Which place is cheaper, Honfleur 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 Honfleur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Honfleur? 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 Honfleur?
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.
Honfleur
Honfleur is a commune in the Calvados Department in northwestern France. It is located on the southern bank of the Seine estuary across from le Havre and very close to the Pont de Normandie exit. Honfleur is the most picturesque of the Cote Fleurie's seaside towns. The cobbled streets that are lined with a stunning selection of stylish boutiques in the old timber houses. It is especially known for its old, beautiful port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists, including in particular Gustave Courbet, Eugene Boudin, Claude Monet and Johan Jongkind, forming the ecole de Honfleur (Honfleur school) which contributed to the appearance of the Impressionist movement. Much of its Renaissance architecture remains intact-especially around the 17th-century Vieux Bassin harbor, where the water is fronted on one side by two-story stone houses with low, sloping roofs and on the other by tall slate-topped houses with wooden facades.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in France, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in France.
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Funchal Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €116Honfleur €190
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €116, while the average daily cost in Honfleur is €190. 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 Honfleur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Honfleur €70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Honfleur €140
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Honfleur
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Honfleur? 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 Honfleur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Honfleur €30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hike (Morning slot): $36
- Transfer to Caldeirão Verde Levada Self-Guided Hike Queimadas: $39
- Transfer Sunrise Self-Guided Hike Pico do Arieiro : $39
- Transfer Rabacal 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided: $40
- Transfer Privado e Confiável: Aeroporto → Funchal (ou vice-versa): $21
- Self Guided Transfer to Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve: $36
- Private Transfer from Madeira North area resorts to Madeira Funchal airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Funchal airport to Madeira south area: $73
- Private Transfer from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to Funchal Hotels: $75
- Private Transfer Madeira Airport: $30
- Minibus Transfer: Madeira Airport - Funchal: $52
- Madeira: PR8 -Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve Transfer: $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Honfleur
Also for Honfleur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Round-trip shuttle transfer from Le Havre to Deauville: $180
- Paris: Hassle-Free Round-Trip Transfer for Cruisers in Le Havre: $154
- Paris On Your Own from Le Havre Port with Round Trip Bus Transfer: $154
- Round-trip shuttle transfer between Le Havre and Honfleur: $141
- Round trip transfer from Le Havre or Honfleur to Etretat: $141
- Transfer Round Trip Between The Cruise And The Centre Of Le Havre: $42
- Transfer from the Ports of Le Havre or Honfleur to the Hotels: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Honfleur?
Prices for flights to both Honfleur 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 €54Honfleur €100
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 Honfleur
For Honfleur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- A Taste of Normandy Honfleur Market Food Tour: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Honfleur €19
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Low Cost Wheelchair Santana Half Day Tour : $179
- Wheelchair Full Day Tour Porto Moniz E Sao Vicente : $208
- Wheelchair Porto Moniz Handicap Tour: $179
- 25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6): $55
- 4x4 Full-Day Tour to Explore Portugal's Scents and Flavors: $69
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups : $77
- 8-Hour Luxury Cruise from Funchal to Ponta de São Lourenço: $2,173
- Achada do Teixeira to Pico Ruivo in Madeira (PR1.2) - Hiking Tour: $55
- Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira : $173
- Agriculture Green Tour : $102
- Amazing East Tour : $36
- Amazing Sunset (Private tour): $262
Tours and Activities in Honfleur
For Honfleur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Best Paris Tour from Le Havre Port with Seine River Cruise: $90
- Paris Odyssey of Wonder from Le Havre including River Cruise: $92
- Private 3.5-hour sidecar tour & cider tasting from Le Havre port: $285
- 2.5-hour Vintage Sidecar Tour of Honfleur & Heights with Tasting: $173
- Best Paris Tour from Le Havre with Notre-Dame and River Cruise: $93
- Best of Paris: Stress-Free Tour with River Cruise from Le Havre: $106
- Cruise line: Round-Trip Shuttle between Le Havre & Honfleur: $115
- D-Day Beaches Shore Tour from Honfleur Port with Packed Lunch: $94
- Deluxe Paris Excursion from Le Havre Port including River Cruise: $105
- Deluxe Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Seine Cruise: $85
- From Le Havre to Heroism: Private D-Day Normandy Experience: $104
- From Le Havre: Honfleur Walking Tour: $305
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Honfleur €23
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Funchal and Honfleur, we can see that Honfleur 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 Honfleur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Honfleur 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 Honfleur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Honfleur?
Funchal has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Honfleur. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Honfleur, 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.
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.