Which place is cheaper, Oviedo or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Oviedo. 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.
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.
Oviedo is the capital city of the Asturias Principality in Northern Spain. It is a city of churches and cathedrals with many of its buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its old town, or Casco Antiguo, is the most historic part of Oviedo, where many of the UNESCO sites are situated.
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 Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €127, while the average daily cost in Oviedo is €106. 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 Oviedo in more detail.
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Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Oviedo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Oviedo.
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Oviedo, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Oviedo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Oviedo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oviedo 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 Oviedo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Oviedo Expensive?.
Athens has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Oviedo. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Oviedo, 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.
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.
Both Oviedo 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.
In the summer, Athens is a little warmer than Oviedo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Athens in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Oviedo averages at about 19°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Oviedo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during summer. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 203 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Athens usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Oviedo 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 October, Athens is generally a little warmer than Oviedo. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 19°C (67°F), and Oviedo fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Athens. In the autumn, Athens often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 138 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in October than Oviedo. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Oviedo. Many travelers come to Athens for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Athens is around the same temperature as Oviedo in the winter. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Oviedo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Athens usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during winter. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 95 hours of full sun in the winter.
Oviedo receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Athens usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Athens as well as Oviedo. Many visitors come to Athens in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Athens is a little warmer than Oviedo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Athens in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Oviedo averages at about 11°C (53°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Athens this time of the year. In the spring, Athens often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 143 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in April than Oviedo. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Athens | Oviedo | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |