A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Aveiro vs. Prague for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Aveiro or Prague?

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 Prague. 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 Prague?

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.

Prague

Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.

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 Czech Republic, and The Best Luxury Tours to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Prague or Aveiro?

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 Prague is €102. 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 Prague in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Aveiro 46
    Prague 62
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Aveiro 92
    Prague 124
Compare Hotels in Aveiro and Prague

Looking for a hotel in Aveiro or Prague? 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.

Hotels in Aveiro


Hotels in Prague


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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 Prague Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Aveiro 8.57
    Prague 7.54

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: $130

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:

  • Sightseeing Transfer to Salzburg via Cesky Krumlov: $1,441
  • Private transfer from Prague to Budapest: $1,075
  • Private transfer from Prague to Salzburg: $706
  • Private transfer from Prague to Berlin: $706
  • Private transfer from Prague to Munich: $706
  • Private transfer from Prague to Vienna: $641
  • Private transfer from Prague to Vilshofen: $597
  • Airport Transfer Beer Party Bus with Unlimited Beer: $596
  • Private Transfer from or to Krakow: $463
  • Private sightseeing transfer Prague - Vienna: $405
  • Luxury transfer from Prague to Česky Krumlov: $316
  • Private Scenic Transfer from Prague to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $293

Is it cheaper to fly into Aveiro or Prague?

Prices for flights to both Prague 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 day
    Aveiro 28
    Prague 24

Typical Food Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:


  • Fruit
    3.92
  • Lunch for One
    12
  • Bananas
    0.55
  • Cookies
    0.31

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.

  • Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
  • Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $28
  • Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $42
  • Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $48
  • Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $53
  • Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $58
  • 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $58
  • River Cruise with Dinner and Live Music: $59
  • Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $60
  • Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $61
  • Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $64

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Aveiro 8.57
    Prague 15

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: $98
  • Aveiro Private Tour, Bairrada Wine Cellars & Roasted Piglet: $102
  • Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $102
  • Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $109
  • Aveiro Tour: $141
  • From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $141
  • From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $277
  • Porto to Lisbon private Tour, choose 2 or 3 stops on the way: $287
  • Private Tour Bairrada & Aveiro: $597
  • From Porto: e-Bike Tour in Aveiro, Boat Trip and Costa Nova!: $1,085

Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:


  • Opera Tickets
    3.92
  • Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower
    5.49
  • Image Theatre for Two
    38

Tours and Activities in Prague

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:

  • City Tour with Prague Castle with Live guide: $44
  • Prague Escape Game Experience: $33
  • Private live-guided E-Scooter TOURS around Prague : $57
  • "Best of Prague" custom-built private tour 7 hours : $199
  • 1 hour Prague Panoramic Vltava River sightseeing Cruise: $15
  • 1,5 hour oldtimer convertible Prague sightseeing tour: $166
  • 1-Hour Introductory Tour of Prague Castle With Fast-GET Admission Ticket: $43
  • 1.5 Hour SEGWAY Tour of Prague: $64
  • 1.5h E-Scooter Small Group Tour in Prague ️+ Best Panorama Views: $68
  • 180 Min Grand Private City Tour on E-Scooter: $96
  • 2 Countries Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland tour from Prague: $155
  • 2-hour guided walking tour of Prague's Old Town: $23

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Aveiro 17
    Prague 10

Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:


  • A Bottle of Wine
    6.24

Sample the Local Flavors in Prague

Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $14
  • Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $23
  • Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $27
  • Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
  • Pub Crawl and International Party: $35
  • Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $35
  • Prague Pub Crawl: $35
  • Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $36
  • Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl: $36
  • Golden BURLESQUE: $42
  • Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $46
  • Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $50


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Prague, we can see that Prague 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague 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 Prague Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Prague?

Prague has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro and Prague, 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 Prague?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Aveiro or Prague in the Summer?

Both Prague and Aveiro during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Prague this time of year.

In July, Aveiro is generally around the same temperature as Prague. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 21°C (69°F), and Prague fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In Prague, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aveiro. In the summer, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Prague. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 216 hours of full sun.

Aveiro usually gets less rain in July than Prague. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Aveiro 21°C (69°F) 
    Prague 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Aveiro or Prague in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Prague. Furthermore, many travelers come to Prague for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

Aveiro is a little warmer than Prague in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Prague fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Prague during autumn. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 124 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Prague. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Aveiro 17°C (62°F) 
    Prague 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Aveiro or Prague in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Prague. Additionally, many visitors come to Prague in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Prague can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Aveiro is much warmer than Prague. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aveiro in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Prague averages at about 1°C (33°F).

In the winter, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Prague. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 49 hours of full sun.

Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the winter. Aveiro usually gets more rain in January than Prague. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Aveiro 10°C (50°F) 
    Prague 1°C (33°F)

Should I visit Aveiro or Prague in the Spring?

Both Prague and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Prague for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.

In April, Aveiro is generally a little warmer than Prague. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 14°C (56°F), and Prague fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Prague during spring. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 145 hours of full sun in the spring.

It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In April, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Prague. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Aveiro 14°C (56°F) 
    Prague 10°C (49°F)

Typical Weather for Prague and Aveiro

Aveiro Prague
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 171 mm (6.7 in) 1°C (33°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 11°C (51°F) 169 mm (6.7 in) 2°C (35°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 112 mm (4.4 in) 6°C (42°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 112 mm (4.4 in) 10°C (49°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 16°C (60°F) 89 mm (3.5 in) 14°C (57°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jun 19°C (66°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Jul 21°C (69°F) 16 mm (0.6 in) 19°C (66°F) 70 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 20°C (69°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 19°C (66°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Sep 20°C (67°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 16°C (60°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 17°C (62°F) 131 mm (5.2 in) 11°C (52°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Nov 13°C (55°F) 152 mm (6 in) 6°C (43°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 11°C (51°F) 176 mm (6.9 in) 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)