A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Setubal vs. Rome for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Setubal or Rome?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Setubal and Rome can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Setubal or Rome?

Setubal

Setubal is a busy working port and major commercial fishing center. Setubal is a city that has always had a close connection to the seas, and this is celebrated along the newly rejuvenated waterfront, which encompasses the colorful fishing harbor, the popular urban park and the Troia Peninsula ferry terminal. Within the charming historic center is a maze of narrow alleys, hidden plazas, and family-owned shops, along with Portugal's largest fish market. Setubal is primarily an industrial city, but is situated in a region of immense beauty; to the east is the stunning Serra da Arrabida, to the north is historic Palmela, while to the south are the paradise beaches of the Troia Peninsula. Setubal may not be a conventional holiday destination, but there is a surprising amount to see and do within the city and the surrounding region.

Rome

Rome is the capital and largest city in Italy. It is also a common entry point for most visitors flying into the country. Rome has been a center of power, culture, and religion for the last millenium, making it one of the most famous and popular destinations in not only Europe, but the world. The influence of the Roman Empire can be seen across continents.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Rome or Setubal?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Setubal is €123, while the average daily cost in Rome is €170. 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 Setubal and Rome in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Setubal 59
    Rome 89
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Setubal 118
    Rome 178
Compare Hotels in Setubal and Rome

Looking for a hotel in Setubal or Rome? 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 Setubal


Hotels in Rome


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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: Setubal Hotel Prices and Rome Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Setubal 54
    Rome 21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Setubal

Also for Setubal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Paragliding experience near Lisbon with transfers from Lisbon: $149
  • Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach Taxi Boat Transfer Round Trip: $22
  • Transfer Sesimbra to Lisbon Airport: $83
  • Transfers (Lisbon - Évora) / (Évora - Lisbon): $149

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rome

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


  • Metro Ride (for Two)
    2.00
  • Train to the Airport
    15
  • Taxi to Airport
    45
  • Bicycle Rental (Full Day)
    10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:

  • Rome Airport: Round Trip Transfer to Venice Cruise Port: $4,076
  • Trieste Port: One-Way Private Transfer to/from Rome Hotels: $2,573
  • Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO): 1-Way Transfer To Trieste Port: $2,573
  • Rome Airport (FCO): Transfer to/from Venice Port: $2,038
  • Fiumucino Airport 1-way Transfer to/from Chioggia Port: $1,930
  • Luxury Private Transfer Siena to Rome Fiumicino Airport: $988
  • Private luxury transfer Siena to Rome city center: $950
  • Luxury private transfer Siena to Rome Ciampino airport: $950
  • Private Transfer from Amalfi to Rome or viceversa: $776
  • From Sorrento: Private Transfer to Rome or Vice Versa: $744
  • Sorrento to Rome 1-Way Private Transfer: $673
  • Private Transfer from Naples to Rome or viceversa: $630

Is it cheaper to fly into Setubal or Rome?

Prices for flights to both Rome and Setubal 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
    Setubal 35
    Rome 47

Typical Food Prices in Rome

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:


  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    14
  • 4 Ice Cream Sandwiches
    2.99
  • Cafe e doce
    4.00
  • Pizza (Fast Food)
    2.65
  • Sitdown Lunch (for Two)
    32
  • Cheese and bread
    10
  • Espresso
    2.00
  • Dinner
    58

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.

  • Hard Rock Cafe Rome with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
  • Wine Tasting and Food Tour at Vatican and Trionfale Farmers: $32
  • Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide: $32
  • Rome City Center Largest Farmers Market and Street Food Tour : $32
  • Vatican and Trionfale Farmers Market Food tour and Wine tasting : $32
  • Rome Food Tour with Wine Tasting and Farmers Market in Prati Area: $32
  • Food Tour of the Vatican with Farmers Market and Wine Tasting: $32
  • Guided Food Tour with Drinks Included in Rome: $34
  • Dinner in Carbonara,Amatriciana,Cacio&Pepe e wine tasting : $35
  • Drunken Food Tour with Dinner in Rome: $36
  • Urban Rafting Tour to Tiber Island with A Local Pizza: $39
  • Cooking Class of fresh Pasta and Tiramisu Cake: $41

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Setubal 12
    Rome 36

Tours and Activities in Setubal

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Setubal.

