Which place is cheaper, Vigo or Nice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nice or Vigo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Vigo can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nice or Vigo?
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
Vigo
Originally a small fishing town, Vigo has grown to become the most populated municipality in the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Remnants of the old world still exist in its historic center architecture and plazas, while the commodities of a modern city have blended into its boundaries. The old center remains the hub of activity with plenty to see and do, shopping and dining included.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNice €131Vigo €99
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, while the average daily cost in Vigo is €99. 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 Nice and Vigo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNice €59Vigo €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNice €118Vigo €86
Compare Hotels in Nice and Vigo
Looking for a hotel in Nice or Vigo? 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: Nice Hotel Prices and Vigo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nice €25Vigo €37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Private Transfer: Nice City Center to Côte d'Azur Airport(NCE): $40
- Private Transfer from Nice City to Nice Airport: $43
- Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
- Monaco to Hercule Monte Carlo Port Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Private transfer from Nice to Cannes: $47
- Port de la Santé to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Private Departure Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer: $49
- Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Villefranche Port- Arrival Transfer: $49
- Nice hotels to Port de la Santé - Departure Private Transfer: $49
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Port de la Santé- Arrrival Private Transfer: $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vigo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vigo:
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $43
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Vigo?
Prices for flights to both Vigo and Nice 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 dayNice €49Vigo €35
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee€2.50
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Strawberries€4.00
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Loaf of Bread€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
- PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
- Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vigo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vigo.
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nice €12Vigo €10
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
- Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.42
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.95
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.49
Tours and Activities in Vigo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vigo are as follows:
- GROUP walking tour in Vigo: $1.09
- Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $1.09
- Vigo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Vigo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.94
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Secrets of Pontevedra: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Squares of Pontevedra: $10
- Tui Cathedral Guided Tour: $13
- Abanca Balaídos Tour, RC Celta’s Stadium: $16
- Ticket/Photo-Theme Park and Retro Gamer Activity in Vigo: $17
- Monumental Morning Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $17
- Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
- Night Walking Tour of Pontevedra: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNice €17Vigo €5.71
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
- Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
- Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nice and Vigo, we can see that Nice is more expensive. And not only is Vigo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vigo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vigo 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice than you might in Vigo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nice Expensive? and Is Vigo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nice or Vigo?
Nice has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Vigo. When comparing the sizes of Nice and Vigo, 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 Nice or Vigo?
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 Nice or Vigo in the Summer?
Both Vigo and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Nice this time of year.
Nice is around the same temperature as Vigo in the summer. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Vigo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In July, Nice usually receives less rain than Vigo. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNice 23°C (73°F)Vigo 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Nice or Vigo in the Autumn?
Both Vigo and Nice during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Nice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Nice is around the same temperature as Vigo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nice in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Vigo averages at about 17°C (62°F).
Vigo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Nice. Nice usually gets less rain in October than Vigo. Nice gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNice 17°C (63°F)Vigo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Nice or Vigo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Vigo. Many visitors come to Nice in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Nice is generally cooler than Vigo. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 9°C (48°F), and Vigo fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Vigo receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Nice usually receives less rain than Vigo. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNice 9°C (48°F)Vigo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Nice or Vigo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Nice as well as Vigo. Most visitors come to Nice for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
Nice is around the same temperature as Vigo in the spring. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 13°C (56°F) in April, and Vigo fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
It's quite rainy in Vigo. Nice usually gets less rain in April than Vigo. Nice gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNice 13°C (56°F)Vigo 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Vigo and Nice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
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