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

Should you visit Evora or Reims?

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 Reims. 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 Reims?

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.

Reims

Reims lies 129 km (80 mi) east-northeast of Paris. It was founded by the Gauls and became a major city during the Roman Empire. Reims played a prominent ceremonial role in French monarchical history as the traditional site of the crowning of the kings of France. The city's economy is based largely on wine production, for which the Champagne region is famous, and a visit to Reims often includes a popular tasting of the most famous French wines at the 'Maison de Champagne'. Reims has many attractive pedestrian boulevards, Roman remains, art-deco cafes and a flourishing fine-dining scene that counts among it four Michelin-starred restaurants. Of course Reims also has all the shops and other facilities that you would expect in a major city.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Portugal, The Best Adventure Tours to Portugal, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Reims 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 Reims 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 Reims in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Evora 45
    Reims 66
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Evora 90
    Reims 132
Compare Hotels in Evora and Reims

Looking for a hotel in Evora or Reims? 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 Reims


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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 Reims Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Evora 30
    Reims 39

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 Reims

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Reims:

  • From Transfer and Drive Through the Champagne Region: $856
  • Private Transfer From Reims To Paris, 2 Hour Stop in Epernay: $227

Is it cheaper to fly into Evora or Reims?

Prices for flights to both Reims 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
    Reims 40

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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Evora 20
    Reims 19

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 Reims

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

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Reims Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.95
  • Guided Tour of Cathedral of Notre Dame de Reims: $9.62
  • Reims UNESCO site: Basilica of Saint-Remi Guided Tour: $9.62
  • Reims Art Deco guided tour: $9.62
  • Reims Cathedral of Notre Dame Guided Tour: $9.83
  • Reims : city-center discovery tour and champagne tasting: $16
  • Discovery tour (2 tastings): $20
  • Entrance ticket to Pressoria in the heart of Champagne with Tasting: $20
  • Champagne Guy De Chassey: Traditional Tour & Tasting: $27

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Evora 22
    Reims 22

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


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Evora and Reims, we can see that Reims 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 Reims would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Reims 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 Reims Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Evora or Reims?

Reims has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Evora. When comparing the sizes of Evora and Reims, 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 Reims?

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 Reims in the Summer?

Both Reims and Evora are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Reims for the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In the summer, Evora is a little warmer than Reims. Typically, the summer temperatures in Evora in July average around 25°C (78°F), and Reims averages at about 19°C (65°F).

It's quite sunny in Reims. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Evora. Evora usually receives more sunshine than Reims during summer. Evora gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while Reims receives 235 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Evora usually receives less rain than Reims. Evora gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Reims receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Evora 25°C (78°F) 
    Reims 19°C (65°F)

Should I visit Evora or Reims in the Autumn?

Both Reims and Evora during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Reims because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Evora is generally much warmer than Reims. Daily temperatures in Evora average around 19°C (67°F), and Reims fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

It's quite sunny in Evora. In the autumn, Evora often gets more sunshine than Reims. Evora gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Reims receives 122 hours of full sun.

Evora usually gets more rain in October than Reims. Evora gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Reims receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Evora 19°C (67°F) 
    Reims 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Evora or Reims in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Evora and Reims. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Reims this time of year.

It's quite cold in Reims in the winter. Evora is much warmer than Reims in the winter. The daily temperature in Evora averages around 11°C (52°F) in January, and Reims fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).

Evora usually receives more sunshine than Reims during winter. Evora gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Reims receives 50 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Evora usually receives more rain than Reims. Evora gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Reims receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Evora 11°C (52°F) 
    Reims 3°C (37°F)

Should I visit Evora or Reims in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Evora as well as Reims. Additionally, many travelers come to Reims for the natural beauty.

In the spring, Evora is much warmer than Reims. Typically, the spring temperatures in Evora in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Reims averages at about 9°C (49°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Evora this time of the year. In the spring, Evora often gets more sunshine than Reims. Evora gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Reims receives 172 hours of full sun.

Evora usually gets more rain in April than Reims. Evora gets 60 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Reims receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Evora 15°C (60°F) 
    Reims 9°C (49°F)

Typical Weather for Reims and Evora

Evora Reims
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (52°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 3°C (37°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 4°C (39°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mar 14°C (56°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 7°C (44°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 60 mm (2.3 in) 9°C (49°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
May 19°C (65°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 13°C (56°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 23°C (73°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 17°C (62°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Jul 25°C (78°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 19°C (65°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Aug 26°C (78°F) 4 mm (0.1 in) 18°C (65°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 16°C (60°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Oct 19°C (67°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 12°C (53°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Nov 15°C (58°F) 76 mm (3 in) 7°C (44°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Dec 12°C (53°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 4°C (39°F) 50 mm (2 in)