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

Should you visit Porto or Costa Vicentina?

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 Costa Vicentina can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Porto or Costa Vicentina?

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.

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 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.


Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Porto?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Porto is €126, while the average daily cost in Costa Vicentina is €125. 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 Costa Vicentina in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Porto 65
    Costa Vicentina 66
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Porto 130
    Costa Vicentina 132
Compare Hotels in Porto and Costa Vicentina

Looking for a hotel in Porto 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.

Hotels in Porto


Hotels in Costa Vicentina


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Porto 21
    Costa Vicentina 40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto

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

  • Airport Transfer: Porto Airport OPO to Porto in Luxury Van : $94
  • Airport Transfers: $28
  • Arrival Transfer from Porto Airport OPO to Porto in Private Car/Van: $93
  • Arrival Transfer: Porto Airport OPO to Porto in Business Car: $76
  • Arrival Transfer: Porto Airport OPO to Porto in Luxury Van: $93
  • Departure Transfer: Porto to Porto Airport OPO in Luxury Van: $93
  • Douro Valley Private One-Way Transfer (Régua, Pinhão, Lamego): $176
  • Effortless Wheels Seamless Transfer Experience Porto-Lisbon: $369
  • Exclusive Private Transfer Porto - Porto Airport: $38
  • Exclusive Private Transfer Porto Airport - Porto: $38
  • From Lisbon: Private Transfer to Porto with Aveiro Tour: $863
  • From Porto Bus Station: Transfer to/from Lisbon Oriente: $5.42

Is it cheaper to fly into Porto or Costa Vicentina?

Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Porto 36
    Costa Vicentina 34

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 Local Wine: $38
  • Tastiest Calories Food Tour: $49
  • Bolhão Market and Codfish Tasting Guided Food Tour: $53
  • Porto Food Tour: Full Meal & Drinks: $57
  • Half-Day Food Tour: $69
  • 3-Hour Food Tour: $69
  • Immersive Food Tour Experience: $71
  • Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour: $71
  • Oporto Food Tour Immersive Experience with +12 Tastings: $72
  • Portuguese Craft Beer and Food Tour: $75
  • Semi Private Oporto Fado Show with Dinner: $76
  • Semi Private Oporto Fado Show with Dinner: $77

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Porto 25
    Costa Vicentina 17

Tours and Activities in Porto

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

  • City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $1.09
  • Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City: $1.10
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
  • From Portugal eSIM Tourist Data Plan: $4.89
  • Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $5.43
  • City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.46
  • Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $7.80
  • Porto (Gaia) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.80
  • Porto (Gaia) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.97
  • Casa São Roque Direct Entry Ticket: $8.69
  • Torre dos Clerigos Entrance Ticket: $8.69
  • Porto Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Porto 19
    Costa Vicentina 8.71

Sample the Local Flavors in Porto

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:

  • Museu do Vitral Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $8.69
  • Museu do Vitral Entry Ticket with Wine Tasting: $8.81
  • Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Tastings: $15
  • Guided City Pub Crawl with Club Entry: $20
  • Pub Crawl with 5 Drinks: $20
  • Mysterious Pub Crawl Interactive City Discovery Game: $20
  • Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $20
  • Pub Crawl Porto Live night: $21
  • 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: $22


When comparing the travel costs between Porto and Costa Vicentina, we can see that Porto 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 Porto Expensive? and Is Costa Vicentina Expensive?.