Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Aveiro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aveiro or Vienna?
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 Vienna. 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAveiro €80Vienna €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Aveiro is €80, while the average daily cost in Vienna is €151. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAveiro €46Vienna €94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAveiro €92Vienna €188
Compare Hotels in Aveiro and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Aveiro or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aveiro €8.57Vienna €19
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 Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Vienna to Zagreb: $927
- Private transfer from Vienna to Munich: $927
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $919
- Private transfer from Vienna to Salzburg: $735
- Private transfer from Vienna to Prague: $634
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $624
- Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest: $586
- Transfer from Prague to Vienna: $578
- Transfer by Car to/from Vienna & Budapest: $442
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $359
- Private Scenic Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 4h of Sightseeing: $294
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $288
Is it cheaper to fly into Aveiro or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 €28Vienna €33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna: $86
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
- Strauss & Mozart Concert in Kursalon with Dinner: $100
- 3-Course Dinner and Concert at Schönbrunn Palace: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aveiro €8.57Vienna €38
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: $116
- Aveiro Tour: $139
- Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $107
- Coimbra & Aveiro Amazing Cultural Full Day Tour from Porto: $101
- From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $139
- From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $272
- 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: $311
- Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $116
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Spooky Vienna Ghost Tour : $250
- Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $163
- "Girls just want to have Wine" - TUK TUK Sightseeing Tour: $151
- "The Third Man" Film Location Tour: $28
- 2 Hour Private Alpine Hiking, Gosing Mountain Vienna Tour: $167
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Vienna with Photography: $83
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $167
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $167
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $137
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour over Parapluie Mountain with a View of Vienna: $209
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $251
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery: $319
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAveiro €17Vienna €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $38
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $49
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Vienna. Furthermore, most visitors come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Aveiro is generally around the same temperature as Vienna. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 21°C (69°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during summer. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aveiro usually receives less rain than Vienna. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAveiro 21°C (69°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Vienna in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Vienna. Additionally, the autumn months attract visitors to Vienna because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Aveiro is a little warmer than Vienna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the autumn, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Aveiro usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAveiro 17°C (62°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
It's quite cold in Vienna in the winter. In the winter, Aveiro is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aveiro in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Vienna averages at about 2°C (36°F).
Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during winter. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In January, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Vienna. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAveiro 10°C (50°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Vienna in the Spring?
Both Vienna and Aveiro during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the natural beauty.
In April, Aveiro is generally around the same temperature as Vienna. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 14°C (56°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aveiro. In the spring, Aveiro often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Vienna. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually gets more rain in April than Vienna. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAveiro 14°C (56°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Aveiro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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