Which place is cheaper, Martha's Vineyard 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 Martha's Vineyard?
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 Martha's Vineyard 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 Martha's Vineyard?
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).
Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard is a famous destination for CEO's, celebrities, and executives. It's an island that's just 8 miles from the Cape Cod peninsula and it is a popular place to "summer" for many recognizable people. Martha's Vineyard has become so popular among the stars, that it's no longer surprising to see a celebrity hanging around.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in United States of America, and The Best 3-Week Tours in United States of America.
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Ponce Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPonce $230Martha's Vineyard $285
The average daily cost (per person) in Ponce is $230, while the average daily cost in Martha's Vineyard is $285. 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 Martha's Vineyard in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPonce $151Martha's Vineyard $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPonce $302Martha's Vineyard $264
Compare Hotels in Ponce and Martha's Vineyard
Looking for a hotel in Ponce or Martha's Vineyard? 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: Martha's Vineyard Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ponce $10Martha's Vineyard $83
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Ponce or Martha's Vineyard?
Prices for flights to both Martha's Vineyard 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 $61Martha's Vineyard $104
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 $56Martha's Vineyard $30
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 Martha's Vineyard
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Martha's Vineyard.
- Edgartown Martha’s Vineyard Self-Guided (GPS) Audio Walking Tour: $9.75
- Discovering Oak Bluffs: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard Audio Tour: $13
- Martha’s Vineyard Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour: $15
- Martha Vineyard Bus Tour: $60
- Best 3-Hour Martha's Vineyard shared Island Tour from Oak Bluffs: $65
- Best of Martha's Vineyard 3 hour Full-Island Tour: $65
- Down Island Tour with One Hour in Edgartown: $65
- Martha's Vineyard: All Island Tour: $70
- All Island Bus Tour: $75
- 4 hours Hop-on Hop-off Jawsome Jaws Tour: $120
- All New Shared Jaws tour Budget Friendly: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPonce $16Martha's Vineyard $22
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 Martha's Vineyard, we can see that Martha's Vineyard 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 Martha's Vineyard 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 Martha's Vineyard would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Martha's Vineyard 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 Martha's Vineyard Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Ponce or Martha's Vineyard?
Martha's Vineyard 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 Martha's Vineyard in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Ponce as well as Martha's Vineyard. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Martha's Vineyard for the beaches, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Ponce is a little warmer than Martha's Vineyard. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ponce in July average around 28°C (83°F), and Martha's Vineyard averages at about 73°F (23°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Martha's Vineyard. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. In the summer, Ponce often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Martha's Vineyard. Ponce gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Martha's Vineyard receives 293 hours of full sun.
Ponce usually gets more rain in July than Martha's Vineyard. Ponce gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Martha's Vineyard receives 2.8 inches (72 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPonce 28°C (83°F)Martha's Vineyard 73°F (23°C)
Should I visit Ponce or Martha's Vineyard in the Autumn?
Both Martha's Vineyard and Ponce are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Martha's Vineyard in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Ponce is generally much warmer than Martha's Vineyard. Daily temperatures in Ponce average around 28°C (82°F), and Martha's Vineyard fluctuates around 53°F (12°C).
It's quite sunny in Martha's Vineyard. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. Ponce usually receives more sunshine than Martha's Vineyard during autumn. Ponce gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Martha's Vineyard receives 211 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Ponce. In October, Ponce usually receives more rain than Martha's Vineyard. Ponce gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Martha's Vineyard receives 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPonce 28°C (82°F)Martha's Vineyard 53°F (12°C)
Should I visit Ponce or Martha's Vineyard in the Winter?
Both Martha's Vineyard and Ponce during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Martha's Vineyard for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Martha's Vineyard can be very cold during winter. Ponce is much warmer than Martha's Vineyard in the winter. The daily temperature in Ponce averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Martha's Vineyard fluctuates around 28°F (-2°C).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. In the winter, Ponce often gets more sunshine than Martha's Vineyard. Ponce gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Martha's Vineyard receives 170 hours of full sun.
Ponce usually gets less rain in January than Martha's Vineyard. Ponce gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Martha's Vineyard receives 3.5 inches (89 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPonce 25°C (77°F)Martha's Vineyard 28°F (-2°C)
Should I visit Ponce or Martha's Vineyard in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Ponce and Martha's Vineyard. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Martha's Vineyard because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Ponce is much warmer than Martha's Vineyard. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ponce in April average around 26°C (79°F), and Martha's Vineyard averages at about 48°F (9°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Martha's Vineyard this time of the year. In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ponce usually receives more sunshine than Martha's Vineyard during spring. Ponce gets 272 hours of sunny skies, while Martha's Vineyard receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ponce usually receives less rain than Martha's Vineyard. Ponce gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Martha's Vineyard receives 3.7 inches (94 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPonce 26°C (79°F)Martha's Vineyard 48°F (9°C)
Typical Weather for Martha's Vineyard and Ponce
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) |
| Mar | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 38°F (3°C) | 4 inches (101 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 inches (67 mm) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 inches (72 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 inches (115 mm) |
| Dec | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 inches (105 mm) |
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