Which place is cheaper, Venice or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Venice?
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 Venice 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 Venice?
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.
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 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Venice $246
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Venice is $246. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Venice $128
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Venice $256
Compare Hotels in Varna and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Varna 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: Varna Hotel Prices and Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Venice $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Varna to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $644
- Bucharest to Varna - Private Transfer: $451
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Sofia (SOF) Airport : $300
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sunny Beach: $219
- Private Transfer from Albena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $155
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sozopol: $155
- Varna Airport - Ravda | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $136
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $131
- Varna Airport - Nessebar | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $131
- Private Transfer from Varna to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $128
- Private Transfer from Saints Constantine and Helena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Pomorie: $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$17
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Vaporetto Ride$6.96
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1 Day Travel Card$19
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Marco Polo (VCE) to Chioggia - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
- Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice (Luxury Van): $195
- Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Sedan Car: $191
- Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $831
- Burano + water taxi to Ravenna or Cruise Port -Departure Transfer: $163
- Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $98
- Burano +water taxi to Trieste or port -Departure Private Transfer: $163
- Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice City + water taxi: $513
- Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma: $428
- Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE (Luxury Van): $195
- Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Sedan Car: $191
- From Marco Polo Airport: Speedboat Transfer to Venice: $267
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 $23Venice $69
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.29
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Gelato$6.43
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$8.47
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Expresso$2.09
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Slice of Pizza$2.39
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$85
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 with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
- Venetian Dinner: $68
- 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
- Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Venice $108
Tours and Activities in Varna
Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Action Aqua Park Entrance Ticket: $25
- Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $15
- Bulgaria Day Bike & E-bike Tours - country & sea: $63
- E-Motorcycle Tour in Old Rock Monastery and Old Roman Fortress : $114
- From Hiking and Climbing Day Tour: $74
- From Rock Sanctuaries Hiking Tour: $74
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the North of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the South of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Small-Group Tour of Bulgaria by Minivan with Lunch: $87
- GPS & Video guided Tour to The North Coast Of The Black Sea: $183
- Guided Nessebar Sightseeing Tour with Pick Up: $108
- Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $29
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$16
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$8.57
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$86
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$17
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.21
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The Glass Museum in Murano$8.57
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Venice self guided audio tour: $4.27
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.60
- Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.69
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.23
- From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.31
- Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.35
- independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.35
- walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.35
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Venice $26
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 Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine$5.57
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Beer$5.25
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $50
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $79
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $105
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 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 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Venice?
Varna has a larger population, and is about 15% larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Varna 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 Varna or Venice?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Varna or Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice and Varna during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Venice for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Varna is around the same temperature as Venice in the summer. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Venice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Venice, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Varna. In the summer, Varna often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Venice. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in July than Venice. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Varna or Venice in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Venice. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Venice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Varna is around the same temperature as Venice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Varna in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Venice averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Varna usually receives more sunshine than Venice during autumn. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Varna usually receives less rain than Venice. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Varna or Venice in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Varna as well as Venice. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
It's quite cold in Venice in the winter. The weather in Varna can be very cold. In January, Varna is generally around the same temperature as Venice. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 3°C (37°F), and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
In the winter, Varna often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Venice. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in January than Venice. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Varna or Venice in the Spring?
Both Venice and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Venice for the natural beauty.
Varna is cooler than Venice in the spring. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 11°C (52°F) in April, and Venice fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Varna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Venice during spring. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Varna usually receives less rain than Venice. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Varna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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