Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Palermo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Palermo 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 Palermo 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: Palermo or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Palermo
Located on its north coast, Palermo is the capital city of Sicily. The city has a lot to offer visitors who decide to venture to this often overlooked part of Italy. There is an interesting history, some unique and delicious food, and a fascinating culture. Prices in Sicily are generally cheaper than elsewhere in Italy. There are a handful of budget accommodation options and plenty of mid range hotels that are spread throughout the city. The rooms are usually comfortable and clean but as always, read reviews before making your reservation.
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 Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalermo €92Sintra-Cascais National Park €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Palermo is €92, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is €142. 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 Palermo and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalermo €56Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalermo €112Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Palermo and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Palermo 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: Palermo Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palermo €5.64Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palermo
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Palermo:
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Bus to Monreale€3.00
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Bus From Airport€6.00
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90 Minute Bus Pass€1.30
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Short Taxi Ride€4.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palermo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Palermo:
- 1-Way Bus Transfer to/from Misilmeri: $2.89
- Bus Transfer to/from Airport and City Center: $6.42
- From Bus Transfer to/from Trapani City Center: $10
- Private Transfer from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Palermo Port: $33
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Tonic or vice versa: $37
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Bio Hotel Palermo or vice versa: $37
- Quintocanto Hotel & Spa to Palermo Airport, Private Transfer: $37
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Palazzo Brunaccini or vice versa: $37
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to ibis Styles hotel or vice versa: $37
- Palermo Airport to Palermo city or vice versa, private transfer service: $41
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to NH Palermo Hotel or vice versa: $42
- Palermo airport transfer to Grand Hotel et des Palmes: $42
Is it cheaper to fly into Palermo or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Palermo 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 dayPalermo €29Sintra-Cascais National Park €41
Typical Food Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of dining costs in Palermo are as follows:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€32
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Fast Food Lunch€5.32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palermo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Palermo.
- Street Food Tour: $42
- Street Food Tour: $65
- Explore Palermo's with a Food Tour & Pizza Making Class: $68
- Small Group Night Street Food Tour: $68
- Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine: $74
- Palermo Traditional Food Tour: $74
- Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making: $75
- Night Street Food Tour of Palermo : $75
- Secret Food Tours Palermo: $85
- Street Food Tour in Ballarò and Vucciria Markets: $86
- Walking Street Food Tour with the Chef: $91
- Sicilian Cooking Class: $101
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palermo €17Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Palermo are as follows:
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Capuchin Catacombs (for 2)€6.00
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Castello della Zisa Entrance (for Two)€12
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Theater Tickets (for Two)€49
Tours and Activities in Palermo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Palermo are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- City Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.95
- sensorial experience of nature and ecology: $8.56
- Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour: $11
- Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura: $11
- Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket: $21
- Fast And Furious Bike Tour in Palermo: $27
- Palermo storie e segreti: tour tra arte misteri e leggende: $31
- Panoramic Trip to Mondello by CruiserCar: $32
- Palermo di sera: tour del centro storico: $32
- Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalermo €11Sintra-Cascais National Park €13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palermo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Palermo:
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Beer€2.56
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Bottle of Quality Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Palermo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Palermo:
- Pub Crawl Palermo: $16
- Wine Tasting with Snacks at Bottega Monteleone: $41
- Natural Local Wine Tasting & Sicilian Tapas: $49
- Natural Wine Tasting with snacks at Bottega Monteleone: $53
- Eating Palermo Food & Wine Tour: $82
- 2-Hour Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour: $128
- From Erice and Marsala Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $181
- Wine Tasting for Small Groups in the Palermo Countryside: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palermo and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park is more expensive. And not only is Palermo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Palermo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palermo 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra-Cascais National Park than you might in Palermo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Palermo Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Palermo or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Palermo or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Summer?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Palermo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Palermo in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Palermo is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Palermo in July average around 25°C (76°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Sintra-Cascais National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palermo. Palermo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park during summer. Palermo gets 347 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Palermo usually receives less rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Palermo gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPalermo 25°C (76°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Autumn?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Palermo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Palermo for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Palermo is generally around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Palermo average around 20°C (67°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Sintra-Cascais National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Palermo. In the autumn, Palermo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Palermo gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun.
Palermo usually gets less rain in October than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Palermo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPalermo 20°C (67°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Palermo and Sintra-Cascais National Park. The winter months attract visitors to Palermo because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Palermo is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Palermo averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Palermo usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during winter. Palermo gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun in the winter.
Sintra-Cascais National Park receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Palermo usually receives less rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Palermo gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPalermo 12°C (53°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Palermo as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park. The beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Palermo this time of year.
In the spring, Palermo is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Palermo in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sintra-Cascais National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palermo this time of the year. In the spring, Palermo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Palermo gets 219 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun.
Palermo usually gets less rain in April than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Palermo gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPalermo 15°C (58°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra-Cascais National Park and Palermo
| Palermo | Sintra-Cascais National Park | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 42 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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