Which place is cheaper, Venice or Gran Canaria?
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 Gran Canaria or Venice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Gran Canaria or Venice? 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: Gran Canaria or Venice?
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located just off the coast of northwestern Africa. It is the third largest of the islands, and is known for its variety of volcanic beaches. This island is sometimes called a "Miniature Continent" due to the different climates and variety of landscapes found, which allow for a range of activities like hiking, biking, surfing, and scuba diving.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, The Best Luxury Tours to Spain, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGran Canaria €150Venice €276
The average daily cost (per person) in Gran Canaria is €150, while the average daily cost in Venice is €276. 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 Gran Canaria and Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGran Canaria €63Venice €120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGran Canaria €126Venice €240
Compare Hotels in Gran Canaria and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Gran Canaria or Venice? 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: Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gran Canaria €46Venice €27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gran Canaria
Also for Gran Canaria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Fataga to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $215
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to Fataga: $215
- From Playa del Inglés: Guided Jet Ski Tour & Hotel Transfers: $176
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to Valsequillo: $173
- Maspalomas: Jet Ski Tour with Hotel Transfer: $153
- Gran Canaria Port to Las Palmas - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $151
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to Monte León: $125
- Playa Del Ingles: Discover Scuba Diving - Free Transfers: $105
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Tauro to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $100
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Firgas to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $98
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Teror to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $98
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Playa del Cura to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $98
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Budapest: Private transfer to Venice or Venice to Budapest: $637
- Treviso Airport (TSF) to Venice - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $299
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat: $299
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Departure Transfer: $299
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Falcade - Arrival Private Transfer: $298
- Private arrival transfer from Venice airport to hotel in Venice city center: $294
- Marco Polo Airport(VCE)to Merano Resorts-Arrival Private Transfer: $293
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Cortina d'Ampezzo - Arrival Transfer : $290
- Venice Airport to Cortina d'Ampezzo Private Transfer Arrival: $290
- Private Transfer from Venice Airport to Chioggia Port: $275
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Pozza di Fassa - Arrival Private Transfer: $264
- Private transfer from Venice Marco Polo airport to Piazzale Roma : $263
Is it cheaper to fly into Gran Canaria or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice and Gran Canaria 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 dayGran Canaria €59Venice €112
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gran Canaria
For Gran Canaria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Origen Dinner Show at Sala Scala: $73
- Sunset Tour with Champagne & Optional Dinner.: $81
- Gran Canaria Food Tour with Distillery Visit and Local Lunch: $105
- Sala Scala Gran Canaria Dinner Show : $110
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $39
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $53
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $57
- Secret Street Food Tour of Venice in 2,5 hours: $57
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $59
- Venetian Dinner: $74
- Tiramisu Cooking Class & Brunch in Venice – Make, Eat, and Enjoy!: $78
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $84
- Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $90
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $90
- Venetian Secrets 3 course Cooking Class and Unlimited Prosecco: $94
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Belluno: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gran Canaria €20Venice €101
Tours and Activities in Gran Canaria
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Gran Canaria.
- Firgas, Tejeda, Guayadeque - VIP Tour Gran Canaria: $59
- Gran Canaria 7 Highlights Small Group Tour with Tapas Picnic: $117
- 1 hour relaxing horse riding tour in Gran Canaria: $41
- 2 hours Green Mountains Horse Riding Tour: $100
- 2-Hour Segway Tour: Maspalomas Dunes, Playa Ingles,S.Agustin: $70
- 3 Wheel Motorcycle like Quad/Buggy Tour Gran Canaria (Maspalomas): $90
- 3-Hour Hiking Experience in Roque Nublo: $80
- 3-Hour Sunset Climbing Adventure Experience: $78
- 3-Hours Astronomy Hiking Experience in Roque Nublo Mountains: $71
- 30 minutes tour with 2 jetskis in Maspalomas: $188
- 4 Hour Boat Tour with Snorkeling from Puerto Rico and Mogan: $90
- 7-hour Hop on Hop off Tour of Historic Gran Canaria: $84
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Glass-blowing Factory Visit: $47
- Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour: $78
- Teatro La Fenice Guided Tour: $96
- Venice Doge's Palace Reserved Access Tour: $66
- Venice Rialto Walking Private Tour: $233
- Venice at sunset Private tour: $167
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $255
- 2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day: $131
- 4 hours Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano with local real guide: $214
- 4-hour private tour in the Northern Lagoon with traditional boat: $247
- A Self-Guided Tour Around Venice's Castello District: $8.99
- A Venetian Aperitif on The Lagoon Private Tour: $143
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGran Canaria €7.14Venice €24
Sample the Local Flavors in Gran Canaria
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gran Canaria:
- Guided Tour at Ron Arehucas Distillery: $13
- Las Palmas: Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in the Old Town: $47
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in the Old Town of Las Palmas: $48
- Spanish Cured Meats & Wine Tasting Tour in Mogan: $58
- Spanish Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour in Mogan: $65
- Private GRAN CANARIA WINE TASTING, TAPAS lunch & best sightseeing: $247
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $30
- Natural Wine Tasting in the heart of the Prosecco Hills: $33
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $43
- Venice Cicchetti, Spritz and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $62
- Venice Wine Tasting and Contemporary Art: $78
- 2 Hour Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $78
- Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice: $105
- Rialto Market Food and Wine Tasting Guided Tour in Venice: $112
- Eat like a Local: Venice Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Evening Tour : $118
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Cicchetti with a Local Guide: $130
- From Prosecco Full Experience with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $167
- Prosecco Wine Tour. Half-day. From Venice: $170
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gran Canaria and Venice, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Gran Canaria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gran Canaria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gran Canaria 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice than you might in Gran Canaria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gran Canaria Expensive? and Is Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gran Canaria or Venice?
Gran Canaria has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Gran Canaria and Venice, 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 Gran Canaria or Venice?
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 Gran Canaria or Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice and Gran Canaria are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Venice for the family-friendly experiences.
Gran Canaria is around the same temperature as Venice in the summer. The daily temperature in Gran Canaria averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Venice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Venice. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gran Canaria. Gran Canaria usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Venice during summer. Gran Canaria gets 293 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Gran Canaria usually receives less rain than Venice. Gran Canaria gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGran Canaria 23°C (73°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Gran Canaria or Venice in the Autumn?
Both Venice and Gran Canaria during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Venice in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Gran Canaria is much warmer than Venice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Gran Canaria in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Venice averages at about 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Gran Canaria. In the autumn, Gran Canaria often gets more sunshine than Venice. Gran Canaria gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun.
Gran Canaria usually gets less rain in October than Venice. Gran Canaria gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGran Canaria 23°C (73°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Gran Canaria or Venice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Gran Canaria and Venice. Also, most visitors come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Venice can be very cold during winter. In January, Gran Canaria is generally much warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Gran Canaria average around 18°C (64°F), and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Gran Canaria usually receives more sunshine than Venice during winter. Gran Canaria gets 187 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Gran Canaria usually receives less rain than Venice. Gran Canaria gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGran Canaria 18°C (64°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Gran Canaria or Venice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Gran Canaria as well as Venice. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Venice because of the natural beauty.
Gran Canaria is much warmer than Venice in the spring. The daily temperature in Gran Canaria averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Venice fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gran Canaria this time of the year. In the spring, Gran Canaria often gets more sunshine than Venice. Gran Canaria gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun.
Gran Canaria usually gets less rain in April than Venice. Gran Canaria gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGran Canaria 19°C (66°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Gran Canaria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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