Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Santander?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Santander 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 Santander and Sintra-Cascais National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Santander or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Santander
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the sun and sand.
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 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantander €108Sintra-Cascais National Park €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Santander is €108, 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 Santander and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantander €51Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantander €102Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Santander and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Santander 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Santander Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santander €24Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santander
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
- Santander Private Departure Transfer: $35
- Santander Private Arrival Transfer: $35
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Santander Airport: $41
- Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport: $44
- Santander Private Transfer from Santander Airport to City centre: $44
- Private Transfer from Santander Port to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao: $252
Is it cheaper to fly into Santander or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Santander 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 daySantander €41Sintra-Cascais National Park €41
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santander €18Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
Tours and Activities in Santander
Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay: $14
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $22
- City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket: $26
- From Potes, Santillana and Altamira Day Tour: $42
- Full Day Tour Lakes of Covadonga and Santillana from Santander: $46
- Guided Tour by Electric Bike: $53
- Full Day Self Guided Tour in Santillana del Mar and Comillas: $55
- From Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Tour: $64
- Santoña: Anchovy Factory Tour and Boat Trip: $70
- Tour to the Towns of the Western Coast of Cantabria: $79
- Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour: $82
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one daySantander €14Sintra-Cascais National Park €13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santander and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park is more expensive. And not only is Santander much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Santander would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santander 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra-Cascais National Park than you might in Santander.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santander Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Santander or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Santander or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Santander and Sintra-Cascais National Park.
In the summer, Santander is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Santander in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra-Cascais National Park this time of the year. In Santander, it's very sunny this time of the year. Santander usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during summer. Santander gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Santander usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Santander gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulySantander 19°C (66°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Santander or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Santander as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park.
In October, Santander is generally cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Santander average around 16°C (60°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sintra-Cascais National Park. In the autumn, Santander often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Santander gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun.
Santander receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Santander usually gets more rain in October than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Santander gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSantander 16°C (60°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Santander or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Winter?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Santander are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Santander is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Santander averages around 9°C (49°F) in January, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Santander usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during winter. Santander gets 91 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sintra-Cascais National Park. It's quite rainy in Santander. In January, Santander usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Santander gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySantander 9°C (49°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Santander or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Spring?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Santander during the spring are popular places to visit.
In the spring, Santander is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Santander in April average around 12°C (53°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 16°C (60°F).
In Sintra-Cascais National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Santander often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Santander gets 148 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Santander. Santander usually gets more rain in April than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Santander gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilSantander 12°C (53°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra-Cascais National Park and Santander
| Santander | Sintra-Cascais National Park | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 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.