Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Florence?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florence or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence or Sintra-Cascais National Park, 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.
Where Should I go: Florence or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
Sintra-Cascais National Park
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence €154Sintra-Cascais National Park €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €154, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is €142. 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 Florence and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Florence and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Florence or Sintra-Cascais National Park? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Florence Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From The Mall Firenze Shuttle Transfer: $15
- Shared Bus Transfer to/from Pisa Airport: $16
- Florence hotels to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $48
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $51
- From La Spezia: Round-Trip Bus Transfer to Florence: $52
- Private Florence Airport to Hotel Transfer: $59
- Arrival Private Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence City by Sedan or Van: $60
- Departure Private Transfer Florence City to Florence Station SMN by Sedan or Van: $60
- From Round Trip Transfer to Cinque Terre: $63
- Private Transfer: Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $63
- Private One-way Airport Transfer (Florence Airport To/From Florence Hotels): $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Florence or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Florence 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
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Food Meals for one dayFlorence €36Sintra-Cascais National Park €41
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $23
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Food Tour in Santo Spirito: $47
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $47
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $61
- Pasta Cooking Experience in Florence: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florence €30Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- The Best tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $0.02
- Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Walking Tour: $2.67
- Dark Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $2.67
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.26
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.27
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.27
- Smartphone self guided Tour: $4.27
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.50
- The Towers of Florence Self-Guided Tour: $4.60
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.44
- Uffizi Gallery Highlights Audio Guide (Ticket NOT included): $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorence €18Sintra-Cascais National Park €13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- 3 Types Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Three Types of Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $37
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $42
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds : $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
When comparing the travel costs between Florence and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Florence is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florence Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Florence or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Florence or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Summer?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Florence during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Florence for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Florence is generally around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 25°C (77°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Sintra-Cascais National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Florence. In the summer, Florence often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Florence gets 316 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets more rain in July than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFlorence 25°C (77°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Florence or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Sintra-Cascais National Park. The autumn months attract visitors to Florence because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Florence is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra-Cascais National Park this time of the year. Florence usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during autumn. Florence gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Florence usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFlorence 16°C (61°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Florence or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Florence as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
In the winter, Florence is much colder than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Florence in January average around 7°C (45°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In the winter, Florence often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Florence gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sintra-Cascais National Park. Florence usually gets less rain in January than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFlorence 7°C (45°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Florence or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Spring?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Florence for the natural beauty.
In April, Florence is generally cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 14°C (57°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Sintra-Cascais National Park. Florence usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during spring. Florence gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Florence usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFlorence 14°C (57°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra-Cascais National Park and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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