Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Venice or Montevideo?
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 Montevideo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Montevideo?
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.
Montevideo
As the morning sun tinges the calm waters of the Rio de la Plata with a golden hue, the Rambla and its city awakens to life with new adventures for those near and far. From tanning on the luxurious beaches to peering into Uruguayan history at local museums, one can be far from bored while staying in Montevideo. Combining the quaintness of the countryside with the excitement of urban life, this city holds a unique trait that cannot easily be replicated.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVenice €229Montevideo €59
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €229, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is €59. 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 Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Montevideo €37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Montevideo €74
Compare Hotels in Venice and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Venice or Montevideo? 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 Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Montevideo €6.80
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:
- From Milan: One-Way Transfer to/from Venice Cruise Port: $1,171
- Luxury Private Transfer Between Siena and Venice: $1,157
- Trieste: Round Trip Transfer to Piazzale Roma in Venice: $1,054
- Ravenna Port or City: 1- Way Transfer to Venice + water taxi: $1,033
- One-Way Transfer to Florence Airport or Hotel: $1,028
- Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $836
- Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal: $796
- Transfer from Trieste Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport: $796
- Venice Airport:1-Way Transfer to Ravenna City or Cruise Port: $753
- Transfer from Venice to Verona Hotels: $665
- Venice, Square Rome : 1-Way Transfer To Trieste Port or City: $554
- From Zagreb: Transfer to Venice: $552
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from or to Carrasco Airport in Montevideo: $120
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo 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 €65Montevideo €13
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: $33
- Tiramisu Cooking Class on Line from Venice: $35
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $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
- 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montevideo
For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The best Montevideo Dinner Show. Tango and Candombe. El Milongon.: $85
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Venice €101Montevideo €19
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: $283
- Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-line Tour: $54
- Venice Saint Mark's Basilica and gondola tour in the afternoon: $82
- Venice Top-Attractions Walking Tour for Kids & Families & Child-Friendly Guide: $240
- Friendinvenice, how to experience the true Venice, private tour: $126
- 2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day: $108
- 2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour: $274
- 2hr Night Kayak Tour in premium tour with sunset: $128
- 3 Hours Venice walking tour: $93
- 4 hours Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano with local real guide: $164
- 4-hour private tour in the Northern Lagoon with traditional boat: $252
- 60' Quick Kayak Tour of Venice with guide: $59
Tours and Activities in Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Colonia del Sacramento - Regular Tour: $65
- Private Tour to Tourist Places in Montevideo: $260
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Best Private & Personalized Tour of Montevideo: $200
- Best Private Montevideo Shore Excursion: City Tour. Optional WineTasting Tour.: $165
- Best Private Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers: $250
- Best Shared Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers: $120
- Best Shared Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers : $120
- Best custom Montevideo Private Tour in Electric SUV! (BMW Option): $120
- City Tour of Montevideo: $40
- City Tour, the best option for small groups: $160
- City tour Montevideo: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVenice €24Montevideo -
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: $11
- 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
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $106
- Evening in Venice with a local: food and wine tasting tour: $117
- Experience Venice Like A Local: Small Group Cicchetti & Wine Tour: $118
Sample the Local Flavors in Montevideo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
- Half Day Tour at Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $120
- The best wine tour: $140
- Wine tour - Lunch & Tasting with Wine Explorers: $198
- Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience: $210
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Venice and Montevideo, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Venice is in Europe and Montevideo 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 Montevideo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montevideo 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 Montevideo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Venice Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Montevideo?
Montevideo has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Venice and Montevideo, 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 Montevideo?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Montevideo 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 Montevideo in the Summer?
Both Montevideo and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Venice for the family-friendly experiences.
Venice is around the same temperature as Montevideo in the summer. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Montevideo fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Montevideo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Venice. Venice usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montevideo during summer. Venice gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Venice usually receives less rain than Montevideoin January. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryVenice 23°C (73°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Venice or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Venice during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Venice in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Venice is cooler than Montevideo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Venice in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in April.
In the autumn, Venice often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin April. Venice gets 134 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun.
Montevideo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Venice usually gets less rain in October than Montevideoin April. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilVenice 14°C (57°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Venice or Montevideo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Montevideo. Most visitors come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Venice can be very cold during winter. In January, Venice is generally much colder than Montevideoin July. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 3°C (37°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Venice usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during winter. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Venice usually receives less rain than Montevideoin July. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyVenice 3°C (37°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Venice or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Venice as well as Montevideo. The spring months attract visitors to Venice because of the natural beauty.
Venice is cooler than Montevideo in the spring. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In the spring, Venice often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin October. Venice gets 154 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montevideo. Venice usually gets less rain in April than Montevideoin October. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberVenice 13°C (55°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Venice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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