A Travel Price Comparison for Portugal Lagos vs. Costa de Prata for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Lagos or Costa de Prata?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Lagos and Costa de Prata. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Lagos

A coastal town in the south of Portugal, Lagos is known for its old world charm, plummeting cliffs, and Atlantic beaches. Many come to enjoy a full range of activities from beach-going and watersports to exploring cobbled streets lined with options for shopping and dining. Historic churches and castles add to the charm, as well as a clifftop lighthouse showing the way to Lagos for ships at sea.

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.

Which city is cheaper, Costa de Prata or Lagos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Lagos is €94, while the average daily cost in Costa de Prata is €121. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Lagos and Costa de Prata in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lagos €49
    Costa de Prata €62
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lagos €98
    Costa de Prata €124

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lagos €25
    Costa de Prata €42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lagos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lagos:

  • Transfer Praia da Luz - Boavista Golf (Lagos): $40
  • Transfer Praia da Luz - Balaia Golf (Albufeira): $75
  • Transfer Praia da Luz - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor): $44
  • Transfer Praia da Luz - Alamos Golf (Portimão): $62
  • Transfer Lagos - Boavista Golf (Lagos): $40
  • Transfer Lagos - Balaia Golf (Albufeira): $81
  • Transfer Lagos - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor): $44
  • Transfer Lagos - Alamos Golf (Portimão): $58
  • Transfer From Lagos Algarve To Lisboa: $249
  • Private Transfer: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Lagos: $622
  • Private Transfer: Lagos to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): $622
  • Private Transfer from Santa Maria (Lagos) to Faro (FAO) Airport: $117

Is it cheaper to fly into Lagos or Costa de Prata?

Prices for flights to both Costa de Prata and Lagos 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Lagos €27
    Costa de Prata €35

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lagos

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lagos.

  • Dinner + Jazz At The Metaphor in Lagos: $80
  • Classic Food Tour - Lagos: $93

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lagos €21
    Costa de Prata €10

Tours and Activities in Lagos

Here are a few actual costs in Lagos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 2 Hour Lagos Historical Tour: $14
  • 2-Day Lagos Adventures(Nature Park,Beach,Afrika Shrine,Malls,Museum,Club,& More): $500
  • 2-Day Private Tour of the Suspended Lake of Ado Awaye from Lagos: $412
  • 2-hour Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves and Beaches: $44
  • 4-Day Ikogosi Warmspring Tour from Lagos: $978
  • ALGARVE from Lisbon PRIVATE Tour - Lagos, Benagil and Marinha beach: $311
  • Abeokuta 2 Days Private Tour from Lagos: $390
  • Adventure to Olumo Rock: $154
  • Adventurous Lagos Tour By Bus: $557
  • Algarve Coastline Walking Tour: The Path of Dona Ana: $49
  • Algarve: Full-Day Coastal Tour by SUV: $64
  • Algarve: Historic and Cultural Group Tour of West Algarve: $43

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lagos €5.43
    Costa de Prata €6.50

Sample the Local Flavors in Lagos

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lagos:

  • Algarve Wine Tour in a VW T2 Van: $57
  • Algarve: Jeep Safari with Distillery Visit & Lunch: $65
  • Small-Group Day Tour of Silves and Monchique with Wine Tasting: $69
  • Silves, Caldas and Monchique Wine Tasting: Full Day Tour: $74

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lagos and Costa de Prata, we can see that Costa de Prata is more expensive. And not only is Lagos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lagos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lagos 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 Lagos.

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