Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Puerto del Carmen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Puerto del Carmen or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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 Puerto del Carmen and Sintra-Cascais National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Puerto del Carmen or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Puerto del Carmen
Located on the south-eastern coast of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is a popular resort area best known for its high concentration of bars, pubs, restaurants, and clubs. By day, visitors frequent the beaches for swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing, and other watersports - and by night, they flock to enjoy the live music and drinks of the area's thriving nightlife.
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 The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPuerto del Carmen €173Sintra-Cascais National Park €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Puerto del Carmen is €173, 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 Puerto del Carmen and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPuerto del Carmen €98Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPuerto del Carmen €196Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Puerto del Carmen and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Puerto del Carmen 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: Puerto del Carmen Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Puerto del Carmen €39Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto del Carmen
Also for Puerto del Carmen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lanzarote : Parasailing activity with hotel transfer: $102
Is it cheaper to fly into Puerto del Carmen or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Puerto del Carmen 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 dayPuerto del Carmen €51Sintra-Cascais National Park €41
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Puerto del Carmen €17Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPuerto del Carmen €60Sintra-Cascais National Park €13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Puerto del Carmen and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Puerto del Carmen 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 Puerto del Carmen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto del Carmen 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 Puerto del Carmen Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
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.