A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Dar es Salaam vs. Aveiro for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Dar es Salaam or Aveiro?

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 Dar es Salaam and Aveiro can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Aveiro?

Dar es Salaam

Having grown from a fishing village, Dar es Salaam is now a major city and commercial port on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast. While it is mainly used as a stopping point on the way to Zanzibar, it has a few unique treasures of its own such as the Kariakoo Market, National Museum, and the open-air Village Museum.

Aveiro

Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.

While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.

Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Aveiro, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Aveiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Aveiro is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Aveiro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aveiro 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 Dar es Salaam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dar es Salaam than you might in Aveiro.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dar es Salaam Expensive? and Is Aveiro Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Aveiro?

Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Aveiro, 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 Dar es Salaam or Aveiro?

Aveiro has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dar es Salaam experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Aveiro in the Summer?

Both Aveiro and Dar es Salaam are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dar es Salaam throughout the year.

In July, Dar es Salaam is generally a little warmer than Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 25°C (77°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).

It's quite sunny in Aveiro. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Aveiro during summer. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Aveiro. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Aveiro in the Autumn?

Both Aveiro and Dar es Salaam during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dar es Salaam because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Aveiro in the autumn. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Aveiro fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).

It's quite sunny in Dar es Salaam. In the autumn, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Aveiro. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 184 hours of full sun.

Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Dar es Salaam usually gets less rain in October than Aveiro. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Aveiro in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Aveiro. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round.

In the winter, Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Aveiro. Typically, the winter temperatures in Dar es Salaam in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Aveiro averages at about 10°C (50°F).

In Dar es Salaam, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Aveiro during winter. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.

Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Aveiro in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Aveiro. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Dar es Salaam is generally much warmer than Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 27°C (81°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. In the spring, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Aveiro. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 217 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Aveiro. Dar es Salaam receives a lot of rain in the spring. Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in April than Aveiro. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Aveiro and Dar es Salaam