Which place is cheaper, Pompeii or Aveiro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aveiro or Pompeii?
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 Pompeii. 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 Pompeii?
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.
Pompeii
Pompeii was once a 160-acre Roman port city, called home by more than 20,000 residents. In 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius erupted and after burying the entire city 16 feet deep in ash, the debris destroyed everything in its path, killing thousands of people and affecting more than 200 square miles around the area.
However, the phenomenon is that the ash preserved everything as it was in that time and to this day, you can visit and observe life as it was nearly two thousand years ago, as figures of people running from the explosion have been burned permanently into history.
The best time to visit Pompeii is during spring, after the rains of March and before the scorching heat of June and July. On the downside, this is the beginning of the busy season for tourists, so while you'll enjoy pleasant weather, you won't be likely to avoid crowds. Conversely, November starts the low-season for travel, so you can easily skip the crowds, though you may have to compromise on weather, as the rains return this time of year. Rain and crowds won't be an issue if you visit during winter, but be warned, temperatures drop down to the 50's during the day, accompanied by winds.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAveiro €80Pompeii €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Aveiro is €80, while the average daily cost in Pompeii is €151. 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 Pompeii in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAveiro €46Pompeii €70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAveiro €92Pompeii €140
Compare Hotels in Aveiro and Pompeii
Looking for a hotel in Aveiro or Pompeii? 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: Aveiro Hotel Prices and Pompeii Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aveiro €8.57Pompeii €54
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pompeii
Also for Pompeii, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Private from Ravello to Naples: $239
- Transfers Ravello - Naples: $207
- Organic Wine Tasting & Lunch on Vesuvius with Transfer from Pompeii: $132
- Private transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Private transfer from Ravello to Naples: $121
- Small Group Pompeii Wine Tasting with Lunch & Transfer Included : $97
- Transfers from Naples to Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori: $97
- Transfer from Pompeii to Naples or viceversa: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Aveiro or Pompeii?
Prices for flights to both Pompeii 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
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Food Meals for one dayAveiro €28Pompeii €35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Neapolitan Dinner in Pompei - Villa Franca - Family Restourant: $38
- Cooking Class with Italian Mamma in Pompeii: $65
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Pompei: $93
- Pompei tour with a 2000 years roman dinner: $112
- Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Pompei: $142
- Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pompei: $158
- Private Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Pompei: $158
- Private market tour and cooking class with lunch or dinner in Pompei: $206
- guided tour of the ruins and cooking class fresh pasta : $272
- Cooking class: Pasta Experience in Pompei, Italy: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aveiro €8.57Pompeii €77
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
Tours and Activities in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pompeii Archeological Site Fast Track Entry Ticket : $36
- Pompeii Day Tour: $97
- 2 Hour Private Walking Tour with Certified Guide in Pompeii: $251
- 2 Hours Private Tour of Pompeii for Journey Through Time: $196
- 2 Hours Walking Tour in Pompeii with an Archaeologist: $272
- 2 days tour: Pompei & Naples center with underground: $207
- 2 hours Pompeii Tour with local historian - ticket included: $60
- 2-hour Private Guided Tour of Pompeii: $272
- Best of Pompeii - 2 hour Private Tour with Alex: $271
- Complete Pompeii Skip the Line Tour with Archaeologist Guide: $55
- Discover Pompeii on this Guided Walking Tour of the Buried City: $63
- Discover hidden secrets of Pompei on a Private tour with a local: $118
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAveiro €17Pompeii €7.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Pompeii
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Pompeii:
- Wine Tasting Tour on the Slopes of Vesuvius: $46
- Wine Tasting on Mt. Vesuvius: $55
- Seafood Lunch with Wine Tasting & Tour on a golf cart: $87
- Guided Tour of Pompeii Ruins with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $98
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting in Pompeii with a Local: $124
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Wine Tasting: $191
- Pompeii, Herculaneum and scenic drive of the Mt. Vesuvius with wine tasting: $207
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Pompeii, we can see that Pompeii 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 Pompeii would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pompeii 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 Pompeii Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Aveiro or Pompeii?
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 Pompeii in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Pompeii. Also, many visitors come to Pompeii in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Aveiro is cooler than Pompeii in the summer. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 21°C (69°F) in July, and Pompeii fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pompeii this time of the year. In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aveiro usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pompeii during summer. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aveiro usually receives less rain than Pompeii. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAveiro 21°C (69°F)Pompeii 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Pompeii in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Pompeii.
In the autumn, Aveiro is around the same temperature as Pompeii. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aveiro in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Pompeii averages at about 17°C (63°F).
In the autumn, Aveiro often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pompeii. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pompeii. Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Aveiro usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Pompeii. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAveiro 17°C (62°F)Pompeii 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Pompeii in the Winter?
Both Pompeii and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Pompeii because of the museums.
In January, Aveiro is generally a little warmer than Pompeii. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 10°C (50°F), and Pompeii fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Pompeii during winter. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pompeii. It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In January, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Pompeii. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAveiro 10°C (50°F)Pompeii 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Pompeii in the Spring?
Both Pompeii and Aveiro during the spring are popular places to visit.
Aveiro is around the same temperature as Pompeii in the spring. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Pompeii fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Aveiro. In the spring, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Pompeii. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually gets more rain in April than Pompeii. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAveiro 14°C (56°F)Pompeii 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pompeii and Aveiro
| Aveiro | Pompeii | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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