A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Albufeira vs. Kotor for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Albufeira or Kotor?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Albufeira or Kotor? 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.

Albufeira

Located in the Algarve region in the south of Portugal, Albufeira was once a small fishing village which has since evolved into a popular destination for tourists attracted by the area's beaches, pleasant climate, and fresh seafood.

Kotor

A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.

Which city is cheaper, Kotor or Albufeira?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Albufeira is €118, while the average daily cost in Kotor is €77. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Albufeira and Kotor in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Albufeira €59
    Kotor €37
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Albufeira €118
    Kotor €74

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Albufeira €27
    Kotor €7.40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Albufeira

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Albufeira:

  • Albufeira Private Transfer to Faro: $16
  • Albufeira Shared Departure Transfer to Faro: $14
  • Departure Transfer Albufeira or Açoteias to Faro Airport FAO by Private Vehicle: $38
  • Enjoy Three Days in Algarve ( Hotel & Transfers & Tours ): $330
  • Faro Airport Private Transfer - Albufeira (Departure): $22
  • Faro Airport Private Transfer to Albufeira: $58
  • Faro Airport: Private Transfer to Albufeira & Olhos De Água: $43
  • Faro Shared Transfer to or from Albufeira: $22
  • Lisbon Airoport Private Transfer To Algarve ( 8 Seats Van ): $566
  • Private Airport Transfer Faro - Albufeira: $58
  • Private Airport Transfer Faro - Lagos: $114
  • Private Airport Transfer To Albufeira Area: $68

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:

  • Kotor - Dubrovnik: Private One-Way Transfer with Mercedes Vehicles: $332
  • Kotor - Mostar - one way private transfer: $236
  • Kotor to Tirana Transfer: $218
  • One way private transfer Kotor-Mostar: $336
  • Private Transfer from Kotor to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $234
  • Private Transfer from Kotor to Tivat Airport (TIV): $77
  • Private Transfer from Kotor to Tivat airport: $25

Is it cheaper to fly into Albufeira or Kotor?

Prices for flights to both Kotor and Albufeira 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Albufeira €38
    Kotor €34

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.

  • Dinner Cruise: $49

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Albufeira €31
    Kotor €6.66

Tours and Activities in Albufeira

Here are a few actual costs in Albufeira for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Lagos & Sagres Guided Bus Tour: $25
  • Albufeira Beach Tour: $25
  • Pirate Ship Cruise along the Algarve Coast: $27
  • 'Leaozinho' Pirate Ship Cruise from Albufeira: $30
  • 1.5 Hour Quad Off-Road Tour from Albufeira: $31
  • 2.5-Hour Dolphin Watching and Caves Cruise: $31
  • Dolphins, Benagil Caves and Coastline Boat Tour: $33
  • Private Guided Tuk Tuk Tour with pick-up and drop-off in Albufeira: $33
  • From 2.5-Hour Dolphin and Sea Caves Boat Tour: $34
  • Algarve Kayak and Coastline Tour: $34
  • Abulferia: 3-Hour Yacht Cruise to Benagil: $34
  • Kayaking Tour With Optional Beach BBQ: $34

Tours and Activities in Kotor

Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • One-Hour Guided Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $12
  • Kotor Walking - "Group Tour": $12
  • 1.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour: $14
  • Semi Submarine: Kotor Panorama & Underwater Experience: $15
  • Sightseeing Kotor: $15
  • Kotor Walk Tour: $15
  • Kotor Boat Tour: $19
  • Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $19
  • Panorama and Semi-Submarine Underwater Experience: $23
  • Group Perast & Lady of the Rock tour: $24
  • Kotor - Lady Of The Rocks And Perast 2hr Group Tour: $25
  • Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $25

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Albufeira €21
    Kotor €6.81

Sample the Local Flavors in Albufeira

Also in Albufeira, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Small group Wine Tasting Tour from Albufeira: $61
  • sunset wine tasting from Albufeira: $87
  • Half Day Small Group Premium Wine Tour from Albufeira: $93
  • Wine Tour & Walking 7 Hanging Valleys - Coast Algarve: $156
  • From Algarve: Medieval Évora with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $319
  • Algarve Art and Wine Tour from Albufeira: $653

Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:

  • Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $179
  • Traditional and Modern Mixed Wine Tour: $242
  • Gastronomic and Wine Tasting Private Tour: $721

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Albufeira and Kotor, we can see that Albufeira is more expensive. And not only is Kotor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kotor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kotor 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 Albufeira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Albufeira than you might in Kotor.

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