Which place is cheaper, A Coruna or Funchal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Funchal or A Coruna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or A Coruna? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Funchal or A Coruna?
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.
A Coruna
A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €93A Coruna €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €93, while the average daily cost in A Coruna is €89. 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 Funchal and A Coruna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52A Coruna €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104A Coruna €102
Compare Hotels in Funchal and A Coruna
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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 and A Coruna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94A Coruna €13
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna
Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $131
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $72
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or A Coruna?
Prices for flights to both A Coruna and Funchal 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 dayFunchal €31A Coruna €28
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $64
- Food Market visit and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $104
- 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15A Coruna €9.72
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tower of Hercules€3.00
Tours and Activities in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Private Old Town Walking Tour in La Coruña: $152
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $82
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $82
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- A Coruña boat tour from the sea: $38
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $64
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Coruña: $32
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $75
- Group walking tour in Lugo: $1.09
- Guided Tour Lugo: $27
- Private City Tour of A Coruña - Shore Excursion : $237
- Private Walking Tour around Coruña with Beer or Wine: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16A Coruna €13
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 comparing the travel costs between Funchal and A Coruna, we can see that Funchal is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Funchal Expensive? and Is A Coruna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or A Coruna?
A Coruna has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and A Coruna, 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 Funchal or A Coruna?
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 Funchal or A Coruna in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and A Coruna.
In July, Funchal is generally a little warmer than A Coruna. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 22°C (72°F), and A Coruna fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in A Coruna this time of the year. In Funchal, it's very sunny this time of the year. Funchal usually receives less sunshine than A Coruna during summer. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 248 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Funchal usually receives less rain than A Coruna. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)A Coruna 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Funchal or A Coruna in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Funchal as well as A Coruna.
Funchal is a little warmer than A Coruna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 21°C (70°F) in October, and A Coruna fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In the autumn, Funchal often gets more sunshine than A Coruna. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 155 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in A Coruna. Funchal receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Funchal usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as A Coruna. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)A Coruna 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Funchal or A Coruna in the Winter?
Both A Coruna and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
In the winter, Funchal is much warmer than A Coruna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Funchal in January average around 16°C (61°F), and A Coruna averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than A Coruna during winter. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in A Coruna. It's quite rainy in Funchal. In January, Funchal usually receives less rain than A Coruna. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)A Coruna 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Funchal or A Coruna in the Spring?
Both A Coruna and Funchal during the spring are popular places to visit.
In April, Funchal is generally a little warmer than A Coruna. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 17°C (63°F), and A Coruna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Funchal often gets more sunshine than A Coruna. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 167 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets less rain in April than A Coruna. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)A Coruna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for A Coruna and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.