A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ericeira vs. Palma de Mallorca for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ericeira or Palma de Mallorca?

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 Ericeira and Palma de Mallorca can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Ericeira or Palma de Mallorca?

Ericeira

Beneath an indigo sky, a city perches at the edge of sandstone cliffs that overlook the vast expanse of the Atlantic. A seaside resort and fishing community, Ericeira is located in western Portugal within the municipality of Mafra. A picturesque village, Ericeira is quaint, quiet, and absolutely breathtaking with a population of no more than 10,260. Because of its blue waters and pristine coastlines, it has been named the Surfing Mecca of Europe. The town was a famous summer retreat for the families of Lisbon during the 1940s and 1950s and still remains so today for families beyond Lisbon's borders. Ericeira also has a World Surfing Reserve, the first in Europe and second in the world. Besides the many beaches on Ericeira, including Ribeira d'Ilhas, Pescadores, and Mataduoro, the town also has a park called Parque de Santa Maria as well as an old town center that has a collection of cafes, shops, restaurants, and bars. There are also some important landmarks that can be explored as no more than a brief visit, such as Forte Mil Regos and Casa De Cultura Jaime Lobo E. Silvs. Whether you are a surfer, fisher, or simply a lover of the beach, Ericeira is the perfect place for those who wish to experience the Atlantic like never before.

Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lisbon, The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Palma de Mallorca or Ericeira?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Ericeira is €100, while the average daily cost in Palma de Mallorca is €139. 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 Ericeira and Palma de Mallorca in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ericeira 51
    Palma de Mallorca 69
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ericeira 102
    Palma de Mallorca 138
Compare Hotels in Ericeira and Palma de Mallorca

Looking for a hotel in Ericeira or Palma de Mallorca? 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 Ericeira


Hotels in Palma de Mallorca


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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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ericeira 25
    Palma de Mallorca 25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ericeira

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

  • Transfer Privado de/para Aeroporto de Lisboa para Ericeira: $50
  • Transfer Aeroporto de Lisboa para Ericeira: $92
  • Private Transfer To or From Ericeira: $92
  • Lisbon: Private Transfer between the Airport & Ericeira Area: $76
  • Lisbon Airport Private Transfer: $81

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    6.80
  • Bus Ride
    1.25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca

Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Majorca Airport (PMI) Departure Transfer (Cala Ratjada to PMI Airport): $214
  • Private Transfer from Cala Mesquida to Mallorca airport (PMI): $214
  • Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Cala Mesquida : $214
  • Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI Round-Trip Transfer in Private Car: $191
  • Private transfer from Alcúdia to Mallorca Airport: $176
  • Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Car: $149
  • Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Luxury Car: $148
  • Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Can Picafort : $145
  • Private Transfer from Can Picafort to Mallorca airport (PMI): $145
  • Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Alcudia: $145
  • Private Transfer from Alcudia to Mallorca airport (PMI): $145
  • Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Pollensa: $145

Is it cheaper to fly into Ericeira or Palma de Mallorca?

Prices for flights to both Palma de Mallorca and Ericeira 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
    Ericeira 25
    Palma de Mallorca 45

Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Soda
    2.50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Authentic Home Cooking Class featuring Local Flavors in Okinawa: $31
  • Mallorca sailing, snorkeling, as a Local with drinks and pizza: $104
  • Palma: sailing boat, small group, pizza, drinks.: $105
  • Mallorca Evening Tour: Horseback Riding, Dinner and Dance: $108
  • Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $110
  • Spanish Cooking Class in Palma de Mallorca: $110
  • The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $131
  • Mediterranean cooking experience in nature: $132
  • Mediterranean Dinner Experience with a Twist in Palma: $132
  • 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $149
  • Romantic SPA day with couples massage and romantic dinner at Eurotel Punta Rotja: $208

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ericeira 26
    Palma de Mallorca 34

Tours and Activities in Ericeira

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ericeira.

