Which place is cheaper, Funchal or Corinth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Corinth or Funchal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corinth or Funchal, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Corinth or Funchal?
Corinth
One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.
Funchal
Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCorinth €121Funchal €93
The average daily cost (per person) in Corinth is €121, while the average daily cost in Funchal is €93. 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 Corinth and Funchal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCorinth €72Funchal €52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCorinth €144Funchal €104
Compare Hotels in Corinth and Funchal
Looking for a hotel in Corinth or Funchal? 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: Funchal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Corinth €7.14Funchal €9.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer & Guide in Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio: $273
- Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $219
- Taxi Transfer from Nafplio - Tolo to Athens Airport - Private up to 4 persons: $219
- Shared Transfer to Mycenae & Epidaurus from Nafplio: $121
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer and Hiking PR8 Sao Lourenço : $44
- Transfer Madeira Airport - Funchal: $35
- Sunrise Transfer to Hike Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo: $71
- Private Transfer from Madeira Airport(FNC) to Madeira Cruise Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Funchal airport to Madeira south area: $59
- Private Transfer from Funchal Airport to Madeira Island: $123
- Private Transfer from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to Funchal Hotels: $69
- Private One way Transfer Madeira Airport to or from Funchal: $22
- Premium Transfer Madeira Airport - Funchal: $44
- PR18 Levada do Rei Private transfer: $71
- Minibus Transfer: Funchal - Madeira Airport: $38
- Madeira airport transfer for up to 8 people: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Corinth or Funchal?
Prices for flights to both Funchal and Corinth 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 dayCorinth €40Funchal €31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Corinth
For Corinth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Savor Nafplio Cooking Class: $126
- Cooking Class OR Demonstration & lunch in Nafplio: $127
- Nafplio Walking Food Tour: $141
- Sustainbable Cooking class, explore a mountainous village: $235
Typical Food Prices in Funchal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Funchal:
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Coffee€1.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal
For Funchal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Walking Food Tour Around Funchal: $31
- Madeira Nights Tour - Dinner and Show: $41
- Sunset Tour to Pico do Arieiro with Dinner and Drinks included: $76
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Corinth €21Funchal €15
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3in1; Cycling, sightseeing, tasting: $229
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture: $100
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture from Nafplio: $142
- Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $68
- Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Ancient Olympia Day Tour: $212
- Athens Day Tour - History & Culture: $117
- Biblical Corinth in 7 hours private tour: $460
- 3D Representations & Audiovisual Self-Guided tour: $7.48
- Corinthian olive oil tour & tasting experience: $86
- Cycling Tour at Nafplio: $111
- Epidaurus: Refundable Ticket for the Temple of Asclepius &Theater: $19
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Low Cost Wheelchair Handicap Half Day Tour, Fully Accessible Tour : $76
- “Le tour de Churchill” - From Funchal to Câmara de Lobos: $58
- Magnificent East Tour: $33
- 4 Hours Adventure Jeep Tour in Central Madeira Portugal: $47
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups : $71
- Accessible Half Day Tour Cabo Girão: $120
- Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira : $158
- Amazing East Tour : $31
- Amazing West - Jeep Safari Tour - Full Day: $60
- Arieiro Peak, Santo da Serra and Cristo Rei 4x4 Experience: $49
- Around The Island - Two Days Tour From 9am To 5pm (Each Day): $65
- Around the island - Two days tour: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCorinth €16Funchal €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Corinth:
- Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $16
- Corinth Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $21
- Nemea - Wine Tasting from Nafplion: $175
- Nemea Wine Tour from Athens, Nafplio or Nemea with Oenologists: $178
- Wine tour at the footsteps of Hercules in Nemea from Nafplio: $188
- 2. Wine Tour Nemea: The new wines of Nemea: $216
- Peloponnese Private Tour & Nemea Wine Tour & Ancient Nemea: $674
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skywalk and 4x4 Adventure with Amazing Views and Wine Tasting: $49
- Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $53
- Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $53
- Wine tasting and Jeep Adventure in Madeira's Majestic Countryside: $56
- Pub Crawl: $59
- Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $86
- Amazing Skywalk, Wine Tasting & 4x4 Adventure + Dolphin Watching: $97
- Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $98
- Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $102
- Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $109
- Wine Tour by Overland Madeira: $150
- Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $158
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corinth and Funchal, we can see that Corinth is more expensive. And not only is Funchal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Funchal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Funchal 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 Corinth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corinth than you might in Funchal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Corinth Expensive? and Is Funchal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Corinth or Funchal?
Corinth has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Corinth and Funchal, 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 Corinth or Funchal?
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 Corinth or Funchal in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Corinth and Funchal. Many visitors come to Corinth in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Corinth is generally a little warmer than Funchal. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 27°C (81°F), and Funchal fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Funchal this time of the year. In Corinth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Corinth usually receives more sunshine than Funchal during summer. Corinth gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Funchal receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Corinth usually receives less rain than Funchal. Corinth gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCorinth 27°C (81°F)Funchal 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Funchal in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Corinth as well as Funchal.
Corinth is around the same temperature as Funchal in the autumn. The daily temperature in Corinth averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Funchal fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Corinth this time of the year. In the autumn, Corinth often gets more sunshine than Funchal. Corinth gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Funchal receives 183 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Funchal. Corinth usually gets less rain in October than Funchal. Corinth gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCorinth 19°C (67°F)Funchal 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Funchal in the Winter?
Both Funchal and Corinth are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Corinth because of the museums and the cuisine.
In the winter, Corinth is much colder than Funchal. Typically, the winter temperatures in Corinth in January average around 10°C (51°F), and Funchal averages at about 16°C (61°F).
Corinth usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Funchal during winter. Corinth gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Funchal receives 141 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Funchal. In January, Corinth usually receives less rain than Funchal. Corinth gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCorinth 10°C (51°F)Funchal 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Funchal in the Spring?
Both Funchal and Corinth during the spring are popular places to visit.
In April, Corinth is generally around the same temperature as Funchal. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 16°C (60°F), and Funchal fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Corinth. In the spring, Corinth often gets more sunshine than Funchal. Corinth gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Funchal receives 182 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets less rain in April than Funchal. Corinth gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCorinth 16°C (60°F)Funchal 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Funchal and Corinth
| Corinth | Funchal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
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