Which place is cheaper, Havana or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Venice or Havana?
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 Havana can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Havana?
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.
Havana
The city of Havana is at the top of most peoples' bucket list - mostly because of the allure of a forbidden land. Before the Communist revolution, Cuba was a popular tourist destination. Since it has reopened in the 1990s, it has drawn tourists from all over the world (except the US).
This capital city is a land trapped in the past. With 50 years of neglect, when you step off the plane, prepare to step back in time. A trip to Havana is meant for those with truly open minds - and when they arrive they'll be swept away.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVenice €229Havana €61
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €229, while the average daily cost in Havana is €61. 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 Havana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Havana €38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Havana €76
Compare Hotels in Venice and Havana
Looking for a hotel in Venice or Havana? 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 €27Havana €18
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:
- Venice, Сruise Port to Verona Airport (VRN) - Departure Private Transfer: $85
- Airport Marco Polo (VCE) to Chioggia - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
- Arrival Transfer from Venice Airport to Piazzale Roma by Sedan: $49
- Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice (Luxury Van): $196
- Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $836
- Burano + water taxi to Ravenna or Cruise Port -Departure Transfer: $164
- Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $99
- Burano +water taxi to Trieste or port -Departure Private Transfer: $164
- Chioggia Cruise Port to Malpensa Milan Airport (MXP) -Departure Private Transfer: $208
- Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma: $431
- Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE (Luxury Van): $196
- Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Sedan Car: $191
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Havana
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Havana:
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Short Taxi Ride€0.63
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Havana?
Prices for flights to both Havana 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 €65Havana €9.53
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: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Tiramisu Cooking Class on Line from Venice: $35
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $52
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $64
- Venetian Dinner: $68
Typical Food Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Havana:
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Pizza€0.03
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Venice €101Havana €10
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.
- Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.15
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Venice self guided audio tour: $4.29
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.63
- Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.70
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.84
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.24
- From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.35
- Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.38
- independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.38
- walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.38
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVenice €24Havana €5.37
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: $8.74
- 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: $38
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $51
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $80
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $106
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $109
Typical Alcohol Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Havana:
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Mojito€0.14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Venice and Havana, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Havana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Venice is in Europe and Havana is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Havana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Havana 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 Havana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Venice Expensive? and Is Havana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Havana?
Havana has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Venice and Havana, 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 Havana?
Venice has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Havana experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Venice or Havana in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Venice as well as Havana. The summer months attract visitors to Venice because of the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Havana throughout the year.
Venice is cooler than Havana in the summer. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Havana fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Venice usually gets more rain in July than Havana. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Havana receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVenice 23°C (73°F)Havana 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Venice or Havana in the Autumn?
Both Havana and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Venice this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Havana because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Venice is much colder than Havana. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Venice in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Havana averages at about 25°C (77°F).
In October, Venice usually receives less rain than Havana. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Havana receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVenice 14°C (57°F)Havana 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Venice or Havana in the Winter?
Both Havana and Venice during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Havana year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Venice. In January, Venice is generally much colder than Havana. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 3°C (37°F), and Havana fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Venice usually gets more rain in January than Havana. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Havana receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVenice 3°C (37°F)Havana 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Venice or Havana in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Havana. Many visitors come to Venice in the spring for the natural beauty. Havana attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Venice is much colder than Havana in the spring. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Havana fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In April, Venice usually receives more rain than Havana. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Havana receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVenice 13°C (55°F)Havana 24°C (75°F)
Typical Weather for Havana and Venice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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