A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bari vs. Costa Vicentina for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bari or Costa Vicentina?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Bari and Costa Vicentina. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Bari or Costa Vicentina?

Bari

Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city.

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 Historical Tours in Italy, The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Bari?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Bari is €113, while the average daily cost in Costa Vicentina is €125. 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 Bari and Costa Vicentina in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bari 73
    Costa Vicentina 66
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bari 146
    Costa Vicentina 132
Compare Hotels in Bari and Costa Vicentina

Looking for a hotel in Bari 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.

Hotels in Bari


Hotels in Costa Vicentina


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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: Bari Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bari 11
    Costa Vicentina 40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:


  • Train to Lecce
    44

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari

Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Arrival Private Transfer from Bari BRI Airport to Bari by Van: $46
  • Bari Airport (BRI) to Taranto Port - Departure Private Transfer: $73
  • Bari Airport: 1-Way Shared Transfer to Matera City Center: $5.43
  • Bari Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Taranto Train Station: $9.23
  • Bari City Hotels to Taranto Cruise Port - Departure Transfer: $67
  • Bari Cruise Port (Terminal di Bari) to Bari hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
  • Bari Cruise Port (Terminal di Bari) to Bari hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $51
  • Bari Cruise Port to Bari Intl Airport (BRI) - Departure Private Transfer: $25
  • Bari Cruise Port to Polignano Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $79
  • Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
  • Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $51
  • Bari Per Matera - Matera Airport Transfer Service For Bari Airport: $149

Is it cheaper to fly into Bari or Costa Vicentina?

Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina and Bari 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
    Bari 32
    Costa Vicentina 34
Typical Food Prices in Bari

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:


  • Dinner
    44
  • Coffee
    2.00

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari

For Bari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Street food tour of Polignano a Mare: $40
  • Bari Walking Street Food Tour: $49
  • Bari Street Food Tour by Bike: $71
  • Italian Street Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $71
  • Puglia Plates - Bari Food Tour: $77
  • Street Food Tour in Bari old town - Do Eat Better Experience: $78
  • Rickshaw Street Food Tour: $81
  • Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $83
  • Apulian cooking lesson with dinner included: $83
  • Bari Street Food Tour on Segway: $87
  • Visit to the Market and Cooking Lesson in Polignano a Mare: $94
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Conversano with Show Cooking: $94

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bari 8.61
    Costa Vicentina 17

Tours and Activities in Bari

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
  • Tour "Hunt for the treasures of Bari": $3.30
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.52
  • Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Wonderful Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Simi Palace and Byzantine Church Tour with Ticket: $24
  • St. Nicholas Basilica and Crypt Guided Tour: $27
  • Guided Walking Tour: $27
  • Sup Tour in Polignano caves : $28
  • Bari : Must-see attractions Private Walking Tour: $28
  • Bari Walking City Tour: $30
  • Norman-Swabian Castle Guided Tour: $30

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bari 13
    Costa Vicentina 8.71
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:


  • Beer
    2.00

Sample the Local Flavors in Bari

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bari:

  • Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting: $79
  • Private Tour: Trani walking tour with Moscato wine tasting: $116
  • Wine tasting experience in the Apulian countryside : $237


When comparing the travel costs between Bari and Costa Vicentina, we can see that Costa Vicentina is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bari Expensive? and Is Costa Vicentina Expensive?.