Which place is cheaper, Venice or Vigo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vigo or Venice?
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 Venice. 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 Venice?
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.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVigo €99Venice €229
The average daily cost (per person) in Vigo is €99, while the average daily cost in Venice is €229. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVigo €43Venice €120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVigo €86Venice €240
Compare Hotels in Vigo and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Vigo or Venice? 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 Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vigo €37Venice €27
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 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:
- Private Long Transfer ! From Venice to Rome , Italy (one way): $10
- Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City: $11
- Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport w/ 3 Routes: $16
- Ljubljana: Bus transfer from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport: $24
- Murano Glass Demo and Boat Transfer to Glass Factory: $33
- Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $34
- Venice, Cruise Port to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Venice City or Port to Venice Airport (VCE): $35
- Private Transfer from Venice Airport (VCE) to Venice city or port: $35
- Shared Water Taxi Transfer to Marco Polo Airport: $37
- Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port: $38
- Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Vigo or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 €35Venice €65
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 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: $29
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
- Venetian Dinner: $68
- 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
- Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vigo €10Venice €101
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
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.
- Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Venice self guided audio tour: $4.27
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.60
- Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.69
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.23
- From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.31
- Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.35
- independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.35
- walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.35
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVigo €5.71Venice €24
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:
- 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: $37
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $50
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $79
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $105
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vigo and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 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 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vigo or Venice?
Vigo has a larger population, and is about 8% larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Vigo and Venice, 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 Venice?
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 Venice in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Vigo as well as Venice. Also, many visitors come to Venice in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Vigo is around the same temperature as Venice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vigo in July average around 21°C (70°F), and Venice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Venice. 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 Venice. Vigo gets 299 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun.
Vigo usually gets less rain in July than Venice. Vigo gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVigo 21°C (70°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Vigo or Venice in the Autumn?
Both Venice and Vigo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Venice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Vigo is generally a little warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Vigo average around 17°C (62°F), and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Vigo usually receives more sunshine than Venice during autumn. Vigo gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Vigo. In October, Vigo usually receives more rain than Venice. Vigo gets 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVigo 17°C (62°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Vigo or Venice in the Winter?
Both Venice and Vigo during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Venice because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Venice can be very cold. Vigo is much warmer than Venice in the winter. The daily temperature in Vigo averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
In the winter, Vigo often gets more sunshine than Venice. Vigo gets 110 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vigo. Vigo usually gets more rain in January than Venice. Vigo gets 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVigo 10°C (50°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Vigo or Venice in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vigo and Venice. Furthermore, the natural beauty are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In the spring, Vigo is around the same temperature as Venice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vigo in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Venice averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Vigo usually receives more sunshine than Venice during spring. Vigo gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.
Vigo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Vigo usually receives more rain than Venice. Vigo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVigo 13°C (56°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Vigo
| Vigo | Venice | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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