Which place is cheaper, Costa de Prata or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Venice or Costa de Prata?
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 Costa de Prata can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Costa de Prata?
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.
Costa de Prata
Costa de Prata is a region located on the Silver Coast of Portugal, an hour north of Lisbon. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient architecture, and relaxed, welcoming, atmosphere. The area experiences gorgeous weather nearly all year round, with temperatures in the high 70's and 80's Fahrenheit from May-September. June-August sees the warmest ocean temperatures, making these the best months for swimming. Even during their winter, temperatures rarely dip below 60°F, although ocean temperatures drop, making swimming a bit colder.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVenice €229Costa de Prata €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €229, while the average daily cost in Costa de Prata is €151. 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 Costa de Prata in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Costa de Prata €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Costa de Prata €156
Compare Hotels in Venice and Costa de Prata
Looking for a hotel in Venice or Costa de Prata? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Costa de Prata €53
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:
- Verona Airport (VRN): One Way Transfer to Venice Cruise Port: $374
- Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $34
- VCE Airport and Venice Port 1-Way Private Transfer: $155
- Transfer from Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport: $188
- Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal: $791
- Shared Water Taxi Transfer to Marco Polo Airport: $37
- Private Transfer from Train Station by Water Taxi: $291
- Private Boat Transfer from Cruise Terminal to Hotel: $342
- One-Way Transfer to Florence Airport or Hotel: $1,021
- Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer: $40
- Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City: $11
- Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport w/ 3 Routes: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Costa de Prata?
Prices for flights to both Costa de Prata 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 €65Costa de Prata €44
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 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.Venice €101Costa de Prata €13
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.
- From Vicenza Private Tour: $281
- Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour: $74
- Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour: $295
- Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-line Tour: $53
- Venice Saint Mark's Basilica and gondola tour in the afternoon: $82
- Venice Top-Attractions Walking Tour for Kids & Families & Child-Friendly Guide: $239
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $217
- Friendinvenice, how to experience the true Venice, private tour: $125
- 2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset: $137
- 2 Hours Private Boat Tour in the Lagoon at Sunset with Aperitif: $104
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace: $131
- 2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour: $272
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVenice €24Costa de Prata €8.13
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:
- 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 Venice and Costa de Prata, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Costa de Prata much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Costa de Prata would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Costa de Prata 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 Costa de Prata.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Venice Expensive? and Is Costa de Prata Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Venice or Costa de Prata?
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 Venice or Costa de Prata in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Costa de Prata. Most visitors come to Venice for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Venice is generally around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 23°C (73°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa de Prata this time of the year. In Venice, it's very sunny this time of the year. Venice usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Costa de Prata during summer. Venice gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Venice usually receives more rain than Costa de Prata. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVenice 23°C (73°F)Costa de Prata 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Venice or Costa de Prata in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Venice as well as Costa de Prata. The autumn months attract visitors to Venice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Venice is cooler than Costa de Prata in the autumn. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In the autumn, Venice often gets less sunshine than Costa de Prata. Venice gets 134 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 184 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Costa de Prata. Venice usually gets less rain in October than Costa de Prata. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVenice 14°C (57°F)Costa de Prata 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Venice or Costa de Prata in the Winter?
Both Costa de Prata and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. 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. In the winter, Venice is much colder than Costa de Prata. Typically, the winter temperatures in Venice in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Venice usually receives less sunshine than Costa de Prata during winter. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Costa de Prata. In January, Venice usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVenice 3°C (37°F)Costa de Prata 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Venice or Costa de Prata in the Spring?
Both Costa de Prata and Venice during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Venice for the natural beauty.
In April, Venice is generally cooler than Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 13°C (55°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In Costa de Prata, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Venice often gets less sunshine than Costa de Prata. Venice gets 154 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 217 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets less rain in April than Costa de Prata. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVenice 13°C (55°F)Costa de Prata 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Costa de Prata and Venice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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