Which place is cheaper, Ponce or Salzburg?
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 Salzburg or Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg or Ponce, 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: Salzburg or Ponce?
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalzburg $217Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is $217, while the average daily cost in Ponce is $230. 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 Salzburg and Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg $107Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg $214Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg or Ponce? 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: Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg $23Ponce $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Salzburg Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $72
- Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $72
- Salzburg Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport to City centre: $85
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $99
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $99
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $99
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $102
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Car: $118
- Airport Transfer: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg by Luxury Car: $118
- Salzburg Train Station Arrival Transfer: $119
- Salzburg Train Station Departure Transfer: $119
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Arrival Transfer: $167
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- 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
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce and Salzburg 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 daySalzburg $84Ponce $61
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $69
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $69
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $94
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $101
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $129
- Sound of Music Tour with Edelweiss Cooking Class in Salzburg: $149
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $153
- Private Knödel (Austrian Dumplings) Cooking Class with a Chef: $178
- Private Artisanal Charcuterie "Marende" Cooking Class with a Chef: $274
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.Salzburg $35Ponce $56
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- Salzburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Salzburg Music, Myths and Baroque Beauty Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.94
- Zell am See Exploration Game and Tour: $7.15
- Mozart's Salzburg Exploration Game and Tour: $7.15
- Salzburg Uncovered: Your Self Guided Adventure: $8.34
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $12
- Sightseeing with the Sound of Music: A Salzburg Audio Tour: $12
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Stiegl Brauwelt Museum ticket: $17
- Fun & mobile puzzle rally tour in Mozart's footsteps through Salzburg: $26
- Fun & mobile puzzle rally tour through Salzburg: $31
- Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens: $39
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 daySalzburg $31Ponce $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Salzburg Brewery Tour: $60
- Cheers to Beer &Wine Tasting with local Food Pairing: $95
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $204
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 comparing the travel costs between Salzburg and Ponce, we can see that Ponce 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. Even though Salzburg is in Europe and Ponce is in Caribbean Islands, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salzburg Expensive? and Is Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Ponce?
Ponce has a larger population, and is about 2% larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg and Ponce, 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 Salzburg or Ponce?
Salzburg 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 Salzburg or Ponce in the Summer?
Both Ponce and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Salzburg is generally cooler than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 20°C (68°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salzburg. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during summer. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Salzburg usually receives around the same amount of rain as Ponce. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Ponce in the Autumn?
Both Ponce and Salzburg during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Salzburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
Salzburg is much colder than Ponce in the autumn. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun.
Ponce gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Salzburg usually gets less rain in October than Ponce. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Ponce in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Ponce. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Salzburg can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Salzburg is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the winter temperatures in Salzburg in January average around -0°C (31°F), and Ponce averages at about 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during winter. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Salzburg usually receives around the same amount of rain as Ponce. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Ponce in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Ponce. Most visitors come to Salzburg for the natural beauty during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
In April, Salzburg is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 11°C (51°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In the spring, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets less rain in April than Ponce. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Salzburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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