Which place is cheaper, Flores 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 Flores?
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 Flores can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Porto or Flores?
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.
Flores
The town of Flores is located in Peten, Guatemala. The main hub is located on an island on Lago Peten Itza, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. On the other side of the causeway are the towns of Santa Elena and San Benito, however, all three are often referred to as Flores. Most people visit the area for its proximity to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal, though the town itself is also charming with colonial buildings and historic churches lining the cobbled streets.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, The Best Tours for Seniors to Guatemala, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPorto €160Flores €38
The average daily cost (per person) in Porto is €160, while the average daily cost in Flores is €38. 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 Flores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPorto €72Flores €7.68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPorto €144Flores €15
Compare Hotels in Porto and Flores
Looking for a hotel in Porto or Flores? 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 and Flores Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Porto €21Flores €7.00
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: $175
- Transfer:Porto City to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport(OPO): $22
- Transfer- Porto to Lisbon (or reverse) with optional stops: $244
- Transfer- Porto to Douro Wine Region (or reverse): $49
- Transfer or Disposal- Porto to Santiago Compostela or reverse: $30
- Transfer from porto airport to Porto city (or return): $115
- Transfer from Porto Airport to Porto City: $64
- Transfer from Porto Airport to Braga or Guimarães Hotels: $47
- Transfer Taxi Service Porto , Gaia , Airport , Train , Bus , Ship: $62
- Transfer Porto Centro to Airport (OPO): $41
- Transfer Oporto - Aeroport / Up to 4 passengers: $29
- Transfer Airport (OPO) - Porto Centro: $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Flores
Also for Flores, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores: $160
- Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
- One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Transfer from Flores to Semuc Champey, Lanquin, Tourists Only: $40
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Rio Dulce, Izabal: $39
- From Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Tikal: $39
- Tikal National Park Guided Tour with Transfers: $24
- Bus transfer from Flores, Guatemala to Belize City: $20
- Belize/Caye Caulke/San Pedro Van or Ferry Transfer: $20
- Transfer : Mayan World Airport to Flores Island Hotels: $10
Is it cheaper to fly into Porto or Flores?
Prices for flights to both Flores 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 €63Flores €20
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): $41
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto): $41
- Vegan Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine: $41
- 4 Hour Traditional Aveiro Portuguese Food Tour: $65
- Porto Food Tour Market Tapas and Port Wine Cellar Experience: $70
- Dinner with Fado and Portuguese Traditional Music: $70
- Authentic Porto Small Group Food Tour with Local Tastings: $79
- Taste of the Ocean Authentic Porto Seafood Tour: $81
- Authentic Porto Food Tour + Traditional Restaurant Stop: $87
- Porto Food Tour: $87
- Aveiro Private Cooking Experience (for vacation rental guests): $87
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto by Taste Porto (since 2013): $87
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Porto €25Flores €18
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- 3 Hour Complete Porto City Tour: $230
- 3-Hour Porto Highlights on a Electric Bike Guided Tour: $51
- 3-Hour Porto Jewish Heritage Walking Tour with Local Guide: $35
- 3-hour private guided walking tour of the BEST of Porto: $197
- 3h30 tour in Porto by Tuk Tuk: $114
- 4 Hour Blissful Wave Experience at Maceda Haven: $81
- 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkways Tour with Lunch from Porto: $134
- AVEIRO COSTA NOVA AND COIMBRA Private Tour from Porto: $213
- Adventure Day in the Douro: Stand Up Paddle (SUP) and Reboque Bowl: $126
- Alvarinho Wine Private Tour from Porto – Melgaço & Vinho Verde: $256
- Audio Tour of Porto: $9.99
- Authentic Braga & Guimarães: Small Historical Group Tour: $69
Typical Entertainment Prices in Flores
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Flores's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tikal Entrance (for 2)€34
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Map of Tikal€2.87
Tours and Activities in Flores
For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Tour to Tikal and Yaxhá from Flores Island: $220
- 4 Hours Private Tour to see the sunset at El Rey Canek Viewpoint: $100
- All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores and Airport: $105
- All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores or Mayan World Airport: $78
- Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
- 1-Day Tikal Tour Private Service From your Hotel: $185
- Blue Crater, Imox Lagoon & Hidden Pools Tour: $75
- Tikal National Park Tour with Mayan Energy Reading: $222
- Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide: $25
- From Flores Guided Tour to Tikal with transportation + lunch: $75
- From Flores Petén: Tour to Playa 3 Naciones: $150
- From 2-Day Semuc Champey Tour with Caves & Tubing: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPorto €19Flores €18
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- 1 Demarcation Museum Tickets and Port Wine Tasting: $5.82
- Porto:Pub Crawl 4Bars,8Drinks,Games & VIP Club Entry: $21
- Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $21
- 4-hour Guided Porto Pub Crawl with 6 drinks and VIP CLUBentry: $21
- Chocolate and Wine Tasting Activity in Matosinhos Portugal: $24
- Pub Crawl Porto: $25
- Poças Guided Visit and Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $27
- Cellar Tour, Port Wine Tasting & Fado Show at Fonseca: $29
- Taylor's Port Cellars Visit & Port Wine Tasting: $29
- Fado Concert with Port Wine Tasting at Quinta da Boeira: $29
- Portuguese Tile Painting Workshop with Port Wine Tasting: $41
- Porto : Douro River Cruise with Local Wine Tasting: $50
Typical Alcohol Prices in Flores
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Flores are as follows:
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Two Margaritas€2.29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Porto and Flores, we can see that Porto is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Porto is in Europe and Flores is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Flores would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Flores 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 Flores.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Porto Expensive? and Is Flores Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Porto or Flores?
Porto has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Flores. When comparing the sizes of Porto and Flores, 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.