Which place is cheaper, Oviedo or Funchal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Funchal or Oviedo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Oviedo? 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 Oviedo?
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.
Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Asturias Principality in Northern Spain. It is a city of churches and cathedrals with many of its buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its old town, or Casco Antiguo, is the most historic part of Oviedo, where many of the UNESCO sites are situated.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €93Oviedo €106
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €93, while the average daily cost in Oviedo is €106. 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 Oviedo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Oviedo €53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Oviedo €106
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Oviedo
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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 Oviedo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Oviedo €20
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oviedo
Also for Oviedo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport to Oviedo and Gijón: $71
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Gijon Cruise Port: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Oviedo?
Prices for flights to both Oviedo 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 €31Oviedo €38
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 €15Oviedo €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
Tours and Activities in Oviedo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Oviedo.
- 1934 Revolution Tour: $11
- Civil War Tour of Oviedo: $11
- Covadonga and Lakes and Occidental coast Private Tour: $380
- From Covadonga, Cangas de Onís, and Lastres Tour: $33
- Full-Day Tour at Oviedo to Coastal Wonders of Asturias : $289
- Guided Tour of the Cathedral of Oviedo: $12
- Guided tour of Oviedo: $9.81
- Northern Spain Tour in private 8 - 15 days Spanish English : $245
- OVIEDO SCARY! Legends and Mysteries Tour: $11
- Oviedo : Archaeological and fine arts museum tour: $16
- Oviedo : Walking tour of the Historic Center: $150
- Oviedo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Private Tour: $8.96
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Oviedo €16
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 Oviedo, we can see that Oviedo 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 Oviedo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Oviedo?
Oviedo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Oviedo, 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 Oviedo?
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 Oviedo in the Summer?
Both Oviedo and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Funchal is generally a little warmer than Oviedo. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 22°C (72°F), and Oviedo fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Oviedo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during summer. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 203 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Funchal usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Oviedo 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Oviedo in the Autumn?
Both Oviedo and Funchal during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Funchal is a little warmer than Oviedo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 21°C (70°F) in October, and Oviedo fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In the autumn, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 138 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Oviedo. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Oviedo 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Oviedo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Oviedo.
In the winter, Funchal is much warmer than Oviedo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Funchal in January average around 16°C (61°F), and Oviedo averages at about 10°C (49°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during winter. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 95 hours of full sun in the winter.
Oviedo receives a lot of rain in the winter. Funchal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Funchal usually receives more rain than Oviedo. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Oviedo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Oviedo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Oviedo.
In April, Funchal is generally a little warmer than Oviedo. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 17°C (63°F), and Oviedo fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
In the spring, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 143 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets less rain in April than Oviedo. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Oviedo 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Oviedo and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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