Should you visit Faro or Montpellier?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro or Montpellier, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison 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.
Montpellier
Montpellier is the 8th largest city of France, and also has been the fastest growing city in the country over the past 25 years. Graceful and easy-going, Montpellier is a stylish metropolis with elegant buildings, grand hotels, private mansions, stately boulevards and shady backstreets, and gorgeous white-sand beaches on its doorstep. Unlike many southern towns, Montpellier has no Roman heritage. Instead it was founded in the 10th century by the counts of Toulouse and later became a prosperous trading port as well as a scholarly center - Europe's first medical school was established here in the 12th century. The population swelled in the 1960s when many French settlers left independent Algeria and relocated here, and it's now France's fastest-growing city and one of its most multicultural areas. Students make up over a third of the population, giving it a spirited vibe.
Which city is cheaper, Montpellier or Faro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Faro is €130, while the average daily cost in Montpellier is €84. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Faro and Montpellier in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Faro can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €59, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €118.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €90 for a double occupancy room in Montpellier.
Food
Faro food costs typically run travelers around €41 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
In Montpellier travelers spend around €25 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Faro €41
Montpellier €25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montpellier
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montpellier.
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Montpellier countryside dinner with local food & wine:
$81
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Vintage private wine and food tour from Montpellier:
$180
Local Transportation
To get around in Faro, the average visitor spends €6.90 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €21 per day to get around in Montpellier.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Algarve private transfer to Seville:
$307
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Algarve to/from Seville Transfer:
$325
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Arrival Transfer Faro Airport - Carvoeiro:
$58
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Arrival Transfer Faro Airport FAO to Albufeira or Açoteias by Private Vehicle:
$38
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Arrival Transfer Faro Airport FAO to Meia Praia or Lagos by Private Vehicle:
$78
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Arrival Transfer Faro Airport FAO to Vilamoura or Qta do Lago by Private Vehicle:
$32
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Chauffeur ALGARVE ALL CITIES Private Transfer to LISBON (1 to 4 passengers):
$398
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Chauffeur ALGARVE ALL CITIES Private Transfer to LISBON (1 to 8 passengers):
$498
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Chauffeur ALGARVE ALL CITIES Private Transfer to SEVILLE (1 to 4 passengers):
$435
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Chauffeur ALGARVE ALL CITIES Private Transfer to SEVILLE (5 to 8 passengers):
$498
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Faro Airport (Algarve) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Vilamoura Hotels or Address):
$45
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Faro Airport FAO Transfer to Alvor, Carvoeiro or Portimão by Private Vehicle:
$64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montpellier
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montpellier:
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Transfer Montpelier Airport to Avignon:
$411
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Transfer Montpelier Airport to Nimes City or Nimes Airport:
$224
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Montpellier Private Transfer from Montpellier city centre to Montpellier Airport:
$84
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Private Transfer: Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Montpellier:
$62
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Private Transfer: Montpellier to Montpellier Airport (MPL):
$62
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Departure Transfer Montpellier to Montpellier Airport MPL by Private Vehicle:
$26
Entertainment
In Faro, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €56 per person, per day.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €9.71 per person, per day in Montpellier. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
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Horse Experience For Children: Lead Rein Riding:
$3.72
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Birds and Nature Catamaran Tour from Faro:
$19
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Speed Boat Tour - Ria Formosa:
$32
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Algarve: Animaris Desert Island & Ria Formosa Day Tour:
$36
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Ria Formosa Natural Park Boat Cruise from Faro:
$37
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Birdwatching Boat Tour in Ria Formosa:
$38
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Small-Group Tour in Faro Islands:
$40
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Private Speed Boat Tour:
$45
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Stand Up Paddle tour, Ria Formosa:
$46
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Amoreira River Kayak Tour:
$50
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Amoreira River Stand Up Paddle Tour:
$50
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Ingrina to Barranco Grottos Kayak Tour:
$50
Tours and Activities in Montpellier
Here are a few actual costs in Montpellier for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Camargue and Aigues-Mortes safari tour from Montpellier:
$112
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From Half-day Pic Saint Loup Wine Experience:
$48
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Full Day Pic Saint Loup Wine and Olive Tour with Lunch from Montpellier:
$373
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Full Day Private Tour of Roman Monuments:
$829
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Full day small-group tour Vineyards and Villages from Montpellier:
$149
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Montpelier Discovery : Big Historic Tour - 1h30:
$50
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Montpellier 1-Hour Old City Segway Tour:
$38
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Montpellier Private Walking Tour:
$230
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Montpellier Self-Guided Walking Tour with Qula City Trails:
$36
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Montpellier private walking tour:
$198
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Noilly Prat Vermouth Cellar Tour and Tastings in Marseillan:
$22
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Pic Saint Loup Winetour & food:
$100
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Montpellier may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €12 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
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Traditional Portuguese Guitar performance with Exhibition Museum & Wine Tasting:
$21
Sample the Local Flavors in Montpellier
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montpellier:
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Hike to the top of "Pic Saint Loup" and a wine tasting:
$68
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Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Pic Saint-Loup Wine Tour from Montpellier:
$81
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Small-Group Half-Day Châteaux of Montpellier Wine Tour:
$81
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Private tour: Exclusive Wine Tour in Languedoc from Montpellier:
$336
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Faro and Montpellier, we can see that Faro is more expensive. And not only is Montpellier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Montpellier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montpellier 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 Montpellier.
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