Which place is cheaper, Bergen or Funchal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Funchal or Bergen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Bergen? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Funchal or Bergen?
Funchal
Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.
Bergen
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway, and a major tourist destination due to its proximity and easy access to the fjords in West Norway. The nature that surrounds the city is stunning, and you can easily hop into the nearby countryside for some incredible hikes and outdoor adventures. The city itself is well known for its music and art scenes, making it a cultural haven in the country. There are many reasons to visit Bergen, not the least of which is the people that live there. Bergen is the most hilly city within Norway. It is surrounded by the Seven Mountains, which restrict development and keep the city contained. Situated in the far west of Norway, Bergen can be reached by a very scenic seven hour train ride from Oslo.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Norway, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Norway.
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Funchal Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €116Bergen €123
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €116, while the average daily cost in Bergen is €123. 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 Funchal and Bergen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Bergen €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Bergen €126
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Bergen
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Bergen? 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: Funchal Hotel Prices and Bergen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Bergen €9.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival and departure transfers to Funchal and Airport: $18
- Transfer Privado e Confiável: Aeroporto → Funchal (ou vice-versa): $21
- Private Transfer Madeira Airport: $30
- Funchal Airport(FNC) to Funchal hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Madeira: PR8 -Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve Transfer: $33
- Caniçal Transfer for PR8 Hike São Lourenco: $33
- Airport Transfers Funchal Airport: $35
- Transfer to Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hike (Morning slot): $36
- Self Guided Transfer to Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve: $36
- Transfer to PR1 Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Trail: $38
- Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer: $39
- Transfer Sunrise Self-Guided Hike Pico do Arieiro : $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bergen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bergen:
- Helicopter transfer Bergen - Rosendal: $4,438
- Powerboat transfer Bergen - Bekkjarvik: $3,943
- Helicopter transfer Bergen - Bekkjarvik: $3,943
- From Private Transfer to Gudvangen: $494
- From Private Transfer to Voss: $403
- TRANSFER, LUXURY VAN 1-7 PAX: Bergen airport transfer: $257
- TRANSFER, LUXURY CAR 1-3 PAX: Bergen airport transfer: $200
- TRANSFER, LUXURY VAN 1-7 PAX: Bergen city transfer: $196
- Private Transfer - Hotels & Cruise Ports - Airport 1-14 pax: $175
- Private Transfer to Airport, City or Cruise Port: $171
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bergen Airport BGO to Bergen by luxury minivan: $161
- TRANSFER, LUXURY CAR 1-3 PAX: Bergen city transfer: $156
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Bergen?
Prices for flights to both Bergen and Funchal 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 dayFunchal €54Bergen €50
Typical Food Prices in Funchal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Funchal:
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Coffee€1.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal
For Funchal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Walking Food Tour Around Funchal: $33
- Madeiran Traditional Dinner: $95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bergen
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bergen.
- Ulriken Enjoy a 5-course dinner with panoramic views: $162
- Bergen Food Tour: $174
- Half Day Fishing and Outdoor Cooking in Bergen: $225
- Guided Fishing Tour with Outdoor Cooking: $262
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Bergen €15
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Sacred Art Museum of Funchal Entry Ticket: $18
- Old Funchal Walking Tour: $20
- Quick & Fun 30-Minute Tuk Tuk Tour with Local Guide: $23
- KAYAK Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling: $29
- Funchal Walking Tour: Tradition, History and Flavor: $29
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $29
- Nun's Valley Tour: $32
- SUP Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling: $34
- Nun's Valley & Pico dos Barcelos Madeira Island Tour: $35
- Tour to Nun's Valley, Pico dos Barcelos and Eira do Serrado: $36
- Santana / Typical Houses Tour: $36
- Amazing East Tour : $36
Tours and Activities in Bergen
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bergen are as follows:
- 1 hour Tour for Herdla Walking: $103
- 2 Hour Shared Walking Tour of Bergen: $3.57
- 3-Hour Private Norwegian Hiking Experience with Local Guide: $145
- 3-Hour Private Tour Hiked through the Bergen Mountains: $167
- Audio Walking Tour in Bergen Famous Ghosts Location : $9.75
- Bergen Day Tour to National Park Folgefonna and Glacier Lake: $225
- Bergen Floibanen Funicular Ticket: $31
- Bergen Magical Nature Tour | ViFlowExperience: $243
- Bergen Mostraumen Fjord Cruise with Local Guide: $86
- Bergen Private Walking Tour: $325
- Bergen Private Walking Tour of Historic Sites: $256
- Bergen Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $9.51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Bergen €6.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Portuguese Wine Tasting with Sommelier: $40
- Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $62
- Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $63
- Half-Day Wine Tour- Shared: $89
- Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $93
- Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $107
- Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $112
- Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $119
- Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $208
When comparing the travel costs between Funchal and Bergen, we can see that Bergen is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Funchal Expensive? and Is Bergen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Bergen?
Bergen has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Bergen, 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 Funchal or Bergen?
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 Funchal or Bergen in the Summer?
Both Bergen and Funchal during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bergen this time of year.
In the summer, Funchal is much warmer than Bergen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Funchal in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Bergen averages at about 15°C (58°F).
Bergen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Funchal usually gets less rain in July than Bergen. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bergen receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Bergen 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Bergen in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Bergen. Also, many travelers come to Bergen for the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
In October, Funchal is generally much warmer than Bergen. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 21°C (70°F), and Bergen fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Bergen receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Funchal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Funchal usually receives less rain than Bergen. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Bergen receives 271 mm (10.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Bergen 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Bergen in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Bergen. Also, many visitors come to Bergen in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Bergen can get quite cold in the winter. Funchal is much warmer than Bergen in the winter. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 16°C (61°F) in January, and Bergen fluctuates around 2°C (35°F).
It's quite rainy in Bergen. Funchal receives a lot of rain in the winter. Funchal usually gets less rain in January than Bergen. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Bergen receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Bergen 2°C (35°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Bergen in the Spring?
Both Bergen and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Bergen for the small town charm during these months.
In the spring, Funchal is much warmer than Bergen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Funchal in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Bergen averages at about 6°C (43°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bergen. In April, Funchal usually receives less rain than Bergen. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Bergen receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Bergen 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Bergen and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 283 mm (11.1 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 271 mm (10.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 259 mm (10.2 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 235 mm (9.3 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.