Should you visit Albufeira or Trieste?
Should I visit Albufeira or Trieste? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into 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.
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
Which city is cheaper, Trieste 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 Trieste is €80. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Albufeira and Trieste in more detail.
Accommodation
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around €59. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Albufeira the cost is €118 on average.
Travelers usually pay around €88 for a double occupancy room in Trieste If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
The average traveler spends about €38 per day in Albufeira for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
In Trieste travelers spend around €25 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Albufeira €38
Trieste €25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Dining experience at a local's home in Trieste with show cooking:
$106
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Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Trieste:
$162
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Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Trieste:
$180
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Private Half-Day Tour to Lipizzaner Horses from Trieste:
$236
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Local market visit and private cooking class at a Cesarina's home in Trieste:
$267
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Albufeira is €27 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Trieste's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €14 per person, per day on transportation in Trieste.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Albufeira
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Albufeira:
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Transfer Galé - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$77
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Transfer Galé - Benamor Golf (Conceição):
$100
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Transfer Galé - Balaia Golf (Albufeira):
$36
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Transfer Galé - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor):
$62
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Transfer Galé - Alamos Golf (Portimão):
$62
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Transfer From Albufeira Algarve To Lisboa:
$235
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Transfer Algarve - Up to 7 People:
$871
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Transfer Algarve - Up to 3 People:
$746
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Transfer Albufeira to Faro Airport:
$36
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Transfer Albufeira - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$77
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Transfer Albufeira - Benamor Golf (Conceição):
$100
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Transfer Albufeira - Balaia Golf (Albufeira):
$19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport transfer from Trieste Airport to Koper:
$56
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Private Airport Transfer: Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Trieste:
$62
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Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Bled:
$282
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Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Ljubljana:
$202
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Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Slovenian coast:
$147
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Private transfer from Trieste to Ljubljana:
$151
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Skip-the-line to Miramare Castle w/ private transfer from Trieste train station:
$96
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Small-Group Transfer from Trieste City to Trieste Airport:
$41
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Small-Group Transfer from Trieste to Bergamo Airport:
$218
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So much more than just a transfer (up to 8 persons):
$373
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Transfer Trieste - Poreč:
$190
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Transfer Trieste - Rovinj:
$197
Entertainment
Albufeira's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €31 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Trieste can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €17 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Albufeira
Here are a few actual costs in Albufeira for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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'Leaozinho' Pirate Ship Cruise from Albufeira:
$30
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1.5 Hour Quad Off-Road Tour from Albufeira:
$31
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Albufeira 1.5 hour Off-Road Tour Buggy Adventure Tour:
$40
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Albufeira 1.5-Hour Off-road Quad Tour:
$75
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Albufeira 3-Hour Off-Road Quad Tour:
$137
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Albufeira Beach Tour:
$25
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Albufeira Coast and Countryside Mountain Bike Tour:
$73
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Albufeira Jeep Safari Tour (Full Day):
$65
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Albufeira to Algibre Trails Bike Tour:
$73
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Algarve 4x4 Combi Tours:
$199
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Algarve Coast Full-Day Private Tour:
$93
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Algarve Coastline and Beaches Land Tour:
$622
Tours and Activities in Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide:
$14
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Walking Tour:
$16
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Trieste Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$43
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Trieste Osmiza Experience:
$68
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Private Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour from Trieste:
$74
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Ljubljana Christmas Market Tour from Trieste:
$110
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Piran & Panoramic Slovenian Coast - Small Group Tour from Trieste:
$118
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Small Group Market tour and Dining Experience at a Cesarina's home in Trieste:
$136
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Private Trieste Sightseeing Tour:
$142
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Lake Bled and Ljubljana Tour from Trieste:
$144
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Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves - Small Group Tour from Trieste:
$144
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Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Small Group Tour from Trieste:
$144
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Albufeira may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €21 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Trieste spend on average €6.40 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Albufeira
Also in Albufeira, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Small group Wine Tasting Tour from Albufeira:
$61
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sunset wine tasting from Albufeira:
$87
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Half Day Small Group Premium Wine Tour from Albufeira:
$93
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Wine Tour & Walking 7 Hanging Valleys - Coast Algarve:
$156
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From Algarve: Medieval Évora with Lunch and Wine Tasting:
$319
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Algarve Art and Wine Tour from Albufeira:
$653
Sample the Local Flavors in Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
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Regional wine tasting in Trieste:
$26
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Private Wine Tasting Tour in Slovenia from Trieste:
$194
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Collio: Cividale Del Friuli and Wine Tastings from Trieste:
$203
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Food and Wine tasting experience in Trieste traditional farmhouse Osmiza:
$534
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Albufeira and Trieste, we can see that Albufeira is more expensive. And not only is Trieste much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Trieste would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Trieste 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 Trieste.
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