A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Seville vs. Costa de Prata for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Seville or Costa de Prata?

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 Seville and Costa de Prata. 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.

Seville

The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.

Costa de Prata

Costa de Prata is a region located on the Silver Coast of Portugal, an hour north of Lisbon. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient architecture, and relaxed, welcoming, atmosphere. The area experiences gorgeous weather nearly all year round, with temperatures in the high 70's and 80's Fahrenheit from May-September. June-August sees the warmest ocean temperatures, making these the best months for swimming. Even during their winter, temperatures rarely dip below 60°F, although ocean temperatures drop, making swimming a bit colder.

Which city is cheaper, Costa de Prata or Seville?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €99, while the average daily cost in Costa de Prata is €121. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Seville and Costa de Prata in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Seville €45
    Costa de Prata €62
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Seville €90
    Costa de Prata €124

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Seville €14
    Costa de Prata €42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville

Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer to Malaga from Seville: $274
  • Transfer to Lisbon from Sevilha with stop in Évora (1hour): $572
  • Transfer to Lisbon from Sevilha: $510
  • Transfer from Seville to Santa Justa Railway Station: $56
  • Transfer from Seville to Jerez: $286
  • Transfer from Seville to Granada with a stop in Ronda: $596
  • Transfer from Seville to Cadiz: $353
  • Transfer Sevilla, Spain - Up to 7 People: $1,163
  • Transfer Sevilla, Spain - Up to 3 People: $995
  • Transfer From Seville To Lisbon Portugal: $311
  • The Best of Andalusia from Seville in 5 days with Private Tours and Transfers: $1,695
  • Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to Seville Airport: $31

Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Costa de Prata?

Prices for flights to both Costa de Prata and Seville 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
    Seville €30
    Costa de Prata €35
Typical Food prices in Seville

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:


  • Lunch
    €9.50
  • Ice Cream
    €2.30
  • Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)
    €12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville

For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Paella & Tortilla Show Cooking on a Seville Rooftop: $46
  • Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $48
  • Flamenco Show at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $50
  • 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour: $68
  • Gastronomic dinner with a chef and artist in his Seville studio: $77
  • Tastes, Tapas, and Traditions Food Tour: $90
  • OFFER Dinner / Lunch on exclusive yacht, GIFT Flamenco Ticket House of Memory: $111
  • Luxury gold package: Cathedral-Alcazar visit and dinner on an exclusive yacht: $149
  • Cooking Class in Traditional Andalusian House: $169
  • Traditional cooking class in an Andalusian home: $183

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Seville €23
    Costa de Prata €10
Typical Entertainment prices in Seville

For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entrance to Cathedral
    €8.00

Tours and Activities in Seville

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.

  • 11-Day Guided Bike Tour from Seville to Santiago de Compostela: $3,236
  • 2-Day Granada Tour from Seville Including Skip-the-Line Access to Alhambra Palace and Arabian Baths: $298
  • 2-Night Seville Experience with City Tour and Flamenco Show: $336
  • 2.5-Hour Private Walking Tour Seville & 1-Hour River Cruise: $115
  • 3-day Andalucia Highlights Tour: Granada & Cordoba from Seville: $635
  • 5-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour in Seville (3h city tour plus 2h tapas tour): $422
  • AIRE Ancient Baths Sevilla Thermal Baths Admission Ticket: $118
  • Alcazar of Seville Skip the Line Admission Ticket: $33
  • Alcazar, Cathedral, Santa Cruz Quarter, Bullring and River Cruise Tour in Seville: $110
  • Alhambra Private Tour from Sevilla: with transport and skip-the-line-tickets: $386
  • Alhambra Private Tour from Seville: $536
  • Beer Bike Tour in Seville: $25

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Seville €8.04
    Costa de Prata €6.50

Sample the Local Flavors in Seville

Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $96
  • Ronda Day Trip: Wine Tasting, Bullfighting Ring and Optional White Villages: $98
  • Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $102
  • Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting and Horse Show Day Tour: $114
  • Wine Tour to Sanlucar de Barrameda from Seville with Optional Horse Riding: $275
  • Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $306

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Costa de Prata, we can see that Costa de Prata is more expensive. And not only is Seville much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Seville would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Seville 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 Costa de Prata would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa de Prata than you might in Seville.

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