A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Segovia vs. Sintra-Cascais National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Segovia 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 Segovia 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: Segovia or Sintra-Cascais National Park?

Segovia

Segovia is a historic town of Spain, predating the Roman Empire to a time of Celtic possession. The town is also capital of a province of the same name, and was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 for its multitude of historic structures, including a Roman aqueduct, Gothic cathedral, and royal palace.

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.


Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Segovia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Segovia is €145, 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 Segovia and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Segovia 75
    Sintra-Cascais National Park 63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Segovia 150
    Sintra-Cascais National Park 126
Compare Hotels in Segovia and Sintra-Cascais National Park

Looking for a hotel in Segovia 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.

Hotels in Segovia


Hotels in Sintra-Cascais National Park


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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: Segovia Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Segovia 24
    Sintra-Cascais National Park 61

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Segovia

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:

  • Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $209
  • Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid: $262

Is it cheaper to fly into Segovia or Sintra-Cascais National Park?

Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Segovia 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 day
    Segovia 48
    Sintra-Cascais National Park 41

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Segovia 34
    Sintra-Cascais National Park 27

Tours and Activities in Segovia

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Segovia are as follows:

  • Segovia Cathedral Entrance Ticket: $4.28
  • Skip the Line Admission Ticket to Cathedral of Segovia: $4.65
  • City on the Rock: Segovia Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
  • Segovia from the Aqueduct to the Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
  • Segovia Cathedral Guided Tour: $7.49
  • Cathedral Tower Guided Tour: $7.49
  • Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $8.48
  • Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
  • Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.94
  • walking tour with views Eresma River Valley: $11
  • Nighttime Walking Tour: $13
  • E-ticket to Cathedral of Segovia with Audio Tour: $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Segovia 24
    Sintra-Cascais National Park 13


When comparing the travel costs between Segovia and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Segovia is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Segovia Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.


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