Which place is cheaper, Bologna or Oviedo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Oviedo or Bologna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Oviedo and Bologna. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Oviedo or Bologna?
Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Asturias Principality in Northern Spain. It is a city of churches and cathedrals with many of its buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its old town, or Casco Antiguo, is the most historic part of Oviedo, where many of the UNESCO sites are situated.
Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of the northern region of Italy, Emilia-Romagna, with a population of 380,000. It is a historical city known well by Italians, however, not as well known among foreigners. The locals of Bologna speak little to no English. The city is most known for having the oldest university in the West. Another reason many visit this city is because of its exquisite cuisine. Many Italians would consider it one of the most beautiful cities in the entire country because of its impeccably preserved historic centers. The best time to visit Bologna is usually between March and October, although bare in mind that July and August can get quite hot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOviedo €106Bologna €159
The average daily cost (per person) in Oviedo is €106, while the average daily cost in Bologna is €159. 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 Oviedo and Bologna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOviedo €53Bologna €87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOviedo €106Bologna €174
Compare Hotels in Oviedo and Bologna
Looking for a hotel in Oviedo or Bologna? 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: Oviedo Hotel Prices and Bologna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oviedo €20Bologna €21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oviedo
Also for Oviedo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Gijon Cruise Port: $39
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport to Oviedo and Gijón: $71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bologna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bologna:
- Bologna Airport: Round Trip Transfer to Venice+Water Taxi: $1,663
- Bologna Airport(BLQ): Roundtrip Transfer to Venice p-le Roma: $1,403
- From Private Venice Day Trip with Transfer: $770
- Siena: Private Round-Trip Transfer from/to Bologna Airport: $690
- Bologna Airport (BLQ): One Way Transfer to Ravenna Port/City: $524
- Tour Ferrari, Lambo, Parmesan, Vinegar, Wine with Transfer: $503
- Bologna:Parmesan, Prosciutto, Balsamic, Wine, Lunch&Transfer: $503
- Ferrari&Lambo, Parmesan, Balsamic, Red wine with Transfer: $497
- Florence: Private Transfer from Bologna Airport (BLQ): $429
- Ferrari, Lambo, Parmesan, Balsamic tour w/Lunch & Transfer: $390
- Bologna Airport(BLQ): 1-Way Transfer to Venice Piazzale Roma: $374
- Ravenna or Cruise Port to Murano + water taxi -RoundTrip Transfer: $300
Is it cheaper to fly into Oviedo or Bologna?
Prices for flights to both Bologna and Oviedo 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 dayOviedo €38Bologna €39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bologna
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bologna.
- Virtual Cooking Class: Ravioli variations with classic tomato sauce: $35
- Bologna Food Tour including Tagliatelle, Mortadella, Wine: $57
- Bologna Traditional Home Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner: $73
- Exclusive Cooking Class - Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu & Spritz: $74
- Exclusive Bologna Cooking Class - Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu & Spritz: $75
- Traditional Bolognese Cooking Class with a Meal: $80
- Traditional Recipes Cooking Class with Local Wines: $82
- Hands on Home Cooking Class: $84
- Walking Food Tour with a Local Guide: $84
- Tastes and Traditions Food Tour with Market Visit: $84
- Tastes & Traditions of Food Tour with Market Visit: $86
- Bologna traditional food tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oviedo €19Bologna €38
Tours and Activities in Oviedo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Oviedo.
