Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Positano?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Positano or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Positano and Sintra-Cascais National Park. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Positano or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Positano
Located on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, Positano is a very scenic town that offers spectacular coastal views. The town sits on the edge of a hill and flows down toward the sea. Because of its dramatic beauty, Positano attracts thousands of visitors year around.
The town dates back to medieval times when it was a port for the Amalfi Republic. It thrived throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries but by the mid-nineteenth century its prosperity was falling. During those times more than half of the population left, migrating predominantly to America. During the 1950s the town gained popularity as a tourist destination, in part because of John Steinbeck's essay about the area in Harper's Bazaar (May, 1953).
Sintra-Cascais National Park
The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is located on the west coast of Portugal and is often called the place where "the land ends and the sea begins". The UNESCO listed park is famous for being home to Cabo da Roca, a seaside cliff that is actually the westernmost part of Europe. Sintra-Cascais is interesting due to their large diversity in landscape which includes sand dunes, lakes, forests, and ocean cliffs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Italy, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPositano €222Sintra-Cascais National Park €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Positano is €222, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is €142. 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 Positano and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPositano €148Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPositano €296Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Positano and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Positano or Sintra-Cascais National Park? 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: Positano Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Positano €7.73Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Positano
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Positano:
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Bus Ticket€1.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Positano
Also for Positano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Transfer from Sorrento to Naples Airport: $41
- Positano to Napoli Airport (NAP) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- Shared Shuttle Transfer to Naples Train Station: $53
- Private Transfer to Sorrento, Rome or Naples: $79
- private transfer from Positano to Naples or reverse: $82
- Amalfi and Positano cruise with transfer included: $94
- Private Transfer from Positano to Sorrento Hotels: $95
- Private Transfer from Positano to Naples: $109
- private transfer from POSITANO to NAPLES: $109
- Private Transfer Naples Positano or Praiano or vice versa, Via Pompei or Cantina: $112
- Private direct transfer from Bomerano to Naples with local driver: $117
- Private transfer from Positano to Naples : $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Positano or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Positano 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 dayPositano €53Sintra-Cascais National Park €41
Typical Food Prices in Positano
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Positano:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€31
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Pizza in a Restaurant€9.32
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Sandwich in a Restaurant€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Positano
For Positano, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastronomical Amalfi Coast Hike with Cooking Class: $45
- Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine: $64
- Cooking lesson: tagliatelle, mozzarella and tiramisu: $76
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class: Pasta Mozzarella & Tiramisu with Wine: $88
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Sant'Agnello with Show Cooking: $93
- Sorrento Pizza School Activity in Italy: $98
- Small Group Positano Cooking Class Gnocchi Tiramisù with Drinks : $147
- Lemon & sea food cooking class at local's home: $169
- Small Group Home Cooking Class with a Local: $191
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $191
- Cesarine: Small group Pizza and Tiramisu Class in Positano: $195
- Vico Equense: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, and Dinner: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Positano €60Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Positano
For Positano, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Chair & Umbrella at Spiaggia Grande€17
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Day Trip of Capri & Amalfi€80
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Sunset Cruise€24
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Full Day Wine Tour€97
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Cooking Class€65
Tours and Activities in Positano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Positano.
- From Sorrento: Positano Mini Cruise: $36
- Positano Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $66
- Sunset Tour Experience - Shared: $75
- Amalfi Coast Sunset Group Boat Tour with Prosecco: $80
- Golden Hour around Positano Sunset Group Cruise : $82
- Unforgettable sunset tour in Positano: $87
- From Amalfi Coast Sunset Cruise - Group Tour: $97
- Sunset Group Boat Tour from Positano or Praiano: $104
- Full Day Amalfi Small Group Cruise from Positano : $104
- Old Town Walking Tour with Archaeologist Guide: $106
- Sunset Boat Cruise from Maiori: $106
- Sunset Boat Cruise from Amalfi: $106
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPositano €15Sintra-Cascais National Park €13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Positano
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Positano:
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Bottle of Limoncello€16
Sample the Local Flavors in Positano
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Positano:
- 5 Wine Tastings with Typical Products in Sorrento Coast: $76
- Small Group Positano Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $108
- Pompeii Wine Tasting Tour from Positano: $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Positano and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Positano is more expensive. And not only is Sintra-Cascais National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sintra-Cascais National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Positano would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Positano than you might in Sintra-Cascais National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Positano Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Positano or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Positano or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Summer?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Positano during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Positano for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Positano is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Positano in July average around 23°C (74°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In Sintra-Cascais National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Positano. In the summer, Positano often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Positano gets 313 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun.
Positano usually gets more rain in July than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Positano gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPositano 23°C (74°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Positano or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Positano and Sintra-Cascais National Park. Many visitors come to Positano in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Positano is generally cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Positano average around 17°C (63°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra-Cascais National Park this time of the year. Positano usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during autumn. Positano gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Positano gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Positano usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Positano gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPositano 17°C (63°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Positano or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Positano as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Most visitors come to Positano for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
Positano is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Positano averages around 8°C (47°F) in January, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In the winter, Positano often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Positano gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sintra-Cascais National Park. Positano receives a lot of rain in the winter. Positano usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Positano gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPositano 8°C (47°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Positano or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Spring?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Positano are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Positano because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Positano is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Positano in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Sintra-Cascais National Park. Positano usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during spring. Positano gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Positano usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Positano gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPositano 13°C (55°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra-Cascais National Park and Positano
| Positano | Sintra-Cascais National Park | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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.