Which place is cheaper, Aveiro or Thessaloniki?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Thessaloniki or Aveiro?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Thessaloniki or Aveiro? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Thessaloniki or Aveiro?
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and serves as the capital city of the Central Macedonia region. It also has a rich history dating back more than 3,000 years. As a visitor, you'll find that the city has been touched by the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires, all of which left their mark. In particular, the many Byzantine churches are quite impressive, with some of them listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Aveiro
Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.
While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.
Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Greece, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayThessaloniki €134Aveiro €80
The average daily cost (per person) in Thessaloniki is €134, while the average daily cost in Aveiro is €80. 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 Thessaloniki and Aveiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personThessaloniki €79Aveiro €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomThessaloniki €158Aveiro €92
Compare Hotels in Thessaloniki and Aveiro
Looking for a hotel in Thessaloniki or Aveiro? 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: Thessaloniki Hotel Prices and Aveiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Thessaloniki €13Aveiro €8.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Thessaloniki
Also for Thessaloniki, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Private Day Trip to Meteora with Transfer: $428
- Private Transfer from Thessaloniki to Sofia (SOF) Airport: $254
- Private Transfer from Kavala to Sofia (SOF) Airport: $237
- Transfer from Thessaloniki to Ikos Oceania: $153
- Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): Transfer to Thessaloniki city: $142
- Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): Transfer to Thessaloniki Port: $142
- Thessaloniki Cruise Port: Transfer to Thessaloniki city: $142
- Thessaloniki Airport to Alia Palace Hotel Private Transfer: $131
- Private Transfer to Thessaloniki Airport from Thessaloniki City: $120
- Thessaloniki Airport to Afitis Boutique Hotel Private Transfer: $109
- Private Transfer from Thessaloniki Airport to Ammon Zeus Hotel : $109
- Private Transfer from Thessaloniki Airport to Sani Resort: $109
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aveiro
Also for Aveiro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aveiro Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Thessaloniki or Aveiro?
Prices for flights to both Aveiro and Thessaloniki 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 dayThessaloniki €42Aveiro €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Thessaloniki
For Thessaloniki, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Open Market Food Tour with Tasting: $48
- Walking Open Market Food Tour and Tasting: $49
- Cooking & Dining Experience with Greek Family: $63
- Guided Food Tour: $70
- Food Tour in Thessaloniki: $71
- Private Walking Tour Gastronomic Food Tour in Thessaloniki: $87
- Traditional Greek Food Tour With A Local: $95
- Greek Ouzo and Meze Food Tour: $95
- Greek Cooking Class, Market Visit and Lunch: $95
- Traditional Greek Food Tour With A Local: $97
- Greek Ouzo and Meze Food Tour: $97
- Greek Cooking Class, Market visit and Lunch: $97
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Thessaloniki €26Aveiro €8.57
Tours and Activities in Thessaloniki
For Thessaloniki, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 4-Hour Thessaloniki Jewish Heritage Private Guided Tour: $207
- Archery Odyssey Traditional Archery Experience: $65
- Best of Private Guided Tour: $218
- Best of Private Guided Tour: $192
- Charming pearls of Thessaloniki – Romantic Tour: $153
- City Sightseeing Thessaloniki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $17
- Daily Cruise:Discover Thessaloniki in a different way: $1,069
- Daily Sailing Cruise Olympus Riviera Highlights: $122
- Day Tour at Royal Tombs of Aigai and Museum of Pella with pickup: $93
- Dion and Palaios Panteleimon Myth and History Tour: $153
- Dion-Olympus Private Tour from Thessaloniki: $96
- Discover Olympus from Paralia in Jeep Safari Shared Tour: $76
Tours and Activities in Aveiro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.
- Aveiro Privat City Tour w/ Local Boat 1 H Cruise & Egg Sweet: $96
- Aveiro Private Tour, Bairrada Wine Cellars & Roasted Piglet: $117
- Aveiro Tour: $139
- Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $150
- Coimbra & Aveiro Amazing Cultural Full Day Tour from Porto: $102
- From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $139
- From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $273
- From Porto: e-Bike Tour in Aveiro, Boat Trip and Costa Nova!: $84
- Porto to Lisbon private Tour, choose 2 or 3 stops on the way: $312
- Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $117
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayThessaloniki €15Aveiro €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Thessaloniki
Also in Thessaloniki, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Thessaloniki: $25
- From Pella-Edessa wine tasting: $64
- Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour with Appetizers: $81
- Thessaloniki Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour with Appetizers: $83
- Winery Visit with Wine Tasting Experience: $91
- Wine Tasting Experience from Thessaloniki: $93
- Thessaloniki to Naoussa, Wine Tasting Tour – Private Day Trip: $207
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Thessaloniki and Aveiro, we can see that Thessaloniki is more expensive. And not only is Aveiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aveiro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aveiro 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 Thessaloniki would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Thessaloniki than you might in Aveiro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Thessaloniki Expensive? and Is Aveiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Thessaloniki or Aveiro?
Thessaloniki has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Thessaloniki and Aveiro, 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 Thessaloniki or Aveiro?
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 Thessaloniki or Aveiro in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Thessaloniki and Aveiro. Most visitors come to Thessaloniki for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Thessaloniki is a little warmer than Aveiro. Typically, the summer temperatures in Thessaloniki in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Aveiro averages at about 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aveiro this time of the year. In Thessaloniki, it's very sunny this time of the year. Thessaloniki usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Aveiro during summer. Thessaloniki gets 327 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Thessaloniki usually receives more rain than Aveiro. Thessaloniki gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyThessaloniki 25°C (77°F)Aveiro 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Thessaloniki or Aveiro in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Thessaloniki as well as Aveiro. The autumn months attract visitors to Thessaloniki because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Thessaloniki is generally around the same temperature as Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Thessaloniki average around 16°C (61°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Thessaloniki often gets less sunshine than Aveiro. Thessaloniki gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 184 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. Thessaloniki usually gets less rain in October than Aveiro. Thessaloniki gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberThessaloniki 16°C (61°F)Aveiro 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Thessaloniki or Aveiro in the Winter?
Both Aveiro and Thessaloniki are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Thessaloniki this time of year.
Thessaloniki is much colder than Aveiro in the winter. The daily temperature in Thessaloniki averages around 5°C (41°F) in January, and Aveiro fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Thessaloniki usually receives less sunshine than Aveiro during winter. Thessaloniki gets 101 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. In January, Thessaloniki usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Thessaloniki gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryThessaloniki 5°C (41°F)Aveiro 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Thessaloniki or Aveiro in the Spring?
Both Aveiro and Thessaloniki during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Thessaloniki for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Thessaloniki is around the same temperature as Aveiro. Typically, the spring temperatures in Thessaloniki in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Aveiro averages at about 14°C (56°F).
In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Thessaloniki often gets less sunshine than Aveiro. Thessaloniki gets 196 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 217 hours of full sun.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Thessaloniki usually gets less rain in April than Aveiro. Thessaloniki gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilThessaloniki 13°C (56°F)Aveiro 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Aveiro and Thessaloniki
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 7°C (44°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (49°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (76°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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