Which place is cheaper, Aveiro or Catania?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Catania or Aveiro?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Catania and Aveiro can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Catania or Aveiro?
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, The Best Walking 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 dayCatania €120Aveiro €80
The average daily cost (per person) in Catania is €120, 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 Catania and Aveiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCatania €65Aveiro €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatania €130Aveiro €92
Compare Hotels in Catania and Aveiro
Looking for a hotel in Catania 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: Catania Hotel Prices and Aveiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Catania €20Aveiro €8.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- From 1-Way Private Airport Transfer to Palermo: $775
- Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Palermo by Car: $722
- TAXI Transfer from CATANIA to Capo d'Orlando (or vice versa): $421
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Agrigento: $373
- Private TAXI transfer from Catania to Agrigento or viceversa: $332
- Catania Airport to/from Verdura Resort Transfer: $321
- From Private transfer to Agrigento Temples: $320
- Private Transfer from Catania to PORTOROSA marina yachting: $310
- Private Transfer From Catania to Palermo or vice versa: $256
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to PALERMO (or VICEVERSA): $233
- Private TAXI transfer from CATANIA to MESSINA or viceversa: $230
- Private TAXI Transfer from Catania to Comiso (or viceversa): $214
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 Catania or Aveiro?
Prices for flights to both Aveiro and Catania 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 dayCatania €41Aveiro €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $38
- Catania Street Food Tour: $52
- Cooking class & visit to the Catania Historical market: $59
- Patisserie Food tour: $60
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $63
- Food tour of Catania by night: $64
- Catania Street Food Tour: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $73
- Aci Trezza boat tour with dinner on board: $85
- Cooking Class Tiramisù: $95
- Cooking Class Arancini in Catania: $96
- Cooking class Pizza: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catania €19Aveiro €8.57
Tours and Activities in Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- From Catania, Syracuse and Taormina: fly fishing experience: $240
- Taormina and Castelmola private tour with traditional lunch: $272
- 2 hours guided tour of Catania: $40
- 3-Hour Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour: $118
- Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour: $131
- BOAT TOUR WITH APERITIF ON BOARD IN THE CYCLOPS ISLANDS: $64
- Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour): $120
- Benedictine Monastery of Guided tour in English: $11
- Boat tour to the Ulysses caves with swimming guide: $84
- Boat trip and tour Savoca and Taormina: $142
- Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $49
- Catania Bike Tour with Tasting food: $182
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 dayCatania €18Aveiro €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market: $48
- Wine Tasting in the South Slope of Etna: $50
- Etna: Urban Winery, Vineyards Walk & Wine Tasting at Sunset: $62
- Wine tour in Catania: $102
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $116
- Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania: $126
- From Mt.Etna picnic and wine tasting: $128
- Guided Tour of Etna with Wine Tasting & Appetizers: $139
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $147
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $158
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $265
- From Catania/Taormina: Mount Etna Private Wine Tasting Tour: $433
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Catania and Aveiro, we can see that Catania 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 Catania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Catania 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 Catania Expensive? and Is Aveiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Catania or Aveiro?
Catania has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Catania 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 Catania 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 Catania or Aveiro in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Catania as well as Aveiro. Many visitors come to Catania in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Catania is a little warmer than Aveiro. Typically, the summer temperatures in Catania in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Aveiro averages at about 21°C (69°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Catania this time of the year. In the summer, Catania often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Aveiro. Catania gets 325 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 308 hours of full sun.
Catania usually gets less rain in July than Aveiro. Catania gets 6 mm (0.2 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 JulyCatania 26°C (79°F)Aveiro 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Catania or Aveiro in the Autumn?
Both Aveiro and Catania are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Catania for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Catania is generally a little warmer than Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Catania average around 19°C (67°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Catania usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Aveiro during autumn. Catania gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. It's quite rainy in Catania. In October, Catania usually receives around the same amount of rain as Aveiro. Catania gets 128 mm (5 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 OctoberCatania 19°C (67°F)Aveiro 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Catania or Aveiro in the Winter?
Both Aveiro and Catania during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Catania because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Catania is around the same temperature as Aveiro in the winter. The daily temperature in Catania averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Aveiro fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the winter, Catania often gets more sunshine than Aveiro. Catania gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 124 hours of full sun.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Catania usually gets less rain in January than Aveiro. Catania gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JanuaryCatania 10°C (51°F)Aveiro 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Catania or Aveiro in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Catania and Aveiro. The beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Catania this time of year.
In the spring, Catania is around the same temperature as Aveiro. Typically, the spring temperatures in Catania in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Aveiro averages at about 14°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aveiro this time of the year. In Catania, it's very sunny this time of the year. Catania usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Aveiro during spring. Catania gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Catania usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Catania gets 37 mm (1.5 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 AprilCatania 15°C (58°F)Aveiro 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Aveiro and Catania
| Catania | Aveiro | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 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) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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