Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Cagliari?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cagliari 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 Cagliari and Costa Vicentina can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Cagliari or Costa Vicentina?
Cagliari
Cagliari is the capital of the Italian island, Sardinia, located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is best known for its abundance of seafood, beach access, and an array of architecture that reflects both Roman and medieval history.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCagliari €120Costa Vicentina €125
The average daily cost (per person) in Cagliari is €120, 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 Cagliari and Costa Vicentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCagliari €66Costa Vicentina €66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCagliari €132Costa Vicentina €132
Compare Hotels in Cagliari and Costa Vicentina
Looking for a hotel in Cagliari 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: Cagliari Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cagliari €31Costa Vicentina €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cagliari
Also for Cagliari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cagliari Elmas Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Cagliari: $65
- Private Transfer Cagliari airport City - Orosei city Marina: $513
- Private Transfer from Cagliari hotels to Cagliari Cruise Port: $26
- Transfer / taxi Cagliari Airport - Cagliari city: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Cagliari or Costa Vicentina?
Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina and Cagliari 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 dayCagliari €35Costa Vicentina €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cagliari
For Cagliari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sardinia Cooking Class: Fresh Handmade Pasta: $75
- Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $80
- Homemade fresh pasta cooking: $82
- Sardinia Traditional Food Tour: $87
- Sardinian Cooking Class with Meal and Drinks: $96
- Traditional Sardinian Lunch and Cooking Class In Cagliari: $116
- Romantic sunset dinner experience with private chef: $159
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cagliari €17Costa Vicentina €17
Tours and Activities in Cagliari
For Cagliari, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Train ticket to travel between airport and city: $1.59
- Pinuccio Sciola Museum: Giardino Sonoro Guided Tour: $8.56
- Conti Vecchi Salt Flats Train and Tour: $13
- Museum of Nuragic Civilization Entry Ticket: $19
- Walking Tour of the Old City: $21
- Climbing Experience beneath the ancient walls: $26
- Underground Cagliari Walking Tour: $27
- Nocturne Karalis, night tour in Cagliari: $27
- walking tour through the alleys of Castello: $30
- Sardinia Escape Experience: Be a detective on the road: $32
- Cagliari sunset tour with aperitif - Lighthouse Capo S.Elia: $37
- 2 hours sightseeing tour by e-bike: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCagliari €7.57Costa Vicentina €8.71
Sample the Local Flavors in Cagliari
Also in Cagliari, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Artisanal Food and Wine Tasting Experience: $48
- WINE TOUR with sommelier in a winery near Cagliari: $66
- Small-Group Food and Wine Tour from Cagliari: $98
- Wine Tour Sardinia: $107
- Wine tour aroud vineyards of Cagliari : $109
- Wine Tasting & Winery Tour: $266
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting with Lunch: $641
When comparing the travel costs between Cagliari 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 Cagliari 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.