Which place is cheaper, Vigo or Catania?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Catania or Vigo?
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 Vigo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Catania or Vigo?
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.
Vigo
Originally a small fishing town, Vigo has grown to become the most populated municipality in the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Remnants of the old world still exist in its historic center architecture and plazas, while the commodities of a modern city have blended into its boundaries. The old center remains the hub of activity with plenty to see and do, shopping and dining included.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, The Best Walking Tours in Italy, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCatania €120Vigo €99
The average daily cost (per person) in Catania is €120, while the average daily cost in Vigo is €99. 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 Vigo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCatania €65Vigo €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatania €130Vigo €86
Compare Hotels in Catania and Vigo
Looking for a hotel in Catania or Vigo? 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 Vigo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Catania €20Vigo €37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- Sicily: Catania Airport Bus Transfer to Giardini Naxos: $5.99
- Catania International Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Syracuse: $6.63
- Catania International Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Taormina: $7.49
- Sicily: Catania Airport Bus Transfer to Licata: $9.84
- Private Transfer from Catania Airport (CTA) to Siracusa Port: $44
- Catania Airport: Private Transfer to Catania and Acireale: $52
- Mt Etna: Winter Trekking Tour with Optional Catania Transfer: $52
- Private Transfer from Catania Airport (CTA) to Messina Port: $61
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Catania: $63
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to TAORMINA (and VICEVERSA): $69
- Catania Private Transfer (Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Messina, Naxos, Etna, etc): $71
- Taxi Catania Airport with transfer to Syracuse or Taormina: $76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vigo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vigo:
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $43
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Catania or Vigo?
Prices for flights to both Vigo 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 €41Vigo €35
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vigo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vigo.
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catania €19Vigo €10
Tours and Activities in Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- One-way tickets to travel between airport and city: $2.69
- Benedictine Monastery of Guided tour in English: $11
- Heart of the City Guided Walking Tour: $21
- The heart of the City - Guided tour in Italian: $21
- Underground Catania Tickets and Guided Tour: $21
- the heart of the City - Guided Walking Tour: $21
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $24
- City Highlights Tour with Guide: $27
- Food Tasting Tour in an ancient church: $35
- Tasting tour in the ancient church of Piazza Scammacca: $35
- Pozzo di Gaspare Farm Guided Tour with Tastings: $37
- 2 hours guided tour of Catania: $40
Tours and Activities in Vigo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vigo are as follows:
- GROUP walking tour in Vigo: $1.09
- Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $1.09
- Vigo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Vigo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.94
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Secrets of Pontevedra: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Squares of Pontevedra: $10
- Tui Cathedral Guided Tour: $13
- Abanca Balaídos Tour, RC Celta’s Stadium: $16
- Ticket/Photo-Theme Park and Retro Gamer Activity in Vigo: $17
- Monumental Morning Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $17
- Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
- Night Walking Tour of Pontevedra: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatania €18Vigo €5.71
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 Vigo, we can see that Catania is more expensive. And not only is Vigo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vigo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vigo 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 Vigo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Catania Expensive? and Is Vigo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Catania or Vigo?
Catania has a larger population, and is about 7% larger than the population of Vigo. When comparing the sizes of Catania and Vigo, 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 Vigo?
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 Catania or Vigo in the Summer?
Both Vigo and Catania are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Catania in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Catania is a little warmer than Vigo in the summer. The daily temperature in Catania averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Vigo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Vigo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Catania. Catania usually receives more sunshine than Vigo during summer. Catania gets 325 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 299 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Catania usually receives less rain than Vigo. Catania gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCatania 26°C (79°F)Vigo 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Catania or Vigo in the Autumn?
Both Vigo and Catania during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Catania for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Catania is a little warmer than Vigo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Catania in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Vigo averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Catania often gets more sunshine than Vigo. Catania gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 174 hours of full sun.
Vigo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Catania. Catania usually gets less rain in October than Vigo. Catania gets 128 mm (5 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCatania 19°C (67°F)Vigo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Catania or Vigo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Catania and Vigo. The winter months attract visitors to Catania because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Catania is generally around the same temperature as Vigo. Daily temperatures in Catania average around 10°C (51°F), and Vigo fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Catania usually receives more sunshine than Vigo during winter. Catania gets 153 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 110 hours of full sun in the winter.
Vigo receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Catania usually receives less rain than Vigo. Catania gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCatania 10°C (51°F)Vigo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Catania or Vigo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Catania as well as Vigo. The beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Catania this time of year.
Catania is around the same temperature as Vigo in the spring. The daily temperature in Catania averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Vigo fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Catania this time of the year. In the spring, Catania often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Vigo. Catania gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 198 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vigo. Catania usually gets less rain in April than Vigo. Catania gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCatania 15°C (58°F)Vigo 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Vigo and Catania
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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) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
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