Which place is cheaper, Pompeii or Braga?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Braga or Pompeii?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Braga or Pompeii? 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 Pompeii?
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.
Pompeii
Pompeii was once a 160-acre Roman port city, called home by more than 20,000 residents. In 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius erupted and after burying the entire city 16 feet deep in ash, the debris destroyed everything in its path, killing thousands of people and affecting more than 200 square miles around the area.
However, the phenomenon is that the ash preserved everything as it was in that time and to this day, you can visit and observe life as it was nearly two thousand years ago, as figures of people running from the explosion have been burned permanently into history.
The best time to visit Pompeii is during spring, after the rains of March and before the scorching heat of June and July. On the downside, this is the beginning of the busy season for tourists, so while you'll enjoy pleasant weather, you won't be likely to avoid crowds. Conversely, November starts the low-season for travel, so you can easily skip the crowds, though you may have to compromise on weather, as the rains return this time of year. Rain and crowds won't be an issue if you visit during winter, but be warned, temperatures drop down to the 50's during the day, accompanied by winds.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBraga €112Pompeii €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Braga is €112, while the average daily cost in Pompeii 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 Braga and Pompeii in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBraga €54Pompeii €70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBraga €108Pompeii €140
Compare Hotels in Braga and Pompeii
Looking for a hotel in Braga or Pompeii? 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: Braga Hotel Prices and Pompeii Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Braga €20Pompeii €54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Braga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:
- Traditional Vinho Verde Tour in Bowl with Private Transfer (Porto and Braga): $131
- Braga Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $102
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pompeii
Also for Pompeii, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Pompeii to Naples or viceversa: $66
- Small Group Pompeii Wine Tasting with Lunch & Transfer Included : $97
- Transfers from Naples to Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori: $97
- Private transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Private transfer from Ravello to Naples: $121
- Organic Wine Tasting & Lunch on Vesuvius with Transfer from Pompeii: $132
- Transfers Ravello - Naples: $207
- Transfer Private from Ravello to Naples: $239
Is it cheaper to fly into Braga or Pompeii?
Prices for flights to both Pompeii 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
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Food Meals for one dayBraga €40Pompeii €35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Braga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.
- Small-Group Braga Food Tour With A Local Guide: $84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Neapolitan Dinner in Pompei - Villa Franca - Family Restourant: $38
- Cooking Class with Italian Mamma in Pompeii: $65
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Pompei: $93
- Pompei tour with a 2000 years roman dinner: $112
- Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Pompei: $142
- Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pompei: $158
- Private Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Pompei: $158
- Private market tour and cooking class with lunch or dinner in Pompei: $206
- guided tour of the ruins and cooking class fresh pasta : $272
- Cooking class: Pasta Experience in Pompei, Italy: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Braga €16Pompeii €77
Tours and Activities in Braga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:
- KAYAK TOUR I Going down the Lima River in Kayak | AV: $66
- 1h Buggy Tour | Arches of Valdevez | Peneda Gerês: $76
- 2h Buggy Tour | Arcos de Valdevez | Peneda Gerês: $131
- 4X4 Tour – Minho Litoral - Beaches and Mountains between Viana do Castelo and Caminha: $82
- 4X4 Tour - Discovering Serra d´ Arga: $175
- Alto Douro Walk & WineTour: $197
- TOUR HD BRAGA MERCEDES V EXT LONG: $225
- TOUR HD BRAGA SEDAN: $198
- Barcelos, Braga & Guimarães Tour: $109
- Braga & Guimarães: Premium Day Tour: $321
- Braga Private Walking Tour: $254
- Braga Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $216
Tours and Activities in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The Rise, Fall, and Rediscovery of A Self-Guided Tour: $20
- Pompeii Express 1 hour Guided Tour: $21
- Pompeii Ticket with Optional Guided Tour: $31
- PompeiI VIP: Guided Tour with your Archaeologist in a Small Group : $32
- Entrance ticket to the Valle dell'Orso Water Park: $33
- Pompeii for kids or adults skip the line small group walking tour 2 hours: $33
- Pompeii Skip the Line ticket + Audioguide: $35
- Pompeii Archeological Site Fast Track Entry Ticket : $36
- Pompeii tour with archaeologist: $38
- Pompeii Tour with experienced guide: $38
- guided tour of the archaeological excavations of Pompeii: $38
- Semi-Private Tour of Pompeii Ruins: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBraga €21Pompeii €7.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Braga
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:
- Wine Tasting & Lunch | Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde: $50
- Green Wine Region-Small Group Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings, from Porto city: $142
- Douro Valley Private Tour from Lunch & Wine Tour: $288
- Vinho Verde Private Wine Tour: $535
Sample the Local Flavors in Pompeii
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Pompeii:
- Wine Tasting Tour on the Slopes of Vesuvius: $46
- Wine Tasting on Mt. Vesuvius: $55
- Seafood Lunch with Wine Tasting & Tour on a golf cart: $87
- Guided Tour of Pompeii Ruins with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $98
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting in Pompeii with a Local: $124
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Wine Tasting: $191
- Pompeii, Herculaneum and scenic drive of the Mt. Vesuvius with wine tasting: $207
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Braga and Pompeii, we can see that Pompeii 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 Pompeii would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pompeii than you might in Braga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Braga Expensive? and Is Pompeii Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Braga or Pompeii?
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 Braga or Pompeii in the Summer?
Both Pompeii and Braga during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Pompeii for the family-friendly experiences.
Braga is cooler than Pompeii in the summer. The daily temperature in Braga averages around 21°C (69°F) in July, and Pompeii fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Pompeii, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Braga. In the summer, Braga often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pompeii. Braga gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 313 hours of full sun.
Braga usually gets less rain in July than Pompeii. Braga gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBraga 21°C (69°F)Pompeii 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Braga or Pompeii in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Braga and Pompeii.
In the autumn, Braga is around the same temperature as Pompeii. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Braga in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Pompeii averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Braga usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pompeii during autumn. Braga gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pompeii receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Braga gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Braga usually receives around the same amount of rain as Pompeii. Braga gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBraga 17°C (62°F)Pompeii 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Braga or Pompeii in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Braga as well as Pompeii. Additionally, most visitors come to Pompeii for the museums during these months.
In January, Braga is generally a little warmer than Pompeii. Daily temperatures in Braga average around 10°C (50°F), and Pompeii fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Braga often gets more sunshine than Pompeii. Braga gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 115 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pompeii. Braga receives a lot of rain in the winter. Braga usually gets more rain in January than Pompeii. Braga gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBraga 10°C (50°F)Pompeii 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Braga or Pompeii in the Spring?
Both Pompeii and Braga are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Braga is around the same temperature as Pompeii in the spring. The daily temperature in Braga averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Pompeii fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Braga. Braga usually receives more sunshine than Pompeii during spring. Braga gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Braga. In April, Braga usually receives more rain than Pompeii. Braga gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBraga 14°C (56°F)Pompeii 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pompeii and Braga
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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