Should you visit Venice or Trieste?
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 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Venice and Trieste in more detail.
Local Transportation
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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Transfer from Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport:
$340
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Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal:
$908
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Private Airport Transfers by Luxury Water Taxi:
$369
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Venice- Ljubljana.Private transfer. Price per car.:
$335
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Venice Train Station to Hotel Private Transfer:
$227
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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
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Venice Marco Polo Airport private arrival transfer (Includes private Water Taxi):
$299
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Venice Marco Polo Airport Shared Transfer by Water Taxi:
$38
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Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival Transfer:
$40
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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Venice Marco Polo Airport: One-Way Transfer to Trieste:
$227
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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
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.
Food
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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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1 Hour Online Live Carbonara Cooking Class With Italian Chef:
$37
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Online Tiramisu Cooking Class With Italian Chef At Home:
$37
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2.5-Hour Street Food Tour with a Local Guide:
$48
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2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant:
$74
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Venice Food Tour: Rialto Market and Cicchetti Tasting:
$84
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Traditional Home Dinner in Venice with a Chef:
$87
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Cooking Show with a Famous Local Chef:
$90
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Venice Carnival 4-Hour Grand Ball Gala Dinner and Show:
$102
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Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals:
$103
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Private Food Tour: Cicheti & Wine:
$106
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Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Central Venice with a Fun Loving Local:
$106
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Interpreti Veneziani Ensemble Baroque Concert with Dinner:
$109
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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Market Tour & Lunch/Dinner at a Cesarina's Home:
$158
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Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Trieste:
$162
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Trieste Private Home Cooking Class:
$165
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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
Entertainment
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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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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8-Hour Prosecco Wine and Tastings Tour from Venice or Padua:
$453
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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
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Accessible a barrier free private tour:
$71
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An Architectural insight of Venice on a Private Tour with a local:
$124
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Best Price: Book Doge's Palace skip the line ticket with audio-guide:
$9.95
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Best of Venice Half Day Tour:
$265
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
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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Online Live Wine Tasting from Venice:
$37
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Wine Tasting in Venice:
$40
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Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl:
$62
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Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl:
$67
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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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Venice in 3 Wines: Exclusive Wine Tasting with an Expert & Food Pairing:
$136
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Taste Food and Wine Tour of the Rialto Markets:
$147
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Full-Day Prosecco Wine Tour and Tasting:
$204
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Amarone Wine Tasting from Venice by Train:
$210
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Amarone-Soave wine tour. Visit Verona. From Venice:
$291
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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