Which place is cheaper, Valencia or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Valencia?
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 Valencia 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 Valencia?
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.
Valencia
Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Valencia $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Valencia is $132. 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 Valencia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Valencia $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Valencia $124
Compare Hotels in Varna and Valencia
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Valencia? 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 Valencia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Valencia $19
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Arrival Private Transfer Valencia Port to Valencia City by Van: $42
- Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Minivan: $42
- Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Sedan: $37
- Barcelona to Montserrat: Guided Tour & Return Bus Transfers: $46
- Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van: $175
- From Albufera Day Trip with Boat Tour and Transfer: $59
- From Morella and Peñíscola Day Trip with Transfers: $118
- Private Transfer - Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC): $38
- Private Transfer Valencia Airport to Hotel: $109
- Private Transfer from Valencia Hotels to Valencia Cruise Port: $24
- Private Transfer: Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia City Center: $27
- Private Transfer: Valencia City Center to Valencia Airport (VLC): $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Valencia?
Prices for flights to both Valencia 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 $23Valencia $43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
- Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Traveling Spoon Sangria and Tapa Private Online Cooking Class: $40
- Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $48
- Valencia Traditional Food Tour: $51
- Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $53
- Street Food Tour including Paella & Tapas Tasting: $58
- Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $59
- Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $63
- Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $64
- Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and visit market: $65
- Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Market Visit: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Valencia $31
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 Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Flamenco Tour$17
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Self-Guided City Exploration Game and Walking Tour: $3.74
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $3.74
- The Essentials of Valencia in a Guided Tour: $5.45
- Valencia Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- In love with A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- In love with A Self-Guided tour of its landmarks: $6.99
- Between Two Gates Self-Guided Smartphone Tour: $7.99
- Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
- Silk Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $8.56
- Historic Center Audio-Guided Tour with Earphones: $8.56
- Scavenger Hunt and Monumental Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Valencia $21
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Free Shots: $13
- Pub Crawl With Free Shots: $25
- Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $59
- From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $90
- Local Tapas & Wine tasting experience: $91
- Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience: $102
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $108
- From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $123
- Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $164
- Requena: 1/2 Day Private Vineyards & Premium Wine Tastings: $191
- From Utiel-Requena Wine Tour and Traditional Lunch: $209
- Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries: $213
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Valencia, we can see that Valencia 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 Valencia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valencia 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 Valencia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Valencia?
Valencia has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Varna. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Valencia, 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 Valencia?
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 Valencia in the Summer?
Both Valencia and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Valencia because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Varna is generally around the same temperature as Valencia. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 23°C (73°F), and Valencia fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).
It's quite sunny in Valencia. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Varna. Varna usually receives less sunshine than Valencia during summer. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Valencia receives 303 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Varna usually receives more rain than Valencia. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Valencia 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Varna or Valencia in the Autumn?
Both Valencia and Varna during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Valencia this time of year.
Varna is cooler than Valencia in the autumn. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Valencia fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Varna often gets less sunshine than Valencia. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valencia receives 198 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in October than Valencia. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Valencia 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Varna or Valencia in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Valencia. Also, many travelers come to Valencia for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Varna in the winter. In the winter, Varna is much colder than Valencia. Typically, the winter temperatures in Varna in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Valencia averages at about 12°C (53°F).
Varna usually receives less sunshine than Valencia during winter. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Valencia receives 162 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Varna usually receives more rain than Valencia. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Valencia 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Varna or Valencia in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Varna as well as Valencia. Also, many visitors come to Valencia in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In April, Varna is generally cooler than Valencia. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 11°C (52°F), and Valencia fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Valencia. In the spring, Varna often gets less sunshine than Valencia. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valencia receives 213 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets more rain in April than Valencia. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Valencia 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Valencia and Varna
| Varna | Valencia | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
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