A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Nice vs. Costa Vicentina for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Nice or Costa Vicentina?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Costa Vicentina 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: Nice or Costa Vicentina?

Nice

Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.

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 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Nice?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, 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 Nice and Costa Vicentina in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nice 59
    Costa Vicentina 66
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nice 118
    Costa Vicentina 132
Compare Hotels in Nice and Costa Vicentina

Looking for a hotel in Nice 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.

Hotels in Nice


Hotels in Costa Vicentina


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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: Nice Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nice 25
    Costa Vicentina 40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:

  • Airport Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Nice City in Luxury Van: $83
  • Airport Transfer: Nice City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van: $83
  • Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
  • Arrival Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Nice city by Sedan: $60
  • Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Cannes in Business Car: $104
  • Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Cannes in Luxury Van: $118
  • Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Monaco in Business Car: $110
  • Cannes Private Transfer from Nice Airport to central Cannes: $298
  • Cruise Port Hercule to Monaco hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $93
  • Day Trip / transfer to and from aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur: $93
  • Departure Transfer from Nice City to Côte d'Azur Airport NCE in Private Car: $44
  • Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $105

Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Costa Vicentina?

Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina and Nice 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
    Nice 49
    Costa Vicentina 34
Typical Food Prices in Nice

Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:


  • Slushee
    2.50
  • Strawberries
    4.00
  • Loaf of Bread
    3.20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.

  • Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $89
  • Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $96
  • The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $104
  • Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $105
  • Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $108
  • 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $109
  • Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $149
  • Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $175

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nice 12
    Costa Vicentina 17

Tours and Activities in Nice

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:

  • Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.16
  • Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.16
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
  • Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.52
  • Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.61
  • Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.63
  • Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $7.06
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $7.06
  • Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.60
  • Nice Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nice 17
    Costa Vicentina 8.71

Sample the Local Flavors in Nice

Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Nice Bar Crawl | Ultimate night experience: $8.69
  • Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
  • Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
  • Riviera Bar Crawl Nice: $28
  • Pub Crawl/Bar Crawl NICE - The Ultimate Night: $29
  • Brewery Tour and Craft Beer Tasting: $33
  • New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
  • New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
  • Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $66
  • Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $75
  • Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $84
  • Exclusive Food and Wine Tour in Menton - 3 hours - small groups: $99


When comparing the travel costs between Nice and Costa Vicentina, we can see that Nice 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 Nice Expensive? and Is Costa Vicentina Expensive?.