Which place is cheaper, Azores or Porto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Porto or Azores?
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 Porto and Azores can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Porto or Azores?
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.
Azores
The Azores are a group of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal. Although the islands were created through volcanic activity, there is far less activity now, making the Azores the perfect beach escape. Most people speak Portuguese, or a dialect of it, with English spoken primarily by those in the tourism industry.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPorto €126Azores €0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Porto is €126, while the average daily cost in Azores is €0.00. 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 Porto and Azores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPorto €65Azores -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPorto €130Azores €0.00
Compare Hotels in Porto and Azores
Looking for a hotel in Porto or Azores? 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: Porto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Porto €21Azores -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Porto HTL-APT (OPO): $33
- Transfer Train/Bus station Campanhã to Porto City: $23
- Transfer Porto to Lisbon including 3 stops: $816
- Transfer Porto: $33
- Transfer Oporto - Aeroport / Up to 4 passengers: $28
- Tesla S Luxury Executive Porto Airport Transfer: $37
- Service Transfer Airport to Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia: $67
- SUP Arda River Tour with Transfer: $82
- São Pedro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)-Departure Transfer: $81
- Private transfer:Porto City to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport(OPO): $21
- Private transfer:Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport(OPO) to Porto City: $21
- Private transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Oporto: $500
Is it cheaper to fly into Porto or Azores?
Prices for flights to both Azores and Porto 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 dayPorto €36Azores -
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: $38
- Bolhão Market and Codfish Tasting Guided Food Tour: $53
- Dinner with strangers in Porto: $53
- Porto Walking Food Tour and Tasting : $66
- Half-Day Food Tour: $70
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $70
- Porto Food Tour: Full Meal & Drinks: $73
- Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour: $75
- Portuguese Craft Beer and Food Tour: $75
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto: $77
- Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour : $77
- Porto Dinner with a Local Authentic Private Experience: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Porto €25Azores -
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- 1.5-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk Sightseeing Tour Historic Porto: $27
- 19th Century metal portrait an unique experience Porto-Portugal : $56
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto Douro to Left bank: $64
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto to Monastery and Cellars: $82
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto to Monastery and Cellars: $81
- 2 hours Porto Private Walking Tour: $45
- 2-Hour Boat Rental Adventure in Douro River from Porto: $128
- 3 Hour Porto Essential Private Tour: $50
- 3 Hours of Private Porto Classic Tuk Tour: $266
- 3-Hour Best of Porto Segway Tour - Guided Experience: $77
- 3-Hour Electric Porto Bike Tour: $50
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Porto: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPorto €19Azores -
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- Museu do Vitral Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $8.71
- Guided City Pub Crawl with Club Entry: $16
- Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Tastings: $17
- Mysterious Pub Crawl Interactive City Discovery Game: $20
- Pub Crawl with 5 Drinks: $20
- Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $20
- Poças: Guided Tour & Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
- Pub Crawl with Shots and Drinking Games: $21
- 4-hour Guided Porto Pub Crawl including drinks: $22
- Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 2 DOC Douro & 1 Port Wines: $22
- Porto Guided Walking Tour and Wine Tasting: $27
- Cheese and Port Wine Tasting in a Unique Place: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Porto and Azores, we can see that Porto is more expensive. And not only is Azores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Azores would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Azores 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 Porto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Porto than you might in Azores.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Porto Expensive? and Is Azores Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Porto or Azores?
Porto has a larger population, and is about 3% larger than the population of Azores. When comparing the sizes of Porto and Azores, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.