  • Evora Highlights Walking Tour Audio and GPS Guided: $7.66
  • Évora Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.96
  • Museu Nacional Frei Manuel do Cenáculo: E-ticket with Audio: $18
  • Boat Tour - Arrábida Coves: $39
  • Kayak tour from Sesimbra to Ribeira do Cavalo Beach, passing through the caves: $39
  • Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra: $39
  • Sesimbra : Guided Kayak Tour in Arrábida Natural Park & Caves : $39
  • Setúbal: Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour: $43
  • Small Group Kayak Tour along Sesimbra - Arrábida Natural Park: $44
  • Évora Private Walking Tour, By Local Guide: $44
  • Tour to the caves of Sesimbra: $44
  • Arrábida: Rock Climbing Experience: $46

Typical Entertainment Prices in Rome

Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)
    69
  • Coliseum Tickets (for Two)
    33
  • Roma Pass
    30
  • Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)
    20
  • Segway Tour
    75

Tours and Activities in Rome

Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket & Golf Cart Ride: $56
  • Castel Sant Angelo Skip the Line Tickets: $40
  • Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour: $89
  • Colosseum Arena Floor Guided Tour with Ancient Rome Access : $198
  • Colosseum Tour With Kids: $198
  • Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour with Circus Maximus and Forums: $17
  • Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill Professional Guided Tour: $163
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour: $187
  • Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt: $43
  • Cruise into Rome?! Full-Day Rome Discovery from Civitavecchia : $87
  • Electric - Bike 3 hour Tour : $56
  • Exclusive Private Golf Cart Tours Rome : $219

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Setubal 10
    Rome 18

Sample the Local Flavors in Setubal

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Setubal:

  • Workshop - Wine Tasting 101: $66
  • Monsaraz and Wine Tasting Tour from Évora: $72
  • Alentejo Wine Tour from Évora: $77
  • Half-Day Tour to Arrabida from Sesimbra with Wine Tasting: $84
  • Wine Tour, discovering the famous Setúbal Moscatel: $113
  • Private Full Day Evora & Alentejo Wine Tour from Lisbon : $144
  • Private Wine Tour from Lisbon to Arrábida: Wine & Cheese Tasting: $171
  • 4x4 Cork Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $176

Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome

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


  • Bottle of Wine
    6.50
  • Pint of Beer
    6.34
  • Beer
    10

Sample the Local Flavors in Rome

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:

  • Trionfale and Prati Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $31
  • Vatican Quarter and Trionfale Farmers Market Food and Wine Tour: $32
  • Cabaret & Burlesque Show: $33
  • Rome's Ultimate Party aka the Spanish Steps Pub Crawl: $46
  • The Best Wine Tasting in Trastevere with food pairing and Gelato: $50
  • Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Drinks: $53
  • Roman Night Life and Burlesque Show Tour: $54
  • Orange wine tasting : $61
  • Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati: $61
  • Frascati Wine Tasting Tour & Vineyards : $65
  • Pasta Making & Wine Tasting in a Trastevere Villa: $69
  • Private Wine Tasting in Trastevere: $72


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Setubal and Rome, we can see that Rome is more expensive. And not only is Setubal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Setubal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Setubal 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 Rome would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rome than you might in Setubal.

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


Which is Bigger, Setubal or Rome?

Rome has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Setubal. When comparing the sizes of Setubal and Rome, 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 Setubal or Rome?

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 Setubal or Rome in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Setubal as well as Rome. Also, many visitors come to Rome in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Setubal is generally around the same temperature as Rome. Daily temperatures in Setubal average around 23°C (73°F), and Rome fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rome. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Setubal this time of the year. In the summer, Setubal often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Rome. Setubal gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rome receives 338 hours of full sun.

Setubal usually gets less rain in July than Rome. Setubal gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Rome receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Setubal 23°C (73°F) 
    Rome 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Setubal or Rome in the Autumn?

Both Rome and Setubal are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Rome for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

Setubal is around the same temperature as Rome in the autumn. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Rome fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Setubal. Setubal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Rome during autumn. Setubal gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Rome receives 198 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Setubal usually receives less rain than Rome. Setubal gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Rome receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Setubal 19°C (66°F) 
    Rome 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Setubal or Rome in the Winter?

Both Rome and Setubal during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Rome because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In the winter, Setubal is a little warmer than Rome. Typically, the winter temperatures in Setubal in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Rome averages at about 8°C (47°F).

In the winter, Setubal often gets more sunshine than Rome. Setubal gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rome receives 127 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Setubal. Setubal usually gets more rain in January than Rome. Setubal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Rome receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Setubal 12°C (53°F) 
    Rome 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit Setubal or Rome in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Setubal and Rome. Furthermore, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Rome this time of year.

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

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rome this time of the year. In Setubal, it's very sunny this time of the year. Setubal usually receives more sunshine than Rome during spring. Setubal gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Rome receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Setubal usually receives more rain than Rome. Setubal gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Rome receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Setubal 16°C (60°F) 
    Rome 14°C (57°F)

Typical Weather for Rome and Setubal

Setubal Rome
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C (53°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 8°C (47°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 111 mm (4.4 in) 9°C (49°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Mar 14°C (58°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 11°C (52°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Apr 16°C (60°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 14°C (57°F) 50 mm (2 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 18°C (64°F) 42 mm (1.6 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 21 mm (0.8 in) 22°C (71°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 25°C (77°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Aug 23°C (74°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 25°C (77°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Sep 22°C (72°F) 26 mm (1 in) 22°C (71°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 12°C (54°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 108 mm (4.3 in) 9°C (49°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)