Which place is cheaper, Urbino or Funchal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Funchal or Urbino?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Urbino? 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 Urbino?
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.
Urbino
Located in central Italy, Urbino is a remote and less-traveled walled town, tucked away in the hills of Le Marche. Under the ambitious and honorable rule of Duke Federico da Montefeltro in 1444 to 1482, Urbino thrived in culture because the Duke so deeply appreciated art and literature. Known as one of the original sites of Renaissance culture in the 15th century, Urbino experienced a large influx of scholars and artists. Today, Urbino is still known as the pinnacle of Renaissance art and architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €93Urbino €118
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €93, while the average daily cost in Urbino is €118. 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 Urbino in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Urbino €53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Urbino €106
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Urbino
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Urbino? 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.
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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 Urbino Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Urbino €44
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 Urbino
Also for Urbino, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Borgo Maggiore to Rimini (RMI) Airport: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Urbino?
Prices for flights to both Urbino 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 €31Urbino €39
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 €15Urbino €15
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 Urbino
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Urbino.
- E-BIKE Tour San Marino for couples: $114
- Entrance Ticket - Titanus Museum: Multimedia Experience: $8.68
- From Montefeltro Tour with Truffle Lunch: $396
- Guided Tour of San Marino at Sunset with aperitif included: $184
- Guided group tour of Ducal Palace and National Gallery: $94
- Private Guided Tour with Aperitif in Winebar in San Marino: $92
- Private Tour of San Marino: UNESCO World Heritage Site: $172
- Private tour with Welcome KIT in San Marino: $136
- San Marino Scavenger Hunt and Sightseeing Tour: $8.97
- San Marino’s Starlit Stroll: A Christmas Walking Tour: $153
- San Marino: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- San Marino: Food Tasting Tour: $195
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Urbino €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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Funchal and Urbino, we can see that Urbino 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 Urbino would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Urbino 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 Urbino Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Urbino?
Funchal has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Urbino. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Urbino, 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 Urbino?
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 Urbino in the Summer?
Both Urbino and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Urbino for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Funchal is around the same temperature as Urbino. Typically, the summer temperatures in Funchal in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Urbino averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In July, Funchal usually receives less rain than Urbino. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Urbino receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Urbino 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Urbino in the Autumn?
Both Urbino and Funchal during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Urbino because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Funchal is generally a little warmer than Urbino. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 21°C (70°F), and Urbino fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually gets more rain in October than Urbino. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Urbino receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Urbino 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Urbino in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Urbino. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Urbino this time of year.
It's quite cold in Urbino in the winter. Funchal is much warmer than Urbino in the winter. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 16°C (61°F) in January, and Urbino fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Funchal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Funchal usually receives more rain than Urbino. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Urbino receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Urbino 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Urbino in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Urbino. Also, many travelers come to Urbino for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Funchal is a little warmer than Urbino. Typically, the spring temperatures in Funchal in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Urbino averages at about 12°C (54°F).
Funchal usually gets more rain in April than Urbino. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Urbino receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Urbino 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Urbino 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) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
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