Which place is cheaper, Venice or Tampere?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tampere or Venice?
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 Tampere and Venice can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Tampere or Venice?
Tampere
Tampere is a city in southern Finland. It sits between Nasijarvi Lake and Pyhajarvi Lake, with the Tammerkoski rapids in between. It is one of the larger Finnish cities, with more than 200,000 inhabitants, but Tampere has managed to keep the small town feel. The city center is compact in size, and the atmosphere is friendly and casual. The city is located on a scenic spot on a narrow isthmus. The Tammerkoski rapids and their riverbanks form the backdrop for the old industrial buildings, and ridges formed thousands of years ago by ancient seas and retreating ice offer fantastic views over the two lakes. Original architecture and innovative urban development blend together to please both viewers and users of the built environment. Enjoy the surrounding lakes on peaceful rowboat trips or on cruises on larger vessels, or concentrate on the urban sights from a sightseeing bus. Regenerated industrial buildings now house quirky museums, enticing shops, pubs, cinemas and cafes. Tampere has a down-to-earth vitality that makes it a favorite for many visitors.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Finland, The Best Budget Tours to Finland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Tampere Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTampere €172Venice €276
The average daily cost (per person) in Tampere is €172, while the average daily cost in Venice is €276. 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 Tampere and Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTampere €80Venice €120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTampere €160Venice €240
Compare Hotels in Tampere and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Tampere or Venice? 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: Tampere Hotel Prices and Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tampere €59Venice €27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tampere
Also for Tampere, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tampere Private Transfer from Tampere city centre to Tampere airport: $118
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Venice Airport(VCE) to Lido+water taxi - Arrival Private Transfer: $295
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Burano + water taxi - Arrival Transfer: $295
- Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $295
- Private arrival transfer from Venice airport to hotel in Venice city center: $293
- Treviso Airport (TSF) to Venice - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $293
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat: $293
- Transfer from Venice (VCE) to Cortina d'Ampezzo: $293
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Falcade - Arrival Private Transfer: $291
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Levico/Vetriolo/Trento - Arrival Transfer: $291
- Giudecca + water taxi to Venice Airport(VCE) - Departure Transfer: $289
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Giudecca + water taxi - Arrival Transfer: $289
- Venice Airport to Cortina d'Ampezzo Private Transfer Arrival: $284
Is it cheaper to fly into Tampere or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice and Tampere 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 dayTampere €57Venice €112
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tampere
For Tampere, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tampere Food Tour Local Tastings, Meal & Rooftop City Views: $94
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $39
- Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $45
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $51
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $51
- Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties: $56
- Venice's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastings and Sightseeing: $56
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $56
- 2.5 Hour Street Food Tour of Venice: $56
- Secret Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $56
- Guided Venice Street Food Tour and City Sightseeing: $57
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $57
- Venetian Seafood Dinner at Local Trattoria in Venice: $73
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tampere €24Venice €101
Tours and Activities in Tampere
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tampere.
- Tampere Private Walking Tour with a Local: $47
- Tampere Scenic Bike Tour with Sauna and Local Flavors: $94
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- 2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day: $103
- 2 Hour Venice Walking Tour San Zaccaria to Rialto: $50
- 2 Islands Tour: Burano & Murano from Punta Sabbioni: $28
- 2 Islands Tour: Burano & Murano from San Marco or Train Station: $23
- 3 Hours Venice walking tour: $92
- 4-hour private tour in the Northern Lagoon with traditional boat: $269
- A Venetian Aperitif on The Lagoon (Private Tour): $176
- A private walking and gondola tour in Venice: $286
- Adventure in the Prosecco Hills: $162
- Afternoon Tour: Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride in Venice: $166
- Airport - Venice Waterbus Ticket: $21
- All Inclusive Cheeses and Gins Tour in the Prosecco hills.: $293
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTampere €10Venice €24
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $29
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $46
- Luxury Natural Wine Tasting with Cicchetti Tapas in Venice: $57
- Venice Wine Tasting and Contemporary Art: $76
- Venice Carnival Pub Crawl with Drinks & Masked Party Night: $92
- A Venetian Evening: Wine Tasting and Cicchetti with a Local Guide: $104
- Eat like a Local: Venice Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Evening Tour: $128
- Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice + Ebook: $134
- Venice food and wine tour - eat and drink like a local: $152
- Small Group Tour with Prosecco Wine Tasting from Venice: $164
- Skip-the-line Doge's Palace & St Mark's Square with wine tasting: $179
- Prosecco Wine Tour with Sommelier – Pick-up from Treviso: $190
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tampere and Venice, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Tampere much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tampere would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tampere 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice than you might in Tampere.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tampere Expensive? and Is Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tampere or Venice?
Venice has a larger population, and is about 34% larger than the population of Tampere. When comparing the sizes of Tampere and Venice, 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 Tampere or Venice?
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 Tampere or Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice and Tampere are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In the summer, Tampere is cooler than Venice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tampere in July average around 16°C (61°F), and Venice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Venice. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tampere. Tampere usually receives less sunshine than Venice during summer. Tampere gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tampere usually receives more rain than Venice. Tampere gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTampere 16°C (61°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tampere or Venice in the Autumn?
Both Venice and Tampere during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Venice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Tampere is generally much colder than Venice. Daily temperatures in Tampere average around 5°C (42°F), and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In the autumn, Tampere often gets less sunshine than Venice. Tampere gets 81 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun.
Tampere usually gets less rain in October than Venice. Tampere gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTampere 5°C (42°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Tampere or Venice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tampere and Venice. Also, many visitors come to Venice in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Venice can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Tampere. Tampere is much colder than Venice in the winter. The daily temperature in Tampere averages around -7°C (19°F) in January, and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Tampere usually receives less sunshine than Venice during winter. Tampere gets 37 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Tampere usually receives less rain than Venice. Tampere gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTampere -7°C (19°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Tampere or Venice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Tampere as well as Venice. Also, most visitors come to Venice for the natural beauty during these months.
Tampere can get quite cold in the spring. In the spring, Tampere is much colder than Venice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tampere in April average around 3°C (38°F), and Venice averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Tampere often gets more sunshine than Venice. Tampere gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun.
Tampere usually gets less rain in April than Venice. Tampere gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTampere 3°C (38°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Tampere
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -7°C (19°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (19°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (38°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 10°C (50°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 5°C (42°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 0°C (32°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (24°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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