Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Venice or Cordoba?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Venice and Cordoba can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Cordoba?
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.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVenice €276Cordoba €58
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €276, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is €58. 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 Venice and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Cordoba €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Cordoba €92
Compare Hotels in Venice and Cordoba
Looking for a hotel in Venice or Cordoba? 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: Venice Hotel Prices and Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Cordoba €2.71
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€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Budapest: Private transfer to Venice or Venice to Budapest: $637
- Treviso Airport (TSF) to Venice - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $299
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat: $298
- Transfer from Venice Marco Polo airport or Mestre station to Cortina d'Ampezzo: $298
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Departure Transfer: $298
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Levico/Vetriolo/Trento - Arrival Transfer: $297
- Marco Polo Airport(VCE)to Merano Resorts-Arrival Private Transfer: $295
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Val Gardena/Alta Badia - Arrival Transfer: $292
- Venice Airport to Cortina d'Ampezzo Private Transfer Arrival: $292
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Cortina d'Ampezzo - Arrival Transfer : $292
- Private Direct Transfer From Venice to Ravena: $291
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Passo Rolle - Arrival Private Transfer: $272
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Venice 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 dayVenice €112Cordoba €6.26
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
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 Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $39
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $52
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $58
- Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties: $58
- Secret Street Food Tour of Venice in 2,5 hours: $58
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $58
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $58
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $73
- Venetian Dinner: $75
- Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $84
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $84
- Venice Bacaro Food Tour - Eat and Drink like a Venetian: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Venice €101Cordoba €16
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€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Glass-blowing Factory Visit: $47
- Saint Mark's Basilica and Guided City Walking Tour in Venice: $162
- Teatro La Fenice Guided Tour: $95
- Venice Rialto Walking Private Tour: $233
- Venice Top-Attractions Walking Tour for Kids & Families & Child-Friendly Guide: $263
- Venice at sunset Private tour: $167
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $256
- 2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset: $168
- 2 Hours Private Boat Tour in the Lagoon at Sunset with Aperitif: $179
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace: $143
- 4-Hour Venice guided walking tour with Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica: $161
- 4-hour private tour in the Northern Lagoon with traditional boat: $249
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVenice €24Cordoba €6.58
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€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Venice Food and Wine Tasting Tour with a Local Guide: $24
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $30
- Natural Wine Tasting in the heart of the Prosecco Hills: $33
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $42
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $43
- Venice Wine Tasting and Contemporary Art: $78
- Venice Cicchetti, Spritz and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $78
- 2 Hour Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $78
- Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice: $105
- Rialto Market Food and Wine Tasting Guided Tour in Venice: $113
- Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $137
- Natural Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with a Sommelier in Venice: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Venice and Cordoba, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Venice is in Europe and Cordoba is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Venice Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Cordoba?
Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Venice and Cordoba, 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 Venice or Cordoba?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Venice has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Venice or Cordoba in the Summer?
Both Cordoba and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In the summer, Venice is much warmer than Cordoba. Typically, the summer temperatures in Venice in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Cordoba averages at about 10°C (50°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Cordoba. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Venice. Venice usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cordoba during summer. Venice gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Venice usually receives around the same amount of rain as Cordobain January. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryVenice 23°C (73°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Venice or Cordoba in the Autumn?
Both Cordoba and Venice during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Venice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Venice is generally cooler than Cordobain April. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 14°C (57°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In the autumn, Venice often gets less sunshine than Cordobain April. Venice gets 134 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets more rain in October than Cordobain April. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilVenice 14°C (57°F)Cordoba 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Venice or Cordoba in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Cordoba. Many visitors come to Venice in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Venice can get quite cold in the winter. Venice is much colder than Cordoba in the winter. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Cordoba fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.
Venice usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during winter. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Venice usually receives more rain than Cordobain July. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyVenice 3°C (37°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Venice or Cordoba in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Venice as well as Cordoba. Most visitors come to Venice for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Venice is much colder than Cordoba. Typically, the spring temperatures in Venice in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Cordoba averages at about 19°C (66°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cordoba. In the spring, Venice often gets less sunshine than Cordobain October. Venice gets 154 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Cordobain October. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberVenice 13°C (55°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Venice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
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