Which place is cheaper, Trieste or Aveiro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aveiro or Trieste?
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 Trieste. 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 Trieste?
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.
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
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 Tours for Seniors to Italy, and The Best Contiki Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAveiro €80Trieste €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Aveiro is €80, while the average daily cost in Trieste is €100. 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 Trieste in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAveiro €46Trieste €55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAveiro €92Trieste €110
Compare Hotels in Aveiro and Trieste
Looking for a hotel in Aveiro or Trieste? 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 Trieste Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aveiro €8.57Trieste €18
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 Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rome & Cruise Port Roundtrip Private Transfer: $5,067
- Cruise Port to Milan Roundtrip Private Transfer: $4,014
- Trieste Cruise Port : One Way Private Transfer to Milan: $2,007
- Trieste Port or City: 1-Way Transfer to Venice + water taxi: $1,027
- Venice Airport(VCE):1-Way Transfer to Trieste or Cruise Port: $706
- Trieste City/Port: One Way Transfer to Venice, Pazzale Roma: $524
- Private Transfer from Trieste Airport to Rovinj: $342
- Trieste Cruise Port to Malpensa Airport (MXP)- Departure Transfer: $293
- Private Transfer from Trieste Port to Malpensa Milan Airport(MXP): $293
- Private Transfer from Koper to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $292
- Trieste Cruise Port to Venice - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $290
- Private Direct Transfer From Trieste to Venice: $284
Is it cheaper to fly into Aveiro or Trieste?
Prices for flights to both Trieste 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 €28Trieste €31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cesarine: Small group Street food tour in Trieste: $97
- Dining experience at a local's home in Trieste with show cooking: $115
- Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia: $141
- Trieste Private Home Cooking Class: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Trieste: $158
- Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena: $180
- 5-Course Food Tour with Electric Bikes: $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aveiro €8.57Trieste €22
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 Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The best of Izola walking tour: $98
- 60-minute Small Group Guided Walking Tour in Piran: $22
- Amazing Private Tour Postojna and Predjama from Portoroz: $192
- Deluxe Venice Shore Excursion from Trieste Cruise Port: $96
- E-bike Vipava River Tour : $164
- EXPRESS LITERATURE Trieste Letteraria: Guided walking tour and readings: $74
- Experience Trieste: $164
- Explore highlights of Trieste on a private 3-hour walking tour: $299
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Koper: $125
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Piran or Portoroz or Izola: $126
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Trieste: $133
- Food & Wine -> Gourmet tour in Piran: $131
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAveiro €17Trieste €8.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
- Wine Tasting from Istria, Carso and Friuli terroirs: $37
- Trip to Stanjel castle wine tasting and gourmet lunch 4 courses from Piran: $131
- Castles & Wine Tour: $140
- Collio: Cividale Del Friuli and Wine Tastings from Trieste: $148
- Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste: $164
- Koper & Wine tasting: $186
- Wine Tour on the Coast: $268
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Trieste, we can see that Trieste 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 Trieste would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Trieste 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 Trieste Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Trieste?
Trieste has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro and Trieste, 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 Trieste?
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 Trieste in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Trieste. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Trieste because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Aveiro is cooler than Trieste in the summer. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 21°C (69°F) in July, and Trieste fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Trieste 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 Trieste during summer. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies, while Trieste receives 288 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aveiro usually receives less rain than Trieste. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAveiro 21°C (69°F)Trieste 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Trieste in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Trieste. Additionally, the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Trieste this time of year.
In the autumn, Aveiro is around the same temperature as Trieste. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aveiro in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Trieste averages at about 16°C (60°F).
In the autumn, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Trieste. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Trieste receives 167 hours of full sun.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Aveiro usually gets more rain in October than Trieste. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAveiro 17°C (62°F)Trieste 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Trieste in the Winter?
Both Trieste and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Trieste for the museums and the cuisine.
In January, Aveiro is generally much warmer than Trieste. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 10°C (50°F), and Trieste fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Trieste during winter. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies, while Trieste receives 96 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In January, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Trieste. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAveiro 10°C (50°F)Trieste 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Trieste in the Spring?
Both Trieste and Aveiro during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Trieste in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Aveiro is around the same temperature as Trieste in the spring. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Trieste fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Aveiro. In the spring, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Trieste. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Trieste receives 177 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually gets more rain in April than Trieste. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAveiro 14°C (56°F)Trieste 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Trieste and Aveiro
| Aveiro | Trieste | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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