Which place is cheaper, Naples or Vigo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vigo or Naples?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vigo and Naples. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Vigo or Naples?
Vigo
Originally a small fishing town, Vigo has grown to become the most populated municipality in the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Remnants of the old world still exist in its historic center architecture and plazas, while the commodities of a modern city have blended into its boundaries. The old center remains the hub of activity with plenty to see and do, shopping and dining included.
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVigo €99Naples €129
The average daily cost (per person) in Vigo is €99, while the average daily cost in Naples is €129. 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 Vigo and Naples in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVigo €43Naples €66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVigo €86Naples €132
Compare Hotels in Vigo and Naples
Looking for a hotel in Vigo or Naples? 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: Vigo Hotel Prices and Naples Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vigo €37Naples €21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vigo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vigo:
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $54
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $43
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels: $43
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket€1.20
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Alibus From Airport€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€7.34
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Train to Pompeii€3.20
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Taxi€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Naples Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Naples Maritime Station: $5.35
- Naples Porta Nolana: Train Transfer from/to Pompei: $16
- From Train Transfer to/from Sorrento: $16
- Naples Porta Nolana: Train Transfer from/to Ercolano Scavi: $16
- From Transfer to Mount Vesuvius by Bus: $21
- Vesuvius easy Transfer: $25
- Naples Departure Transfer: Central Naples to Cruise Port: $26
- Naples Cruise Port to Central Naples Arrival Transfer: $26
- Private transfer car from Naples train station to the center: $26
- Naples Airport (NAP) to Naples hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- From Bus Transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport: $27
- Naples Airport Private Departure Transfer: $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Vigo or Naples?
Prices for flights to both Naples and Vigo 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 dayVigo €35Naples €40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vigo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vigo.
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $162
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€28
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€49
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Napoli Pizza€7.24
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Dinner€25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Napoli: Traditional Tiramisu Cooking Class with Limoncello: $36
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $46
- Street Food Tour of Naples with Top-Rated Local Guide & Fun Facts: $46
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Authentic Italian Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class with local pizzaiolo: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $53
- Virtual Cooking Class: become a Pizza PRO!: $55
- Food Tour of Naples with Davide: $55
- Napoli Street Food Tour in Pignasecca: $58
- Make Neapolitan Pizza With A View Of Naples Like No Other: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vigo €10Naples €30
Tours and Activities in Vigo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vigo are as follows:
- GROUP walking tour in Vigo: $1.09
- Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $1.09
- Vigo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Vigo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.94
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Secrets of Pontevedra: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Squares of Pontevedra: $10
- Tui Cathedral Guided Tour: $13
- Abanca Balaídos Tour, RC Celta’s Stadium: $16
- Ticket/Photo-Theme Park and Retro Gamer Activity in Vigo: $17
- Monumental Morning Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $17
- Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
- Night Walking Tour of Pontevedra: $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance€9.00
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance€5.00
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Entrance to Pompeii€11
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Monuments and Historic District Self-Guided Tour: $4.27
- Pompeii Self Guided Audio Tour: $4.27
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $5.35
- Napoli: Entrance Tickets to Sant'Anna dei Lombardi Complex: $6.42
- Naples from Ancient Greece to today: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.99
- Naples Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- San Lorenzo Maggiore and Neapolis Sotterrata Ticket: $9.62
- Città della Scienza Interactive Museum Entry Ticket: $11
- National Archaeological Museum Self-Guided 3D Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Castel Sant'Elmo Ticket and Pemcards: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVigo €5.71Naples €21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer€4.10
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Beer€4.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $51
- Regional food and wine tasting: $53
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $64
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $75
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $79
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $86
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $90
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $95
- From Wine Tasting Tour on Vesuvius Slopes with Lunch: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vigo and Naples, we can see that Naples is more expensive. And not only is Vigo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vigo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vigo 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples than you might in Vigo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vigo Expensive? and Is Naples Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vigo or Naples?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Vigo. When comparing the sizes of Vigo and Naples, 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 Vigo or Naples?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Vigo or Naples in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vigo and Naples. Also, most visitors come to Naples for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Vigo is cooler than Naples. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vigo in July average around 21°C (70°F), and Naples averages at about 23°C (74°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Naples this time of the year. In Vigo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vigo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Naples during summer. Vigo gets 299 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vigo usually receives more rain than Naples. Vigo gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Naples receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVigo 21°C (70°F)Naples 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Vigo or Naples in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vigo as well as Naples. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Naples because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Vigo is generally around the same temperature as Naples. Daily temperatures in Vigo average around 17°C (62°F), and Naples fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In the autumn, Vigo often gets less sunshine than Naples. Vigo gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Naples. Vigo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Vigo usually gets more rain in October than Naples. Vigo gets 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Naples receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVigo 17°C (62°F)Naples 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Vigo or Naples in the Winter?
Both Naples and Vigo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Naples this time of year.
Vigo is a little warmer than Naples in the winter. The daily temperature in Vigo averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Naples fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Vigo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Naples during winter. Vigo gets 110 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Naples. It's quite rainy in Vigo. In January, Vigo usually receives more rain than Naples. Vigo gets 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain, while Naples receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVigo 10°C (50°F)Naples 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Vigo or Naples in the Spring?
Both Naples and Vigo during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Naples for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Vigo is around the same temperature as Naples. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vigo in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Naples averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Vigo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Naples. Vigo gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vigo. Vigo usually gets more rain in April than Naples. Vigo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Naples receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVigo 13°C (56°F)Naples 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Naples and Vigo
| Vigo | Naples | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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