Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Kotor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kotor or Costa Vicentina?
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 Vicentina can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kotor or Costa Vicentina?
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 Vicentina
Costa Vicentina is the beautiful coastal area in southwest Portugal which runs through both the Algarve and Alentejo Regions along the southern coast. This is actually part of the longest stretch of protected coastline in Portugal, making it one of the best places to experience the unadulterated beauty and nature of the country. Costa Vicentina offers miles of some of the best Portugal beaches, fantastic hiking trails, and lovely old villages to explore. The area sees far more Portuguese tourists than international ones, so expect Portuguese to be the only language spoken by many people, especially in the smaller villages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKotor €100Costa Vicentina €125
The average daily cost (per person) in Kotor is €100, while the average daily cost in Costa Vicentina is €125. 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 Vicentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKotor €49Costa Vicentina €66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKotor €98Costa Vicentina €132
Compare Hotels in Kotor and Costa Vicentina
Looking for a hotel in Kotor or Costa Vicentina? 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 Vicentina €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Airport Transfer Tivat to Petrovac / Sutomore / Bar: $271
- Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Tivat Airport to Kotor or Budva: $43
- Herceg Novi to Tivat one way transfer: $78
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $16
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Podgorica hotels: $296
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Tivat hotels: $89
- Kotor to Perast one way transfer: $54
- Luxury Private Speedboat Tours & Transfers: $119
- Podgorica Airport (TGD): Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $296
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Kotor: $331
Is it cheaper to fly into Kotor or Costa Vicentina?
Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina 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 Vicentina €34
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 : $202
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $225
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $260
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $304
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kotor €8.32Costa Vicentina €17
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Walking Tour in Kotor : $22
- Kotor Old Town - City Walking Tour: $23
- Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $24
- Panorama and Semi-Submarine Underwater Experience: $24
- Boat Tour to Perast Old Town & Our Lady of the Rocks: $27
- Tour Kotor - Perast Old Town - Island Our Lady of the Rocks - Every 2 hours: $29
- Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $33
- Whole Boka Bay Cruise with Ship Knez Lipovac: $33
- Kotor Boat Tour to Blue Cave&Lady of the Rocks: $33
- Shore Excursion - Handwoven Carpet Workshop, Local wine and Kotor Old Town tour : $33
- Blue Cave Speedboat Tour from Kotor: $35
- Speedboat tour Kotor Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rock,swiming: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKotor €8.51Costa Vicentina €8.71
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): $250
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $426
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kotor and Costa Vicentina, we can see that Costa Vicentina 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 Vicentina would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa Vicentina 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 Vicentina 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.