Which place is cheaper, Viseu or Seville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Seville and Viseu. 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.
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
Viseu is the beautiful capital city of the Centro Region of Portugal, located northeast of Lisbon. The city, which is situated in the center of the famous Dao wine region, offers stunning natural scenery and beautiful ancient architecture. The best time to visit Viseu is during the summer from June through September when temperatures tend to range from 75-85° Fahrenheit and there is less rain. From October-May, temperatures tend to stay between 45-60° F and rainfall is at its highest.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lisbon, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Lisbon.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €125, while the average daily cost in Viseu is €98. 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 Seville and Viseu in more detail.
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Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Viseu, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Viseu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Viseu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Viseu 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville than you might in Viseu.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seville Expensive? and Is Viseu Expensive?.
Seville has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Viseu. When comparing the sizes of Seville and Viseu, 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.
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.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Viseu. Most visitors come to Seville for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Seville is generally a little warmer than Viseu. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 27°C (81°F), and Viseu fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Viseu this time of the year. In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Viseu during summer. Seville gets 360 hours of sunny skies, while Viseu receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Seville usually receives less rain than Viseu. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Viseu receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Seville as well as Viseu. The autumn months attract visitors to Seville because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Seville is around the same temperature as Viseu in the autumn. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 20°C (67°F) in October, and Viseu fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seville this time of the year. In the autumn, Seville often gets more sunshine than Viseu. Seville gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Viseu receives 184 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Viseu. Seville usually gets less rain in October than Viseu. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Viseu receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Viseu and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
In the winter, Seville is around the same temperature as Viseu. Typically, the winter temperatures in Seville in January average around 11°C (51°F), and Viseu averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Seville usually receives more sunshine than Viseu during winter. Seville gets 173 hours of sunny skies, while Viseu receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Viseu. In January, Seville usually receives less rain than Viseu. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Viseu receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Viseu and Seville during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Seville is generally around the same temperature as Viseu. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 16°C (61°F), and Viseu fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In Viseu, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Seville. In the spring, Seville often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Viseu. Seville gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Viseu receives 217 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets less rain in April than Viseu. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Viseu receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Seville | Viseu | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |