Which place is cheaper, Oviedo or Aveiro?
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 Aveiro 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.
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.
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 Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, 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 Aveiro is €80, 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 Aveiro and Oviedo in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Aveiro or Oviedo? 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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Also for Aveiro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Oviedo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Oviedo 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Oviedo.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Oviedo, we can see that Oviedo 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 Oviedo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oviedo 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 Oviedo Expensive?.
Oviedo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro 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 Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In the summer, Aveiro is a little warmer than Oviedo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aveiro in July average around 21°C (69°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 Aveiro. Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during summer. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 203 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aveiro usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Oviedo and Aveiro during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In October, Aveiro is generally around the same temperature as Oviedo. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 17°C (62°F), and Oviedo fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In the autumn, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 138 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually gets more rain in October than Oviedo. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 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 Aveiro and Oviedo.
Aveiro is around the same temperature as Oviedo in the winter. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Oviedo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during winter. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 95 hours of full sun in the winter.
Oviedo receives a lot of rain in the winter. Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Oviedo. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Oviedo.
In the spring, Aveiro is a little warmer than Oviedo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aveiro in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Oviedo averages at about 11°C (53°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 Oviedo. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 143 hours of full sun.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the spring. Aveiro usually gets more rain in April than Oviedo. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Aveiro | Oviedo | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |