Should I Visit Portimao or Costa Vicentina for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Portimao or Costa Vicentina?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Portimao and Costa Vicentina. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Portimao or Costa Vicentina?

Portimao

The second biggest city in the Alrgarve region of Portugal, Portimao sits on the coast where the Arade River meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is renowned for its fresh fish restaurants and is also a popular destination for beachgoers at the Praia da Rocha to the south of the city.

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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Portugal, The Best Bicycle Tours in Portugal, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Portugal, and The Best Adventure Tours to Portugal.

Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Portimao?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Portimao Prices
Portugal Prices

Costa Vicentina Prices
Portugal Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Portimao €185

Costa Vicentina €150

The average daily cost (per person) in Portimao is €185, while the average daily cost in Costa Vicentina is €150. 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 Portimao and Costa Vicentina in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Portimao €78

Costa Vicentina €66
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Portimao €156

Costa Vicentina €132

Compare Hotels in Portimao and Costa Vicentina

Looking for a hotel in Portimao 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.

Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.

Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Portimao Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Portimao €37

Costa Vicentina €40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Portimao

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Portimao:

7 Seven Hanging Valleys Hiking Tour with 4k Photos & Transfer: $37
Carvoeiro Private Transfer to Faro Airport: $81
Private Airport Transfer To Armação De Pera Area: $110
Private Transfer from Algoz to Faro (FAO) Airport: $117
Private Transfer from Aljezur to Faro (FAO) Airport: $242
Private Transfer from Armaçao de Pera to Faro (FAO) Airport: $109
Private Transfer from Estombar to Faro (FAO) Airport: $139
Private Transfer from Hotel da Rocha to Faro (FAO) Airport: $122
Private Transfer from Josper Grill Steakhouse Dry Aged to Faro (FAO) Airport: $125
Private Transfer from Portimao to Faro (FAO) Airport: $117
Private Transfer from Praia dos Salgados to Faro (FAO) Airport: $88
Transfer From Portimão Algarve To Lisboa: $239

Is it cheaper to fly into Portimao or Costa Vicentina?

Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina and Portimao 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

Portimao €78

Costa Vicentina €59

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Portimao

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

Authentic Market & Food Tour in Portimão, Algarve: $79
Evening 4x4 Tour of Monchique Hills with Dinner: $95

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Portimao €41

Costa Vicentina €17

Tours and Activities in Portimao

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

From Portimão to Paradise 60 minutes Sunrise Tour: $15
From Portimão to Paradise 60 minutes Sunset Tour: $15
Sunrise Benagil Full Caves Tour: $18
Portimão: Benagil Caves Speedboat Tour: $20
Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour: $20
From Portimão to Paradise 90 minutes Sunset Tour: $21
Express Tour - Benagil Cave: $21
Portimão to Paradise 2 Hours Sunrise Tour: $24
Kayak Tour with local guide in Benagil: $24
Two Hours Tour from Portimão to Paradise : $24
Benagil Cave Tour From Armação de Pêra: $26
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Guided Experience in Praia da Rocha: $26

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Portimao €30

Costa Vicentina €8.71

Sample the Local Flavors in Portimao

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Portimao:

Wine Tasting and Art Tour: $38
Carvoeiro, Albufeira & Vilamoura: Wine Tasting & Music Experience: $58
Lagos, Portimão & Alvor: Wine Tasting & Music Experience: $58
Algarve Wine Tour of Two Wine Estates: $74
Algarve wine tour and lunch in Silves or time to visit the city: $107

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Portimao and Costa Vicentina, we can see that Portimao is more expensive. And not only is Costa Vicentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Costa Vicentina would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Costa Vicentina 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 Portimao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Portimao than you might in Costa Vicentina.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Portimao Expensive? and Is Costa Vicentina Expensive?.

A Travel Price Comparison for Portugal Portimao vs. Costa Vicentina for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Portimao or Costa Vicentina?

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

Where Should I go: Portimao or Costa Vicentina?

Portimao

Costa Vicentina

Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Portimao?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Portimao and Costa Vicentina

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Portimao

Is it cheaper to fly into Portimao or Costa Vicentina?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Portimao

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Portimao

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Portimao

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A Travel Price Comparison for Portugal Portimao vs. Costa Vicentina for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Portimao or Costa Vicentina?

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

Where Should I go: Portimao or Costa Vicentina?

Portimao

Costa Vicentina

Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Portimao?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Portimao and Costa Vicentina

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Portimao

Is it cheaper to fly into Portimao or Costa Vicentina?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Portimao

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Portimao

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Portimao

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