Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Murren?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Murren or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Murren and Sintra-Cascais National Park can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Murren or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Murren
Murren (or Muerren) is a fairly expensive destination, as it's a small town in a very popular area for travelers in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland. The town sits up on the side of the mountain above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and is mostly car free. Getting here involves a ride on a gondola and cog-rail. The main activities in Murren are skiing in winter and outdoor activities in the summer, all of which tend to be a bit pricey. However, the price is well warranted according to most visitors, as the mountain scenery is top notch, the food is excellent, and the activities are world-class.
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 Switzerland, The Best Tours for Seniors to Switzerland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMurren $407Sintra-Cascais National Park $152
The average daily cost (per person) in Murren is $407, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is $152. 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 Murren and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMurren $217Sintra-Cascais National Park $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMurren $434Sintra-Cascais National Park $136
Compare Hotels in Murren and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Murren 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: Murren Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Murren $50Sintra-Cascais National Park $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Murren or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Murren 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 dayMurren $150Sintra-Cascais National Park $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Murren
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Murren.
- Sunset hike with outdoor Cheese Fondue dinner: $167
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Murren $59Sintra-Cascais National Park $29
Tours and Activities in Murren
Here are a few actual costs in Murren for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Swiss countryside tour in free-cars town: $123
- Sledding adventure with Chocolate degustation: $129
- Private Speedriding Tandem Experience in Switzerland: $279
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMurren $19Sintra-Cascais National Park $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Murren and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Murren is more expensive. And not only is Sintra-Cascais National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sintra-Cascais National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Murren would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Murren than you might in Sintra-Cascais National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Murren Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park 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.