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

Should you visit Palma de Mallorca or Costa Vicentina?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca or Costa Vicentina, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Palma de Mallorca or Costa Vicentina?

Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.

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 2-Week Tours in Spain, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Palma de Mallorca?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €139, 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 Palma de Mallorca and Costa Vicentina in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Palma de Mallorca 69
    Costa Vicentina 66
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Palma de Mallorca 138
    Costa Vicentina 132
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Costa Vicentina

Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca


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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Palma de Mallorca 25
    Costa Vicentina 40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    6.80
  • Bus Ride
    1.25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca

Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $72
  • Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Magaluf - Arrival Private Transfer: $43
  • Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Business Car: $79
  • Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Car: $149
  • Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Van: $131
  • Arrival Transfer Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma by Sedan: $89
  • Arrival Transfer from Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma by Luxury Car: $123
  • Arrival Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Private Car: $98
  • Departure Private Transfer from Palma to PMI Airport by Sedan: $89
  • Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Luxury Car: $148
  • Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Luxury Van: $131
  • Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Car: $98

Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Costa Vicentina?

Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina and Palma de Mallorca 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
    Palma de Mallorca 45
    Costa Vicentina 34
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Soda
    2.50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Authentic Home Cooking Class featuring Local Flavors in Okinawa: $31
  • Mallorca sailing, snorkeling, as a Local with drinks and pizza: $104
  • Palma: sailing boat, small group, pizza, drinks.: $105
  • Mallorca Evening Tour: Horseback Riding, Dinner and Dance: $108
  • Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $110
  • Spanish Cooking Class in Palma de Mallorca: $110
  • The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $131
  • Mediterranean cooking experience in nature: $132
  • Mediterranean Dinner Experience with a Twist in Palma: $132
  • 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $149
  • Romantic SPA day with couples massage and romantic dinner at Eurotel Punta Rotja: $208

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Palma de Mallorca 34
    Costa Vicentina 17

Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Palma Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.59
  • Jardines de Alfabia Tickets: $9.88
  • AbenteuerDate, Cala Rajada, tour with fun activities in German language: $9.88
  • AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $9.88
  • AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $9.88
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $10
  • Self-Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $11
  • Mallorca Cathedral Skip The Line Tickets: $13
  • Self-guided tour to must visit places in Mallorca : $14
  • Palma Jump ticket: $14
  • Okinawa: 2-hour karate experience, heart and skill: $17
  • Self-guided Walking Tour and Outdoor Escape Game in Cala Millor, in German: $18

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Palma de Mallorca 29
    Costa Vicentina 8.71
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:


  • Coffee
    3.10

Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:

  • Guided tour of the Winery with wine tasting, Vineyard and much more!: $49
  • Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Palma de Mallorca : $53
  • Palma Distillery Tour with 3 Spirits and Gourmet Tapas Tasting: $54
  • Gastronomic Mallorquin Wine Tasting & local delicacies: $71
  • Mallorca Wine Tasting: $75
  • Palma Distillery Tour with 6 Spirits and Gourmet Tapas Tasting: $76
  • Historic Tapas and Wine Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $101
  • Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $148
  • Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $148
  • Mallorca Bodega & Olive Tour with Wine Tasting (full day): $164


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