Should you visit Mykonos or Portimao?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Mykonos and Portimao. 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. So, let's dig into it.
Mykonos
Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.
Portimao
The second biggest city in the Alrgarve region of Portugal, Portimao sits on the coast where the Arade River meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is renowned for its fresh fish restaurants and is also a popular destination for beachgoers at the Praia da Rocha to the south of the city.
Which city is cheaper, Portimao or Mykonos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €119, while the average daily cost in Portimao 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Mykonos and Portimao in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €118 for a double occupancy room in Mykonos.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €124 for a double occupancy room in Portimao.
Food
In Mykonos travelers spend around €38 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The price of a meal in Portimao can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €36 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €14 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Mykonos €38
Portimao €36
Typical Food prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones
€4.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
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Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti:
$73
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Cooking Class in Mykonos, Greece:
$145
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Portimao
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Portimao.
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Portimão - Food Tour:
$96
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Mykonos is €19 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €30 per day to get around in Portimao.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Mykonos
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
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Mykonos Airport Shuttle Bus Transfer:
$24
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One Way Private Transfer within Mykonos Island MINI VAN:
$73
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Choulakia area up to 6 customers:
$98
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Vryssi area up to 6 customers:
$98
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Tourlos area up to 6 customers:
$98
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Drafaki area up to 6 customers:
$98
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Glastros area up to 6 customers:
$98
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Agrari area up to 6 customers:
$98
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Platis Yalos area up to 6 customers:
$98
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Chora area up to 6 customers:
$98
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Aghios Stefanos - Mykonos area up to 6 customers:
$98
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Aghios Ioannis - Mykonos area up to 6 customers:
$98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Portimao
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Portimao:
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Transfer Portimão - Alamos Golf (Portimão) Pending:
$36
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Transfer Praia da Rocha - Alamos Golf (Portimão):
$36
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Transfer Portimão - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor):
$36
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Transfer Praia da Rocha - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor):
$36
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Faro Shared Transfer to or from Portimão:
$38
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Faro Private Transfer to or from Portimão:
$44
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Transfer Portimão - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$52
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Transfer Praia da Rocha - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$52
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Transfer Portimão - Balaia Golf (Albufeira):
$62
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Transfer Praia da Rocha - Balaia Golf (Albufeira):
$66
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Faro Airport Private Transfer to or from Portimão/Praia da Rocha:
$88
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Airport Transfer:
$94
Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Portimao?
Prices for flights to both Portimao and Mykonos 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.
Entertainment
Mykonos's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €18 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €33 per person, per day in Portimao. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
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Tour to the Mykonian Spiti Farm:
$34
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From Ancient Delos Tour:
$44
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Mykonos Walking Tour:
$45
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Half-Day City Walking Tour and Island Bus Tour:
$45
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Sunset Cruise to Delos:
$51
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Mykonos Sunset & Little Venice Cruise:
$54
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Half-Day Authentic Discovery Tour:
$54
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The Original Morning Delos Guided Tour:
$58
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The Original Evening Delos Guided Tour:
$58
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Wine and Culture Walking Tour:
$59
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The Original Delos Guided Tour from the Cruise Ship Port:
$63
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Mykonos Hiking Adventure:
$67
Tours and Activities in Portimao
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Portimao are as follows:
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2 Hours Portimão Walking Tour:
$20
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Benagil Caves Tours:
$25
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1 Hour - Express tour to Benagil Cave:
$28
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Tour to Benagil caves and others:
$31
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Morning Caves Expedition Tour from Portimao:
$35
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Benagil Boat Tour with Local Guide:
$35
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Benagil Caves Tour from Portimao:
$37
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Sunset Benagil Tour - relax your vacations:
$37
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Benagil Cave and Marinha Beach Boat Tour from Portimao:
$37
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2.5-Hour Cruise to Benagil Caves From Portimão:
$37
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Magical Benagil Cave Cruise:
$38
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Algarve Jeep Safari tours:
$38
Alcohol
The average person spends about €16 on alcoholic beverages in Mykonos per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about €24 on alcoholic beverages in Portimao per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Portimao
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Portimao:
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Portimão & Carvoeiro: Algarve Wine Tour in a VW T2 Van:
$57
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Algarve Wine Tour of Two Wine Estates:
$72
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Algarve wine tour of two wine estates and lunch at hystorical town of Silves:
$112
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Algarve Wine Tour and Mountain Discovery With Lunch at Mountain Top:
$144
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Alentejo Wine Tour from the Algarve:
$207
When comparing the travel costs between Mykonos and Portimao, we can see that Portimao 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.
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