Which place is cheaper, Ponce or Utrecht?
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 Utrecht or Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Utrecht or Ponce? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Utrecht or Ponce?
Utrecht
Utrecht is both a province and a city in the Netherlands. The city is a unique university city with a lively atmosphere. Imagine Amsterdam but smaller, and with fewer tourists. Utrecht has the same underlying historical/magical feel as Amsterdam, but is full of locals rather than crowds of tourists. It has a population of about 300,000 making it the fourth largest city in the Netherlands.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Netherlands, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Netherlands.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUtrecht $271Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Utrecht is $271, 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 Utrecht and Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUtrecht $125Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUtrecht $250Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Utrecht and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Utrecht 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: Utrecht Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Utrecht $27Ponce $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Utrecht
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Utrecht:
- Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam: $17
- Private taxi transfer from Utrecht to Amsterdam: $111
- Private transfer from Utrecht to AMS Schiphol Airport: $131
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 Utrecht or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce and Utrecht 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 dayUtrecht $117Ponce $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Utrecht
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Utrecht.
- Utrecht Food Tour on a Bicycle with local guide: $81
- Utrecht Food Tour with local guide: $83
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.Utrecht $51Ponce $56
Tours and Activities in Utrecht
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Utrecht are as follows:
- Utrecht 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local: $3.58
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht's Charming City Centre: $5.99
- Discover Utrecht's Highlights: Your Self-Guided GPS Tour: $8.29
- Castles, Canals and Good Folk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht: $8.99
- Utrecht Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.53
- Utrecht Historic City: a Self-Guided Augmented Reality Tour: $12
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Pub Trail Utrecht An Adventure Full of Surprises: $13
- Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht: $16
- Utrecht Guided Highlights Walking Tour: $19
- Utrecht Walking Tour with a local comedian as guide: $23
- Escape Tours Utrecht; find the secret exit and win! : $24
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 dayUtrecht $28Ponce $16
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 Utrecht and Ponce, we can see that Utrecht is more expensive. And not only is Ponce much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Utrecht is in Europe and Ponce is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Utrecht would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Utrecht 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 Utrecht Expensive? and Is Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Utrecht or Ponce?
Utrecht has a larger population, and is about 90% larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Utrecht 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 Utrecht or Ponce?
Utrecht 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 Utrecht or Ponce in the Summer?
Both Ponce and Utrecht are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Utrecht in the summer for the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Utrecht is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the summer temperatures in Utrecht in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Ponce averages at about 28°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. Utrecht usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during summer. Utrecht gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Utrecht usually receives less rain than Ponce. Utrecht gets 75 mm (3 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 JulyUtrecht 17°C (62°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Utrecht or Ponce in the Autumn?
Both Ponce and Utrecht during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Utrecht for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
In October, Utrecht is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Utrecht average around 11°C (51°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Utrecht often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Utrecht gets 100 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. Utrecht usually gets less rain in October than Ponce. Utrecht gets 72 mm (2.8 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 OctoberUtrecht 11°C (51°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Utrecht or Ponce in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Utrecht and Ponce. The winter months attract visitors to Utrecht because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Utrecht can be very cold. Utrecht is much colder than Ponce in the winter. The daily temperature in Utrecht averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Ponce fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. Utrecht usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during winter. Utrecht gets 38 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Utrecht usually receives more rain than Ponce. Utrecht gets 66 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryUtrecht 2°C (36°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Utrecht or Ponce in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Utrecht as well as Ponce. The natural beauty are the main draw to Utrecht this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
In the spring, Utrecht is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the spring temperatures in Utrecht in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Ponce averages at about 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In the spring, Utrecht often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Utrecht gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun.
Utrecht usually gets less rain in April than Ponce. Utrecht gets 52 mm (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 AprilUtrecht 8°C (46°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Utrecht
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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