Which place is cheaper, Pisa or Vigo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vigo or Pisa?
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 Pisa. 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 Pisa?
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.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVigo €99Pisa €120
The average daily cost (per person) in Vigo is €99, while the average daily cost in Pisa is €120. 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 Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVigo €43Pisa €60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVigo €86Pisa €120
Compare Hotels in Vigo and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Vigo or Pisa? 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 Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vigo €37Pisa €11
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to San Giuliano Terme: $69
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Vecchiano: $69
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Calambrone: $79
- Private Transfer from Calambrone to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $79
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Calci: $79
- Private Transfer from Calci to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $79
- Private Transfer: Pisa Airport PSA to Pisa city in Luxury Van: $85
- Private Transfer: Pisa city to Pisa Airport PSA in Luxury Van: $85
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa city centre to Pisa Airport: $87
- Private Transfer from Pisa city hotels to Livorno Cruise Port: $91
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA) to La Spezia Cruise Port: $92
Is it cheaper to fly into Vigo or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa 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 €35Pisa €50
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 Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner€75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $39
- Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $93
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $93
- Pisa Food Tour: $95
- Pisa Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pisa: $158
- Authentic Italian Food Tour in Pisa: $521
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vigo €10Pisa €20
Tours and Activities in Vigo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vigo are as follows:
- Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
- Albarino : Sensorial experience and Heritage: $129
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Vigo: $32
- Exclusive Vigo experience: $155
- Full Day Santiago de Compostela Private Tour from Vigo, Shore Excursion: $169
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from Vigo for Cruisers Only: $75
- GROUP walking tour in Vigo: $1.09
- Monumental Morning Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $17
- Morning electric bike tour of Vigo and photography contest: $76
- New 2-hour Electric Bike Tour and Photography Contest: $34
- Night Walking Tour of Pontevedra: $21
- Private Tour in Ourense: $82
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Tower of Pisa & Square of Miracles self guided audio tour: $4.27
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Pisa: $8.72
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- The Best of Pisa Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Pisa Cathedral Guided Tour and Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $16
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $17
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $19
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVigo €5.71Pisa -
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $48
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $50
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $75
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $90
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $97
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $99
- Tuscan Wine Tour in Pisa by shuttle: $163
- Pisa & Lucca with wine Tasting and Lunch from Livorno: $663
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vigo and Pisa, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vigo or Pisa?
Vigo has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Vigo and Pisa, 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 Pisa?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Vigo or Pisa in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Vigo as well as Pisa. Additionally, many travelers come to Pisa for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Vigo is around the same temperature as Pisa in the summer. The daily temperature in Vigo averages around 21°C (70°F) in July, and Pisa fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pisa. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vigo this time of the year. In the summer, Vigo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pisa. Vigo gets 299 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun.
Vigo usually gets more rain in July than Pisa. Vigo gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVigo 21°C (70°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Vigo or Pisa in the Autumn?
Both Pisa and Vigo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Pisa in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Vigo is around the same temperature as Pisa. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vigo in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Pisa averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Vigo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pisa during autumn. Vigo gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pisa. It's quite rainy in Vigo. In October, Vigo usually receives more rain than Pisa. Vigo gets 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVigo 17°C (62°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Vigo or Pisa in the Winter?
Both Pisa and Vigo during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Pisa for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Vigo is generally a little warmer than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Vigo average around 10°C (50°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Vigo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pisa. Vigo gets 110 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 105 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vigo. Vigo usually gets more rain in January than Pisa. Vigo gets 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVigo 10°C (50°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Vigo or Pisa in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vigo and Pisa. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Pisa because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Vigo is around the same temperature as Pisa in the spring. The daily temperature in Vigo averages around 13°C (56°F) in April, and Pisa fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Vigo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pisa during spring. Vigo gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
Pisa receives a lot of rain in the spring. Vigo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Vigo usually receives more rain than Pisa. Vigo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVigo 13°C (56°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Vigo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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