ParisvsVenice
Both Paris and Venice are incredible destinations. Paris excels in art museums and haute cuisine, while Venice stands out for canals and gondolas.
At a glance
| Paris | Venice | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily budget (mid-range) | €227 | €253 |
| Hotel per night (mid-range) | €150 | €175 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Sep | May, Jun, Sep |
| Summer / winter | 25°C / 7°C | 27°C / 5°C |
| Language | French | Italian |
| Currency | Euro (€) | Euro (€) |
How they compare
- Culture & HistoryParisVenice
- Food & DiningParisVenice
- NightlifeParisVenice
Top tours and experiences in Paris
The tours and tickets travellers book most, with ratings and reviews from Viator.
Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch
4.810,433 reviews14h
from €108
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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise
4.47,510 reviews2h 30m
from €125
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Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included
5.07,226 reviews2h 30m
from €63
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Top tours and experiences in Venice
The tours and tickets travellers book most, with ratings and reviews from Viator.
Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat
4.79,659 reviews5h
from €32
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Legendary Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's with Exclusive Access
4.76,194 reviews2h
from €74
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Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour
4.85,199 reviews4h 30m
from €115
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Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour
4.84,175 reviews2h 30m
from €89
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Is Paris or Venice cheaper?
For a mid-range traveller, Paris is about 10% cheaper per day than Venice.
| Mid-range | Paris | Venice |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (per night) | €150 | €175 |
| Food and drinks (per day) | €45 | €48 |
| Sightseeing and activities (per day) | €32 | €30 |
| Total per day | €227 | €253 |
Estimates exclude flights and long-distance transport.
Paris or Venice: weather by month
Average daily highs and lows and monthly rainfall, from weather-station records.
| Month | Paris | Venice |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 3°C46 mmColdCold | 8°C / 0°C55 mmColdCold |
| February | 10°C / 3°C45 mmColdCold | 11°C / 2°C67 mmColdCold |
| March | 13°C / 5°C49 mmFairFair | 15°C / 4°C76 mmFairFair |
| April | 18°C / 8°C34 mmGoodGood | 20°C / 9°C76 mmFairFair |
| May | 21°C / 11°C75 mmGreatGreat | 24°C / 13°C111 mmGreatGreat |
| June | 25°C / 15°C57 mmGreatGreat | 29°C / 18°C73 mmGoodGood |
| July | 27°C / 16°C55 mmGreatGreat | 31°C / 20°C73 mmGoodGood |
| August | 26°C / 16°C65 mmGreatGreat | 31°C / 20°C71 mmGoodGood |
| September | 22°C / 13°C45 mmGreatGreat | 26°C / 15°C98 mmGreatGreat |
| October | 17°C / 10°C56 mmFairFair | 20°C / 11°C70 mmGoodGood |
| November | 12°C / 6°C54 mmColdCold | 14°C / 6°C101 mmFairFair |
| December | 9°C / 4°C64 mmColdCold | 9°C / 1°C66 mmColdCold |
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Travelling between Paris and Venice
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Top Attractions in Paris
- 1Eiffel Tower
- 2Louvre Museum
- 3Notre-Dame Cathedral
- 4Champs-Élysées
- 5Montmartre
- 6Palace of Versailles
Top Attractions in Venice
- 1St. Mark's Basilica
- 2Doge's Palace
- 3Grand Canal
- 4Rialto Bridge
- 5Murano & Burano Islands
- 6Gondola Rides
Paris is Popular With
couples
art lovers
food enthusiasts
history buffs
Venice is Popular With
couples
art lovers
photographers
history buffs
Hidden Gems
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Hidden Gems in Paris
- 1
Covered Passages (Galerie Vivienne, Passage des Panoramas)
19th-century glass-roofed shopping arcades with mosaic floors, antique bookshops, and tea salons frozen in time.
- 2
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
A dramatic 19th-century park built on former quarries, with waterfalls, a clifftop temple, and suspension bridges.
Hidden Gems in Venice
- 1
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
A stunning, hidden Renaissance spiral staircase tucked away in a small courtyard near Campo Manin.
- 2
Quiet Canals of the Ghetto Vecchio
The quieter canals surrounding the historic Jewish Ghetto in Cannaregio.
Neighborhoods to Explore
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Top Areas in Paris
Le Marais (3rd & 4th arrondissements)
The Marais survived Haussmann's renovations, preserving its medieval street plan and aristocratic hôtels particuliers.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th arrondissement)
The intellectual heart of Paris where Sartre debated at Café de Flore and publishers still lunch at Brasserie Lipp.
Top Areas in Venice
San Marco
The bustling heart of Venice, centered on the magnificent Piazza San Marco.
Dorsoduro
A vibrant, artsy district with a more local and intellectual vibe.
Budget Comparison
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Budget in Paris
Daily Budget€150-250
Cost Level
moderate
Budget in Venice
Daily Budget€150-250 per person for mid-range (private B&B room, trattoria meals, museum entries, some gondola/tours)
Cost Level
budget
Where to stay in Paris
Hotels close to the centre of Paris, from budget to luxury. Prices are typical nightly rates at our last check.
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Where to stay in Venice
Hotels close to the centre of Venice, from budget to luxury. Prices are typical nightly rates at our last check.
Mid-range
Mid-range
Upscale
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