A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Evora vs. Nice for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Evora or Nice?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Evora and Nice. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Evora or Nice?

Evora

A medieval time capsule, this city is a collection of ancient relics that leaves a lasting air of enchantment upon you. Evora, Portugal is the seat of the Evora District as well as the capital of the Alentejo region. With a population of no more than 60,000, Evora is a small municipality that holds a treasure trove of culture, art, and history. Evora is known internationally for its preservation of medieval architecture, such as parts of medieval walls that still partially surround the city. Moreover, Evora is a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network and because of its multitude of historic sites, the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of said historic sites include Se Cathedral, Evora Museum, Roman Temple, Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval, the Church of St. John the Evangelist, and the Church of Saint Francis. Besides of its historic beauty, Evora also lives up to the demands of the modern world. According to Expreso, the city was named one of the second most livable cities in Portugal. Evora is also an ambitious and even competitive city, ranked number-one in competitiveness out of the 18 Portuguese capital cities. Whether you look to explore Roman ruins or simply enjoy the current amenities, you will fall under the enchantment that is Evora, Portugal.

Nice

Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Portugal, The Best Adventure Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Nice or Evora?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Evora is €109, while the average daily cost in Nice 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 Evora and Nice in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Evora 45
    Nice 59
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Evora 90
    Nice 118
Compare Hotels in Evora and Nice

Looking for a hotel in Evora or Nice? 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 Evora


Hotels in Nice


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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: Evora Hotel Prices and Nice Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Evora 30
    Nice 25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Evora

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Evora:

  • Private Faro Airport Transfers to Albufeira (car up to 4pax): $53

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:

  • Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
  • Arrival Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Nice city by Sedan: $59
  • Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Cannes in Luxury Van: $116
  • Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Monaco in Business Car: $109
  • Cruise Port Hercule to Monaco hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
  • Day Trip / transfer to and from aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur: $92
  • Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $109
  • Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van: $130
  • Departure Transfer: Villefranche Port to Nice Airport: $53
  • Ferry Transfer to Sainte Marguerite Island from Nice: $56
  • From Nice Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Monaco: $150
  • From Nice Airport: Private Transfer to Cannes: $128

Is it cheaper to fly into Evora or Nice?

Prices for flights to both Nice and Evora 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
    Evora 44
    Nice 49

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Evora

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Evora.

  • A Taste of the Alentejo: Wonderful 3-Course Dinner: $81

Typical Food Prices in Nice

Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:


  • Slushee
    2.50
  • Strawberries
    4.00
  • Loaf of Bread
    3.20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.

  • Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
  • Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
  • The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
  • Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
  • 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
  • Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
  • PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
  • Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
  • Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
  • Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Evora 20
    Nice 12

Tours and Activities in Evora

Here are a few actual costs in Evora for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Évora Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
  • Museu Nacional Frei Manuel E-Ticket & Audio Tour: $17
  • Walking Tour in Vila Viçosa: $22
  • 2 Hour Redondo Walking Tour: $22
  • Marble Tour: $25
  • Walking Tour in Estremoz: $25
  • Évora: Exploration Game & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $26
  • Alentejo Food Walking Tour: $38
  • Évora: Private tour with entrance tickets to main monuments: $52
  • Évora With Love Walking Tour: $53
  • Évora: Tales and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $53
  • Évora: Christian Heritage Private Walking Tour: $63

Tours and Activities in Nice

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:

  • Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
  • Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
  • Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.42
  • Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.95
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
  • Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.49

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Evora 22
    Nice 17

Sample the Local Flavors in Evora

Also in Evora, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Lisbon: Full-Day Évora Wine Tour: $89
  • From Lisbon: Évora and Monsaraz Day Tour with Wine Tasting: $104
  • Lisbon: Private Full Day Evora & Alentejo Wine Tour: $277
  • Full Day - Private Tour - Evora with Wine Tasting: $524

Sample the Local Flavors in Nice

Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
  • Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
  • Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
  • Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
  • Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
  • Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
  • New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
  • New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
  • Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
  • Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
  • Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
  • Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84


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

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


Which is Bigger, Evora or Nice?

Nice has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Evora. When comparing the sizes of Evora and Nice, 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 Evora or Nice?

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 Evora or Nice in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Evora and Nice. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Nice because of the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.

Evora is a little warmer than Nice in the summer. The daily temperature in Evora averages around 25°C (78°F) in July, and Nice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In July, Evora usually receives less rain than Nice. Evora gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Evora 25°C (78°F) 
    Nice 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Evora or Nice in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Evora as well as Nice. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Nice this time of year.

In the autumn, Evora is a little warmer than Nice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Evora in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Nice averages at about 17°C (63°F).

It's quite rainy in Nice. Evora usually gets less rain in October than Nice. Evora gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Evora 19°C (67°F) 
    Nice 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Evora or Nice in the Winter?

Both Nice and Evora are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Nice for the shopping scene and the cuisine.

In January, Evora is generally a little warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Evora average around 11°C (52°F), and Nice fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).

In January, Evora usually receives around the same amount of rain as Nice. Evora gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Nice receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Evora 11°C (52°F) 
    Nice 9°C (48°F)

Should I visit Evora or Nice in the Spring?

Both Nice and Evora during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Nice in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.

Evora is a little warmer than Nice in the spring. The daily temperature in Evora averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Nice fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).

Evora usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Nice. Evora gets 60 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Evora 15°C (60°F) 
    Nice 13°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Nice and Evora

Evora Nice
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (52°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 9°C (48°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Feb 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 9°C (49°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Mar 14°C (56°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 11°C (51°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 60 mm (2.3 in) 13°C (56°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
May 19°C (65°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 16°C (62°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Jun 23°C (73°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 20°C (68°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Jul 25°C (78°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Aug 26°C (78°F) 4 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 21°C (69°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 19°C (67°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 17°C (63°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Nov 15°C (58°F) 76 mm (3 in) 12°C (54°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Dec 12°C (53°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 10°C (49°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)