Which place is cheaper, Utrecht 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 Utrecht?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Utrecht? 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 Utrecht?
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.
Utrecht
Utrecht is both a province and a city in the Netherlands. The city is a unique university city with a lively atmosphere. Imagine Amsterdam but smaller, and with fewer tourists. Utrecht has the same underlying historical/magical feel as Amsterdam, but is full of locals rather than crowds of tourists. It has a population of about 300,000 making it the fourth largest city in the Netherlands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Netherlands, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Netherlands.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €116Utrecht €231
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €116, while the average daily cost in Utrecht is €231. 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 Utrecht in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Utrecht €106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Utrecht €212
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Utrecht
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Utrecht? 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 Utrecht Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Utrecht €23
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 Utrecht
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Utrecht:
- Private transfer from Utrecht to AMS Schiphol Airport: $131
- Private taxi transfer from Utrecht to Amsterdam: $111
- Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Utrecht?
Prices for flights to both Utrecht 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 €54Utrecht €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 Utrecht
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Utrecht.
- Utrecht Food Tour on a Bicycle with local guide: $81
- Utrecht Food Tour with local guide: $83
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Utrecht €44
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 Utrecht
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Utrecht are as follows:
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht's Charming City Centre: $5.99
- Castles, Canals and Good Folk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht: $8.99
- Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht: $16
- Discover Utrecht with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour: $30
- Discover Utrecht's Highlights: Your Self-Guided GPS Tour: $8.29
- Discover Utrecht’s Zocherpark in this Outside Escape game tour!: $30
- Escape Tours Utrecht; find the secret exit and win! : $24
- Escape the City Game and City Walking Tour of Utrecht : $36
- Historical Private Tour with Local Guide: $297
- Our Utrecht City Tour (Limited group size & optional Lunch): $33
- Pop Up Jazz Club Experience with City Stories & Jazz: $25
- Private Utrecht Food Walking Tour with 8 Tastings: $197
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Utrecht €24
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 Utrecht, we can see that Utrecht 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 Utrecht would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Utrecht 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 Utrecht Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Utrecht?
Utrecht has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Utrecht, 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 Utrecht?
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 Utrecht in the Summer?
Both Utrecht and Funchal during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Utrecht this time of year.
In July, Funchal is generally a little warmer than Utrecht. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 22°C (72°F), and Utrecht fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Funchal. In the summer, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Utrecht. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Utrecht receives 194 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets less rain in July than Utrecht. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Utrecht 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Utrecht in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Utrecht. Furthermore, many travelers come to Utrecht for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Funchal is much warmer than Utrecht in the autumn. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 21°C (70°F) in October, and Utrecht fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Utrecht during autumn. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Utrecht receives 100 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 Utrecht. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Utrecht 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Utrecht in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Utrecht. Additionally, many visitors come to Utrecht in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Utrecht can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Funchal is much warmer than Utrecht. Typically, the winter temperatures in Funchal in January average around 16°C (61°F), and Utrecht averages at about 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Utrecht. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Utrecht receives 38 hours of full sun.
Funchal receives a lot of rain in the winter. Funchal usually gets more rain in January than Utrecht. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Utrecht 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Utrecht in the Spring?
Both Utrecht and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Utrecht for the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Funchal is generally much warmer than Utrecht. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 17°C (63°F), and Utrecht fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Utrecht during spring. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Utrecht receives 156 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Funchal usually receives more rain than Utrecht. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Utrecht 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Utrecht 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 (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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