A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lugo vs. Azores for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lugo or Azores?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lugo or Azores, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Lugo or Azores?

Lugo

Located in northwestern Spain, Lugo is a city of the Galicia region best known for its old city, completely surrounded by Roman walls. Within these walls are some of Lugo's most impressive sights including a striking city hall, elaborate cathedral, and many beautiful city squares and plazas. The city is also known for its festivals and is the capital of a province of the same name.

Azores

The Azores are a group of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal. Although the islands were created through volcanic activity, there is far less activity now, making the Azores the perfect beach escape. Most people speak Portuguese, or a dialect of it, with English spoken primarily by those in the tourism industry.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Azores or Lugo?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Lugo is €98, while the average daily cost in Azores is €0.00. 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 Lugo and Azores in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lugo 50
    Azores -
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lugo 100
    Azores 0.00
Compare Hotels in Lugo and Azores

Looking for a hotel in Lugo or Azores? 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.

Hotels in Lugo


Hotels in Azores


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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: Lugo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lugo 20
    Azores -

Is it cheaper to fly into Lugo or Azores?

Prices for flights to both Azores and Lugo 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
    Lugo 34
    Azores -

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lugo 13
    Azores -

Tours and Activities in Lugo

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

  • Private Guided Walking Tour: $80
  • ¡¡NEW!! Private Walking Tour with Local Guide: $80
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $6.42

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lugo 16
    Azores -


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lugo and Azores, we can see that Lugo is more expensive. And not only is Azores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Azores would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Azores 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 Lugo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lugo than you might in Azores.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lugo Expensive? and Is Azores Expensive?.


Which has a larger population, Lugo or Azores?

Azores has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Lugo. When comparing the sizes of Lugo and Azores, 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.