Should you visit Dublin or Venice?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dublin or Venice, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
Which city is cheaper, Venice or Dublin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Dublin is €112, while the average daily cost in Venice is €181. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Dublin and Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Dublin is about €106 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around €186 in Venice For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Food in Dublin costs travelers about €39 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The average traveler spends about €52 per day in Venice for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Dublin €39
Venice €52
Typical Food prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
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Skip the Line:Traditional Irish Night Show Ticket in Dublin with 3-Course Dinner:
$37
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Irish Craic & Cuisine (Cooking Class & Dinner):
$68
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Local Food Tour:
$75
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Private Cooking Class in a Modern Home with Sea Views in Skerries, Dublin:
$77
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Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket:
$77
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Howth Craft Beer and Seafood Tour for private groups:
$87
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Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Dublin:
$95
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Christmas Finger Food & Canapé Cooking Class in Dublin City Center:
$106
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Learn to Make Your Own Sushi - 2.5 hour Cooking Class:
$106
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Authentic Dinner Experience with Local Chef:
$108
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Private Dublin Walking Food Tour with a Local Food Historian:
$180
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Dublin Secret Food Tour w/ Private Tour Option:
$206
Typical Food prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Online Tiramisu Cooking Class With Italian Chef At Home:
$37
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1 Hour Online Live Carbonara Cooking Class With Italian Chef:
$37
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2.5-Hour Street Food Tour with a Local Guide:
$44
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3-Hour Cooking Class at your Airbnb:
$47
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Venice Food Tour of Typical Bacaros:
$48
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Authentic Chicchetti & Amusing Tales Food Tour:
$51
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Wine and Food Tour Near Venice's Jewish Quarter:
$56
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The Bacaro of Food Tour with Wine & Appetizers:
$57
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Private Family Food Tour:
$58
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Venetian Dinner:
$59
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Private Food Tour with 10 Tastings:
$65
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Original Venetian Bacaro Dinner:
$67
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Dublin is €14 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Venice's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €22 per person, per day on transportation in Venice.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
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Dublin Cork Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,632
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Dublin Galway Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,369
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Dublin Limerick Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,360
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Dublin Cork Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,359
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Dublin Belfast Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,251
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Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Sheen Falls Lodge Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,183
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Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Glengarriff Co Cork Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,182
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Dublin Galway Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,163
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Dublin Limerick Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,136
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Dublin Belfast Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,088
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Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Ballynahich Castle Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,058
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Dublin Airport Or City To Trump International Hotel Doonbeg Chauffeur Transfer:
$995
Typical Local Transportation prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport Transfer from Venice Airport to Portorož:
$119
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Arrival Private Transfer Venice Airport to Piazzale Roma by Business Car:
$50
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Arrival Private Transfers: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Business Car:
$163
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Arrival Private Transfers: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Luxury Van:
$165
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Departure Private Transfers: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Business Car:
$155
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Departure Private Transfers: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Luxury Van:
$174
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Exclusive Private Transfer VCE M Polo Airport to Venice City Center 4Pax:
$691
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Gardaland full Day private transfers from Mestre area and viceversa up8pax:
$746
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua City - One Way:
$122
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Venice Marco Polo Airport to Venice City - One Way:
$61
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Luxury / vip transfer Venice to Zagreb:
$1,158
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Luxury Private Transfer Between Siena and Venice:
$751
Entertainment
Dublin's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €20 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Venice can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €80 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Typical Entertainment prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour
€26
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Guinness Brewery for Two
€27
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St Pauls Cathedral
€4.50
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Dublin Writer's Museum
€6.30
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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'A Gorgeous Mask': Georgian Dublin Tour:
$405
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'Dublin Pubs Bucket List' - 5hr evening time fun private tour.:
$485
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12-Day Giant Irish Adventure Small-Group Tour from Dublin:
$3,602
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2-Day City Sightseeing Dublin & Malahide Castle Tour:
$63
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2-Hour Dublin Tenements Walking Tour:
$31
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2-Hour History of Dublin Walking Tour:
$13
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2-Hour Irish Revolution Walking Tour 1913-1923:
$31
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3-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry & Dingle Peninsula Rail Tour:
$602
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3-Day Private Tour to Co Cavan - Adventure Activities, Music, Pubs & More:
$1,617
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4-Day Grand Atlantic Rail Tour from Dublin:
$828
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5-Day Tour of Northern Ireland:
$483
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5-Day Tour of West Ireland: Blarney Stone & Cliffs of Moher:
$1,054
Typical Entertainment prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride
€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee
€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)
€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace
€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission
€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano
€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
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Digital Smartphone Audioguide Tour:
$7.96
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Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo Entrance Ticket:
$7.96
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Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Skip-The-Line Ticket:
$9.10
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Once-in-a-lifetime virtual tour in Venice alone RoamFromHome:
$9.95
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Best Price: Book Doge's Palace skip the line ticket with audio-guide:
$9.95
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The Ancient Art of Glass Blowing Group Tour:
$10
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Venice Self-Guided Tour with Audio Guide:
$11
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Venice Highlights Virtual Tour with Expert Guide (Times in EST):
$11
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Vatican and Sistine Chapel Virtual Guided Tour (Times in EST):
$11
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Online Casanova Venice Great Escape Cinematic Experience:
$11
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Saint Mark and Rialto Self-Guided Tour:
$11
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Punta Sabbioni to Venice Round-Trip Boat Ticket:
$11
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Dublin may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €14 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Venice, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €19.
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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The Backpacker Pub Crawl:
$15
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New Pub Crawl:
$15
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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl:
$19
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Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tastings:
$25
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Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tasting:
$25
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Jameson Distillery Guided Tour with Whiskey Tasting:
$31
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Whiskey Distillery Tour and Cocktail Workshop in Dublin:
$87
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Lonely Planet Experiences: Private Whiskey Distillery Excursion:
$541
Typical Alcohol prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine
€5.20
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Beer
€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
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Venice Wine Tasting Tour:
$30
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Wine Tasting in Venice:
$34
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Online Live Wine Tasting from Venice:
$37
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Wine Tasting Tour in a Local Enoteca:
$54
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Wine Tasting and Cicchetti:
$57
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Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl:
$57
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Private Tour: Food and Wine Tour in Venice:
$65
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Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl:
$67
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Venice 2-Hour Wine Tasting Tour:
$70
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A Relaxing Evening at The Hot Springs (with wine tastings):
$75
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Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice:
$76
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Art and Wine Tour:
$79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dublin and Venice, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Dublin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Dublin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dublin 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice than you might in Dublin.
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