Which place is cheaper, Aveiro or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Athens or Aveiro?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Aveiro. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Aveiro?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
Aveiro
Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.
While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.
Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €127Aveiro €80
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €127, while the average daily cost in Aveiro is €80. 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 Athens and Aveiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Aveiro €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Aveiro €92
Compare Hotels in Athens and Aveiro
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Aveiro? 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: Athens Hotel Prices and Aveiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Aveiro €8.57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Paros: Helicopter Transfer to Greek Islands or Athens: $2,685
- From Meteora Private Day Trip with Transfer: $1,044
- From Ancient Corinth Day Trip with Private Transfer: $459
- Private Transfer to/from Volos: $448
- Private Transfer from Athens to Epidaurus or Epidavros: $299
- Athens Airport Taxi Transfer to Ermioni - Private for up to 4 pax: $299
- From Private Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Transfer: $298
- Athens airport to Costa Navarino transfer or Costa Navarino to Athens: $290
- Private Transfer From Athens To Lefkada: $283
- Luxury Private Transfer from Athens to Kymi Port: $283
- Private Transfer From Athens To Meteora - Kalabaka: $273
- Private Return Transfer to Cape Sounio: $272
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aveiro
Also for Aveiro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aveiro Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Aveiro?
Prices for flights to both Aveiro and Athens 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 dayAthens €37Aveiro €28
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $24
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $26
- Street Food Tour Market & City Centre: $42
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $46
- Greek Street Food Tour: $51
- Middle-eastern Cuisine Cooking Class with Meal: $52
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide and 7 Tastings: $57
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $60
- Greek Traditional Vegan Cooking Class with Meal: $63
- Alternative, truly authentic food tour in secret Athens: $63
- Oriental Kitchen Cooking Classes in Athina: $64
- Street Food Tour with 7 Tastings: $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Aveiro €8.57
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Ancient Corinth Canal Epidavrous Nafplio Private Tour 8Hours: $180
- Apostle Paul's Footsteps in Athens Christian Private Tour 5Hours: $150
- Athens Gems & Charms for the First Time Cruiser: $75
- Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit: $272
- DELPHI and THERMOPYLAE: Full Day Private Tour Visit Arachova 8 H: $203
- Essential Athens Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options: $259
- Highlights Athens History Tour: $36
- Layover Private Tour in Athens: $245
- Mycenae Lions Gate Epidaurus & Nafplio Full Day Private Tour 8H : $191
- Private Full Day Tour in Delphi: $212
- Self-Guided Tour at the Romantic Island of Hydra from Athens: $283
- Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini: $59
Tours and Activities in Aveiro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.
- Aveiro Privat City Tour w/ Local Boat 1 H Cruise & Egg Sweet: $96
- Aveiro Private Tour, Bairrada Wine Cellars & Roasted Piglet: $116
- Aveiro Tour: $139
- Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $107
- Coimbra & Aveiro Amazing Cultural Full Day Tour from Porto: $101
- From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $139
- From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $272
- From Porto: e-Bike Tour in Aveiro, Boat Trip and Costa Nova!: $84
- Porto to Lisbon private Tour, choose 2 or 3 stops on the way: $311
- Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $116
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Aveiro €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Liquer tasting in Polykala's Distillery Show Room in Athens: $17
- Greek Wine Tasting: $23
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Pub Crawl: $26
- Athens Speakeasy & Alternative Bar Crawl: Discover Hidden Gems: $38
- Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $43
- Old Town Athens Wine Tasting: $52
- Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $52
- Greek food and wine tasting: $53
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting : $53
- Wine Tasting with a Sommelier under the Acropolis: $59
- Wine Tasting and Storytelling in a Historical Square in Athina: $60
- Acropolis Private Wine Tasting @ Finewine store : $61
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Aveiro, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Aveiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aveiro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aveiro 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens than you might in Aveiro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Aveiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Aveiro?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Aveiro, 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 Athens or Aveiro?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Athens or Aveiro in the Summer?
Both Aveiro and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Athens because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Athens is a little warmer than Aveiro in the summer. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Aveiro fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Aveiro. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Aveiro during summer. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Athens usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAthens 27°C (81°F)Aveiro 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Athens or Aveiro in the Autumn?
Both Aveiro and Athens during the autumn are popular places to visit. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Athens this time of year.
In the autumn, Athens is a little warmer than Aveiro. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Athens in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Aveiro averages at about 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Athens. In the autumn, Athens often gets more sunshine than Aveiro. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 184 hours of full sun.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Athens usually gets less rain in October than Aveiro. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAthens 19°C (67°F)Aveiro 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Athens or Aveiro in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Aveiro. Many travelers come to Athens for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Athens is generally around the same temperature as Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 10°C (51°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Athens usually receives more sunshine than Aveiro during winter. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Athens usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAthens 10°C (51°F)Aveiro 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Athens or Aveiro in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Athens as well as Aveiro. Many visitors come to Athens in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Athens is a little warmer than Aveiro in the spring. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Aveiro fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Athens this time of the year. In the spring, Athens often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Aveiro. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 217 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. Athens usually gets less rain in April than Aveiro. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAthens 16°C (60°F)Aveiro 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Aveiro and Athens
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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