Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Alicante?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Alicante or Costa Vicentina?
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 Vicentina can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alicante or Costa Vicentina?
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 Vicentina
Costa Vicentina is the beautiful coastal area in southwest Portugal which runs through both the Algarve and Alentejo Regions along the southern coast. This is actually part of the longest stretch of protected coastline in Portugal, making it one of the best places to experience the unadulterated beauty and nature of the country. Costa Vicentina offers miles of some of the best Portugal beaches, fantastic hiking trails, and lovely old villages to explore. The area sees far more Portuguese tourists than international ones, so expect Portuguese to be the only language spoken by many people, especially in the smaller villages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.
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Alicante Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlicante €179Costa Vicentina €150
The average daily cost (per person) in Alicante is €179, while the average daily cost in Costa Vicentina is €150. 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 Vicentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlicante €42Costa Vicentina €66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlicante €84Costa Vicentina €132
Compare Hotels in Alicante and Costa Vicentina
Looking for a hotel in Alicante or Costa Vicentina? 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 Vicentina €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
- Albir: Alicante Airport (ALC) Private Transfer: $93
- Alicante : Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $67
- Airport Transfer Alicante - Valencia: $199
- Bullring and Castle Guided Tour with Taxi Transfer: $69
- Private transfer Alicante Airport - Altea Hills: $93
- Private transfer Alicante Airport - Benidorm: $143
- Arrival Transfer Alicante Airport ALC to Alicante by Business Car: $50
- Calpe: Alicante Airport (ALC) Private Transfer: $152
- Private 1-Way Transfer from Alicante Airport to Villajoyosa: $94
- Private 1-way Transfer from Alicante Airport to Altea: $93
- Private 1-way Transfer from Alicante Airport to Benidorm: $108
- Private 1-way Transfer from Alicante Airport to Denia: $188
Is it cheaper to fly into Alicante or Costa Vicentina?
Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina 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 €124Costa Vicentina €59
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
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market: $52
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace: $53
- Paella and Sangria Cooking Workshop: $53
- Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars: $74
- Alicante Food Tour: $75
- Make and enjoy a real Neapolitan pizza in Spain: $93
- Private Alicante Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $132
- Alicante PRIVATE Food Tour With Locals: 10 Food & Drink Tastings Included: $136
- Cooking Class with Private Chef and Local Wine: $175
- Alicante cooking class with a private chef: $177
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alicante €53Costa Vicentina €17
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:
- Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket: $9.52
- Tour of Alicante Bullring & Bullfighting Museum with Audioguide: $9.65
- Alicante’s History and Highlights: Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- BAILALOPARTY/ Silent Party Walking Tour: $19
- Museum of Illusions Alicante Entrance ticket: $20
- Guided City Highlights Walking Tour: $29
- Highlights Bike Tour: $31
- Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour: $31
- Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide : $31
- Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting: $31
- City. Discover Alicante by E-Bike & walking tour: $32
- City and Beach Bike Tour: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlicante -Costa Vicentina €8.71
Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, party as a local!: $23
- Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts: $28
- Alicante Best Wine Tasting & Tapas Club: $37
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club: $38
- From Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Tapas: $67
- From Alicante and Elche: Guided visit to an old winery + Wine tasting: $67
- Vineyards of Wine Tasting Tour: $72
- Alicante Wine Tour with Wine Tasting : $73
- Gourmet Wine Tasting: Naturals and Biodynamics Wines.: $76
- Guided tour of Vinalopó Castles and Wine Tasting: $80
- Castle Tour in Province of Alicante and Wine Tasting: $84
- Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $143
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alicante and Costa Vicentina, we can see that Alicante is more expensive. And not only is Costa Vicentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Costa Vicentina would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Costa Vicentina 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 Alicante would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Alicante than you might in Costa Vicentina.
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 Vicentina Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.