A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lastres vs. Venice for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lastres or Venice?

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

Should I visit Lastres 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: Lastres or Venice?

Lastres

A city by the sea, Lastres (or Llastres) started out as a small fishing and whaling village accessible only by a dangerous path over cliffs. Today, it is still known as the "beautiful village of Asturias," with breathtaking views of the sea, streets full of historic charm, and a grand chain of mountains just inland. It is the perfect little getaway for someone wanting to bask in the beauty of nature with all the comforts of civilization at hand.

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 Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Venice or Lastres?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Lastres is €133, 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 Lastres and Venice in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lastres 77
    Venice 120
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lastres 154
    Venice 240
Compare Hotels in Lastres and Venice

Looking for a hotel in Lastres 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.

Hotels in Lastres


Hotels in Venice


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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: Venice Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lastres 19
    Venice 27

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:


  • Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass
    16
  • Vaporetto Ride
    6.50
  • 1 Day Travel Card
    18
  • 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:

  • Airport Marco Polo (VCE) to Chioggia - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
  • Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice (Luxury Van): $195
  • Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Sedan Car: $191
  • Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $831
  • Burano + water taxi to Ravenna or Cruise Port -Departure Transfer: $163
  • Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $98
  • Burano +water taxi to Trieste or port -Departure Private Transfer: $163
  • Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice City + water taxi: $513
  • Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma: $428
  • Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE (Luxury Van): $195
  • Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Sedan Car: $191
  • From Marco Polo Airport: Speedboat Transfer to Venice: $267

Is it cheaper to fly into Lastres or Venice?

Prices for flights to both Venice and Lastres 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
    Lastres 41
    Venice 65

Typical Food Prices in Venice

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


  • Panini Sandwich
    4.00
  • Gelato
    6.00
  • Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza
    7.90
  • Expresso
    1.95
  • Slice of Pizza
    2.23
  • 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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lastres 20
    Venice 101

Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice

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


  • Venice Boat Ride
    15
  • Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee
    8.00
  • Gondola Ride (for Group)
    80
  • Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace
    16
  • The Jewish Museum Admission
    3.00
  • 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.

  • Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.14
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Venice self guided audio tour: $4.27
  • Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.60
  • Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.69
  • From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
  • Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.23
  • From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.31
  • Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.35
  • independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.35
  • walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.35
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.44

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lastres 18
    Venice 24

Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:


  • 1/2 Liter Wine
    5.20
  • 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 Lastres and Venice, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Lastres much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lastres would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lastres 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 Lastres.

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



When is the best time to visit Lastres or Venice?

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 Lastres or Venice in the Summer?

Both Venice and Lastres during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Venice for the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Lastres is cooler than Venice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lastres in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Venice averages at about 23°C (73°F).

In Venice, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lastres. In the summer, Lastres often gets less sunshine than Venice. Lastres gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun.

Lastres usually gets less rain in July than Venice. Lastres gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Lastres 19°C (66°F) 
    Venice 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Lastres or Venice in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lastres and Venice. Furthermore, many visitors come to Venice in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Lastres is generally a little warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Lastres average around 16°C (60°F), and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).

Lastres usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Venice during autumn. Lastres gets 138 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Lastres usually receives more rain than Venice. Lastres gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Lastres 16°C (60°F) 
    Venice 14°C (57°F)

Should I visit Lastres or Venice in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Lastres as well as Venice. Additionally, most visitors come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Venice can be very cold during winter. Lastres is much warmer than Venice in the winter. The daily temperature in Lastres averages around 9°C (49°F) in January, and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).

In the winter, Lastres often gets more sunshine than Venice. Lastres gets 95 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun.

Lastres receives a lot of rain in the winter. Lastres usually gets more rain in January than Venice. Lastres gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Lastres 9°C (49°F) 
    Venice 3°C (37°F)

Should I visit Lastres or Venice in the Spring?

Both Venice and Lastres are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Venice because of the natural beauty.

In the spring, Lastres is around the same temperature as Venice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lastres in April average around 12°C (53°F), and Venice averages at about 13°C (55°F).

Lastres usually receives less sunshine than Venice during spring. Lastres gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Lastres usually receives more rain than Venice. Lastres gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Lastres 12°C (53°F) 
    Venice 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Venice and Lastres

Lastres Venice
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 9°C (49°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Feb 10°C (50°F) 89 mm (3.5 in) 5°C (41°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Mar 10°C (51°F) 79 mm (3.1 in) 8°C (47°F) 57 mm (2.3 in)
Apr 12°C (53°F) 92 mm (3.6 in) 13°C (55°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
May 14°C (58°F) 77 mm (3 in) 17°C (63°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Jun 17°C (62°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 21°C (69°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Jul 19°C (66°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 23°C (73°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Aug 19°C (67°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 23°C (73°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Sep 18°C (64°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 19°C (67°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Oct 16°C (60°F) 94 mm (3.7 in) 14°C (57°F) 67 mm (2.7 in)
Nov 12°C (53°F) 125 mm (4.9 in) 8°C (47°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 103 mm (4.1 in) 4°C (38°F) 50 mm (1.9 in)