A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Gijon vs. Verona for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Gijon or Verona?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Gijon or Verona, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Gijon or Verona?

Gijon

Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.

Verona

Verona, Italy is probably most famous as the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. It's in northeast Italy in the Veneto region, close to Venice. It's easy to make the trip by train from either Venice or Milan. Verona has many Roman ruins throughout town, most notably, the Arena. The Arena is a large amphitheater that dates back to the first century AD. You also can't visit Verona without stopping by Juliet's House on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. The balcony is the supposed balcony that inspired the most famous love scene in the play. You can expect to find tourists gathered around with camera, perhaps detracting a little from what might have once been a romantic setting. Other sights in town worth visiting are the Castle Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Lamberti Tower, Juliet's Tomb, and the small chapel San Giorgetta. If you have the time while you're in town, consider hoping on Bus 41 and heading out to S. Maria di Lourdes Sanctuary. From the edge of Verona's highest hill you can have a stunning view of the surrounding area. It's well worth the trip.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Adventure Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Verona or Gijon?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Gijon is €119, while the average daily cost in Verona is €168. 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 Gijon and Verona in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Gijon 80
    Verona 107
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Gijon 160
    Verona 214
Compare Hotels in Gijon and Verona

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Hotels in Gijon


Hotels in Verona


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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: Verona Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Gijon 9.69
    Verona 6.88

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gijon

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:

  • Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD): $39

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Verona

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:


  • Bus From Airport
    6.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona

Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Verona Airport (VRN) to Verona - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
  • Verona Private Transfer - to/from any location: $57
  • Private Transfer from/to Valerio Catullo Airport to/from Verona : $58
  • Private Transfer Verona Center to Valerio Catullo Airport VRN: $64
  • 1-Way private Transfer to Valerio Catullo Airport: $70
  • Transfer Verona airport - Verona center: $84
  • Verona Airport (VRN) to Venice - Arrival Private Transfer: $96
  • Verona to Venice Airport VCE Departure Private Transfer: $96
  • Verona Airport (VRN) to Val Gardena/Alta Badia - Arrival Transfer: $104
  • Verona to Milan Private Transfer: $110
  • Private Luxury Transfer from Peschiera to Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: $116
  • Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Riva del Garda (or vice versa): $120

Is it cheaper to fly into Gijon or Verona?

Prices for flights to both Verona and Gijon 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Gijon 31
    Verona 54
Typical Food Prices in Gijon

Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:


  • Lunch for 2
    22

Typical Food Prices in Verona

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:


  • Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
    36
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    23
  • Cappucino
    1.75

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Verona

For Verona, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
  • Tortellini Cooking Class and Lunch with Mamma Ivana: $64
  • Eat Drink and Love wine and food tour: $82
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo del Garda with Show Cooking: $93
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Fumane with Show Cooking: $93
  • Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Soave: $93
  • Verona Food Tour with Guide: $95
  • Food Tour with Amarone Wine Tasting: $95
  • Wine and Food Tour with Dinner and Tastings: $96
  • Small-group Street food tour in Soave: $97
  • Verona Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
  • Valpolicella: Traditional cooking class with local products: $102

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Gijon 12
    Verona 12

Tours and Activities in Gijon

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:

  • Classic romantic walking tour in Gijon: $192
  • Fascinating Memories of the Gijon Walking Tour: $208
  • Full-Day Cudillero and Luarca Private Tour from Gijon: $286
  • Gijón Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Experience: $8.95
  • Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo: $93
  • Private Cultural Tour of Oviedo with Pickup: $297
  • Private Tour of Gijon City and Villaviciosa : $287

Typical Entertainment Prices in Verona

For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Juliet's House Entry
    4.00
  • Verona Card
    10

Tours and Activities in Verona

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Verona.

