Which place is cheaper, Venice or Lugo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lugo or Venice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lugo or Venice, 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: Lugo or Venice?
Lugo
Located in northwestern Spain, Lugo is a city of the Galicia region best known for its old city, completely surrounded by Roman walls. Within these walls are some of Lugo's most impressive sights including a striking city hall, elaborate cathedral, and many beautiful city squares and plazas. The city is also known for its festivals and is the capital of a province of the same name.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLugo €98Venice €229
The average daily cost (per person) in Lugo is €98, 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 Lugo and Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLugo €50Venice €120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLugo €100Venice €240
Compare Hotels in Lugo and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Lugo 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: Lugo Hotel Prices and Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lugo €20Venice €27
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:
- 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 Lugo or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice and Lugo 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 dayLugo €34Venice €65
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.Lugo €13Venice €101
Tours and Activities in Lugo
Here are a few actual costs in Lugo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $80
- ¡¡NEW!! Private Walking Tour with Local Guide: $80
- Cathedral of Santa Maria Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $6.42
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.
- 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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLugo €16Venice €24
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 Lugo and Venice, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Lugo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lugo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lugo 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 Lugo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lugo Expensive? and Is Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lugo or Venice?
Venice has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Lugo. When comparing the sizes of Lugo 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 Lugo 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 Lugo or Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice and Lugo during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Venice because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lugo is cooler than Venice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lugo 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 Lugo. In the summer, Lugo often gets less sunshine than Venice. Lugo gets 248 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun.
Lugo usually gets less rain in July than Venice. Lugo gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLugo 19°C (66°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Lugo or Venice in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lugo and Venice. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In October, Lugo is generally a little warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Lugo average around 16°C (61°F), and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Lugo usually receives more sunshine than Venice during autumn. Lugo gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Lugo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Lugo usually receives more rain than Venice. Lugo gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLugo 16°C (61°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Lugo or Venice in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lugo as well as Venice. Additionally, many travelers come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Venice. Lugo is much warmer than Venice in the winter. The daily temperature in Lugo averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
In the winter, Lugo often gets more sunshine than Venice. Lugo gets 103 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun.
Lugo receives a lot of rain in the winter. Lugo usually gets more rain in January than Venice. Lugo gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLugo 11°C (51°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Lugo or Venice in the Spring?
Both Venice and Lugo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Venice in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Lugo is around the same temperature as Venice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lugo in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Venice averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Lugo usually receives more sunshine than Venice during spring. Lugo gets 167 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lugo usually receives more rain than Venice. Lugo gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLugo 13°C (55°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Lugo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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