A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Peniche vs. Girona for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Peniche or Girona?

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 Peniche and Girona can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Peniche or Girona?

Peniche

Peniche is a beach destination with many attractions for travelers. First, the raging sea and the lay of the land make this a popular surfing destination. The best of many supreme beaches is Praia dos Supertubos, which has a tubular wave fit for big time international events. Peniche has also been a port since the Early Modern Age, when a fort was constructed to defend it. This monument has an absorbing history, first as a maritime defense and then a prison during the Estado Novo regime in the 20th century. The walled historic center makes for pleasant strolling, and the seaside fort where Salazar's regime detained political prisoners is a must-see for anyone interested in Portuguese history. Artisan lovers will enjoy Peniche's specialty, handmade lace, and it is even possible to see the lace-work in action. And on top of everything, Peniche also has the Berlingas Islands, a natural reserve off the coast, which are well worth a visit.

Girona

Girona is an ancient town in northeastern Spain, and serves as the capital of the province of the same name in Spain's Catalonia region. It is characterized by narrow medieval alleys, architecture, and an impressive wall that once served to fortify the city.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.


Which place is cheaper, Girona or Peniche?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Peniche is €122, while the average daily cost in Girona is €140. 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 Peniche and Girona in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Peniche 50
    Girona 69
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Peniche 100
    Girona 138
Compare Hotels in Peniche and Girona

Looking for a hotel in Peniche or Girona? 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 Peniche


Hotels in Girona


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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: Peniche Hotel Prices and Girona Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Peniche 53
    Girona 49

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Peniche

Also for Peniche, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Lisbon: Transfer from/to Peniche (Wave Capital): $128

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Girona

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Girona:

  • Private Transfer from Tossa de Mar/ Lloret de Mar to Barcelona: $262
  • Transfer from Barcelona to girona Airport: $196
  • Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $98
  • Palamós to Barcelona Airport (BNC) Departure Private Transfer: $60
  • Palamós to Girona Airport (GRO) - Departure Private Transfer : $33
  • Girona Airport Bus Transfer from/to Barcelona Center: $21

Is it cheaper to fly into Peniche or Girona?

Prices for flights to both Girona and Peniche 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
    Peniche 41
    Girona 41

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Girona

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

  • The 11 tastings of Girona small-group tour and dinner: $88
  • Girona Morning Food Tour & Local Market: $91
  • Girona Evening Food Tour & Tapas Bar Experience: $95
  • The 11 Tastings of Girona small-group tour and dinner: $96
  • Girona Morning Food Tour & Local Market: $97

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Peniche 19
    Girona 24

Tours and Activities in Peniche

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Peniche.

  • From 1-Hour Cabo Carvoeiro Boat Tour: $16
  • Private Walking Tour - Footsteps of Our People: $21
  • From Round-Trip Boat Tour of Berlengas Archipelago: $24
  • Berlenga Island and Cave Tour: $33
  • Berlengas Roundtrip and Glass-Bottom Boat Cave Tour: $33
  • Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour: $36
  • Peniche : Walking Tour: $37
  • Traction Buoy or Banana Boat Adventure: $43
  • Berlengas Island Caves Tour and Snorkeling: $44
  • Mountain Bike Tour: $53
  • Private Jeep Tour + Tasting Offer: $53
  • From Lisbon: Berlenga Grande Sightseeing Tour: $134

Tours and Activities in Girona

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

  • 2h Guided Kayak Tour on the Costa Brava: $44
  • Basic Dali Experience & Costa Brava from Girona or Palamos: $196
  • Cadaqués & Dalí House-Museum day trip from Girona (tickets included): $158
  • Dalí Museum and Costa Brava Small Group Tour from Girona: $152
  • E-ticket to Girona's Cathedral, Art Museum & S.t Feliu Church: $29
  • Entrance ticket to the Girona Art Museum: $6.54
  • Fábrica-Museo de Anchoas Solés Ticket: $7.74
  • From Dalí Museum and Girona Small Group Tour: $149
  • From Dalí Museum, Cadaqués and Creus Cape Tour: $149
  • Girona - Private Historic Walking Tour: $374
  • Girona Art Museum: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket & Audio Guide: $6.42
  • Girona City Tour Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Phone (no ticket): $11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Peniche 12
    Girona 9.69

Sample the Local Flavors in Girona

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

  • Spanish Wine Tasting in the Costa Brava: $82
  • Local Wineries Tour with Breakfast and Wine Tasting: $149


When comparing the travel costs between Peniche and Girona, we can see that Girona 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 Peniche Expensive? and Is Girona Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Peniche or Girona?

Girona has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Peniche. When comparing the sizes of Peniche and Girona, 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 Peniche or Girona?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Peniche or Girona in the Summer?

Both Girona and Peniche during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Girona for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Peniche is around the same temperature as Girona in the summer. The daily temperature in Peniche averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Girona fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

In Girona, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Peniche. In the summer, Peniche often gets more sunshine than Girona. Peniche gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Girona receives 279 hours of full sun.

Peniche usually gets less rain in July than Girona. Peniche gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Girona receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Peniche 23°C (73°F) 
    Girona 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Peniche or Girona in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Peniche and Girona. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Girona because of the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Peniche is a little warmer than Girona. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Peniche in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Girona averages at about 16°C (61°F).

In Peniche, it's very sunny this time of the year. Peniche usually receives more sunshine than Girona during autumn. Peniche gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Girona receives 170 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Peniche usually receives around the same amount of rain as Girona. Peniche gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Girona receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Peniche 19°C (66°F) 
    Girona 16°C (61°F)

Should I visit Peniche or Girona in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Peniche as well as Girona. Additionally, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Girona this time of year.

In January, Peniche is generally much warmer than Girona. Daily temperatures in Peniche average around 12°C (53°F), and Girona fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).

In the winter, Peniche often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Girona. Peniche gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Girona receives 148 hours of full sun.

Peniche receives a lot of rain in the winter. Peniche usually gets more rain in January than Girona. Peniche gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Girona receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Peniche 12°C (53°F) 
    Girona 8°C (46°F)

Should I visit Peniche or Girona in the Spring?

Both Girona and Peniche are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Girona for the small town charm and the natural beauty.

Peniche is a little warmer than Girona in the spring. The daily temperature in Peniche averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Girona fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Peniche. Peniche usually receives more sunshine than Girona during spring. Peniche gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Girona receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Peniche usually receives less rain than Girona. Peniche gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Girona receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Peniche 16°C (60°F) 
    Girona 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Girona and Peniche

Peniche Girona
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C (53°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 8°C (46°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 111 mm (4.4 in) 9°C (48°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Mar 14°C (58°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 11°C (51°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Apr 16°C (60°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 13°C (55°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 16°C (62°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 21 mm (0.8 in) 21°C (69°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 24°C (75°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Aug 23°C (74°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 24°C (74°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Sep 22°C (72°F) 26 mm (1 in) 21°C (70°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 16°C (61°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 11°C (52°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 108 mm (4.3 in) 9°C (47°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)