A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Venice vs. Costa Vicentina for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Venice or Costa Vicentina?

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 Vicentina can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Venice or Costa Vicentina?

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 Vicentina

Costa Vicentina is the beautiful coastal area in southwest Portugal which runs through both the Algarve and Alentejo Regions along the southern coast. This is actually part of the longest stretch of protected coastline in Portugal, making it one of the best places to experience the unadulterated beauty and nature of the country. Costa Vicentina offers miles of some of the best Portugal beaches, fantastic hiking trails, and lovely old villages to explore. The area sees far more Portuguese tourists than international ones, so expect Portuguese to be the only language spoken by many people, especially in the smaller villages.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Venice?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €229, while the average daily cost in Costa Vicentina is €125. 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 Vicentina in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Venice 120
    Costa Vicentina 66
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Venice 240
    Costa Vicentina 132
Compare Hotels in Venice and Costa Vicentina

Looking for a hotel in Venice or Costa Vicentina? 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.

Hotels in Venice


Hotels in Costa Vicentina


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Venice 27
    Costa Vicentina 40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:


  • Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass
    16
  • Vaporetto Ride
    6.50
  • 1 Day Travel Card
    18
  • 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:

  • Airport Transfer from Venice Airport to Portorož: $182
  • Arrival Transfer from Venice Airport to Piazzale Roma by Sedan: $120
  • Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice (Luxury Van): $197
  • Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $844
  • Burano + water taxi to Ravenna or Cruise Port -Departure Transfer: $165
  • Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $99
  • Burano +water taxi to Trieste or port -Departure Private Transfer: $165
  • Chioggia Cruise Port to Malpensa Milan Airport (MXP) -Departure Private Transfer: $209
  • Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice City + water taxi: $499
  • Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma: $326
  • Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE (Luxury Van): $197
  • Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Sedan Car: $193

Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Costa Vicentina?

Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Venice 65
    Costa Vicentina 34
Typical Food Prices in Venice

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:


  • Panini Sandwich
    4.00
  • Gelato
    6.00
  • Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza
    7.90
  • Expresso
    1.95
  • Slice of Pizza
    2.23
  • 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: $30
  • Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $33
  • Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $48
  • Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
  • Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $48
  • Secret Street Food Tour of Venice in 2,5 hours: $48
  • Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $48
  • Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
  • Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
  • Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties: $49
  • Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $52
  • Venetian Dinner: $63

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Venice 101
    Costa Vicentina 17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice

For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Venice Boat Ride
    15
  • Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee
    8.00
  • Gondola Ride (for Group)
    80
  • Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace
    16
  • The Jewish Museum Admission
    3.00
  • 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.

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
  • Venice self guided audio tour: $4.33
  • Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.67
  • Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.74
  • Walking Tour of Venezia with a Locally Created Digital Guide: $4.76
  • From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.89
  • Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.43
  • walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.43
  • independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.43
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.50
  • Self Guided City Audio Tour in Venice: $5.51
  • Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $5.54

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Venice 24
    Costa Vicentina 8.71
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:


  • 1/2 Liter Wine
    5.20
  • 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: $8.84
  • Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $28
  • Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $28
  • Wine Tasting in Venice: $38
  • Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
  • Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $73
  • Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $75
  • Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $83
  • Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $97
  • Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $99
  • Experience Venice with a Local Sommelier: Cicchetti & Wine Tour: $105
  • A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $109


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Venice and Costa Vicentina, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Costa Vicentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Costa Vicentina would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Costa Vicentina 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 Vicentina.

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 Vicentina Expensive?.