A Travel Price Comparison for Portugal Faro vs. Braga for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Faro or Braga?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro or Braga, 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.

Faro

Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.

Braga

Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.

Which city is cheaper, Braga or Faro?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Faro is €107, while the average daily cost in Braga is €90. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Faro and Braga in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Faro €60
    Braga €43
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Faro €120
    Braga €86

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Faro €7.62
    Braga €16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro

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

  • Faro Airport Transfer Service: $3.72
  • Shared Arrival Transfer: Faro Airport to Algarve Hotels: $8.62
  • Faro Shared Transfer to Vilamoura: $11
  • Faro Private Transfer: To or From the Airport: $11
  • Private Arrival Transfer Faro Airport to Faro City: $11
  • Private Departure Transfer from Faro City to Faro Airport: $11
  • Faro Shared Arrival Transfer to Albufeira: $14
  • Faro Private Transfer to Vilamoura: $15
  • Faro Shared Arrival Transfer to Armação de Pêra: $16
  • Faro Private Transfer to Albufeira: $16
  • Private Airport Transfer: Faro Airport (FAO) to Faro: $17
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Faro to Faro Airport (FAO): $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Braga

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:

  • Private Transfer from Braga to Faro (FAO) Airport: $1,769
  • Private Premium Car Transfer from Braga to Lisbon with 2 Sightseeing Stops: $318
  • Transfer Aeroporto: $50
  • Braga Private Transfer to Porto: $37
  • Porto Private Transfer to or from Braga: $33
  • Esposende Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $29
  • Braga City Tour Including Transfer to Bom Jesus: $24

Is it cheaper to fly into Faro or Braga?

Prices for flights to both Braga and Faro 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
    Faro €29
    Braga €32

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Braga

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

  • Braga Food Tour With A Local Guide: $53

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Faro €7.53
    Braga €13

Tours and Activities in Faro

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

  • Horse Experience For Children: Lead Rein Riding: $3.72
  • Hop On Hop Off City Tour by Tourist Train: $6.84
  • Albufeira: MiniGolf Adventure Park Entry Ticket: $11
  • Birds and Nature Catamaran Tour from Faro: $19
  • Speed Boat Tour - Ria Formosa: $32
  • Ria Formosa National Park Boat Tour: $34
  • From 2-Island, 2-Stop Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour: $34
  • Ria Formosa Natural Park Boat Cruise from Faro: $37
  • Birdwatching Boat Tour in Ria Formosa: $38
  • Small-Group Tour in Faro Islands: $40
  • From 4 Islands, 4 Stops in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour: $40
  • Private Speed Boat Tour: $45

Tours and Activities in Braga

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

  • Alto Minho: Private & Premium Tour - All Included: $202
  • Braga Private Walking Tour: $199
  • Braga and Guimarães Full Day Tour with Lunch from Porto: $96
  • 2–Hour Express Tour: $40
  • 4–Hour Walking Tour: $62
  • Full-Day Historical Tour with Transport: $125
  • Canyoning Tour in Portugal: $74
  • Coimbra & Aveiro: Private Tour with Lunch Included: $182
  • From Santiago de Compostela Experience: $348
  • From Oporto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Tour with Lunch: $340
  • From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Shuttle Tour: $96
  • From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Tour: $110

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Faro €2.50
    Braga €17

Sample the Local Flavors in Faro

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:

  • Traditional Portuguese Guitar performance with Exhibition Museum & Wine Tasting: $21

Sample the Local Flavors in Braga

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:

  • Best of Porto Full Day Tour with Wine Tasting from Braga: $100
  • Douro Valley Full-Day Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting from Braga: $125

About these numbers

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

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