Should you visit Faro or Palma de Mallorca?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro or Palma de Mallorca, 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.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca is €111. 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 Palma de Mallorca 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.
The prices for places to stay in Palma de Mallorca can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €56, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €112.
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.
Palma de Mallorca food costs typically run travelers around €36 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.
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Food
Meals for one day
Faro €41
Palma de Mallorca €36
Typical Food prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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:
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Show Cooking Paella:
$124
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.
To get around in Palma de Mallorca, the average visitor spends €20 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.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer to Lisbon from Algarve:
$246
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Transfer from Faro airport to Zambujeira do Mar:
$228
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Transfer from Faro airport to Vilamoura or Quarteira:
$37
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Transfer from Faro airport to Vale do Lobo or Quinta do Lago:
$37
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Transfer from Faro airport to Tavira:
$56
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Transfer from Faro airport to Porches:
$62
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Transfer from Faro airport to Ponta Grande Resort:
$44
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Transfer from Faro airport to Paraiso de Albufeira:
$44
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Transfer from Faro airport to Olhos de Água:
$44
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Transfer from Faro airport to Lagos:
$87
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Transfer from Faro airport to Isla Canela or Cristina:
$109
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Transfer from Faro airport to Huelva:
$174
Typical Local Transportation prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride
€6.80
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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:
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Majorca Airport (PMI) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Cala Ratjada):
$161
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Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Car:
$160
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Mallorca Airport Transfers to Formentor:
$149
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Mallorca Airport Transfers to or from Cala Lliteras:
$149
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Mallorca Airport Transfers to or from Cala Mesquida:
$149
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Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI Round-Trip Transfer in Private Van:
$147
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Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI Round-Trip Transfer in Private Car:
$144
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Private Transfers from Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Van:
$141
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Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Van:
$141
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Private Departure Transfer from Palma de Mallorca City Center to Port d'Alcudia:
$133
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Private Transfer From Mallorca airport to Alcúdia:
$133
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Majorca Airport (PMI) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Pollensa Hotel or Address):
$132
Is it cheaper to fly into Faro or Palma de Mallorca?
Prices for flights to both Palma de Mallorca 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.
Entertainment
In Faro, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €56 per person, per day.
In Palma de Mallorca, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €27 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
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3 Days in BMW R nineT Scrambler Tour:
$523
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7 Fountains Walking Tour from Faro:
$118
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7-Day Off The Beaten Track Algarve Walk Tour:
$2,687
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8 Days Tour - North & South of Portugal:
$1,896
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Algarve Beauties cave Tour - Benagil cave and Marinha beach from Faro:
$64
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Algarve Dolphin Watching & Marine Life Eco Tour:
$56
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Algarve Private & CustomTour:
$93
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Algarve Tour:
$435
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Algarve: Animaris Desert Island & Ria Formosa Day Tour:
$36
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Amoreira River Kayak Tour:
$50
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Amoreira River Stand Up Paddle Tour:
$50
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Barranco Grottos & Caves Stand Up Paddle Tour:
$62
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:
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Alcudia Open Bus City Tour in Mallorca:
$21
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Bellver Castle Private Tour and Surrounding Highlights:
$158
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Classic Mallorca, Self drive tour:
$932
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Classic Tour of Mallorca on Convertible Car:
$118
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Discover the major cultural attractions of Palma De Mallorca on a Private Tour:
$574
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Express Tour to Drach Caves and Portocristo:
$60
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Helicopter & Wellness Experience:
$618
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Mallorca Coasteering Adventure:
$79
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Mental Voice Training and Caving Tour in Mallorca:
$422
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Palma de Mallorca Segway Ninebot Tour:
$56
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Palma de Mallorca Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Valldemossa, Soller and Serra de Tramuntana:
$345
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Palma de Mallorca Sightseeing Day Tour:
$24
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Palma de Mallorca spend on average €24 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
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
Typical Alcohol prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Faro and Palma de Mallorca, we can see that Faro is more expensive. And not only is Palma de Mallorca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Palma de Mallorca would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca.
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