Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Honfleur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Honfleur or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Honfleur and Sintra-Cascais National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Honfleur or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Honfleur
Honfleur is a commune in the Calvados Department in northwestern France. It is located on the southern bank of the Seine estuary across from le Havre and very close to the Pont de Normandie exit. Honfleur is the most picturesque of the Cote Fleurie's seaside towns. The cobbled streets that are lined with a stunning selection of stylish boutiques in the old timber houses. It is especially known for its old, beautiful port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists, including in particular Gustave Courbet, Eugene Boudin, Claude Monet and Johan Jongkind, forming the ecole de Honfleur (Honfleur school) which contributed to the appearance of the Impressionist movement. Much of its Renaissance architecture remains intact-especially around the 17th-century Vieux Bassin harbor, where the water is fronted on one side by two-story stone houses with low, sloping roofs and on the other by tall slate-topped houses with wooden facades.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in France, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in France, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHonfleur €148Sintra-Cascais National Park €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Honfleur is €148, 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 Honfleur and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHonfleur €70Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHonfleur €140Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Honfleur and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Honfleur 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: Honfleur Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Honfleur €30Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Honfleur
Also for Honfleur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Paris On Your Own: Round Trip Transfer from Le Havre Cruise Port: $134
Is it cheaper to fly into Honfleur or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Honfleur 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 dayHonfleur €58Sintra-Cascais National Park €41
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Honfleur €19Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
Tours and Activities in Honfleur
For Honfleur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.36
- Etretat Gardens entrance ticket: $14
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur: $24
- 1.5-Hour City Highlights Walking Tour: $26
- Le Havre Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $52
- Parisian Gems: Independent Exploration from Your Cruise Ship: $55
- Paris at Your Own Pace: Round Trip from Le Havre Cruise Port: $56
- Honfleur's Landmarks & Gems E-Bike Tour: $60
- Private Guided Bike Tour of Deauville & Trouville in French: $73
- Private tour: visit Deauville in a sidecar: $74
- Paris Deluxe Shore Excursion from Le Havre Cruise Port: $75
- Cruise into Paris?! A Paris Full-Day Discovery from Le Havre: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHonfleur €23Sintra-Cascais National Park €13
When comparing the travel costs between Honfleur and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Honfleur 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 Honfleur Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.