Which place is cheaper, Costa de Prata or Kotor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kotor or Costa de Prata?
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 Kotor and Costa de Prata can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kotor or Costa de Prata?
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
Costa de Prata
Costa de Prata is a region located on the Silver Coast of Portugal, an hour north of Lisbon. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient architecture, and relaxed, welcoming, atmosphere. The area experiences gorgeous weather nearly all year round, with temperatures in the high 70's and 80's Fahrenheit from May-September. June-August sees the warmest ocean temperatures, making these the best months for swimming. Even during their winter, temperatures rarely dip below 60°F, although ocean temperatures drop, making swimming a bit colder.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKotor €100Costa de Prata €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Kotor is €100, while the average daily cost in Costa de Prata is €151. 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 Kotor and Costa de Prata in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKotor €49Costa de Prata €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKotor €98Costa de Prata €156
Compare Hotels in Kotor and Costa de Prata
Looking for a hotel in Kotor or Costa de Prata? 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: Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kotor €9.26Costa de Prata €53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Transfer service: $131
- Transfer from Tivat airport to Dubrovnik city: $96
- Transfer from Tivat Airport to Budva: $65
- Transfer from Kotor to Podgorica: $58
- Transfer Tivat Airport to Kotor old town : $55
- Transfer Tivat Airport - Kotor Old Town (and viceversa): $53
- Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $251
- Tivat to Kotor one way transfer: $102
- Tivat hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Tivat Airport (TIV): Private Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $90
- Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik: $240
- Private transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik airport: $119
Is it cheaper to fly into Kotor or Costa de Prata?
Prices for flights to both Costa de Prata and Kotor 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 dayKotor €43Costa de Prata €44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kotor €8.32Costa de Prata €13
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Blue Cave, Lady of Rocks and Mamula Speed Boat Tour : $44
- "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $46
- 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $119
- 3 Hour Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave with WiFi and Drinks: $55
- 3-Hour Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Private Speedboat Tour: $294
- Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $198
- All inclusive - Lovcen tour: $131
- Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour : $55
- Bike & hike tour : $82
- Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKotor €8.51Costa de Prata €8.13
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kotor and Costa de Prata, we can see that Costa de Prata is more expensive. And not only is Kotor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kotor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kotor 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 Costa de Prata would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa de Prata than you might in Kotor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kotor Expensive? and Is Costa de Prata Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Kotor or Costa de Prata?
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 Kotor or Costa de Prata in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kotor as well as Costa de Prata. Most visitors come to Kotor for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Kotor is a little warmer than Costa de Prata. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kotor in July average around 26°C (80°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Costa de Prata. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kotor this time of the year. In the summer, Kotor often gets more sunshine than Costa de Prata. Kotor gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 308 hours of full sun.
Kotor usually gets more rain in July than Costa de Prata. Kotor gets 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKotor 26°C (80°F)Costa de Prata 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Costa de Prata in the Autumn?
Both Costa de Prata and Kotor are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Kotor because of the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Kotor is generally around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Kotor average around 17°C (63°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kotor. Kotor usually receives more sunshine than Costa de Prata during autumn. Kotor gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Costa de Prata. It's quite rainy in Kotor. In October, Kotor usually receives more rain than Costa de Prata. Kotor gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKotor 17°C (63°F)Costa de Prata 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Costa de Prata in the Winter?
Both Costa de Prata and Kotor during the winter are popular places to visit. The cuisine are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
Kotor is much colder than Costa de Prata in the winter. The daily temperature in Kotor averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the winter, Kotor often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Costa de Prata. Kotor gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 124 hours of full sun.
Costa de Prata gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. Kotor usually gets more rain in January than Costa de Prata. Kotor gets 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKotor 6°C (42°F)Costa de Prata 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Costa de Prata in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kotor and Costa de Prata. Many travelers come to Kotor for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Kotor is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kotor in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa de Prata this time of the year. Kotor usually receives less sunshine than Costa de Prata during spring. Kotor gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Kotor usually receives more rain than Costa de Prata. Kotor gets 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKotor 14°C (58°F)Costa de Prata 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Costa de Prata and Kotor
| Kotor | Costa de Prata | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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