Which place is cheaper, Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Ljubljana? 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 Ljubljana?
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.
Ljubljana
Most people don't travel to Ljubljana to see specific sights, as there aren't many famous attractions around town. Instead, this is a city that is about atmosphere. It's a city that you explore and immerse yourself in completely. You meet the people, you go to the clubs, you find the interesting restaurants. That is the best way to learn about Ljubljana.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €116Ljubljana €98
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €116, while the average daily cost in Ljubljana is €98. 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 Ljubljana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Ljubljana €54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Ljubljana €108
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Ljubljana
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Ljubljana? 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 Ljubljana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Ljubljana €21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Funchal, Madeira Cruise Port to Madeira Hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $188
- Funchal Airport(FNC) to Madeira Island - Arrival Private Transfer: $94
- Madeira Airport (FNC) to Madeira - Arrival Private Transfer: $94
- Private Transfer from Madeira North area resorts to Madeira Funchal airport: $90
- Madeira Airport (FNC) to Funchal Cruise Port - Round Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Private Transfer from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to Funchal Hotels: $75
- Private Transfer from Funchal airport to Madeira south area: $73
- Madeira Airport Transfers Round Trip (FNC): $70
- Funchal Airport (FNC) to Funchal - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $64
- Minibus Transfer: Madeira Airport - Funchal: $52
- Funchal Airport Transfers: Experience Hassle-Free Travel: $45
- Madeira: PR 9 - Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer: $42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ljubljana
Also for Ljubljana, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Ljubljana: $693
- Guided Truffle Hunting Tour with Hotel Transfers: $410
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Koper: $292
- Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Bovec: $291
- Private Transfer from Celje to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $265
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Novo Mesto: $260
- Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Izola: $248
- Transfer from Ljubljana to Trieste or vice versa: $238
- Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Brežice: $234
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Slovenj Gradec: $232
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Tolmin : $230
- Private transfer from Sežana (Casino Safir) to airport Ljubljana: $225
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Ljubljana?
Prices for flights to both Ljubljana 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 €54Ljubljana €29
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
Typical Food Prices in Ljubljana
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ljubljana:
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Horsemeat Hot Dog€2.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Ljubljana International Dinner: $5.87
- Slovenia: Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class: $53
- Traditional Slovenian štrukelj Cooking Class: $70
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $71
- sLOVEnian Strukelj Traditional Cooking Class: $72
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $81
- Flavour of Slovenia: Very Small Group Food Tour in Ljubljana: $90
- Dinner in the Dark: $116
- Medieval coast and romantic fish dinner in Piran from Ljubljana at 16:00: $144
- Ljubljana Food Tour by Sigismundi, Eat & Drink: $152
- The Cradle of Lipizzaner horses - Half Day Trip from Ljubljana: $177
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Ljubljana €14
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Castle Tower Entrance (for 2)€8.00
Tours and Activities in Ljubljana
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ljubljana.
- Škocjan Caves, Rakov Škocjan & Marshes Tour (Slovenian underground): $166
- 2 Hours Ljubljana Private Walking Tour with a Guide: $108
- 4 Hours Private Ljubljana Walking Tour: $180
- 8-Hour Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and Waterfall Savica Tour: $96
- All About Bees Tour from Ljubljana: $174
- Authentic Slovenia: A Mystery Travel Day Tour: $176
- BEER WAY Alpine Beer Tasting & Outdoors Tour: $166
- BEER WAY Boat & Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $54
- Best of Ljubljana, Classical walking tour of Capital city: $60
- Best of Private tour with Ljubljana born guide: $176
- Bike Tour Ljubljana: $71
- Bled the Alpine Pearl Guided Tour from Ljubljana: $138
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Ljubljana €11
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ljubljana
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ljubljana are as follows:
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Drinks at a Sidewalk Cafe (for 2)€6.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Ljubljana
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ljubljana:
- Broken Bones Distillery Guided Tasting: $15
- Ljubljana Pub Crawl: $26
- Pub Crawl Ljubljana: $26
- Wine Tasting with Pairing Snacks in Vipava Valley: $30
- Wine Tasting, Slovenian Wine Story: $59
- Wine Tasting Experience: $60
- Wine Tasting Experience with Appetizers: $64
- Slovenian Wine Tasting at Wine Bar Šuklje: $67
- Slovenian Wine Tasting Experience at Wine Bar Šuklje: $68
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana: $72
- Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier: $104
- BEER WAY Kamnik Beer Tasting & Brewery Tour: $107
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Funchal and Ljubljana, we can see that Funchal is more expensive. And not only is Ljubljana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ljubljana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ljubljana 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 Funchal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Funchal than you might in Ljubljana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Funchal Expensive? and Is Ljubljana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Ljubljana?
Ljubljana has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Ljubljana, 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 Ljubljana?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Funchal or Ljubljana in the Summer?
Both Ljubljana and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Ljubljana in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Funchal is generally around the same temperature as Ljubljana. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 22°C (72°F), and Ljubljana fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Ljubljana. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually receives less sunshine than Ljubljana during summer. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Ljubljana receives 260 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ljubljana. In July, Funchal usually receives less rain than Ljubljana. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Ljubljana 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Ljubljana in the Autumn?
Both Ljubljana and Funchal during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Ljubljana for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Funchal is much warmer than Ljubljana in the autumn. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 21°C (70°F) in October, and Ljubljana fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In the autumn, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Ljubljana. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ljubljana receives 116 hours of full sun.
Ljubljana gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually gets less rain in October than Ljubljana. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Ljubljana 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Ljubljana in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Ljubljana. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Ljubljana because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Ljubljana can be very cold. In the winter, Funchal is much warmer than Ljubljana. Typically, the winter temperatures in Funchal in January average around 16°C (61°F), and Ljubljana averages at about 1°C (34°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Ljubljana during winter. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Ljubljana receives 47 hours of full sun in the winter.
Funchal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Funchal usually receives more rain than Ljubljana. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Ljubljana 1°C (34°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Ljubljana in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Ljubljana. Additionally, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Ljubljana this time of year.
In April, Funchal is generally a little warmer than Ljubljana. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 17°C (63°F), and Ljubljana fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the spring, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Ljubljana. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ljubljana receives 162 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Ljubljana. Funchal usually gets less rain in April than Ljubljana. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Ljubljana 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Ljubljana and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 80 mm (3.2 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 98 mm (3.8 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
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