Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Fez?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Fez and Sintra-Cascais National Park can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Fez is the historical capital of Morocco and has one of the country's most impressive and elaborate medinas. It's authentic and traditional atmosphere attracts travelers from all over the world. It's fun to wander the city's elaborate alleyways, sample the food, and soak up the sights and smells. In Fez's medina you'll find donkeys, carts, spices, and pottery. You'll find traditional foods, locals bartering for goods, and religious buildings that date back hundreds of years. The medina is also the world's largest car free urban zone.
The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is located on the west coast of Portugal and is often called the place where "the land ends and the sea begins". The UNESCO listed park is famous for being home to Cabo da Roca, a seaside cliff that is actually the westernmost part of Europe. Sintra-Cascais is interesting due to their large diversity in landscape which includes sand dunes, lakes, forests, and ocean cliffs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Fez is $53, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is $152. 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 Fez and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Also in Fez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fez and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park is more expensive. And not only is Fez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fez is in Africa and Sintra-Cascais National Park is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Fez would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fez 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra-Cascais National Park than you might in Fez.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fez Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.