Which place is cheaper, Turin (Torino) or Pontevedra?
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 Pontevedra or Turin (Torino)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pontevedra or Turin (Torino), this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Pontevedra or Turin (Torino)?
Pontevedra
An important port city with a medieval past, Pontevedra sits on the northwestern coast of Spain where the Lerez River opens out into the ocean. It is a part of the Galicia region and is known for its seafood, charming plazas, and old world architecture that include a number of chapels, churches, and cathedrals.
Turin (Torino)
The first capital of modern Italy, Turin now serves as the capital of Italy's Piedmont region, making up the northwestern part of the country. Famous for hosting the 2006 Winter Olympics and today known as the World Book Capital, the city is also characterized by grand baroque architecture, palaces, churches, museums, and art galleries.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPontevedra €151Turin (Torino) €188
The average daily cost (per person) in Pontevedra is €151, while the average daily cost in Turin (Torino) is €188. 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 Pontevedra and Turin (Torino) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPontevedra €61Turin (Torino) €79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPontevedra €122Turin (Torino) €158
Compare Hotels in Pontevedra and Turin (Torino)
Looking for a hotel in Pontevedra or Turin (Torino)? 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: Pontevedra Hotel Prices and Turin (Torino) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pontevedra €23Turin (Torino) €44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Turin (Torino)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Turin (Torino):
- Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Breuil-Cervinia - Arrival Transfer: $234
- Turin Airport Private Departure Transfer: $131
- Sestriere/Val Chisone to Turin Airport (TRN) - Departure Transfer: $234
- Private Transfer from Turin City to Milan Airport/City by Sedan: $268
- Private Direct Transfer From Turin to Milan: $281
- Departure by Van or Car from Transfer Turin to Turin Airport TRN: $69
- Arrival Transfer Turin Airport TRN to Turin City by Van or Car: $69
- Torino Outlet Village Shopping Day private transfer from Turin: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Pontevedra or Turin (Torino)?
Prices for flights to both Turin (Torino) and Pontevedra 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 dayPontevedra €73Turin (Torino) €74
Typical Food Prices in Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for 2€11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Galician Cooking Class with Chef Instructor: $176
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Turin (Torino)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Turin (Torino).
- Turin Sweet & Chocolate Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $78
- Piedmontese Dinner with Local Wine Tasting in winebar: $84
- Turin, food tour, taste our tradition.: $93
- Cooking with chocolate in Langhe, Roero, Monferrato.: $96
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo Belbo with Show Cooking: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Casale Monferrato with Show Cooking: $102
- Turin Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine: $118
- Private Piedmontese Cooking Course in Treiso with Meal: $143
- Italian Cooking Class and Dinner at a Chef's House in Turin: $145
- Turin Cooking Class: Iconic Recipe & Tasting at Local's Home: $154
- Langhe: Cooking Class at Local's Home near Alba : $173
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Saluzzo: $173
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pontevedra €19Turin (Torino) €28
Tours and Activities in Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A Bridge to the Past - A Private Tour: $59
- "Los Arroces del Mar" Gastronomic Experience: $71
- Walking Tour and Galician Food Tasting: $71
- NEW!! Private Walking Tour with local guide: $71
- "El Mar va de Calle" Gastronomic Experience: $95
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $95
- "Un Mar de Tapas" Gastronomic Experience: $95
- "Forgotten Flavors" Gastronomic Experience: $136
- "El Mar Escondido" Gastronomic Experience: $195
Tours and Activities in Turin (Torino)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Turin (Torino) are as follows:
- Turin: Chocolate tour : $143
- Wine Experience of Nebbiolo in Alto Piemonte : $38
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour in Turin Egyptian Museum : $202
- 2-hour Turin guided small group walking tour: $53
- Capital of Magic Walking Tour in Turin: $227
- Chocolate Experience: Turin sightseeing tour with Gianduiotto & Bicerin tastings: $226
- Chocolate Made in Piedmont: Guided Tour with Tastings: $22
- CioccolaTOur, discover the sweet side of Turin tasting the most famous chocolate: $239
- City Sightseeing Turin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- Egyptian Museum Private Tour - Skip-the-Line : $161
- Egyptian Museum of Turin with local Museum Guide tickets included: $94
- Exclusive Guided Tour of the MAUTO Turin Automobile Museum: $106
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPontevedra €20Turin (Torino) €8.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Pontevedra
Also in Pontevedra, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Albariño Wine Tasting with Winery Tour: $39
Sample the Local Flavors in Turin (Torino)
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Turin (Torino):
- Winery tour and wine tasting in Agliano Terme: $22
- Private Winery and Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting : $24
- Tour and Wine tasting of Agliano Wines: $30
- 2 Hours Guided Tour and Wine Tasting in the Heart of Roero: $42
- Organic Wine Tasting in Monferrato: $42
- Monferrato (Asti province): Barbera Wine Tasting Experience: $46
- Unique wine tasting at Winery Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta: $48
- Wine Tasting near Royal Palace of Turin: $54
- Discover Turin between art and wine tastings: $59
- Monferrato (Asti): Wine Tour with light lunch picnic in the vineyards: $60
- The Turin Chocolate & Wine Tasting Experience: $82
- Truffle Hunting and Cheese, Truffle & Wine Tasting near Alba: $94
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pontevedra and Turin (Torino), we can see that Turin (Torino) is more expensive. And not only is Pontevedra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pontevedra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pontevedra 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 Turin (Torino) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Turin (Torino) than you might in Pontevedra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pontevedra Expensive? and Is Turin (Torino) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pontevedra or Turin (Torino)?
Turin (Torino) has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Pontevedra. When comparing the sizes of Pontevedra and Turin (Torino), 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.