Which place is cheaper, Porto or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Porto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Porto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Porto?
Pamukkale
Pamukkale is in southeastern Aegean Turkey and is historically a spa town that has been in existence since the 2nd century BC. It is popular with tourists for its beautiful hot springs and travertines, or pools that are coated in a very unique calcium covering. The area is very rich in mineral content and the water, which has been flowing for thousands of years, has deposited calcium in each pool. This unique whiteness creates an unworldly beauty that draws visitors from around the world. If you're visiting during the summer months when the sun is out in full force, don't forget the sunscreen, as the white reflects the light and you can end up with a sunburn quite quickly. You'll also want to make sure you have sunglasses available because the glare can be quite extreme.
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Porto $135
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Porto is $135. 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 Pamukkale and Porto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Porto $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Porto $138
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Porto
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Porto? 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: Pamukkale Hotel Prices and Porto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Porto $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya; Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour with Transfer: $280
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $165
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $136
- Pamukkale to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport-Departure Transfer: $125
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $109
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $104
- Transfer from Denizli Airport to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $102
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $100
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $98
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $90
- Antalya: Guided Pamukkale Tour w/Lunch/Transfer: $84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to Algarve: $1,069
- Private Transfer to Algarve with Stops up to 2 Cities: $909
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Lisbon: $642
- Luxury Sedan car transfer to Lisbon.: $642
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Coimbra & Fatima: $627
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stop at Óbidos: $583
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stop at Nazaré: $583
- Transfer to Santiago Compostela: $556
- Private transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Oporto: $491
- Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stops up to 3 Cities: $481
- Porto to Braga Transfer: Explore Sameiro Sanctuary: $481
- Private Transfer to Lisbon: $455
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Porto?
Prices for flights to both Porto and Pamukkale 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 dayPamukkale $69Porto $39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Downtown Porto: $37
- Tastiest Calories Food Tour: $48
- Bolhão Market and Codfish Tasting Guided Food Tour: $52
- Porto Food Tour: Full Meal & Drinks: $56
- Porto Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $57
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $68
- Half-Day Food Tour: $68
- Portuguese Craft Beer and Food Tour: $74
- Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour: $74
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto: $75
- Secret Food Tour: $77
- Semi Private Oporto Fado Show with Dinner: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Porto $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Pamukkale
For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance fees Travertines & Pool$2.01
Tours and Activities in Pamukkale
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tours: $120
- All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Pamukkale: $256
- Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour: $80
- Antalya: Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight: $37
- Aphrodisias&Pamukkale Tour with Lunch from Izmir&Kusadasi: $299
- Best Rates Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour : $277
- Daily Guided Pamukkale Tour included Pick Up from Denizli Airport: $118
- Daily Guided Pamukkale Tour with Pick up from Hotel in Pamukkale.: $93
- Daily Pamukkale Guided Tour with extra Red spring enjoyment.: $92
- Daily Pamukkale Tour from istanbul: $642
- Daily Pamukkale Tour with Pick up from Denizli Airport : $109
- Daily Pamukkale Tour with Pick up from Denizli Bus station: $103
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- 4 Hour Blissful Wave Experience at Maceda Haven: $76
- Ultimate Ribeira Walking Tour: $2.60
- 1 Day Tour to Douro Valley from Porto: $207
- 1.5-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk Sightseeing Tour Historic Porto: $26
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto Douro to Left bank: $63
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto to Monastery and Cellars: $81
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto to Monastery and Cellars: $79
- 3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River: $49
- 3-Hour Electric Porto Bike Tour: $49
- 3-Hour Porto Highlights on a Electric Bike Guided Tour: $48
- 3-Hour Private Bike Tour Porto: $135
- 3-Hour Walking Tour: Tiles of Porto: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Porto $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- Museu do Vitral Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $8.56
- Guided City Pub Crawl with Club Entry: $13
- Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Tastings: $15
- Mysterious Pub Crawl Interactive City Discovery Game: $19
- Pub Crawl with 5 Drinks: $19
- Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $20
- Pub Crawl with Shots and Drinking Games: $21
- Poças: Guided Tour & Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
- Poças Guided Visit and Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
- Rooftop Fado concert, Port wine tasting, Portuguese tart: $21
- Classic Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $22
- Pub Crawl Porto: $23
When comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Porto, we can see that Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Porto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Porto?
Porto has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Porto, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Pamukkale or Porto?
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 Pamukkale or Porto in the Summer?
Both Porto and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Porto this time of year.
In the summer, Pamukkale is a little warmer than Porto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pamukkale in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Porto averages at about 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Porto. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Porto during summer. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Porto. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Porto receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Porto 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Porto in the Autumn?
Both Porto and Pamukkale during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Porto for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Pamukkale is generally a little warmer than Porto. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 19°C (67°F), and Porto fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the autumn, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Porto. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 184 hours of full sun.
Porto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Pamukkale usually gets less rain in October than Porto. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Porto receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Porto 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Porto in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Porto. Also, many visitors come to Porto in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Porto in the winter. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Porto fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Porto during winter. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
Porto receives a lot of rain in the winter. Pamukkale gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Porto. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Porto receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Porto 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Porto in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Porto. Also, most visitors come to Porto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Pamukkale is a little warmer than Porto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pamukkale in April average around 17°C (62°F), and Porto averages at about 14°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Porto. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pamukkale this time of the year. In the spring, Pamukkale often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Porto. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 217 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Porto. Pamukkale usually gets less rain in April than Porto. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Porto receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Porto 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Porto and Pamukkale
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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