Should you visit Faro or Portofino?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro or Portofino, 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.
Portofino
Located on the Italian Riviera coastline just southeast of Genoa, Portofino is known first and foremost as a resort town and popular yachting destination. The half-moon village sits in pastels, curving into a beautiful harbor of fishing boats and luxury yachts. A castle on a hill overlooks it all, while shops, restaurants, cafes, and luxury hotels make up the spread down below. Portofino also has opportunities for hiking, diving, and boating.
Which city is cheaper, Portofino 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 Portofino is €261. 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 Portofino 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.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around €152. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Portofino the cost is €304 on average.
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 Portofino travelers spend around €94 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
Portofino €94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Portofino
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Portofino.
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Private cooking class at the old mill in Portofino:
$261
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.
The average price of local transportation around Portofino is €18 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Faro Airport Transfer Service:
$3.72
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Shared Arrival Transfer: Faro Airport to Algarve Hotels:
$8.62
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Faro Shared Transfer to Vilamoura:
$11
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Faro Private Transfer: To or From the Airport:
$11
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Private Arrival Transfer Faro Airport to Faro City:
$11
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Private Departure Transfer from Faro City to Faro Airport:
$11
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Faro Shared Arrival Transfer to Albufeira:
$14
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Faro Private Transfer to Vilamoura:
$15
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Faro Private Transfer to Albufeira:
$16
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Faro Shared Arrival Transfer to Armação de Pêra:
$16
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Private Airport Transfer: Faro Airport (FAO) to Faro:
$17
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Private Airport Transfer: from Faro to Faro Airport (FAO):
$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Portofino
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Portofino:
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Private Transfer from Portofino to Rimini (RMI) Airport:
$1,512
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Private Transfer from Portofino to Firenze (FLR) Airport:
$952
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Portofino - Genoa Airport (GOA) / Private Departure Car Transfer:
$100
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Portofino – Genoa / Private Car Transfer:
$100
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Portofino - Genoa Airport (GOA) / Private Departure Car Transfer:
$56
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Portofino – Genoa / Private Van Transfer:
$56
Entertainment
In Faro, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €56 per person, per day.
Portofino's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €22 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
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 Portofino
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Portofino are as follows:
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1-Hour Snorkeling Tour in Paraggi Bay, Portofino:
$39
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Easy Kayak Tour to Portofino:
$51
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Half-Day Private Hike Adventure to Portofino and San Fruttuoso:
$235
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Paddle Boarding Experience in Portofino:
$61
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Portofino Kayak Tour:
$60
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Portofino Private Walking Tour:
$230
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Portofino Stand Up Paddleboard Experience:
$51
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Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure Small Group Tour with Local Dirver:
$235
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Portofino private boat tour:
$1,058
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Sea Kayak Tour with Sit-In Kayaks:
$86
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SUP Adventure in Portofino, Stand Up Paddling in the Park:
$86
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Snorkel Tour in Paraggi Bay:
$44
Alcohol
The average person spends about €13 on alcoholic beverages in Portofino per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Faro and Portofino, we can see that Portofino is more expensive. And not only is Faro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Faro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Faro 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 Portofino would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Portofino than you might in Faro.
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