  • Custom-Tailored Immersive Photo Experiences: $49
  • Ericeira Private Tour: Hidden Gastronomic Gems with lunch: $108
  • Highlights & Culinary Kickstart of Ericeira | PRIVATE Tour: $72
  • Lisbon: Wellington's Defensive Lines Tour: $391

Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca

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

  • 2 Hour Deluxe Segway Tour from Palma: $83
  • Champagne & Exlusive Majorcan Wines Experience: $119
  • (self guided) Electric Scooter tour in the countryside Mallorca!: $75
  • 1.5 H Electric Kick-Scooter Tour: $49
  • 1H Self-Guided Electric Scooter Tour around Palma de Mallorca: $22
  • 2 Hours Segway Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $49
  • 2 Hours sightseeing E-Bike Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $44
  • 2 h. Boat tour from Cala Figuera to Caló del Moro and S´Almonia: $43
  • 2-Hour Exclusive Fat Tire E-Bike Tour in Palma : $69
  • 2-Hour Private Walking Tour Through Palma’s Jewish Quarter: $110
  • 3 Hour Slingshot Sunset Tour from Paguera: $130
  • 3 Hours Historical E-Bike Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $53

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ericeira 17
    Palma de Mallorca 29

Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:


  • Coffee
    3.10

Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:

  • Guided tour of the Winery with wine tasting, Vineyard and much more!: $49
  • Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Palma de Mallorca : $53
  • Palma Distillery Tour with 3 Spirits and Gourmet Tapas Tasting: $54
  • Gastronomic Mallorquin Wine Tasting & local delicacies: $71
  • Mallorca Wine Tasting: $75
  • Palma Distillery Tour with 6 Spirits and Gourmet Tapas Tasting: $76
  • Historic Tapas and Wine Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $101
  • Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $148
  • Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $148
  • Mallorca Bodega & Olive Tour with Wine Tasting (full day): $164


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ericeira Expensive? and Is Palma de Mallorca Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ericeira or Palma de Mallorca?

Palma de Mallorca has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Ericeira. When comparing the sizes of Ericeira and Palma de Mallorca, 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 Ericeira or Palma de Mallorca?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Ericeira or Palma de Mallorca in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Ericeira and Palma de Mallorca. Also, many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Ericeira is around the same temperature as Palma de Mallorca. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ericeira in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Palma de Mallorca averages at about 24°C (76°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palma de Mallorca this time of the year. In Ericeira, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ericeira usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Palma de Mallorca during summer. Ericeira gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while Palma de Mallorca receives 334 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Ericeira usually receives less rain than Palma de Mallorca. Ericeira gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Ericeira 23°C (73°F) 
    Palma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)

Should I visit Ericeira or Palma de Mallorca in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Ericeira as well as Palma de Mallorca. Also, many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Ericeira is generally around the same temperature as Palma de Mallorca. Daily temperatures in Ericeira average around 19°C (66°F), and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palma de Mallorca. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ericeira this time of the year. In the autumn, Ericeira often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Palma de Mallorca. Ericeira gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palma de Mallorca receives 204 hours of full sun.

Ericeira usually gets more rain in October than Palma de Mallorca. Ericeira gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Ericeira 19°C (66°F) 
    Palma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Ericeira or Palma de Mallorca in the Winter?

Both Palma de Mallorca and Ericeira are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.

Ericeira is around the same temperature as Palma de Mallorca in the winter. The daily temperature in Ericeira averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

Ericeira usually receives less sunshine than Palma de Mallorca during winter. Ericeira gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Palma de Mallorca receives 164 hours of full sun in the winter.

It's quite rainy in Ericeira. In January, Ericeira usually receives more rain than Palma de Mallorca. Ericeira gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Ericeira 12°C (53°F) 
    Palma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Ericeira or Palma de Mallorca in the Spring?

Both Palma de Mallorca and Ericeira during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Ericeira is a little warmer than Palma de Mallorca. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ericeira in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Palma de Mallorca averages at about 14°C (57°F).

In Palma de Mallorca, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ericeira. In the spring, Ericeira often gets more sunshine than Palma de Mallorca. Ericeira gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palma de Mallorca receives 210 hours of full sun.

Ericeira usually gets more rain in April than Palma de Mallorca. Ericeira gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Ericeira 16°C (60°F) 
    Palma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)

Typical Weather for Palma de Mallorca and Ericeira

Ericeira Palma de Mallorca
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C (53°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 11°C (52°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 111 mm (4.4 in) 12°C (53°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Mar 14°C (58°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 12°C (54°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Apr 16°C (60°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 14°C (57°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 17°C (63°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 21 mm (0.8 in) 22°C (71°F) 8 mm (0.3 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 24°C (76°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Aug 23°C (74°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 25°C (77°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Sep 22°C (72°F) 26 mm (1 in) 23°C (73°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 19°C (66°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 15°C (58°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 108 mm (4.3 in) 12°C (54°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)