A Travel Price Comparison for Portugal Braga vs. Azores for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Braga or Azores?

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

Should I visit Braga or Azores? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Braga or Azores?

Braga

Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.

Azores

The Azores are a group of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal. Although the islands were created through volcanic activity, there is far less activity now, making the Azores the perfect beach escape. Most people speak Portuguese, or a dialect of it, with English spoken primarily by those in the tourism industry.

Which place is cheaper, Azores or Braga?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Braga is €112, while the average daily cost in Azores is €134. 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 Braga and Azores in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Braga €54
    Azores €67
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Braga €108
    Azores €134
Compare Hotels in Braga and Azores

Looking for a hotel in Braga or Azores? 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 Braga


Hotels in Azores


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Our Analysis
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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Braga €20
    Azores €30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Braga

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:

  • Transfer Aeroporto: $50
  • Private Transfer from Braga to Faro (FAO) Airport: $1,769
  • Private Premium Car Transfer from Braga to Lisbon with 2 Sightseeing Stops: $318
  • Porto Private Transfer to or from Braga: $33
  • Esposende Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $29
  • Braga Private Transfer to Porto: $37
  • Braga City Tour Including Transfer to Bom Jesus: $24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Azores

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

  • Ilha Terceira Airport Transfer: $31
  • Private Transfer from Livramento to Azores (PDL) Airport: $31
  • Private Transfer from Posto Santo to Terceira Lajes (TER) Airport: $62

Is it cheaper to fly into Braga or Azores?

Prices for flights to both Azores and Braga 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
    Braga €40
    Azores €45

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Braga

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.

  • Braga Food Tour With A Local Guide: $53

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Braga €16
    Azores €22

Tours and Activities in Braga

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:

  • Alto Minho: Private & Premium Tour - All Included: $202
  • Braga Private Walking Tour: $199
  • Braga and Guimarães Full Day Tour with Lunch from Porto: $96
  • 2–Hour Express Tour: $40
  • 4–Hour Walking Tour: $62
  • Full-Day Historical Tour with Transport: $125
  • Canyoning Tour in Portugal: $74
  • Coimbra & Aveiro: Private Tour with Lunch Included: $182
  • From Santiago de Compostela Experience: $348
  • From Oporto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Tour with Lunch: $340
  • From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Shuttle Tour: $96
  • From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Tour: $110

Tours and Activities in Azores

For Azores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Fortress Tour: $31
  • Ponta Delgada: Half-Day Jeep Tour to Sete Cidades: $40
  • Terceira: Half-Day Island Tour with Cheese Tasting: $40
  • Terceira: E-Bike Praia Vitória Tour: $44
  • São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkeling: $45
  • Angra do Heroísmo: Landmarks Walking Tour with Expert Guide: $45
  • Half Day - Fire Tour (Lagoa do Fogo): $49
  • Vila Franca do Campo Islet Kayaking Experience: $51
  • Ponta Delgada: Half-Day Sete Cidades Minivan Tour: $57
  • Dairy farm Visit and Cow Milking Experience in Azores: $57
  • Pico Island: Whale Watching Boat Tour with Biologist Guides: $57
  • From Horta: Guided Faial Island Tour: $62

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Braga €21
    Azores €9.64

Sample the Local Flavors in Braga

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

  • Best of Porto Full Day Tour with Wine Tasting from Braga: $100
  • Douro Valley Full-Day Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting from Braga: $125

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Braga and Azores, we can see that Azores is more expensive. And not only is Braga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Braga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Braga 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 Azores would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Azores than you might in Braga.

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