Which place is cheaper, Venice or Gothenburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Gothenburg or Venice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Gothenburg 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: Gothenburg or Venice?
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
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 10-Day Tours in Sweden, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGothenburg $97Venice $246
The average daily cost (per person) in Gothenburg is $97, while the average daily cost in Venice is $246. 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 Gothenburg and Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGothenburg $40Venice $128
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGothenburg $80Venice $256
Compare Hotels in Gothenburg and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Gothenburg 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: Gothenburg Hotel Prices and Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gothenburg $18Venice $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Stockholm: $505
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $174
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Central Ostersund to Ostersund Airport: $174
- Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $153
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea (UME) Airport to City centre: $145
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea city centre to Umea airport: $145
- Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $120
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Alingsås: $119
- Are Resort to Trondheim Vaernes Airport(TRD) - Departure Transfer: $114
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $110
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $102
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$17
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Vaporetto Ride$6.96
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1 Day Travel Card$19
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Verona Airport (VRN): One Way Transfer to Venice Cruise Port: $374
- Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $34
- VCE Airport and Venice Port 1-Way Private Transfer: $155
- Transfer from Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport: $188
- Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal: $791
- Shared Water Taxi Transfer to Marco Polo Airport: $37
- Private Transfer from Train Station by Water Taxi: $291
- Private Boat Transfer from Cruise Terminal to Hotel: $342
- One-Way Transfer to Florence Airport or Hotel: $1,021
- Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer: $40
- Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City: $11
- Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport w/ 3 Routes: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Gothenburg or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice and Gothenburg 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 dayGothenburg $38Venice $69
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.29
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Gelato$6.43
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$8.47
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Expresso$2.09
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Slice of Pizza$2.39
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$85
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.Gothenburg $15Venice $108
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Days Private Tour in Gothenburg: $300
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
- After Dark in A Guided Nightlife Tour: $263
- Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg: $40
- Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours: $113
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
- Discover Gothenburg - Private Walking Tour: $224
- Egypt Oasis Adventure Package: $918
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37
- Entry Ticket To Universeum in Gothenburg with pickup: $64
- Fatbike Experience in Sorsele: $113
- Full Day Private Shore Tour in Gothenburg from Gothenburg Port: $283
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$16
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$8.57
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$86
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$17
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.21
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The Glass Museum in Murano$8.57
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 dayGothenburg $20Venice $26
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$5.57
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Beer$5.25
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 Gothenburg and Venice, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Gothenburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gothenburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gothenburg Expensive? and Is Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gothenburg or Venice?
Gothenburg has a larger population, and is about 86% larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg or Venice in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Gothenburg and Venice. Also, many travelers come to Venice for the family-friendly experiences.
Gothenburg is cooler than Venice in the summer. The daily temperature in Gothenburg averages around 16°C (61°F) in July, and Venice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Venice this time of the year. In Gothenburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Gothenburg usually receives less sunshine than Venice during summer. Gothenburg gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Gothenburg usually receives more rain than Venice. Gothenburg gets 68 mm (2.7 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 JulyGothenburg 16°C (61°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Venice in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Gothenburg as well as Venice. Also, many visitors come to Venice in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Gothenburg is much colder than Venice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Gothenburg in October average around 9°C (47°F), and Venice averages at about 14°C (57°F).
In the autumn, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Venice. Gothenburg gets 94 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun.
Gothenburg usually gets more rain in October than Venice. Gothenburg gets 84 mm (3.3 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 OctoberGothenburg 9°C (47°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Venice in the Winter?
Both Venice and Gothenburg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. 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. Gothenburg can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Gothenburg is generally much colder than Venice. Daily temperatures in Gothenburg average around -2°C (29°F), and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Gothenburg usually receives less sunshine than Venice during winter. Gothenburg gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Gothenburg usually receives around the same amount of rain as Venice. Gothenburg gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JanuaryGothenburg -2°C (29°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Venice in the Spring?
Both Venice and Gothenburg during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Venice because of the natural beauty.
Gothenburg is much colder than Venice in the spring. The daily temperature in Gothenburg averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and Venice fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Gothenburg often gets more sunshine than Venice. Gothenburg gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun.
Gothenburg usually gets less rain in April than Venice. Gothenburg gets 42 mm (1.7 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 AprilGothenburg 5°C (41°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Gothenburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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