A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Veracruz vs. Woodstock for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Veracruz or Woodstock?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Veracruz and Woodstock can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Veracruz or Woodstock?

Veracruz

Veracruz is the name of both a state and city in the country of Mexico. Locals often call the city "Puerto" (port) in order to differentiate the city from the state. The general area runs along the Gulf of Mexico and encompasses ruins, old colonial cities, lush green mountains, and delicious seafood.

Woodstock

While this town does lend its name to the 1969 Woodstock Festival, the legendary event was actually held on a dairy farm almost 60 miles away in Bethel, NY. So if you are looking to see the field where it all happened and a museum dedicated to its history, you will need to take a day trip outside of town.

Woodstock, New York, however, does stay true to the spirit of the arts. Since 1903, the place lay home to Byrdcliffe Art Colony, the oldest of its kind in the nation, and even attracted artists of the Hudson River School during the late 1800s. Today, artists from all disciplines-visual, ceramic, music, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, and poetry-take up residence at the colony and have works displayed in galleries open in the main part of town.

Tinker Street and Mill Hill Road are lined with a mix of restaurants and shops all teeming with the essence of hippie living, arts, and spirituality. From shops selling Woodstock paraphernalia, incense, and Himalayan products, to yoga studios, vegan restaurants, and local art galleries-the town of Woodstock is one dedicated to keeping the spirit of the Woodstock Festival and the arts alive.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Playa del Carmen, The Best 2-Week Tours from Cancun, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United States of America, and The Best Historical Tours in United States of America.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Veracruz and Woodstock, we can see that Woodstock is more expensive. And not only is Veracruz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Veracruz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Veracruz 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 Woodstock would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Woodstock than you might in Veracruz.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Veracruz Expensive? and Is Woodstock Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Veracruz or Woodstock?

Veracruz has a larger population, and is about 260 times larger than the population of Woodstock. When comparing the sizes of Veracruz and Woodstock, 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 Veracruz or Woodstock?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Veracruz or Woodstock in the Summer?

Both Woodstock and Veracruz during the summer are popular places to visit.

In July, Veracruz is generally a little warmer than Woodstock. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 27°C (81°F), and Woodstock fluctuates around 74°F (24°C).

In Woodstock, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Veracruz. In the summer, Veracruz often gets less sunshine than Woodstock. Veracruz gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Woodstock receives 293 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Veracruz. Veracruz usually gets more rain in July than Woodstock. Veracruz gets 410 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Woodstock receives 3.4 inches (87 mm) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Veracruz or Woodstock in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Veracruz and Woodstock.

Veracruz is much warmer than Woodstock in the autumn. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Woodstock fluctuates around 53°F (12°C).

Veracruz usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Woodstock during autumn. Veracruz gets 188 hours of sunny skies, while Woodstock receives 197 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Veracruz gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Veracruz usually receives more rain than Woodstock. Veracruz gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Woodstock receives 3 inches (77 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Veracruz or Woodstock in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Veracruz as well as Woodstock.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Woodstock. In the winter, Veracruz is much warmer than Woodstock. Typically, the winter temperatures in Veracruz in January average around 21°C (71°F), and Woodstock averages at about 25°F (-4°C).

In the winter, Veracruz often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Woodstock. Veracruz gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Woodstock receives 167 hours of full sun.

Veracruz usually gets less rain in January than Woodstock. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Woodstock receives 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Veracruz or Woodstock in the Spring?

Both Woodstock and Veracruz are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

In April, Veracruz is generally much warmer than Woodstock. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 26°C (78°F), and Woodstock fluctuates around 49°F (10°C).

It's quite sunny in Woodstock. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Veracruz. Veracruz usually receives less sunshine than Woodstock during spring. Veracruz gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Woodstock receives 227 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Veracruz usually receives less rain than Woodstock. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Woodstock receives 3.7 inches (95 mm) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Woodstock and Veracruz