Which place is cheaper, Mangualde or Porto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Porto or Mangualde?
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 Mangualde can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Porto or Mangualde?
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.
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 €126Mangualde €0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Porto is €126, while the average daily cost in Mangualde 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 Mangualde in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPorto €65Mangualde -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPorto €130Mangualde €0.00
Compare Hotels in Porto and Mangualde
Looking for a hotel in Porto or Mangualde? 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 €21Mangualde -
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): $42
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Porto APT-HTL (OPO): $39
- Transport/Private Transfer from Porto Airport to Régua and Samodaes: $272
- Transfer to Porto from or to the Douro Valley: $182
- Transfer from Porto to the Douro Valley : $217
- Transfer from Porto to Coimbra visiting Aveiro, half day: $152
- Transfer Train/Bus station Campanhã to Porto City: $23
- Transfer Premium Privado: Aeroporto do Porto - Porto e Gaia: $32
- Transfer Porto Centro to Airport (OPO): $38
- Transfer Porto Airport to Douro Valley ( Régua / Samodaes ): $184
- Transfer Porto: $32
- Transfer Oporto - Aeroport / Up to 4 passengers: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Porto or Mangualde?
Prices for flights to both Mangualde 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 €36Mangualde -
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: $37
- Tastiest Calories Food Tour: $48
- Bolhão Market and Codfish Tasting Guided Food Tour: $52
- Bolhão Market & Codfish Tasting Food Tour: $53
- Christmas All Inclusive Dinner River Cruise with DJ on Board : $54
- Porto Food Tour: Full Meal & Drinks: $56
- Porto Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $57
- Half-Day Food Tour: $68
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $68
- Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour: $73
- Portuguese Craft Beer and Food Tour: $73
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Porto €25Mangualde -
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- 4 Hour Blissful Wave Experience at Maceda Haven: $76
- 1 Day Tour to Douro Valley from Porto: $206
- 1.5-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk Sightseeing Tour Historic Porto: $26
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto Douro to Left bank: $63
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto to Monastery and Cellars: $156
- 2-Hour Walking Tour in Two Banks of Porto: $33
- 2-Hours of Porto Sunset Segway Tour - Guided Experience: $59
- 2-hour Private Tour (1 to 6 people) on the Douro River with a local: $153
- 3 Hour Porto Essential Private Tour: $49
- 3 Hour Tuk tuk Tour in Porto: $98
- 3 Hours of Private Porto Classic Tuk Tour: $261
- 3-Hour Best of Porto Segway Tour - Guided Experience: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPorto €19Mangualde -
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- Museu do Vitral Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $8.51
- Museu do Vitral Entry Ticket with Wine Tasting: $8.71
- Tickets for Port Cellar Visit and Wine Tasting at Fonseca: $11
- Guided City Pub Crawl with Club Entry: $13
- Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Tastings: $15
- Guided Port Wine Tasting with Parings: $16
- Pub Crawl with 5 Drinks: $19
- Mysterious Pub Crawl Interactive City Discovery Game: $19
- Douro and Port Wine Tasting: $20
- Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $20
- Pub Crawl Porto Live night: $21
- Poças: Guided Tour & Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Porto and Mangualde, we can see that Porto is more expensive. And not only is Mangualde much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mangualde would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mangualde 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 Mangualde.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Porto Expensive? and Is Mangualde Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Porto or Mangualde?
Porto has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Mangualde. When comparing the sizes of Porto and Mangualde, 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.