Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Aveiro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Aveiro or Toronto?
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 Toronto. 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every 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 Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAveiro €100Toronto €212
The average daily cost (per person) in Aveiro is €100, while the average daily cost in Toronto is €212. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAveiro €46Toronto €73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAveiro €92Toronto €146
Compare Hotels in Aveiro and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Aveiro or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aveiro €8.57Toronto €27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle€22
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Train: 2 Day Passes€14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Downtown Montreal: $1,618
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Kingston: $856
- Private Transfer to Kingston City or Queen's Unive…: $827
- Niagara Falls: Private Transfer to/from Toronto Airport: $711
- Pearson Airport to Blue Mountain Resort Transfer: $676
- Low cost Transfer: Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls (Lake): $666
- Guided layover and stopover tour with transfers.: $500
- Pvt. Transfer St. Catharines Airport to Pearson Int Airport: $476
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Niagara Falls: $442
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Port Hope: $439
- Private Transfer to and from Kitchener Waterloo Region - Toronto Pearson Airport: $294
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Hamilton: $281
Is it cheaper to fly into Aveiro or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 €48Toronto €95
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two€20
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)€48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $46
- Great White North Food Tour: $55
- Great White North Toronto Food Tour: $55
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Distillery: $62
- Toronto Delicious Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $65
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $66
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings: $71
- Must-Do Toronto Food Tour by Toronto's First Food Tour Company: $73
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $73
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $79
- French Bistro Cooking Class in Toronto (Includes 3-Course Meal): $80
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aveiro €8.57Toronto €26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two€13
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CN Tower at night for Two€30
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Harbour Dinner Cruise€22
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)€6.18
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Casual Tour of Toronto by Land, Sky and Sea: $111
- 1 Day City Sightseeing Tour at Toronto City: $69
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $296
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $25
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $240
- 3hr Shared Sailing Adventure: $177
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $135
- Action Film and Television Locations Half Day Tour in Toronto: $150
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $33
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $153
- Algonquin Park and Ragged Falls Hike and Canoe Adventure: $104
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAveiro €17Toronto €19
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $21
- Nickel 9 Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- Illuminarium Toronto in the Distillery District: $26
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $28
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $42
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $43
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $44
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $45
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $53
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $54
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Aveiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aveiro is in Europe and Toronto is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Toronto. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Toronto because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Aveiro is around the same temperature as Toronto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aveiro in July average around 21°C (69°F), and Toronto averages at about 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toronto this time of the year. In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during summer. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aveiro usually receives less rain than Toronto. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAveiro 21°C (69°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Toronto. Additionally, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Toronto this time of year.
In October, Aveiro is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 17°C (62°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Aveiro usually gets more rain in October than Toronto. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAveiro 17°C (62°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Toronto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Toronto. Aveiro is much warmer than Toronto in the winter. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during winter. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In January, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Toronto. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAveiro 10°C (50°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Aveiro during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Toronto in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Aveiro is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aveiro in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Toronto averages at about 7°C (44°F).
It's quite sunny in Aveiro. In the spring, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually gets more rain in April than Toronto. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAveiro 14°C (56°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Aveiro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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