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Verona Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $6.74
  • Solferino Ticket Valid for Visit to the Museum and the Rocca: $6.81
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
  • Verona's History and Highlights: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
  • The city of Romeo and Juliet: A self-guided audio tour through Verona: $7.99
  • Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $8.02
  • Tour Escape Verona - The happy ending of Juliet: $9.62
  • Self-Guided Walking Tour and 1-Day Itinerary: $10
  • Verona and Lake Garda: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • Non guided tour of the wine museum and amarone tasting: $11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Gijon 14
    Verona 11

Sample the Local Flavors in Verona

Also in Verona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Wine tasting in Bardolino: $26
  • Valpolicella Wine Tour and Tasting in Medieval Court: $33
  • Amarone Wine Tour: $35
  • Montresor Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Snacks: $37
  • Valdadige: Roeno Guided Tour and Wine tasting: $37
  • Verona area: Wine Tasting Experience in Valpolicella: $38
  • Food and Wine Tasting in Valpolicella: $38
  • Unique Wine tasting in Verona, with Amarone docg: $41
  • Lazise: Historical Center Wine Tasting Tour: $43
  • Lake Garda: Wine Tour & Tasting Experience in Bardolino area: $44
  • Wine Tasting near Juliet's Balcony in Verona: $45
  • Wine Tasting in Underground Cellar in Verona City Center : $46


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gijon and Verona, we can see that Verona is more expensive. And not only is Gijon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gijon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gijon 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 Verona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Verona than you might in Gijon.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gijon Expensive? and Is Verona Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Gijon or Verona?

Gijon has a larger population, and is about 7% larger than the population of Verona. When comparing the sizes of Gijon and Verona, 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 Gijon or Verona?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Gijon or Verona in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Gijon as well as Verona. Additionally, most visitors come to Verona for the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In July, Gijon is generally cooler than Verona. Daily temperatures in Gijon average around 19°C (65°F), and Verona fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Verona. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gijon this time of the year. In the summer, Gijon often gets less sunshine than Verona. Gijon gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Verona receives 286 hours of full sun.

Gijon usually gets less rain in July than Verona. Gijon gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Verona receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Gijon 19°C (65°F) 
    Verona 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Gijon or Verona in the Autumn?

Both Verona and Gijon are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Verona because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

Gijon is a little warmer than Verona in the autumn. The daily temperature in Gijon averages around 16°C (60°F) in October, and Verona fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).

Gijon usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Verona during autumn. Gijon gets 138 hours of sunny skies, while Verona receives 137 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Gijon usually receives more rain than Verona. Gijon gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Verona receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Gijon 16°C (60°F) 
    Verona 14°C (57°F)

Should I visit Gijon or Verona in the Winter?

Both Verona and Gijon during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Verona this time of year.

It's quite cold in Verona in the winter. In the winter, Gijon is much warmer than Verona. Typically, the winter temperatures in Gijon in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Verona averages at about 2°C (36°F).

In the winter, Gijon often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Verona. Gijon gets 95 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Verona receives 98 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Gijon. Gijon usually gets more rain in January than Verona. Gijon gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Verona receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Gijon 10°C (49°F) 
    Verona 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Gijon or Verona in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Gijon and Verona. Also, many travelers come to Verona for the natural beauty.

In April, Gijon is generally around the same temperature as Verona. Daily temperatures in Gijon average around 11°C (53°F), and Verona fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

Gijon usually receives less sunshine than Verona during spring. Gijon gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Verona receives 169 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Gijon usually receives more rain than Verona. Gijon gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Verona receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Gijon 11°C (53°F) 
    Verona 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Verona and Gijon

Gijon Verona
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (49°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 2°C (36°F) 55 mm (2.1 in)
Feb 10°C (50°F) 89 mm (3.5 in) 5°C (40°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Mar 11°C (51°F) 79 mm (3.1 in) 9°C (47°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Apr 11°C (53°F) 92 mm (3.6 in) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
May 14°C (56°F) 77 mm (3 in) 17°C (63°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Jun 16°C (61°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 21°C (70°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Jul 19°C (65°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 24°C (75°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Aug 19°C (66°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 23°C (73°F) 88 mm (3.4 in)
Sep 18°C (64°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 19°C (67°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Oct 16°C (60°F) 94 mm (3.7 in) 14°C (57°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Nov 12°C (54°F) 125 mm (4.9 in) 8°C (46°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Dec 10°C (51°F) 103 mm (4.1 in) 3°C (37°F) 51 mm (2 in)