Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Bari?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bari or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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 Sintra-Cascais National Park. 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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.
Sintra-Cascais National Park
The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is located on the west coast of Portugal and is often called the place where "the land ends and the sea begins". The UNESCO listed park is famous for being home to Cabo da Roca, a seaside cliff that is actually the westernmost part of Europe. Sintra-Cascais is interesting due to their large diversity in landscape which includes sand dunes, lakes, forests, and ocean cliffs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Italy, The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBari €113Sintra-Cascais National Park €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Bari is €113, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is €142. 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBari €73Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBari €146Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Bari and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Bari or Sintra-Cascais National Park? 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: Bari Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bari €11Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:
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Train to Lecce€44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari
Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bari Airport: 1-Way Shared Transfer to Matera City Center: $5.35
- Bari Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Taranto Train Station: $9.09
- From Bari Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Salento Airport: $9.62
- Bari Airport Transfer to/from Foggia Train Station: $13
- Bari Cruise Port (Terminal di Bari) to Bari hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Bari hotels to Bari Cruise Port: $25
- Private Transfer from Bari Cruise Port to Bari Intl Airport (BRI): $25
- Private Transfer from Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port: $25
- Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $50
- Bari Cruise Port (Terminal di Bari) to Bari hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $50
- Private One-Way Airport Transfer: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into Bari or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park 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
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Food Meals for one dayBari €32Sintra-Cascais National Park €41
Typical Food Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:
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Dinner€44
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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: $39
- Bari Walking Street Food Tour: $48
- Bari Street Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Italian Street Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $70
- Puglia Plates - Bari Food Tour: $76
- Street Food Tour in Bari old town - Do Eat Better Experience: $78
- Rickshaw Street Food Tour: $80
- Conversano: Apulian cooking lesson with dinner included: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour on Segway: $86
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Barletta with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Margherita di Savoia with Show Cooking: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bari €8.61Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
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: $3.21
- Tour "Hunt for the treasures of Bari": $3.28
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.42
- Bari Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Wonderful Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Olive Oil Private Tour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Altamura: $22
- Simi Palace and Byzantine Church Tour with Ticket: $24
- St. Nicholas Basilica and Crypt Guided Tour: $27
- Guided Walking Tour: $27
- Bari Walking City Tour: $30
- Norman-Swabian Castle Guided Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBari €13Sintra-Cascais National Park €13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:
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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: $115
- Wine tasting experience in the Apulian countryside : $235
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bari and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park is more expensive. And not only is Bari much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bari would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bari 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra-Cascais National Park than you might in Bari.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bari Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Bari or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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 Bari or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Summer?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Bari during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Bari for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Bari is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bari in July average around 25°C (76°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In Sintra-Cascais National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bari. In the summer, Bari often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bari gets 336 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun.
Bari usually gets more rain in July than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bari gets 9 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBari 25°C (76°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Bari or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bari and Sintra-Cascais National Park. Many visitors come to Bari in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Bari is generally around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Bari average around 18°C (65°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra-Cascais National Park this time of the year. Bari usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during autumn. Bari gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Bari usually receives less rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bari gets 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBari 18°C (65°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Bari or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bari as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Most visitors come to Bari for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Bari is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Bari averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In the winter, Bari often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bari gets 110 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bari usually gets less rain in January than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bari gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBari 10°C (49°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Bari or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Spring?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Bari are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Bari because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Bari is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bari in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Sintra-Cascais National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bari. Bari usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during spring. Bari gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bari usually receives less rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bari gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBari 14°C (58°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra-Cascais National Park and Bari
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (76°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (65°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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.