Which place is cheaper, Funchal or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tallinn or Funchal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Funchal, 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: Tallinn or Funchal?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
Funchal
Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTallinn €95Funchal €93
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, while the average daily cost in Funchal is €93. 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 Tallinn and Funchal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Funchal €52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Funchal €104
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Funchal
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Funchal? 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Funchal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Funchal €9.94
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Helicopter transfer to Helsinki: $2,647
- Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer: $124
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $118
- Tallinn Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Tallinn hotels: $102
- Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport (TLL): Transfer to Tallinn Port: $102
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn City by minibus: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Car : $90
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn Airport or Port by Luxury Car: $90
- Tallinn Airport Transfer - Return: $87
- Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $80
- Tallinn Limo Airport Transfer: $75
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer and Hiking PR8 Sao Lourenço : $44
- Transfer Madeira Airport - Funchal: $35
- Sunrise Transfer to Hike Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo: $71
- Private Transfer from Madeira Airport(FNC) to Madeira Cruise Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Funchal airport to Madeira south area: $59
- Private Transfer from Funchal Airport to Madeira Island: $123
- Private Transfer from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to Funchal Hotels: $69
- Private One way Transfer Madeira Airport to or from Funchal: $22
- Premium Transfer Madeira Airport - Funchal: $44
- PR18 Levada do Rei Private transfer: $71
- Minibus Transfer: Funchal - Madeira Airport: $38
- Madeira airport transfer for up to 8 people: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Funchal?
Prices for flights to both Funchal and Tallinn 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 dayTallinn €36Funchal €31
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two€7.68
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Dessert€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (2-course meal): $56
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $63
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
- Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $96
- Tallinn Food Tour: $116
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $136
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $213
Typical Food Prices in Funchal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Funchal:
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Coffee€1.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal
For Funchal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Walking Food Tour Around Funchal: $31
- Madeira Nights Tour - Dinner and Show: $41
- Sunset Tour to Pico do Arieiro with Dinner and Drinks included: $76
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn €5.63Funchal €15
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Legends and Landmarks: A Tallinn Walking Adventure": $21
- 120 Degrees daily guided walking tour: $27
- 2 Hour Tales of Tallinn Private Car Tour: $65
- 2 Hour Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $196
- 2-Day Guided Tour of Medieval Tallinn : $240
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Tallinn: $49
- 2-hour private tour of Tallinn with transport: $272
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn: $188
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn: $293
- 5 Hour Deluxe Shore Excursion in Tallinn from Cruise Port: $48
- 5 Hour Majestic Tallinn Tour from Cruise Port: $45
- Accessible tour in Tallinn: $738
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Low Cost Wheelchair Handicap Half Day Tour, Fully Accessible Tour : $76
- “Le tour de Churchill” - From Funchal to Câmara de Lobos: $58
- Magnificent East Tour: $33
- 4 Hours Adventure Jeep Tour in Central Madeira Portugal: $47
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups : $71
- Accessible Half Day Tour Cabo Girão: $120
- Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira : $158
- Amazing East Tour : $31
- Amazing West - Jeep Safari Tour - Full Day: $60
- Arieiro Peak, Santo da Serra and Cristo Rei 4x4 Experience: $49
- Around The Island - Two Days Tour From 9am To 5pm (Each Day): $65
- Around the island - Two days tour: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Funchal €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl Tallinn: $21
- Tallinn Pub Crawl (Ex The Epic Bar Crawl): $27
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drinks, Local Guide: $42
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $72
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $123
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skywalk and 4x4 Adventure with Amazing Views and Wine Tasting: $49
- Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $53
- Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $53
- Wine tasting and Jeep Adventure in Madeira's Majestic Countryside: $56
- Pub Crawl: $59
- Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $86
- Amazing Skywalk, Wine Tasting & 4x4 Adventure + Dolphin Watching: $97
- Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $98
- Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $102
- Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $109
- Wine Tour by Overland Madeira: $150
- Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $158
When comparing the travel costs between Tallinn and Funchal, we can see that Tallinn is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tallinn Expensive? and Is Funchal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Funchal?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn and Funchal, 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 Tallinn or Funchal?
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 Tallinn or Funchal in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Funchal. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Tallinn is cooler than Funchal in the summer. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Funchal fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Funchal this time of the year. In Tallinn, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tallinn usually receives more sunshine than Funchal during summer. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies, while Funchal receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Funchal. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Funchal 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Funchal in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Funchal. Most visitors come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Tallinn is much colder than Funchal. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tallinn in October average around 7°C (44°F), and Funchal averages at about 21°C (70°F).
In the autumn, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Funchal. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Funchal receives 183 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Funchal. Tallinn usually gets less rain in October than Funchal. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Funchal 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Funchal in the Winter?
Both Funchal and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Tallinn can be very cold. In January, Tallinn is generally much colder than Funchal. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around -5°C (22°F), and Funchal fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Funchal during winter. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies, while Funchal receives 141 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Funchal. In January, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Funchal. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Funchal 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Funchal in the Spring?
Both Funchal and Tallinn during the spring are popular places to visit. The natural beauty are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
It's quite cold in Tallinn in the spring. Tallinn is much colder than Funchal in the spring. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 4°C (39°F) in April, and Funchal fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In the spring, Tallinn often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Funchal. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Funchal receives 182 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets less rain in April than Funchal. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Funchal 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Funchal and Tallinn
| Tallinn | Funchal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
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