Which place is cheaper, Venice or Funchal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Funchal or Venice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Venice? 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 Venice?
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.
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 Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €93Venice €229
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €93, 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 Funchal and Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Venice €120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Venice €240
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Funchal 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.
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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 Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Venice €27
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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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:
- From Milan: One-Way Transfer to/from Venice Cruise Port: $1,164
- Luxury Private Transfer Between Siena and Venice: $1,150
- Venice Airport: Round Trip Private Transfer to Verona city: $1,082
- Trieste: Round Trip Transfer to Piazzale Roma in Venice: $1,047
- Ravenna Port or City: 1- Way Transfer to Venice + water taxi: $1,027
- One-Way Transfer to Florence Airport or Hotel: $1,021
- Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $831
- Transfer from Trieste Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport: $791
- Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal: $791
- Venice Airport:1-Way Transfer to Ravenna City or Cruise Port: $749
- Transfer from Venice to Verona Hotels: $661
- Venice, Square Rome : 1-Way Transfer To Trieste Port or City: $551
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 €31Venice €65
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
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Venice €101
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 Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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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.
- From Vicenza Private Tour: $281
- Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour: $74
- Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour: $295
- Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-line Tour: $53
- Venice Saint Mark's Basilica and gondola tour in the afternoon: $82
- Venice Top-Attractions Walking Tour for Kids & Families & Child-Friendly Guide: $239
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $217
- Friendinvenice, how to experience the true Venice, private tour: $125
- 2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset: $137
- 2 Hours Private Boat Tour in the Lagoon at Sunset with Aperitif: $104
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace: $131
- 2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour: $272
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Venice €24
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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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 Funchal and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 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 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Venice?
Venice has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal 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 Funchal or Venice?
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 Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Venice for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Funchal is around the same temperature as Venice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Funchal in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Venice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Venice. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually receives less sunshine than Venice during summer. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Funchal usually receives less rain than Venice. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Venice in the Autumn?
Both Venice and Funchal during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Venice in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Funchal is generally a little warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 21°C (70°F), and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In the autumn, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Venice. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually gets more rain in October than Venice. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Venice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Venice. Also, most visitors come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Venice can be very cold during winter. Funchal is much warmer than Venice in the winter. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 16°C (61°F) in January, and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Venice during winter. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 88 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 Venice. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Venice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Venice. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Venice because of the natural beauty.
In the spring, Funchal is a little warmer than Venice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Funchal in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Venice averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Venice. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets more rain in April than Venice. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice 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) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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