Which place is cheaper, Azores or Porto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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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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Porto Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPorto €160Azores €66,772
The average daily cost (per person) in Porto is €160, while the average daily cost in Azores is €66,772. 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 €72Azores €27,688
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPorto €144Azores €
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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 €4,517
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers and Travel Tours in Portugal with Readership Veloz: $171
- Transfer:Porto City to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport(OPO): $22
- Transfer- Porto to Lisbon (or reverse) with optional stops: $257
- Transfer- Porto to Douro Wine Region (or reverse): $49
- Transfer or Disposal- Porto to Santiago Compostela or reverse: $200
- Transfer from porto airport to Porto city (or return): $113
- Transfer Taxi Service Porto , Gaia , Airport , Train , Bus , Ship: $61
- Transfer Airport (OPO) - Porto Centro: $46
- Transfer & chauffeur Service: $31
- Private transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Oporto: $544
- Private transfer from Porto to Porto Airport: $46
- Private transfer between Porto and Lisbon - up to 5 stops: $228
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 €63Azores €28,047
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 with Porto Wine (Lapa): $40
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto): $40
- Dinner with Fado and Portuguese Traditional Music: $69
- Fabulist Food Tour: $80
- Authentic Porto Small Group Food Tour with Local Tastings: $84
- Authentic Porto Food Tour + Traditional Restaurant Stop: $86
- 4 Hour Traditional Aveiro Portuguese Food Tour: $86
- Porto Food Tour with Craft Beer by Taste Porto (since 2013): $86
- Food Tour: Wine, Beer & Liquor - Porto’s Secret Spots: $91
- Porto Food Tour of 8 Tastings: Custard Tart, Bifana & Hidden Gems: $95
- Porto Heritage Night Tour With Fado Show And Dinner Included: $97
- Fado Dinner Show and Night Lights Tour in Porto: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Porto €25Azores €11,056
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- 1 Day Tour to Douro Valley from Porto: $217
- 1 Day Tour to Passages and Bridge 516 Arouca: $103
- 19th Century metal portrait an unique experience Porto-Portugal: $69
- 3 Hour Dutch or English Guided E-Bike Tour of Porto's Highlights: $48
- 3 Hour Old Town Riverside Bike Tour Guided Experience in Porto: $33
- 3 Hour Porto Highlights on a Electric Bike Guided Tour: $33
- 3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River: $51
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Porto: $32
- 3-hour walking tour of the BEST of Porto: $22
- 4 Hour Blissful Wave Experience at Maceda Haven: $80
- 50-Minute Douro River Cruise with Panoramic Views: $23
- 516 Arouca Bridge, Paiva Walkways and Aveiro Tour with Lunch: $131
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPorto €19Azores €9,983
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- 1 Demarcation Museum Tickets and Port Wine Tasting: $5.71
- Port & Wine Experience Museum with 3 Wine Tastings: $23
- Chocolate and Wine Tasting Activity in Matosinhos Portugal: $24
- Pub Crawl Porto: $24
- Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 2 DOC Douro & 1 Port Wine: $26
- Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $29
- Classic Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $29
- Port : Cockburn's Port Lodge Tour & Main Room Wine Tasting: $30
- Green Wine & Portuguese Wine Tasting in Viana do Castelo: $37
- Authentic Oporto Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $40
- Private visit with wine tasting in Alijó Douro: $40
- Porto : Douro River Cruise with Local Wine Tasting: $44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Porto and Azores, we can see that Azores is more expensive. And not only is Porto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Porto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Porto 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 Azores would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Azores than you might in Porto.
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.