Which place is cheaper, Naples 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 Naples?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Naples? 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 Naples?
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.
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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 in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €116Naples €158
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €116, while the average daily cost in Naples is €158. 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 Naples in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Naples €66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Naples €132
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Naples
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Naples? 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 Naples Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Naples €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
- Madeira Airport (FNC) to Funchal Cruise Port - Round Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Airport Transfers Funchal Airport: $35
- Arrival and departure transfers to Funchal and Airport: $18
- Funchal Airport (FNC) to Funchal - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $64
- Funchal Airport Transfers: Experience Hassle-Free Travel: $45
- Funchal Airport(FNC) to Funchal hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Funchal Airport(FNC) to Madeira Island - Arrival Private Transfer: $94
- Caniçal Transfer for PR8 Hike São Lourenco: $33
- Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer: $39
- Transfer to PR1 Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Trail: $38
- Madeira Airport (FNC) to Funchal, Madeira Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $39
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket€1.20
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Alibus From Airport€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€7.34
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Train to Pompeii€3.20
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Taxi€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Private transfer to MATERA from NAPLES, SORRENTO or AMALFI COAST: $299
- Pompeii private small group tour - 4 hours including transfers: $299
- Private Transfer from Naples to Positano.: $299
- Private Transfer from Naples to Amalfi: $299
- Sorrento Private Transfer from to Naples Airport Train Station: $299
- Pompeii Tour from Naples with Private Transfer: $299
- Private transfer from Naples to the Amalfi Coast and Salerno: $299
- Naples Airport Train Station or Hotel to Massa Lubrense Private arrival Transfer: $299
- Private transfer from Naples Airport/Central Station to Positano: $287
- Private Transfer from Naples Central Station to Ravello: $287
- Private Transfer from Naples Airport to Sorrento: $287
- Transfer from Naples to Maiori or Maiori to Naples: $286
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Naples?
Prices for flights to both Naples 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 €54Naples €69
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 Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€28
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€49
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Napoli Pizza€7.24
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Dinner€25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Naples Pizza Origins Exploration Game and Foodie Tour: $5.96
- Naples Street Eats : Authentic Walking Food Tour Experience: $45
- Naples Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $45
- Naples Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing with Local Expert: $45
- Authentic pizza making class with free pizza and limoncello : $48
- Tasty Naples Street Food Tour of MustEat Gourmet Specialties and MustSee Sites: $50
- Eating Naples Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $50
- Naples Street Food Tour: Discover Local Flavors with Expert Guide: $50
- Authentic Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert Guide : $50
- Eat and Visit Naples City Street Food Tour with Local Expert: $50
- Naples Pizza Class: Learn, Bake & Eat the Authentic Pizza Taste: $55
- Authentic Margherita Pizza Making Class in Naples: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Naples €30
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance€9.00
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance€5.00
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Entrance to Pompeii€11
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Naples Tour of Capri with Blue Grotto Included at 8.45: $233
- Pompeii and Vesuvius Day Trip from Naples with Skip The Line: $131
- Pompeii private tour: $161
- Positano & Sorrento Private Day Tour: $299
- Royal Palace of Caserta Private Tour for cruise ship : $179
- Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Tour from Naples : $143
- Walking Tour of Herculaneum with Local Guide: $53
- (Ercolano) Herculaneum , Half Day Private Tour: $149
- 2-Hours Skip-the-Line Tour in Herculaneum: $66
- 2-hour Guided Tour of Ischia's Aragonese Castle: $54
- 4 Hours Vesuvius Volcano Tour: $84
- 6 Hours Naples City Centre and Underground Tour: $162
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Naples €21
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 Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer€4.10
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Beer€4.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Napoli Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $18
- Vesuvius wine tasting with company tour: $35
- Visit to the Cellar and Wine Tasting on Astroni Crater: $48
- Regional food and wine tasting: $59
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting with Trivia Games, Napoli: $78
- Guided Wine Tour in Old Town Napoli: $100
- Naples by Night Food and Wine Tasting with Sightseeing Guided Tour: $106
- Scenic Wine Tasting & Lunch on the Slopes of Vesuvius from Naples: $108
- Wine Tasting - Tour and Tasting in Vesuvius Winemaker: $108
- Pompeii Tour, Lunch and Vesuvius Wine Tasting: $137
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Typical Lunch on the Slopes: $143
- Tour of Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii w/ Lunch & Wine tasting: $145
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Funchal and Naples, we can see that Naples 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples 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 Naples Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Naples?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Naples, 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 Naples?
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 Naples in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Naples. Additionally, many visitors come to Naples in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Funchal is around the same temperature as Naples. Typically, the summer temperatures in Funchal in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Naples averages at about 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Naples. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Funchal this time of the year. In the summer, Funchal often gets less sunshine than Naples. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 313 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets less rain in July than Naples. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Naples receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Naples 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Naples in the Autumn?
Both Naples and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Naples for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Funchal is generally a little warmer than Naples. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 21°C (70°F), and Naples fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Funchal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Naples during autumn. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Naples. It's quite rainy in Funchal. In October, Funchal usually receives less rain than Naples. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Naples receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Naples 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Naples in the Winter?
Both Naples and Funchal during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Naples because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Funchal is much warmer than Naples in the winter. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 16°C (61°F) in January, and Naples fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Naples. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 115 hours of full sun.
Naples gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Naples. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Naples receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Naples 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Naples in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Naples. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Naples this time of year.
In the spring, Funchal is a little warmer than Naples. Typically, the spring temperatures in Funchal in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Naples averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Funchal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Naples during spring. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Funchal usually receives around the same amount of rain as Naples. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Naples receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Naples 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Naples 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 (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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