshires. Ponce gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Berkshires receives 2.6 inches (66 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPonce 26°C (79°F)Berkshires 47°F (9°C)
Typical Weather for Berkshires and Ponce
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2 inches (51 mm) |
| Mar | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 inches (63 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 70°F (21°C) | 3 inches (76 mm) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 inches (67 mm) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Dec | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
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