Which place is cheaper, Naples or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Naples?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Varna and Naples 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: Varna or Naples?
Varna
Varna is a coastal city on the Black Sea. It's the third largest city in Bulgaria and many people consider it the summer capital of the country. It's a major tourist destination and it can make for a relaxing escape at the beach if you're in Bulgaria during the summer. It is the only city in Bulgaria that cruises visit, and as such, it's tourist infrastructure has grown. In addition to being a tourist destination, Varna is also a business and university center, seaport, and the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine.
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Naples $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Naples is $138. 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 Varna and Naples in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Naples $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Naples $140
Compare Hotels in Varna and Naples
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Naples? 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: Varna Hotel Prices and Naples Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Naples $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Bucharest to Varna - Private Transfer: $451
- Private One-way Transfer Varna Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $53
- Private Transfer from Albena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $155
- Private Transfer from Albena to Varna (VAR) Airport : $65
- Private Transfer from Balchik to Varna (VAR) Airport: $58
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $131
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Sofia (SOF) Airport : $300
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Varna (VAR) Airport: $35
- Private Transfer from Kavarna to Varna (VAR) Airport: $82
- Private Transfer from Saints Constantine and Helena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Sunny Beach to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $72
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Albena: $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket$1.29
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Alibus From Airport$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$7.86
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Train to Pompeii$3.43
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Taxi$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Airport transfers to Naples by car: $80
- Amalfi Coast Private Transfer Service from/to Naples: $224
- Amalfi Coast: Transfer to/from Airport/Station/Porto: $267
- Aurora Car service transfer private from Positano to Naples or viceversa: $98
- Capri Island: All Inclusive private transfer from Naples : $262
- Car Private Transfer from Naples airport, train station to Sorrento (1-3 Pax): $207
- Deluxe private transfer NAPLES Train Station to SORRENTO or vv: $103
- Deluxe private transfer from NAPLES TO POSITANO or vv : $169
- From Naples Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Amalfi Coast: $138
- From Naples Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Naples: $74
- From Naples Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Positano: $159
- From Naples Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Salerno: $159
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Naples?
Prices for flights to both Naples and Varna 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 dayVarna $23Naples $43
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$30
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$52
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Napoli Pizza$7.76
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Dinner$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Napoli: Traditional Tiramisu Cooking Class with Limoncello: $36
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $46
- Street Food Tour of Naples with Top-Rated Local Guide & Fun Facts: $46
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Authentic Italian Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class with local pizzaiolo: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $53
- Virtual Cooking Class: become a Pizza PRO!: $55
- Food Tour of Naples with Davide: $55
- Napoli Street Food Tour in Pignasecca: $58
- Make Neapolitan Pizza With A View Of Naples Like No Other: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Naples $32
Tours and Activities in Varna
Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket: $11
- Archaeological Museum Ticket & E-Guide: $13
- Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $15
- Pokémon GO Varna Private Tour: $19
- Action Aqua Park Entrance Ticket: $25
- Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $29
- Private Virtual Tour in Varna with a Local Guide : $32
- Nessebar: Guided City Tour: $49
- Bulgaria Day Bike & E-bike Tours - country & sea: $63
- The OFFroad Adventure : $64
- The Ultimate Private Communist Tour of Varna: $64
- Half-Day Tsarev Brod Winery and Walking Tour: $64
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance$9.64
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance$5.36
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Entrance to Pompeii$12
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Monuments and Historic District Self-Guided Tour: $4.27
- Pompeii Self Guided Audio Tour: $4.27
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $5.35
- Napoli: Entrance Tickets to Sant'Anna dei Lombardi Complex: $6.42
- Naples from Ancient Greece to today: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.99
- Naples Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- San Lorenzo Maggiore and Neapolis Sotterrata Ticket: $9.62
- Città della Scienza Interactive Museum Entry Ticket: $11
- National Archaeological Museum Self-Guided 3D Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Castel Sant'Elmo Ticket and Pemcards: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Naples $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Varna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Varna:
- Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour: $53
- Bulgarian Wine Tasting & Art Gallery Experience in Varna: $53
- Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting: $64
- Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting: $64
- The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour: $75
- E-bike & Wine Tour to the Bulgarian Coast: $104
- Varna Gourmet Tour including Wine Tasting: $127
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer$4.39
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Beer$4.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $51
- Regional food and wine tasting: $53
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $64
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $75
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $79
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $86
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $90
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $95
- From Wine Tasting Tour on Vesuvius Slopes with Lunch: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Naples, we can see that Naples is more expensive. And not only is Varna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Varna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varna 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples than you might in Varna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Varna Expensive? and Is Naples Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Naples?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Varna. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Naples, 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 Varna or Naples?
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 Varna or Naples in the Summer?
Both Naples and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Naples because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Varna is around the same temperature as Naples in the summer. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Naples fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Naples. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Varna. Varna usually receives less sunshine than Naples during summer. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Varna usually receives more rain than Naples. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Naples receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Naples 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Varna or Naples in the Autumn?
Both Naples and Varna during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Naples this time of year.
In the autumn, Varna is cooler than Naples. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Varna in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Naples averages at about 17°C (63°F).
In the autumn, Varna often gets less sunshine than Naples. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun.
Naples gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Varna usually gets less rain in October than Naples. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Naples receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Naples 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Varna or Naples in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Naples. Also, many travelers come to Naples for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Varna in the winter. In January, Varna is generally much colder than Naples. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 3°C (37°F), and Naples fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Varna usually receives less sunshine than Naples during winter. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
Naples receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Varna usually receives less rain than Naples. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Naples receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Naples 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Varna or Naples in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Varna as well as Naples. Also, many visitors come to Naples in the spring for the activities around the city.
Varna is cooler than Naples in the spring. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 11°C (52°F) in April, and Naples fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Varna often gets less sunshine than Naples. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in April than Naples. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Naples receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Naples 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Naples and Varna
| Varna | Naples | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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