Which place is cheaper, Windsor 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 Windsor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Windsor? 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 Windsor?
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.
Windsor
Windsor is a small town in Berkshire, England most famous for Windsor Castle, which is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world. The town rests along the River Thames, across which lies Windsor's twin town of Eton, known for Eton College. Together, the two make up a quaint tourist destination that is largely pedestrianized, making for a walkable, car-free holiday.
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 Edinburgh, and The Best 2-Week Tours from London.
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Funchal Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €116Windsor €204
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €116, while the average daily cost in Windsor is €204. 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 Windsor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Windsor €80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Windsor €160
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Windsor
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Windsor? 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 Windsor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Windsor €75
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Windsor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Windsor:
- Southampton: Private transfer to London via Windsor Castle: $337
- Heathrow Airport: Private Transfer to Windsor: $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Windsor?
Prices for flights to both Windsor 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 €54Windsor €77
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 Windsor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Windsor:
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Morning Tea€2.86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Windsor €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
Tours and Activities in Windsor
Here are a few actual costs in Windsor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1,000 Years of Royal History from Windsor to Eton: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- 3 Hour Private Tour of Windsor Town and Castle: $231
- Golden Tours Windsor Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour: $27
- History’s Roll Call: A Self-Guided Tour of Eton and its College: $7.99
- LEGOLAND Windsor Resort: Entrance Ticket: $46
- LEGOLAND® Adventure Golf: $14
- London: Royal Windsor Afternoon Tea Bus Tour: $66
- London: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Guided Tour with Entry: $149
- Private Guide (Walking Tour of Windsor & Eton): $269
- Private Walking Tour of Windsor with Award Winning Guide: $266
- Private Windsor Dark Side Walking Tour: $170
- Private Windsor Walking Tour with Local Guide: $170
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Windsor €8.63
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 Windsor, we can see that Windsor 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 Windsor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Windsor 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 Windsor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Windsor?
Funchal has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Windsor. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Windsor, 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 Windsor?
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 Windsor in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Windsor. Additionally, the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Windsor this time of year.
Funchal is a little warmer than Windsor in the summer. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 22°C (72°F) in July, and Windsor fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Funchal this time of the year. In the summer, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Windsor. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Windsor receives 195 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets less rain in July than Windsor. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Windsor receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Windsor 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Windsor in the Autumn?
Both Windsor and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Windsor for the small town atmosphere and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Funchal is much warmer than Windsor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Funchal in October average around 21°C (70°F), and Windsor averages at about 12°C (53°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Windsor during autumn. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Windsor receives 107 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Funchal. In October, Funchal usually receives more rain than Windsor. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Windsor receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Windsor 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Windsor in the Winter?
Both Windsor and Funchal during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Windsor in the winter for the museums and the cuisine.
Windsor can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Funchal is generally much warmer than Windsor. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 16°C (61°F), and Windsor fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
In the winter, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Windsor. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Windsor receives 52 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually gets more rain in January than Windsor. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Windsor receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Windsor 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Windsor in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Windsor. Also, most visitors come to Windsor for the small town charm and the natural beauty during these months.
Funchal is much warmer than Windsor in the spring. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Windsor fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Windsor during spring. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Windsor receives 147 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Funchal usually receives more rain than Windsor. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Windsor receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Windsor 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Windsor and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
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.