Which place is cheaper, Sorrento or Aveiro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aveiro or Sorrento?
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 Sorrento. 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 Sorrento?
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.
Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.
The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.
You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.
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 Adventure Tours to Italy, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAveiro €80Sorrento €140
The average daily cost (per person) in Aveiro is €80, while the average daily cost in Sorrento is €140. 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 Sorrento in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAveiro €46Sorrento €90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAveiro €92Sorrento €180
Compare Hotels in Aveiro and Sorrento
Looking for a hotel in Aveiro or Sorrento? 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 Sorrento Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aveiro €8.57Sorrento €7.56
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 Sorrento
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:
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Local Bus Ticket€4.20
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Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:
- Transfer to Naples with Herculaneum Guided Tour: $404
- Transfer to Naples with Guided Tour of Pompeii: $404
- Private transfer from Sorrento to Rome: $281
- Private Transfer from Sorrento to Amalfi: $251
- Transfer Naples airport/station to Sorrento with stop in Pompeii: $240
- Naples: Private transfer to Sorrento one way: $235
- Naples Airport (NAP): Private One-Way Transfer from Sorrento: $235
- Private Transfer by Minivan from Sorrento to Naples Airport, Train Station, Port: $235
- Sorrento to Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $224
- Private Transfer by Car from Sorrento to Ravello or from Ravello to Sorrento: $218
- Private transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $218
- Private Airport Transfer from Sorrento to Naples Station: $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Aveiro or Sorrento?
Prices for flights to both Sorrento 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 €28Sorrento €38
Typical Food Prices in Sorrento
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:
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Pizza€6.00
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€43
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sorrento.
- Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento : $33
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $48
- Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless 'Views Village: $50
- Pizza Making Class at Tirabusciò Cooking School: $64
- Pizza Making Class: $64
- Sorrento Pizza Making: $65
- Pizza Making Course: $70
- Dinner in Sorrento with Love, Laugh and Spaghetti: $70
- Pizza School Experience from Sorrento: $71
- Farm Visit with Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello: $75
- Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $76
- Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aveiro €8.57Sorrento €33
Tours and Activities in Aveiro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.
- From Porto: e-Bike Tour in Aveiro, Boat Trip and Costa Nova!: $84
- Aveiro Privat City Tour w/ Local Boat 1 H Cruise & Egg Sweet: $96
- Coimbra & Aveiro Amazing Cultural Full Day Tour from Porto: $102
- Aveiro Private Tour, Bairrada Wine Cellars & Roasted Piglet: $117
- Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $117
- Aveiro Tour: $139
- From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $139
- Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $150
- From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $273
- Porto to Lisbon private Tour, choose 2 or 3 stops on the way: $312
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento
Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Chair & Umbrella at Beach€10
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Bike Rental (24 Hours)€20
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Scuba Diving (Single Dive)€45
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Blue Mini Cruise€22
Tours and Activities in Sorrento
Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- All inclusive Herculaneum Skip the Line Tour From Sorrento: $115
- Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Small-Group Tour From Sorrento: $130
- 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Sorrento : $199
- 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $39
- 3 Hours Guided Boat Tour for Small Groups on the Island of Capri: $164
- 3 hours Private Capri Boat Tour : $239
- 8 Hour Tour of Capri and Anacapri: $66
- AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON ALLEGRA21: $1,390
- AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON SAVER HARD TOP: $2,299
- Amalfi Boat Tour From Sorrento with Positano Trip: $152
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour: $206
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento: $166
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAveiro €17Sorrento €8.72
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:
- Walking Tour Wine Tasting and Typical Products in Sorrento Farm: $71
- Campania wine tasting with traditional foods: $75
- Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $97
- Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $98
- Small Group Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $104
- From Mount Vesuvius Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $107
- Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $108
- Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $109
- From Full-Day Pompeii & Wine Tasting Tour: $136
- Full Day Small Group Pompeii Tour from Sorrento with Local Wine Tasting: $139
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Wine tasting + Easy lunch: $185
- Guided Tour of Pompei and Wine Tasting from Sorrento: $205
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Sorrento, we can see that Sorrento 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 Sorrento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sorrento 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 Sorrento Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Sorrento?
Aveiro has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Sorrento. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro and Sorrento, 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 Sorrento?
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 Sorrento in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Sorrento. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Sorrento because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Aveiro is cooler than Sorrento. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aveiro in July average around 21°C (69°F), and Sorrento averages at about 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sorrento. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aveiro this time of the year. In the summer, Aveiro often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sorrento. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 313 hours of full sun.
Aveiro usually gets less rain in July than Sorrento. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAveiro 21°C (69°F)Sorrento 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Sorrento in the Autumn?
Both Sorrento and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Sorrento this time of year.
In October, Aveiro is generally around the same temperature as Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 17°C (62°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Aveiro usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sorrento during autumn. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sorrento. It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In October, Aveiro usually receives around the same amount of rain as Sorrento. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAveiro 17°C (62°F)Sorrento 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Sorrento in the Winter?
Both Sorrento and Aveiro during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Sorrento for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Aveiro is a little warmer than Sorrento in the winter. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Sorrento fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Sorrento. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 115 hours of full sun.
Sorrento 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 January than Sorrento. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAveiro 10°C (50°F)Sorrento 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Sorrento in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Sorrento. Furthermore, many visitors come to Sorrento in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Aveiro is around the same temperature as Sorrento. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aveiro in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Sorrento averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Sorrento during spring. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Sorrento. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAveiro 14°C (56°F)Sorrento 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Sorrento and Aveiro
| Aveiro | Sorrento | |||
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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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