Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Delphi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delphi or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delphi or Sintra-Cascais National Park, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Delphi or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Delphi
Proclaimed to be the center of the world by the ancient Greeks, Delphi and its ruins exist on the sloping mountainside of Mount Parnassus. With breathtaking views just over the cliffs, one cannot help but marvel at the sweeping valley dotted with olive trees all the way down to the sea. The beauty of it all truly brings one to a place where they understand why Delphi was marked as the center of the earth.
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 G Adventures Tours to Greece, The Best 3-Day Tours from Athens, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelphi €102Sintra-Cascais National Park €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Delphi is €102, 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 Delphi and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelphi €59Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelphi €118Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Delphi and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Delphi 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: Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delphi €8.57Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
Is it cheaper to fly into Delphi or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Delphi 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 dayDelphi €36Sintra-Cascais National Park €41
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delphi €11Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
Tours and Activities in Delphi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Delphi.
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Earth's Navel: $4.60
- Audiovisual self-guided tour with 3D models: $7.48
- Delphi Audiovisual Self-guided Tour with 3D Representations: $7.63
- Delphi Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Phone (no ticket): $11
- Archaeological Site & Museum Ticket with Audio Tour: $13
- Archaeological Site & Museum Ticket with Audio Guide: $16
- Self-Guided Virtual Tour Experience from your Home: $17
- Self-guided Virtual Tour of The Google of the Ancient world: $17
- Archaeological Site & Museum Refundable Ticket with Audio: $19
- Audio Guided tour of the sites in French or English: $19
- Ticket & Audio Tour for Delphi's Oracle. Listen to Ancient Echoes: $24
- Athens: Mythology of Delphi and Museum Guided Day Tour: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelphi €13Sintra-Cascais National Park €13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delphi and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park is more expensive. And not only is Delphi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delphi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delphi 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 Delphi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delphi Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park 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.