- Uncover Oviedo's Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.47
- Oviedo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Oviedo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Private Tour: $8.96
- Guided tour of Oviedo: $9.81
- 2-hour Guided Walking Tour: $10
- Civil War Tour of Oviedo: $11
- Tour of the mysteries and legends of Oviedo: $11
- 1934 Revolution Tour: $11
- OVIEDO SCARY! Legends and Mysteries Tour: $11
- Guided tour to the Cathedral with tickets: $12
- Guided Tour of the Cathedral of Oviedo: $12
- Oviedo : Archaeological and fine arts museum tour: $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bologna
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bologna are as follows:
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Food Tour (for 2)€31
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)€115
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Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour (for 2)€67
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National Gallery Museum Bologna (for 2)€12
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Archaeology Museum of Bologna (for 2)€12
Tours and Activities in Bologna
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bologna are as follows:
- the red medieval pearl and its delicious food (private tour): $284
- 2 Hours Bologna Guided Private Tour for Kids and Families : $179
- 2-Hour Bike Tour to Discover Bologna's Squares and Monuments: $147
- 2-Hour Walking Tour Discovering the "Musical" Side of Bologna: $71
- 2.5-hour Bologna City and University Walking Tour: $131
- 3 hours walking tour with tastings: Bologna "La Grassa": $185
- Art and taste tour: from Magnani Rocca to Parma ham: $210
- BOLOGNA FOOD WALKING TOUR (morning or evening PRIVATE tour): $207
- Best of Private & Personalised Walking Experience: $81
- Best walking tour of Bologna: $158
- Bike Tour Bologna: $142
- Bologna - Old Town Private Historic Walking Tour: $374
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOviedo €16Bologna €28
Sample the Local Flavors in Bologna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bologna:
- Modena area: Lambrusco Wine Tasting Experience: $38
- From Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour with the winemaker: $53
- Monte San Pietro: Montevecchio Isolani Tour & Wine Tasting: $53
- Bologna Food & Wine tour with a local Chef: $69
- Wine Tasting Tour in One of the Oldest Inns: $70
- Bologna Wine Tasting in One of the Oldest Inns: $71
- Small-Group Half-Day Wine Tour with Tasting in Dozza Village: $102
- Taste the real Bologna Food and Wine tour: $107
- Wine Tasting Experience with a Local Guide: $118
- Exclusive Italian Wine Tasting: $131
- Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with a local guide : $138
- Italian Wine Tasting on the Panoramic Terrace in Bologna: $163
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oviedo and Bologna, we can see that Bologna is more expensive. And not only is Oviedo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Oviedo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oviedo 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 Bologna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bologna than you might in Oviedo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oviedo Expensive? and Is Bologna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oviedo or Bologna?
Bologna has a larger population, and is about 76% larger than the population of Oviedo. When comparing the sizes of Oviedo and Bologna, 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 Oviedo or Bologna?
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 Oviedo or Bologna in the Summer?
Both Bologna and Oviedo during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Bologna in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Oviedo is generally cooler than Bologna. Daily temperatures in Oviedo average around 19°C (65°F), and Bologna fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Bologna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Oviedo. In the summer, Oviedo often gets less sunshine than Bologna. Oviedo gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bologna receives 316 hours of full sun.
Oviedo usually gets more rain in July than Bologna. Oviedo gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyOviedo 19°C (65°F)Bologna 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Oviedo or Bologna in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Oviedo and Bologna. Also, most visitors come to Bologna for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Oviedo is around the same temperature as Bologna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Oviedo averages around 16°C (60°F) in October, and Bologna fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Oviedo usually receives less sunshine than Bologna during autumn. Oviedo gets 138 hours of sunny skies, while Bologna receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Bologna receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Oviedo usually receives less rain than Bologna. Oviedo gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberOviedo 16°C (60°F)Bologna 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Oviedo or Bologna in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Oviedo as well as Bologna. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Bologna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Bologna can be very cold. In the winter, Oviedo is much warmer than Bologna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Oviedo in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Bologna averages at about 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Oviedo often gets less sunshine than Bologna. Oviedo gets 95 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bologna receives 105 hours of full sun.
Oviedo receives a lot of rain in the winter. Oviedo usually gets more rain in January than Bologna. Oviedo gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryOviedo 10°C (49°F)Bologna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Oviedo or Bologna in the Spring?
Both Bologna and Oviedo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Bologna this time of year.
In April, Oviedo is generally around the same temperature as Bologna. Daily temperatures in Oviedo average around 11°C (53°F), and Bologna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Oviedo usually receives less sunshine than Bologna during spring. Oviedo gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Bologna receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Oviedo usually receives more rain than Bologna. Oviedo gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilOviedo 11°C (53°F)Bologna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Bologna and Oviedo
| Oviedo | Bologna | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
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