Which place is cheaper, Aveiro or Valletta?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Valletta or Aveiro?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Valletta and Aveiro can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Valletta or Aveiro?
Valletta
A harbor city and the capital city of the island of Malta, Valletta dates back to the 16th-century with a preserved architectural heritage that earned the city a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is best known for its museums, palaces, and churches.
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 Historical Tours in Malta, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Malta, 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 dayValletta €116Aveiro €80
The average daily cost (per person) in Valletta is €116, 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 Valletta and Aveiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValletta €65Aveiro €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValletta €130Aveiro €92
Compare Hotels in Valletta and Aveiro
Looking for a hotel in Valletta 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: Valletta Hotel Prices and Aveiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valletta €24Aveiro €8.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta
Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Private Malta Highlights Tour with Transfer: $150
- Private Airport Transfer from Malta to Gozo: $109
- Airport Transfers (Private Group up to 15 people): $103
- From Malta: Gozo Jeep Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $87
- Private Airport Transfer in Malta: $87
- Turkish Gullet Cruise to Gozo and Comino with Lunch and Transfers: $81
- Airport transfers to all locations in Malta (Private Groups or Families): $81
- Mdina and Highlights of Malta Full Day Guided Tour Incl. Lunch and Transfers: $66
- Malta Airport Private Transfers: $66
- Malta Private Transfer from Malta Airport to any resort in Malta island: $51
- Arrival Transfer: Malta Airport MLA to Malta Island by Van: $49
- Malta Airport (MLA) Departure Transfer (Saint Julian's Hotels to Malta Airport): $49
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 Valletta or Aveiro?
Prices for flights to both Aveiro and Valletta 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 dayValletta €32Aveiro €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valletta
For Valletta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Valletta Food Tour - Eat like a local: $46
- Valletta Food Tour: $49
- Folklore Evening Dinner Show at a Traditional Maltese Restaurant Incl. Transfers: $67
- Maltese Traditional Dinner and Folklore Show with Transfers: $71
- Fireworks Festival Cruise Including Dinner, Drinks and Transport: $76
- The Ultimate Valletta Evening Food Tour: $80
- Fernandes Sunset Cruise including Dinner with Open Bar: $80
- Christmas Tour in Gozo (afternoon) inc. Dinner: $86
- Blue Lagoon & Sunset Quad Tour in Gozo/Dinner: $91
- From Blue Lagoon and Gozo Tour w/Quads and Dinner: $118
- The Valletta Food Tour Experience, a private tour: $150
- Private Valletta Food Tour: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valletta €27Aveiro €8.57
Tours and Activities in Valletta
For Valletta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Cities Tour: $16
- 3 Hours Private Picnic Experience in Malta: $273
- 3 cities: Private Insider Walking Tour with Licensed Guide: $160
- 30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket): $6.55
- 4-hr day tour around Malta: $207
- 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass Bus + Harbour Cruise: $55
- 90 minutes Harbour Cruise in Valletta - ticket only: $22
- A Monumental Maltese Experience: $175
- Adventures in Malta: Thrills, History, and Natural Beauty: $320
- Best of Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour: $20
- Best of Valletta Walking Tour: $20
- Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Half-Day Tour from Valletta: $37
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 dayValletta €16Aveiro €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Valletta
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Valletta:
- Valletta Pub Crawl: $22
- Malta Pub Crawl: $22
- The Brewery Experience & beer tasting including transport: $35
- The Brewery Experience Self-Guided Tour with Tasting & Transport: $35
- Malta: The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour: $44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valletta and Aveiro, we can see that Valletta 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 Valletta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valletta 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 Valletta Expensive? and Is Aveiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Valletta or Aveiro?
Aveiro has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Valletta 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 Valletta or Aveiro?
Aveiro has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Valletta experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Valletta or Aveiro in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Valletta and Aveiro. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
Valletta is a little warmer than Aveiro in the summer. The daily temperature in Valletta averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Aveiro fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aveiro this time of the year. In Valletta, it's very sunny this time of the year. Valletta usually receives more sunshine than Aveiro during summer. Valletta gets 365 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Valletta usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Valletta gets 10 mm (0.4 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 JulyValletta 26°C (79°F)Aveiro 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Valletta or Aveiro in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Valletta as well as Aveiro. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Valletta is a little warmer than Aveiro. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Valletta in October average around 21°C (70°F), and Aveiro averages at about 17°C (62°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valletta this time of the year. In the autumn, Valletta often gets more sunshine than Aveiro. Valletta gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 184 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. Valletta usually gets less rain in October than Aveiro. Valletta gets 80 mm (3.1 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 OctoberValletta 21°C (70°F)Aveiro 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Valletta or Aveiro in the Winter?
Both Aveiro and Valletta are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
In January, Valletta is generally a little warmer than Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Valletta average around 13°C (55°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Valletta usually receives more sunshine than Aveiro during winter. Valletta gets 159 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, Valletta usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Valletta gets 90 mm (3.5 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 JanuaryValletta 13°C (55°F)Aveiro 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Valletta or Aveiro in the Spring?
Both Aveiro and Valletta during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Valletta is a little warmer than Aveiro in the spring. The daily temperature in Valletta averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Aveiro fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Valletta. In the spring, Valletta often gets more sunshine than Aveiro. Valletta gets 247 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. Valletta usually gets less rain in April than Aveiro. Valletta gets 30 mm (1.2 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 AprilValletta 16°C (61°F)Aveiro 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Aveiro and Valletta
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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