Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Funchal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Funchal or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Vienna? 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €93Vienna €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €93, while the average daily cost in Vienna is €151. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Vienna €94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Vienna €188
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Vienna
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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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Vienna €19
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Vienna to Zagreb: $930
- Private transfer from Vienna to Munich: $930
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $922
- Private transfer from Vienna to Salzburg: $738
- Private transfer from Vienna to Prague: $636
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $629
- Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest: $588
- Transfer from Prague to Vienna: $510
- Transfer by Car to/from Vienna & Budapest: $444
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $361
- Private Scenic Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 4h of Sightseeing: $295
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $289
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 €31Vienna €33
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $65
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner with Folk Music: $70
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Vienna €38
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $164
- "Girls just want to have Wine" - TUK TUK Sightseeing Tour: $152
- "The Third Man" Film Location Tour: $28
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Vienna with Photography: $98
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $168
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $138
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $252
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Vienna: $164
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery: $320
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Vienna €17
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 Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Funchal and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Vienna. Furthermore, many visitors come to Vienna in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Funchal is around the same temperature as Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 22°C (72°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In Funchal, it's very sunny this time of the year. Funchal usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during summer. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Funchal usually receives less rain than Vienna. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Vienna in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Vienna. Additionally, most visitors come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Funchal is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Funchal in October average around 21°C (70°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In the autumn, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
Funchal receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Funchal usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Vienna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Vienna can be very cold. In January, Funchal is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 16°C (61°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during winter. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Funchal. In January, Funchal usually receives more rain than Vienna. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Vienna in the Spring?
Both Vienna and Funchal during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Funchal is a little warmer than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Funchal often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets more rain in April than Vienna. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 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) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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