Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Montpellier?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Montpellier or Costa Vicentina?
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 Montpellier and Costa Vicentina. 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.
Where Should I go: Montpellier or Costa Vicentina?
Montpellier
Montpellier is the 8th largest city of France, and also has been the fastest growing city in the country over the past 25 years. Graceful and easy-going, Montpellier is a stylish metropolis with elegant buildings, grand hotels, private mansions, stately boulevards and shady backstreets, and gorgeous white-sand beaches on its doorstep. Unlike many southern towns, Montpellier has no Roman heritage. Instead it was founded in the 10th century by the counts of Toulouse and later became a prosperous trading port as well as a scholarly center - Europe's first medical school was established here in the 12th century. The population swelled in the 1960s when many French settlers left independent Algeria and relocated here, and it's now France's fastest-growing city and one of its most multicultural areas. Students make up over a third of the population, giving it a spirited vibe.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best 2-Week Tours in France, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontpellier €118Costa Vicentina €125
The average daily cost (per person) in Montpellier is €118, 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 Montpellier and Costa Vicentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontpellier €69Costa Vicentina €66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontpellier €138Costa Vicentina €132
Compare Hotels in Montpellier and Costa Vicentina
Looking for a hotel in Montpellier 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: Montpellier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montpellier €26Costa Vicentina €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montpellier
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montpellier:
- Montpellier Private Transfer from Montpellier Airport to City centre: $74
- Montpellier Private Transfer from Montpellier city centre to Montpellier Airport: $74
- Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport Transfer: $64
- Private Transfer from Sète Cruise Port to Marseille city hotels: $131
- Transfer Montpellier Airport and Beziers Airport: $49
- Transfer from Sète Port to Marseille Provence Airport MRS: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Montpellier or Costa Vicentina?
Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina and Montpellier 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 dayMontpellier €31Costa Vicentina €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montpellier
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montpellier.
- Guided Food Tour With Local Snacks and Wine: $82
- From Pic Saint-Loup Wine and Food Tour: $91
- Montpellier Food Tour: $92
- Cooking workshop: $105
- Private cooking class with specialized chefs Montpellier: $108
- Fusion Food Cooking Class: $426
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montpellier €12Costa Vicentina €17
Tours and Activities in Montpellier
Here are a few actual costs in Montpellier for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Legendary Montpellier, flexible legends and storytelling tour: $16
- CityTour and Photo Portraits Souvenirs in Montpellier: $38
- Half-Day Hiking Tour of Pic Saint Loup & Picnic: $64
- From Wine and Olive Tour: $75
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Olive Tour from Montpellier: $80
- From Half-Day Vineyard & Pic Saint-Loup Tour: $80
- Montpellier Wine and Oyster Tour: $85
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Oyster Tour from Montpellier: $95
- Winetour & food experience in Pic St Loup: $107
- Photoshoot Experience: $159
- Private 2-hour Walking Tour of the Historical Center of Montpellier: $161
- Highlights of Sète : history, food and wine experience: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontpellier €15Costa Vicentina €8.71
Sample the Local Flavors in Montpellier
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montpellier:
- The Châteaux of Grès de Montpellier & Wine Tasting: $80
- Small-Group Half-Day Châteaux of Montpellier Wine Tour: $84
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Pic Saint-Loup Wine Tour from Montpellier: $84
- Wine tour in Pic Saint-Loup area: $142
- Half-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $155
- Montpellier : half day wine tour in Camargue: $159
- Private Half-Day Languedoc Wine Tour from Sète: $240
- Sète: Private Half–Day Wine Tour: $352
When comparing the travel costs between Montpellier and Costa Vicentina, we can see that Costa Vicentina is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Montpellier 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.