Which place is cheaper, Costa de Prata or Alicante?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alicante or Costa de Prata?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Alicante and Costa de Prata can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alicante or Costa de Prata?
Alicante
Alicante is a gorgeous coastal city in the Costa Blanca region, on the east coast of Spain. The region is famous for its white sandy beaches, the party-haven of Benidorm and the stunning palm tree-lined boulevard in the city of Alicante. I have been visiting Alicante for close to 20 years, so, it has become almost a second home to me. Here are my top tips to have the best vacation in Alicante.
Costa de Prata
Costa de Prata is a region located on the Silver Coast of Portugal, an hour north of Lisbon. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient architecture, and relaxed, welcoming, atmosphere. The area experiences gorgeous weather nearly all year round, with temperatures in the high 70's and 80's Fahrenheit from May-September. June-August sees the warmest ocean temperatures, making these the best months for swimming. Even during their winter, temperatures rarely dip below 60°F, although ocean temperatures drop, making swimming a bit colder.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlicante €127Costa de Prata €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Alicante is €127, while the average daily cost in Costa de Prata is €151. 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 Alicante and Costa de Prata in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlicante €42Costa de Prata €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlicante €84Costa de Prata €156
Compare Hotels in Alicante and Costa de Prata
Looking for a hotel in Alicante or Costa de Prata? 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: Alicante Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alicante -Costa de Prata €53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
- Transfer from Alicante city to Alicante airport in private Minivan max. 6 passengers: $73
- Transfer from Alicante airport to Albir in private Sedan car max. 3 passengers: $85
- Transfer Airport / Renfe Alicante - Alcoy: $92
- Roundtrip Transfer Airport-Hotel in Alicante cars of up to 8 passengers: $55
- Private Transfer: Alicante Airport (ALC) to Alicante: $47
- Private Transfer from Elche to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $82
- Private Transfer from El Plantio Golf Resort to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $63
- Private Transfer from Castell de Castells to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $183
- Private Transfer from Camping Marjal Costa Blanca to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airpor: $73
- Private Transfer from Campello to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $73
- Private Transfer from Campello Pueblo Acantilado to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $82
- Private Transfer from Campello / Coveta Fuma to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $82
Is it cheaper to fly into Alicante or Costa de Prata?
Prices for flights to both Costa de Prata and Alicante 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 dayAlicante €72Costa de Prata €44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alicante
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alicante.
- Secret Flavors Food Tour: $31
- Paella and Sangria Cooking Workshop: $60
- Paella and Sangría Cooking Workshop: $64
- Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars: $70
- Alicante Food Tour: $71
- Fuse Spanish With Italian For Dinner In Mutxamel: $89
- Alicante PRIVATE Food Tour With Locals: 10 Food & Drink Tastings Included: $136
- Cooking Class with Private Chef and Local Wine: $176
- Alicante cooking class with a private chef: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alicante €53Costa de Prata €13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Alicante
Here are a few typical costs in Alicante for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Food and Tapas Tour (for 2)€54
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Catamaran Cruise (for 2)€67
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)€120
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Walking Tour (for 2)€60
Tours and Activities in Alicante
Here are a few actual costs in Alicante for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alcoy Walking Tour on the Modernist Route: $202
- Alicante - Old Town Private Walking Tour: $385
- Alicante : E-Bike Coast Tour, Román Fishpond and Snorkeling: $37
- Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $49
- Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea: $75
- Alicante City & Beach Bike Tour : $33
- Alicante Discovery Tour from Benidorm: $28
- Alicante Evening Tapas tour: $82
- Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide : $32
- Alicante Highlights Bike Tour(min 2p) MEDIUM CYCLE LEVEL REQUIRED: $35
- Alicante Highlights Private Tour with Castle : $76
- Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlicante -Costa de Prata €8.13
Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts: $28
- Vineyards of Wine Tasting Tour: $73
- Alicante Wine Tour with Wine Tasting : $74
- Private Tour of Vinalopó Castles and Wine Tasting: $82
- Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $144
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies: $147
- Total Alicante walking tour, tapas and wine tasting: $267
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alicante and Costa de Prata, we can see that Costa de Prata is more expensive. And not only is Alicante much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Alicante would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alicante 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 Costa de Prata would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa de Prata than you might in Alicante.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alicante Expensive? and Is Costa de Prata Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Alicante or Costa de Prata?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Alicante or Costa de Prata in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Alicante as well as Costa de Prata. Most visitors come to Alicante for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Alicante is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata in the summer. The daily temperature in Alicante averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Costa de Prata. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Alicante this time of the year. In the summer, Alicante often gets more sunshine than Costa de Prata. Alicante gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 308 hours of full sun.
Alicante usually gets less rain in July than Costa de Prata. Alicante gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlicante 25°C (77°F)Costa de Prata 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Alicante or Costa de Prata in the Autumn?
Both Costa de Prata and Alicante are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Alicante because of the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Alicante is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Alicante in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 18°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Alicante. Alicante usually receives more sunshine than Costa de Prata during autumn. Alicante gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Costa de Prata. In October, Alicante usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Alicante gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlicante 20°C (68°F)Costa de Prata 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Alicante or Costa de Prata in the Winter?
Both Costa de Prata and Alicante during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Alicante this time of year.
In January, Alicante is generally around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Alicante average around 11°C (52°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the winter, Alicante often gets more sunshine than Costa de Prata. Alicante gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 124 hours of full sun.
Costa de Prata gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Alicante usually gets less rain in January than Costa de Prata. Alicante gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlicante 11°C (52°F)Costa de Prata 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Alicante or Costa de Prata in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Alicante and Costa de Prata. Many travelers come to Alicante for the beaches.
Alicante is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata in the spring. The daily temperature in Alicante averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa de Prata this time of the year. In Alicante, it's very sunny this time of the year. Alicante usually receives more sunshine than Costa de Prata during spring. Alicante gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Alicante usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Alicante gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlicante 16°C (60°F)Costa de Prata 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Costa de Prata and Alicante
| Alicante | Costa de Prata | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (52°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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