Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Kotor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kotor 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 Kotor and Sintra-Cascais National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kotor or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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.
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 Montenegro, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKotor €100Sintra-Cascais National Park €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Kotor is €100, 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 Kotor and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKotor €49Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKotor €98Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Kotor and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Kotor 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: Kotor Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kotor €9.26Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Tivat hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Private Transfer from Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat hotels: $16
- Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Tivat city or Porto Montenegro: $27
- Private Transfer from Tivat or Porto Montenegro to Tivat airport: $27
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Tivat Airport to Kotor or Budva: $44
- Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Airport (TGD) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer from Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Airport(TGD): $47
- Deluxe private transfer from or to Portonovi: $52
- Transfer Tivat Airport - Kotor Old Town (and viceversa): $53
- Transfer Tivat Airport to Kotor old town : $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Kotor or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 €43Sintra-Cascais National Park €41
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 €8.32Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
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: $24
- Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $24
- Panorama and Semi-Submarine Underwater Experience: $24
- Tour Kotor - Perast Old Town - Island Our Lady of the Rocks - Every 2 hours: $26
- Boat Tour to Perast Old Town & Our Lady of the Rocks: $27
- Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $33
- Whole Boka Bay Cruise with Ship Knez Lipovac: $33
- Blue Cave and Lady of the Rocks Boat Tour: $33
- Shore Excursion - Handwoven Carpet Workshop, Local wine and Kotor Old Town tour : $34
- 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 €8.51Sintra-Cascais National Park €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 Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 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 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Kotor or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Kotor or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kotor and Sintra-Cascais National Park. The summer months attract visitors to Kotor because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
Kotor is a little warmer than Sintra-Cascais National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Kotor averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra-Cascais National Park this time of the year. In Kotor, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kotor usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park during summer. Kotor gets 341 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Kotor usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Kotor gets 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKotor 26°C (80°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kotor as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park. The hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
In the autumn, Kotor is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kotor in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sintra-Cascais National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kotor this time of the year. In the autumn, Kotor often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Kotor gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kotor usually gets more rain in October than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Kotor gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKotor 17°C (63°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Winter?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Kotor are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Kotor for the cuisine.
In January, Kotor is generally much colder than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Kotor average around 6°C (42°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Kotor usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during winter. Kotor gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sintra-Cascais National Park. It's quite rainy in Kotor. In January, Kotor usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Kotor gets 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKotor 6°C (42°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Spring?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Kotor during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Kotor in the spring for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
Kotor is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Kotor averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Sintra-Cascais National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Kotor often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Kotor gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. Kotor usually gets more rain in April than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Kotor gets 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKotor 14°C (58°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra-Cascais National Park and Kotor
| Kotor | Sintra-Cascais National Park | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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