Which place is cheaper, Aveiro or Caltagirone?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Caltagirone or Aveiro?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Caltagirone and Aveiro can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Caltagirone or Aveiro?
Caltagirone
Located in Central Sicily in the province of Catania, Caltagirone is a town that is most famous for its ceramics as well as its long ceramic decorated staircase. The town is just 70 kilometers southwest of the city of Catania. The ceramic industry is notable for its pottery, more specifically its maiolica and terra-cotta wares. While there is a historical base for this industry, today the production is more focused on artistic items such as ceramics and sculptures. In addition to ceramics, the town's economy is dependent upon agriculture including the production of grapes, olives and peaches.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCaltagirone €95Aveiro €80
The average daily cost (per person) in Caltagirone is €95, while the average daily cost in Aveiro is €80. 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 Caltagirone and Aveiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCaltagirone €59Aveiro €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCaltagirone €118Aveiro €92
Compare Hotels in Caltagirone and Aveiro
Looking for a hotel in Caltagirone or Aveiro? 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: Caltagirone Hotel Prices and Aveiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Caltagirone €8.57Aveiro €8.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caltagirone
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Caltagirone:
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Noto: $299
- Private Transfer from Noto to Catania (CTA) Airport: $299
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to La Via Lattea: $298
- Transfer Tour from Taormina to Palermo with a stop in Cefalù: $290
- Private Transfer from Santo Stefano di Camastra to Palermo (PMO) Airport: $284
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Birgi Airport: $282
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Erice: $273
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Castelbuono: $248
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Sciacca: $248
- Private Transfer from Sciacca to Palermo (PMO) Airport: $248
- Private Transfer from Ortigia to Catania (CTA) Airport: $236
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Ortigia: $236
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Caltagirone or Aveiro?
Prices for flights to both Aveiro and Caltagirone 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 dayCaltagirone €31Aveiro €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Caltagirone
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Caltagirone.
- Palermo Street Food Tour including Market and City Centre: $21
- Palermo Street Food tour: art, history and ancient markets: $49
- Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo: $49
- Gastronomic Street Food Tour of Catania: $53
- Catania Patisserie Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $60
- Classic Palermo Street Food Tour: $60
- Dinner in the Madonie Mountains : $65
- Catania Street Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $67
- Palermo Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $69
- Vegan Street Food Tour: $71
- Street Food Tour in Ortigia Syracuse: $75
- Italian Bread and Pizza Making Experience in Palermo: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Caltagirone €5.71Aveiro €8.57
Tours and Activities in Caltagirone
Here are a few actual costs in Caltagirone for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Boat Tour in Syracuse with Aperitif 1 hour and a half: $55
- Daily Boat Tour to the Egadi Islands: $76
- Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale with skip the line: $43
- Taormina Sunset Tour with Aperitif on Roof-Top Terrace: $153
- 1 hour Calessino Tour in Syracuse: $131
- 2 Hour Private Tour to Agrigento Valley of the Temples: $206
- 2 Hour Walking Tour in Ortigia: $22
- 2 Hours Guided Group Tour in Catania: $37
- 2 Hours and a Half Private Guided Tour of Catania: $27
- 2-hour private tour of Ortigia by bike: $115
- 3 Hours Guided Tour of the Archaeological Park of Neàpolis and Ortigia: $136
- 3 hours in Syracuse Boat Tour and Tuk tuk Tourist Tour: $120
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCaltagirone €13Aveiro €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Caltagirone
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Caltagirone:
- Organic wine tasting at our historic cantina: $33
- Etna DOC & Organic Wine tasting and tour of the 1815 historic winery: $35
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 3 Wine Tasting: $37
- Marsala wine tasting in historic winery: $38
- Wine Tasting in a group with other travelers: $41
- Wine Tasting Experience Etna Nord: $41
- Wine Tasting in Panoramic Winery on Mount Etna: $41
- From Marzamemi: 2-Hour Authentic Wine Tasting in Val di Noto: $48
- Natural wine tasting in Palermo: $49
- Wine tasting of the Mazara del Vallo nature reserve: $49
- Wine tasting on the southern slope of Etna: $51
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 5 Wine Tasting: $52
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Caltagirone and Aveiro, we can see that Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone Expensive? and Is Aveiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Caltagirone or Aveiro?
Aveiro has a larger population, and is about 45% larger than the population of Caltagirone. When comparing the sizes of Caltagirone and Aveiro, 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 Caltagirone or Aveiro?
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 Caltagirone or Aveiro in the Summer?
Both Aveiro and Caltagirone during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Caltagirone this time of year.
Caltagirone is a little warmer than Aveiro in the summer. The daily temperature in Caltagirone averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Aveiro fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Caltagirone. In the summer, Caltagirone often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Aveiro. Caltagirone gets 325 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 308 hours of full sun.
Caltagirone usually gets less rain in July than Aveiro. Caltagirone gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCaltagirone 26°C (79°F)Aveiro 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Aveiro in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Caltagirone and Aveiro. Many travelers come to Caltagirone for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Caltagirone is a little warmer than Aveiro. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Caltagirone in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Aveiro averages at about 17°C (62°F).
Caltagirone usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Aveiro during autumn. Caltagirone gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Caltagirone usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Caltagirone gets 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCaltagirone 19°C (67°F)Aveiro 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Aveiro in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Caltagirone as well as Aveiro. Many visitors come to Caltagirone in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Caltagirone is generally around the same temperature as Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Caltagirone average around 10°C (51°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the winter, Caltagirone often gets more sunshine than Aveiro. Caltagirone gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. Caltagirone usually gets less rain in January than Aveiro. Caltagirone gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCaltagirone 10°C (51°F)Aveiro 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Aveiro in the Spring?
Both Aveiro and Caltagirone are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Caltagirone for the natural beauty during these months.
Caltagirone is around the same temperature as Aveiro in the spring. The daily temperature in Caltagirone averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Aveiro fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Aveiro. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Caltagirone. Caltagirone usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Aveiro during spring. Caltagirone gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. In April, Caltagirone usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Caltagirone gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCaltagirone 15°C (58°F)Aveiro 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Aveiro and Caltagirone
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 14 mm (0.5 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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