Which place is cheaper, Peniche or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Peniche?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Peniche can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Cairo or Peniche?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
Peniche
Peniche is a beach destination with many attractions for travelers. First, the raging sea and the lay of the land make this a popular surfing destination. The best of many supreme beaches is Praia dos Supertubos, which has a tubular wave fit for big time international events. Peniche has also been a port since the Early Modern Age, when a fort was constructed to defend it. This monument has an absorbing history, first as a maritime defense and then a prison during the Estado Novo regime in the 20th century. The walled historic center makes for pleasant strolling, and the seaside fort where Salazar's regime detained political prisoners is a must-see for anyone interested in Portuguese history. Artisan lovers will enjoy Peniche's specialty, handmade lace, and it is even possible to see the lace-work in action. And on top of everything, Peniche also has the Berlingas Islands, a natural reserve off the coast, which are well worth a visit.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Peniche $131
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Peniche is $131. 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 Cairo and Peniche in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Peniche $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Peniche $106
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Peniche
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Peniche? 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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Peniche Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Peniche $57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $264
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
- Overnight camping White Desert (Baharaya Oasis) & Cairo Private Transfers: $240
- Day Trip to Luxor East and West Bank from Cairo with private airport transfer and lunch included: $235
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Peniche
Also for Peniche, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisbon: Transfer from/to Peniche (Wave Capital): $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Peniche?
Prices for flights to both Peniche and Cairo 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 dayCairo $4.75Peniche $44
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Peniche $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Tours and Activities in Peniche
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Peniche.
- From 1-Hour Cabo Carvoeiro Boat Tour: $16
- Private Walking Tour - Footsteps of Our People: $21
- From Round-Trip Boat Tour of Berlengas Archipelago: $24
- Berlenga Island and Cave Tour: $33
- Berlengas Roundtrip and Glass-Bottom Boat Cave Tour: $33
- Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour: $36
- Peniche : Walking Tour: $37
- Traction Buoy or Banana Boat Adventure: $43
- Berlengas Island Caves Tour and Snorkeling: $44
- Mountain Bike Tour: $53
- Private Jeep Tour + Tasting Offer: $53
- From Lisbon: Berlenga Grande Sightseeing Tour: $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Peniche $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Peniche, we can see that Peniche is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Peniche is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Peniche would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Peniche than you might in Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Peniche Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Peniche?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 490 times larger than the population of Peniche. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Peniche, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Peniche?
Peniche has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cairo or Peniche in the Summer?
Both Peniche and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Peniche. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Peniche averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In Peniche, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Peniche. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Peniche receives 352 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Peniche. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Peniche receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Peniche 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Peniche in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Peniche. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Peniche. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Peniche fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Peniche this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Peniche during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Peniche receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Peniche. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Peniche receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Peniche 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Peniche in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Peniche. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cairo is a little warmer than Peniche in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Peniche fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Peniche. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Peniche receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Peniche. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Peniche. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Peniche receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Peniche 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Peniche in the Spring?
Both Peniche and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Peniche. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Peniche averages at about 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Peniche. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Peniche during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Peniche receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Peniche. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Peniche receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Peniche 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Peniche and Cairo
| Cairo | Peniche | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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