Which place is cheaper, Auxerre or Funchal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Funchal or Auxerre?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Auxerre? 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 Auxerre?
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.
Auxerre
Auxerre is a town in France on the Yonne River and in the Yonne department of the Burgundy region. Historically, the town owes its importance to its important position on the river, and also to the once important trade route between the Mediterranean and the North Sea. Auxerre has received the classification of a protected Historic Town in France as well as being one of the French towns of art and history. Auxerre is an interesting place to visit, with the town center towered over by the cathedral and by several churches. The part of the town of most interest to visitors occupies the hill that runs up from the west bank of the river, and includes the major churches and the historical old town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, and The Best 2-Week Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €93Auxerre €113
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €93, while the average daily cost in Auxerre is €113. 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 Auxerre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Auxerre €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Auxerre €102
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Auxerre
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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 Auxerre Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Auxerre €46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Funchal Airport to Madeira Island: $123
- PR18 Levada do Rei Private transfer: $71
- Sunrise Transfer to Hike Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo: $71
- Private Transfer from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to Funchal Hotels: $69
- Madeira Airport Transfers Round Trip (FNC): $65
- Private Transfer from Funchal airport to Madeira south area: $59
- Madeira Airport (FNC) Departure Transfer (Funchal Hotels to Madeira Airport): $54
- Madeira Airport (FNC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Funchal Hotels or Address): $54
- Madeira Island Transfers: $53
- Funchal Airport(FNC) to Madeira Island - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Madeira Airport Round Trip Shuttle Transfers Service: $49
- Madeira airport transfer for up to 8 people: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Auxerre?
Prices for flights to both Auxerre 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 €31Auxerre €34
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.Funchal €15Auxerre €18
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
Tours and Activities in Auxerre
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Auxerre.
- Chocolate Tour with Tasting: $16
- Touristic highlights of Auxerre a Private half day tour (4 Hours) with a local: $112
- e-Mehari Tour et dégustation Chablis Clotilde Davenne: $92
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Auxerre €6.14
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Auxerre
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Auxerre:
- From Dutch Barge Full-Day Cruise with Wine Tasting: $85
- Chablis & Northern Burgundy Wine Tour: $273
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Funchal and Auxerre, we can see that Auxerre 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 Auxerre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auxerre 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 Funchal Expensive? and Is Auxerre Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Auxerre?
Funchal has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Auxerre. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Auxerre, 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 Auxerre?
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 Auxerre in the Summer?
Both Auxerre and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Auxerre for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Funchal is a little warmer than Auxerre. Typically, the summer temperatures in Funchal in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Auxerre averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Auxerre. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually receives less sunshine than Auxerre during summer. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Auxerre receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Funchal usually receives less rain than Auxerre. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Auxerre receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Auxerre 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Auxerre in the Autumn?
Both Auxerre and Funchal during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Auxerre in the autumn for the small town atmosphere.
In October, Funchal is generally much warmer than Auxerre. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 21°C (70°F), and Auxerre fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the autumn, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Auxerre. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auxerre receives 126 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually gets more rain in October than Auxerre. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Auxerre receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Auxerre 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Auxerre in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Auxerre. Also, most visitors come to Auxerre for the museums and the cuisine during these months.
Auxerre can be very cold during winter. Funchal is much warmer than Auxerre in the winter. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 16°C (61°F) in January, and Auxerre fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Auxerre during winter. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Auxerre receives 53 hours of full sun in the winter.
Funchal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Funchal usually receives more rain than Auxerre. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Auxerre receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Auxerre 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Auxerre in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Auxerre. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Auxerre because of the small town charm.
In the spring, Funchal is much warmer than Auxerre. Typically, the spring temperatures in Funchal in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Auxerre averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the spring, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Auxerre. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auxerre receives 167 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets more rain in April than Auxerre. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Auxerre receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Auxerre 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Auxerre and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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