Which place is cheaper, A Coruna or Lisbon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lisbon or A Coruna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Lisbon or A Coruna? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Lisbon or A Coruna?
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
A Coruna
A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLisbon €131A Coruna €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Lisbon is €131, while the average daily cost in A Coruna is €89. 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 Lisbon and A Coruna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLisbon €58A Coruna €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLisbon €116A Coruna €102
Compare Hotels in Lisbon and A Coruna
Looking for a hotel in Lisbon or A Coruna? 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: Lisbon Hotel Prices and A Coruna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lisbon €24A Coruna €13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride€6.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- lisbon private luxury transfer to or from lisbon airport: $38
- Transfers from/to Lisbon Airport to: Fátima / Nazaré / Alcobaça..: $262
- Transfers and Tours safely and comfortably aboard a Tesla M3: $38
- Transfers - Aeroporto de Lisboa (Chegadas/Partidas): $16
- Transfer: Airport to where you want: $48
- Transfer to Tivoli Hotel - Lisbon: $55
- Transfer to Nazaré from Lisbon: $233
- Transfer to Fátima from Lisbon: $251
- Transfer to Ericeira from Lisbon: $108
- Transfer to Costa da Caparica from Lisbon: $52
- Transfer to Óbidos from Lisbon: $216
- Transfer from Lisbon to Porto / Porto to Lisbon: $207
Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna
Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $131
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $72
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Lisbon or A Coruna?
Prices for flights to both A Coruna and Lisbon 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 dayLisbon €42A Coruna €28
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Soirée Rivage - Sunset cruise with dinner and Party: $25
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner : $28
- Tapas Food Tour: $42
- Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner: $48
- Lisbon Food Tour: $53
- Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner: $53
- 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class: $53
- Legendary Beer Dinner: $53
- No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Lisbon with many Tastings: $62
- Original Morning Food Tour: $63
- Lisbon Tipsy Food Tour with Drinks and Food inlcuded: $70
- Tipsy Food Crawl Walking Tour with Dinner: $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $64
- Food Market visit and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $104
- 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lisbon €24A Coruna €9.72
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Óbidos - Nazaré - Mafra (National Palace of Mafra)Private tour from Lisbon: $217
- 2-Hour Night Sailing Tour in Lisbon with a Drink: $49
- Divine Journey : Fatima Full Day Private Tour: $164
- Lisbon Full Day Small Group City Tour: $71
- Lisbon by Heart Private Walking Tour: $65
- Saint George Castle Guided Tour from Lisbon: $34
- Sintra or Cascais Half-day Private Tour - The real portuguese essence!: $120
- Street Art Walking Tour in Lisbon - Parque das Nações: $16
- Évora Private Tour - Cork Factory and Wine Estate Included: $245
- Évora Tour - Évora Town and Surroundings Private Tour: $243
- Évora Tour - The heart of Alentejo region: $104
- Évora Unveiled: A Half-Day Discovery| Premium Private Experience : $109
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tower of Hercules€3.00
Tours and Activities in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Private Old Town Walking Tour in La Coruña: $152
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $82
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $82
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- A Coruña boat tour from the sea: $38
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $64
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Coruña: $32
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $75
- Group walking tour in Lugo: $1.09
- Guided Tour Lugo: $27
- Private City Tour of A Coruña - Shore Excursion : $237
- Private Walking Tour around Coruña with Beer or Wine: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLisbon €18A Coruna €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks and VIP Club Entry: $18
- 1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session: $20
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $21
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Club Entry: $21
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots, & VIP Club Entry: $21
- Lisbon Wild Pub Crawl : $22
- Private Bar Crawl in Lisbon: $22
- Beer Tasting in a Classic Brewery: $27
- Pub Crawl Lisbon: $27
- Wine Tasting at Quinta das Murgas: $38
- Tipsy Tour Fun Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $42
- Tipsy Tour Fun Bar Crawl in Lisbon with Local Guide: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lisbon and A Coruna, we can see that Lisbon is more expensive. And not only is A Coruna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to A Coruna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in A Coruna 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon than you might in A Coruna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lisbon Expensive? and Is A Coruna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lisbon or A Coruna?
Lisbon has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of A Coruna. When comparing the sizes of Lisbon and A Coruna, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Lisbon or A Coruna?
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 Lisbon or A Coruna in the Summer?
Both A Coruna and Lisbon are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Lisbon for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Lisbon is a little warmer than A Coruna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lisbon in July average around 23°C (73°F), and A Coruna averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in A Coruna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lisbon. Lisbon usually receives more sunshine than A Coruna during summer. Lisbon gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 248 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lisbon usually receives less rain than A Coruna. Lisbon gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLisbon 23°C (73°F)A Coruna 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Lisbon or A Coruna in the Autumn?
Both A Coruna and Lisbon during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Lisbon because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Lisbon is generally a little warmer than A Coruna. Daily temperatures in Lisbon average around 19°C (66°F), and A Coruna fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Lisbon. In the autumn, Lisbon often gets more sunshine than A Coruna. Lisbon gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 155 hours of full sun.
A Coruna gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lisbon usually gets less rain in October than A Coruna. Lisbon gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLisbon 19°C (66°F)A Coruna 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Lisbon or A Coruna in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lisbon and A Coruna. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Lisbon this time of year.
Lisbon is a little warmer than A Coruna in the winter. The daily temperature in Lisbon averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and A Coruna fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Lisbon usually receives more sunshine than A Coruna during winter. Lisbon gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
A Coruna receives a lot of rain in the winter. Lisbon gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Lisbon usually receives less rain than A Coruna. Lisbon gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLisbon 12°C (53°F)A Coruna 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Lisbon or A Coruna in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lisbon as well as A Coruna. Many travelers come to Lisbon for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Lisbon is a little warmer than A Coruna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lisbon in April average around 16°C (60°F), and A Coruna averages at about 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lisbon this time of the year. In the spring, Lisbon often gets more sunshine than A Coruna. Lisbon gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 167 hours of full sun.
Lisbon usually gets less rain in April than A Coruna. Lisbon gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLisbon 16°C (60°F)A Coruna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for A Coruna and Lisbon
| Lisbon | A Coruna | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
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