Which place is cheaper, Milan or Aveiro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Aveiro or Milan?
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 Aveiro and Milan. 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: Aveiro or Milan?
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.
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAveiro €80Milan €166
The average daily cost (per person) in Aveiro is €80, while the average daily cost in Milan is €166. 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 Aveiro and Milan in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAveiro €46Milan €96
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAveiro €92Milan €192
Compare Hotels in Aveiro and Milan
Looking for a hotel in Aveiro or Milan? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Aveiro Hotel Prices and Milan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aveiro €8.57Milan €35
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
-
Train to Airport€7.00
-
Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)€22
-
Taxi From Airport€90
-
Public Transit Day Pass€4.50
-
Short Taxi Ride€7.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Malpensa Airport (MXP):1-Way Transfer to Trieste Cruise Port: $2,111
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Venice: $1,529
- Private Transfer to/from Siena and Center of Milan: $1,310
- Nyon: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $1,016
- Basel : Private Transfer to/from Milan Malpensa Airport: $1,016
- Interlaken : Private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $962
- SUV LUXURY TRANSFER FROM TÄSCH/ZERMATT TO AIRPORT MALPENSA: $866
- Zurich : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $856
- Montreux : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $802
- Grindelwald: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $802
- Lousanne : Private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $781
- Bern : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $738
Is it cheaper to fly into Aveiro or Milan?
Prices for flights to both Milan and Aveiro 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
-
Food Meals for one dayAveiro €28Milan €39
Typical Food Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
-
Snack at Train Station€8.60
-
Restaurant Pizza€6.60
-
Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)€27
-
Three Course Dinner (for Two)€64
-
Cappuccino€1.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- PYT Milano Dinner Show with Live Music and DJ Set: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Milan Gourmet Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $38
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $45
- Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $46
- Delicious Milan Street Food Tour Tasting and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $46
- Devour Milan Street Food Tour and Sightseeing: $46
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $59
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $60
- Local Market and Cooking Class with an Italian Chef: $70
- Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $70
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aveiro €8.57Milan €31
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: $117
- Aveiro Tour: $139
- Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $150
- Coimbra & Aveiro Amazing Cultural Full Day Tour from Porto: $102
- From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $139
- From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $273
- 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: $312
- Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $117
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
-
Stairs to Duomo Rooftop€7.00
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- Lake Como trekking private guided tour, from Milan or Como: $174
- Milan Highlights semi-Private Walking Tour: $43
- Milan Urban Wonders Small Group Tour: $53
- Gallery Tour, Terraces of the Duomo & Cathedral: $36
- Skip-the-Line Duomo Cathedral Tour : $54
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $6.53
- "Milano Style: Your Italian Fashion Experience": $164
- 1 hour Italian Food Experiences in Milan: $39
- 1.5-hour The Last Supper and Church of San Maurizio tour in Milan - small group: $85
- 2 Hours Guided La Scala Theatre Tour in Milan: $125
- 2-Hour Milan by Night Walking Tour: $156
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Milan by Electric Scooter: $133
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayAveiro €17Milan €24
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
-
Cocktail at a Bar€8.40
-
Beer€3.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $43
- Wine Tasting Experience in Milan city centre: $44
- Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $52
- Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $53
- Milan Wine Tasting Aperitivo: $56
- Milan Wine Tasting with Italian Sommelier: $86
- Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $87
- Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $93
- Best of Guided Tour with Duomo, Food & Wine Tasting: $159
- Food and Wine Tasting enjoying the New Milan: $164
- Brescia & Franciacorta Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $181
- Brescia and Franciacorta winery area. Cultural and wine tasting small group tour: $184
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Milan, we can see that Milan 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 Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan 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 Aveiro Expensive? and Is Milan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Milan?
Milan has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro and Milan, 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 Aveiro or Milan?
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 Aveiro or Milan in the Summer?
Both Milan and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Milan because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Aveiro is cooler than Milan in the summer. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 21°C (69°F) in July, and Milan fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Milan. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Milan during summer. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 250 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aveiro usually receives less rain than Milan. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Milan receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyAveiro 21°C (69°F)Milan 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Milan in the Autumn?
Both Milan and Aveiro during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Milan this time of year.
In the autumn, Aveiro is a little warmer than Milan. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aveiro in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Milan averages at about 15°C (58°F).
In the autumn, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Milan. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 152 hours of full sun.
Milan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually gets more rain in October than Milan. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Milan receives 103 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAveiro 17°C (62°F)Milan 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Milan in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Milan. Also, many travelers come to Milan for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Milan. In January, Aveiro is generally much warmer than Milan. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 10°C (50°F), and Milan fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
Aveiro usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Milan during winter. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 119 hours of full sun in the winter.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Milan. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Milan receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAveiro 10°C (50°F)Milan 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Milan in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Milan. Also, many visitors come to Milan in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Aveiro is around the same temperature as Milan in the spring. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Milan fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aveiro this time of the year. In the spring, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Milan. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 176 hours of full sun.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the spring. Aveiro usually gets more rain in April than Milan. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Milan receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilAveiro 14°C (56°F)Milan 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Milan and Aveiro
| Aveiro | Milan | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.