Should you visit Venice or Trieste?
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 Trieste can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
Which city is cheaper, Trieste or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €181, while the average daily cost in Trieste is €80. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Venice and Trieste in more detail.
Accommodation
Double occupancy rooms typically run around €186 in Venice For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Travelers usually pay around €88 for a double occupancy room in Trieste If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
The average traveler spends about €52 per day in Venice for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
In Trieste travelers spend around €25 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Venice €52
Trieste €25
Typical Food prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Online Tiramisu Cooking Class With Italian Chef At Home:
$37
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1 Hour Online Live Carbonara Cooking Class With Italian Chef:
$37
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2.5-Hour Street Food Tour with a Local Guide:
$44
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3-Hour Cooking Class at your Airbnb:
$47
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Venice Food Tour of Typical Bacaros:
$48
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Authentic Chicchetti & Amusing Tales Food Tour:
$51
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Wine and Food Tour Near Venice's Jewish Quarter:
$56
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The Bacaro of Food Tour with Wine & Appetizers:
$57
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Private Family Food Tour:
$58
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Venetian Dinner:
$59
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Private Food Tour with 10 Tastings:
$65
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Original Venetian Bacaro Dinner:
$67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Dining experience at a local's home in Trieste with show cooking:
$106
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Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Trieste:
$162
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Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Trieste:
$180
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Private Half-Day Tour to Lipizzaner Horses from Trieste:
$236
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Local market visit and private cooking class at a Cesarina's home in Trieste:
$267
Local Transportation
Venice's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €22 per person, per day on transportation in Venice.
Trieste's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €14 per person, per day on transportation in Trieste.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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private transfer from Treviso Canova Airport to Piazzale Roma:
$174
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Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta:
$36
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Private Transfer by Gondola from the Train Station:
$41
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Private Boat Transfer from Cruise Terminal to Hotel:
$227
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Private Airport Transfers by Luxury Water Taxi:
$370
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Harbor Shuttle Transfer:
$32
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Venice- Ljubljana.Private transfer. Price per car.:
$335
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Venice Water Taxi Transfers Piazzale Roma to Hotels:
$28
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Venice Transfer-Shared Water Taxi to Airport:
$36
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Venice Train Station to Hotel Private Transfer:
$216
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Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port:
$40
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Venice Private Transfer from Venice Cruise Terminal to Treviso (TSF) Airport:
$224
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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So much more than just a transfer (up to 8 persons):
$373
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Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Bled:
$282
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Transfer from Trieste to Malpensa Airport in Milano:
$276
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Small-Group Transfer from Trieste to Bergamo Airport:
$218
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Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Ljubljana:
$202
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Transfer Trieste - Rovinj:
$197
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Transfer Trieste - Poreč:
$190
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Transfer Trieste - Umag:
$172
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Private transfer from Trieste to Ljubljana:
$151
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Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Slovenian coast:
$147
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Transfer from Trieste to Venice Airport:
$107
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Skip-the-line to Miramare Castle w/ private transfer from Trieste train station:
$96
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Trieste?
Prices for flights to both Trieste 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Venice can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €80 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Trieste can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €17 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
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.
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'More, 'ndemo a bacari? - A food and wine experience (tour to Murano included):
$305
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2-Hour Boat Tour with Grand Canal & Tower Climb:
$111
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3 hour Venice walking tour:
$711
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3-Days Private tour among Venice, Verona and Treviso with a Top Guide:
$1,493
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3hours Venice walking tour:
$93
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4-Hour Venetian Savors, Ghosts, and Legends Tour:
$82
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8-Hour Prosecco Wine and Tastings Tour from Venice or Padua:
$205
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90-Minute Walking Tour of Venice:
$30
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A Perfect Day in Venice All-Inclusive Private Tour:
$821
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A bit of Venetian art and architecture (free tour to Murano included):
$330
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A day in the life of Venice - Private tour with a local:
$249
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A full taste of Venice - the very best in one day (free tour to Murano included):
$1,400
Tours and Activities in Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Explore highlights of Trieste on a private 3-hour walking tour:
$294
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Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Trieste:
$152
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Habsburg private walking tour with a local guide:
$336
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Lake Bled & Ljubljana - Small Group Tour from Trieste:
$144
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Lake Bled &Ljubljana- 8hr Small Group Shore Experience from Trieste with options:
$236
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Lake Bled and Ljubljana Private Tour from Trieste:
$323
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Lake Bled and Ljubljana Tour from Trieste:
$144
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Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves - Small Group Tour from Trieste:
$144
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Ljubljana Christmas Market Tour from Trieste:
$110
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Local market visit and dining experience at a local's home in Trieste:
$173
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Name your recipe: food market tour and workshop with a Cesarina in Trieste:
$193
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Panoramic Tour of Trieste and Miramare Castle:
$160
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Venice, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €19.
Typically, people visiting Trieste spend on average €6.40 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
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:
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Venice Wine Tasting Tour:
$30
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Wine Tasting in Venice:
$34
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Online Live Wine Tasting from Venice:
$37
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Wine Tasting Tour in a Local Enoteca:
$54
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Wine Tasting and Cicchetti:
$57
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Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl:
$57
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Private Tour: Food and Wine Tour in Venice:
$65
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Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl:
$67
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Venice 2-Hour Wine Tasting Tour:
$70
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A Relaxing Evening at The Hot Springs (with wine tastings):
$75
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Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice:
$76
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Art and Wine Tour:
$79
Sample the Local Flavors in Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
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Regional wine tasting in Trieste:
$26
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Private Wine Tasting Tour in Slovenia from Trieste:
$194
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Collio: Cividale Del Friuli and Wine Tastings from Trieste:
$203
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Food and Wine tasting experience in Trieste traditional farmhouse Osmiza:
$534
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Venice and Trieste, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Trieste much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Trieste would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Trieste 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 Trieste.
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