Which place is cheaper, Girona 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 Girona?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Girona? 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 Girona?
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.
Girona
Girona is an ancient town in northeastern Spain, and serves as the capital of the province of the same name in Spain's Catalonia region. It is characterized by narrow medieval alleys, architecture, and an impressive wall that once served to fortify the city.
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 from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €116Girona €170
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €116, while the average daily cost in Girona is €170. 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 Girona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Girona €69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Girona €138
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Girona
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Girona? 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 Girona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Girona €49
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 Girona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Girona:
- Palamós to Barcelona Airport (BNC) - Departure Private Transfer: $292
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $217
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Palamós - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Arrival Private Transfer: $108
- Palamós to Girona Airport (GRO) - Departure Private Transfer : $80
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Palamós - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Girona?
Prices for flights to both Girona 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 €54Girona €71
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 Girona
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Girona.
- Girona Morning Food Tour & Local Market: $106
- Girona Evening Food Tour and Tapas Bar Experience: $117
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Girona €24
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 Girona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Girona are as follows:
- Cadaqués Tour 1 hour stop and Super Vision underwater : $36
- 2h Guided Kayak Tour on the Costa Brava: $48
- Awaken the Adventure! Kayak at 8am: $30
- Basic Dali Experience & Costa Brava from Girona or Palamos: $256
- CG Gallery Lloret Ticket and Pass by Sergei Potetiunin: $11
- Cadaqués Swimming Adventure: $36
- Castell de Lloret Castle Entry Ticket: $21
- Costa Brava South Boat Tour: $65
- Costa Brava Sunset Boat Tour from Platja d'Aro: $66
- Custom Costa Brava Tours from Barcelona or Girona: $256
- Dalí Museum and Costa Brava Small Group Tour from Girona: $173
- Entrance ticket to the Girona Art Museum: $7.16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Girona €9.69
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Girona
Also in Girona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vineyard walk and wine tasting in l’Empordà: $31
- Horseback Ride and Wine Tasting Adventure: $107
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Funchal and Girona, we can see that Girona is more expensive. And not only is Funchal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Funchal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Funchal 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 Girona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Girona than you might in Funchal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Funchal Expensive? and Is Girona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Girona?
Funchal has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Girona. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Girona, 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 Girona?
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 Girona in the Summer?
Both Girona and Funchal during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Girona because of the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.
Funchal is around the same temperature as Girona in the summer. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 22°C (72°F) in July, and Girona fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Girona, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Funchal. In the summer, Funchal often gets less sunshine than Girona. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Girona receives 279 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets less rain in July than Girona. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Girona receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Girona 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Girona in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Girona. Furthermore, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Girona this time of year.
In the autumn, Funchal is a little warmer than Girona. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Funchal in October average around 21°C (70°F), and Girona averages at about 16°C (61°F).
Funchal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Girona during autumn. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Girona receives 170 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Funchal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Funchal usually receives more rain than Girona. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Girona receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Girona 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Girona in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Girona. Additionally, many travelers come to Girona for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Funchal is generally much warmer than Girona. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 16°C (61°F), and Girona fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the winter, Funchal often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Girona. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Girona receives 148 hours of full sun.
Funchal receives a lot of rain in the winter. Funchal usually gets more rain in January than Girona. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Girona receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Girona 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Girona in the Spring?
Both Girona and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Girona in the spring for the small town charm and the natural beauty.
Funchal is a little warmer than Girona in the spring. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Girona fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Funchal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Girona during spring. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Girona receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Funchal usually receives around the same amount of rain as Girona. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Girona receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Girona 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Girona and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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