A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Evora vs. Venice for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Evora or Venice?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Evora and Venice. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Evora or Venice?

Evora

A medieval time capsule, this city is a collection of ancient relics that leaves a lasting air of enchantment upon you. Evora, Portugal is the seat of the Evora District as well as the capital of the Alentejo region. With a population of no more than 60,000, Evora is a small municipality that holds a treasure trove of culture, art, and history. Evora is known internationally for its preservation of medieval architecture, such as parts of medieval walls that still partially surround the city. Moreover, Evora is a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network and because of its multitude of historic sites, the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of said historic sites include Se Cathedral, Evora Museum, Roman Temple, Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval, the Church of St. John the Evangelist, and the Church of Saint Francis. Besides of its historic beauty, Evora also lives up to the demands of the modern world. According to Expreso, the city was named one of the second most livable cities in Portugal. Evora is also an ambitious and even competitive city, ranked number-one in competitiveness out of the 18 Portuguese capital cities. Whether you look to explore Roman ruins or simply enjoy the current amenities, you will fall under the enchantment that is Evora, Portugal.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Portugal, The Best Adventure Tours to Portugal, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Venice or Evora?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Evora is €109, while the average daily cost in Venice is €229. 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 Evora and Venice in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Evora 45
    Venice 120
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Evora 90
    Venice 240
Compare Hotels in Evora and Venice

Looking for a hotel in Evora or Venice? 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.

Hotels in Evora


Hotels in Venice


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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: Evora Hotel Prices and Venice Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Evora 30
    Venice 27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Evora

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Evora:

  • Private Faro Airport Transfers to Albufeira (car up to 4pax): $53

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:


  • Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass
    16
  • Vaporetto Ride
    6.50
  • 1 Day Travel Card
    18
  • 7 Day Transport Card (for Two)
    101

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice

Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Airport Marco Polo (VCE) to Chioggia - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
  • Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice (Luxury Van): $195
  • Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Sedan Car: $191
  • Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $831
  • Burano + water taxi to Ravenna or Cruise Port -Departure Transfer: $163
  • Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $98
  • Burano +water taxi to Trieste or port -Departure Private Transfer: $163
  • Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice City + water taxi: $513
  • Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma: $428
  • Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE (Luxury Van): $195
  • Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Sedan Car: $191
  • From Marco Polo Airport: Speedboat Transfer to Venice: $267

Is it cheaper to fly into Evora or Venice?

Prices for flights to both Venice and Evora 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Evora 44
    Venice 65

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Evora

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Evora.

  • A Taste of the Alentejo: Wonderful 3-Course Dinner: $81

Typical Food Prices in Venice

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:


  • Panini Sandwich
    4.00
  • Gelato
    6.00
  • Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza
    7.90
  • Expresso
    1.95
  • Slice of Pizza
    2.23
  • Three Course Dinner (for Two)
    79

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice

For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
  • Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
  • Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
  • Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
  • Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
  • Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
  • Venetian Dinner: $62
  • Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
  • Venetian Dinner: $68
  • 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
  • Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
  • Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Evora 20
    Venice 101

Tours and Activities in Evora

Here are a few actual costs in Evora for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • ÉVORA AND MONSARAZ FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR BY CAR: $257
  • Évora Full Day Tour: $219
  • Évora Private Walking Tour: $63
  • Évora Private Walking Tour: $254
  • Évora Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
  • Évora With Love Walking Tour: $53
  • Évora: Christian Heritage Private Walking Tour: $63
  • Évora: City Highlights Private Walking Tour: $225
  • Évora: Exploration Game & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $26
  • Évora: Private tour with entrance tickets to main monuments: $52
  • Évora: Tales and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $53
  • 2 Hour Redondo Walking Tour: $22

Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice

For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Venice Boat Ride
    15
  • Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee
    8.00
  • Gondola Ride (for Group)
    80
  • Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace
    16
  • The Jewish Museum Admission
    3.00
  • 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.

  • Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.14
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Venice self guided audio tour: $4.27
  • Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.60
  • Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.69
  • From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
  • Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.23
  • From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.31
  • Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.35
  • independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.35
  • walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.35
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.44

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Evora 22
    Venice 24

Sample the Local Flavors in Evora

Also in Evora, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Lisbon: Full-Day Évora Wine Tour: $89
  • From Lisbon: Évora and Monsaraz Day Tour with Wine Tasting: $104
  • Lisbon: Private Full Day Evora & Alentejo Wine Tour: $277
  • Full Day - Private Tour - Evora with Wine Tasting: $524

Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:


  • 1/2 Liter Wine
    5.20
  • 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:

  • Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
  • Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
  • Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
  • Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
  • private tour in the city and wine tasting: $50
  • Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
  • Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
  • Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $79
  • Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
  • Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
  • Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $105
  • A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $108


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Evora and Venice, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Evora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Evora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Evora 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 Evora.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Evora Expensive? and Is Venice Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Evora or Venice?

Venice has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Evora. When comparing the sizes of Evora and Venice, 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 Evora or Venice?

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 Evora or Venice in the Summer?

Both Venice and Evora during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Venice in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Evora is around the same temperature as Venice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Evora in July average around 25°C (78°F), and Venice averages at about 23°C (73°F).

In Venice, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Evora. In the summer, Evora often gets more sunshine than Venice. Evora gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun.

Evora usually gets less rain in July than Venice. Evora gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Evora 25°C (78°F) 
    Venice 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Evora or Venice in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Evora and Venice. Furthermore, most visitors come to Venice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In October, Evora is generally a little warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Evora average around 19°C (67°F), and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).

In Evora, it's very sunny this time of the year. Evora usually receives more sunshine than Venice during autumn. Evora gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Evora usually receives around the same amount of rain as Venice. Evora gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Evora 19°C (67°F) 
    Venice 14°C (57°F)

Should I visit Evora or Venice in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Evora as well as Venice. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Venice because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

The weather in Venice can be very cold. Evora is much warmer than Venice in the winter. The daily temperature in Evora averages around 11°C (52°F) in January, and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).

In the winter, Evora often gets more sunshine than Venice. Evora gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun.

Evora usually gets more rain in January than Venice. Evora gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Evora 11°C (52°F) 
    Venice 3°C (37°F)

Should I visit Evora or Venice in the Spring?

Both Venice and Evora are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Venice this time of year.

In the spring, Evora is a little warmer than Venice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Evora in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Venice averages at about 13°C (55°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Evora. Evora usually receives more sunshine than Venice during spring. Evora gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Evora usually receives around the same amount of rain as Venice. Evora gets 60 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Evora 15°C (60°F) 
    Venice 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Venice and Evora

Evora Venice
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (52°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Feb 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 5°C (41°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Mar 14°C (56°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 8°C (47°F) 57 mm (2.3 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 60 mm (2.3 in) 13°C (55°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
May 19°C (65°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 17°C (63°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Jun 23°C (73°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 21°C (69°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Jul 25°C (78°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Aug 26°C (78°F) 4 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 19°C (67°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Oct 19°C (67°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 14°C (57°F) 67 mm (2.7 in)
Nov 15°C (58°F) 76 mm (3 in) 8°C (47°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Dec 12°C (53°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 4°C (38°F) 50 mm (1.9 in)