Which place is cheaper, Toulouse 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 Toulouse. 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.
Toulouse is the capital city of the southwest French Department of Haute-Garonne, as well as the Occitanie region. It rests on the banks of the River Garonne. Toulouse is the fourth largest city and metropolitan area in France with nearly 500,000 inhabitants. Toulouse is the headquarters of the European aerospace industry, with the headquarters of Airbus, the Galileo positioning system, the SPOT satellite system, the Aerospace Group, ATR, and the Aerospace Valley. Toulouse is a city with unique architecture made of pink terracotta bricks, which earned it the nickname la Ville Rose ("the Pink City"). Its enchanting Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) is a dreamy jumble of coral-colored shop fronts and churches. Toulouse knows how to have a good time, whether in food markets or the thick of its smoldering jazz, techno and rock scenes. From the tips of dusky pink spires to its loudest bars, time spent in Toulouse truly has a rose colored glow.
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 Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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 Toulouse is €125. 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 Toulouse in more detail.
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Also for Aveiro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Toulouse, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Toulouse, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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 Toulouse.
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Toulouse:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Toulouse, we can see that Toulouse 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 Toulouse would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toulouse 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 Toulouse Expensive?.
Toulouse has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro and Toulouse, 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 Toulouse and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Toulouse because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Aveiro is around the same temperature as Toulouse in the summer. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 21°C (69°F) in July, and Toulouse fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Toulouse. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Toulouse during summer. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies, while Toulouse receives 275 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aveiro usually receives less rain than Toulouse. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Toulouse and Aveiro during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Toulouse this time of year.
In the autumn, Aveiro is around the same temperature as Toulouse. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aveiro in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Toulouse averages at about 15°C (60°F).
In the autumn, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Toulouse. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toulouse receives 161 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually gets more rain in October than Toulouse. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Toulouse. Also, many travelers come to Toulouse for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Aveiro is generally much warmer than Toulouse. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 10°C (50°F), and Toulouse fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).
Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Toulouse during winter. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies, while Toulouse receives 88 hours of full sun in the winter.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Toulouse. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Toulouse. Also, many visitors come to Toulouse in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Aveiro is a little warmer than Toulouse in the spring. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Toulouse fluctuates around 12°C (54°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 Toulouse. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toulouse receives 178 hours of full sun.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the spring. Aveiro usually gets more rain in April than Toulouse. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Aveiro | Toulouse | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |