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

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Should you visit Albufeira or Toulon?

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

Should I visit Albufeira or Toulon? 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.

Toulon

Located between Marseille and Nice, Toulon is in the western portion of the French Riviera and in the southeast of Provence. It's economy is heavily reliant on a French naval base in the area. This base is responsible for the creation of thousands of jobs. The city is also a significant tourist destination, with over 150,000 visitors every year.

Which city is cheaper, Toulon 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 Toulon is €95. 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 Toulon in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Albufeira €59
    Toulon €63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Albufeira €118
    Toulon €126

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Albufeira €27
    Toulon €5.71

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Albufeira

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Albufeira:

  • Albufeira Shared Departure Transfer to Faro: $14
  • Albufeira Private Transfer to Faro: $16
  • Transfer Albufeira - Balaia Golf (Albufeira): $19
  • Faro Airport Private Transfer - Albufeira (Departure): $22
  • Faro Shared Transfer to or from Albufeira: $22
  • Private Faro Airport Transfer to Albufeira (up to 4 passangers): $34
  • Transfer Galé - Balaia Golf (Albufeira): $36
  • Transfer Albufeira to Faro Airport: $36
  • Departure Transfer Albufeira or Açoteias to Faro Airport FAO by Private Vehicle: $38
  • Stork Transfers - Private Transfer From Albufeira to Faro Airport (up to 4 pax): $41
  • Faro Airport: Private Transfer to Albufeira & Olhos De Água: $43
  • Private Faro Airport Transfer to Albufeira (5 to 8 passangers): $51

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toulon

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Toulon:

  • Low Cost Private Transfer From Toulon-Hyères Airport to Toulon City - One Way: $73
  • Private Transfer Toulon Airport to Agay: $162
  • Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Antibes: $220
  • Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Bagnols en foret: $153
  • Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Boulouris: $149
  • Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Callian: $166
  • Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Cavalaire: $112
  • Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Cogolin: $124
  • Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Draguignan: $137
  • Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Fayence: $166
  • Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Frejus: $137
  • Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Gassin: $112

Is it cheaper to fly into Albufeira or Toulon?

Prices for flights to both Toulon 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
    Toulon €24

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Albufeira €31
    Toulon €11

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 Toulon

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Toulon are as follows:

  • Guided Tour in Port & Old City: $50
  • Full-Day VIP Village Tour of Provence: $498
  • Provence Villages Private Day Tour including Cassis Toulon Shore Excursion: $998

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Albufeira €21
    Toulon €11

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 Toulon

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toulon:

  • Toulon Shore Excursion - Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $349

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Albufeira and Toulon, we can see that Albufeira is more expensive. And not only is Toulon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Toulon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Toulon 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 Toulon.

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