Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Sintra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sintra or Berlin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sintra or Berlin? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Sintra or Berlin?
Sintra
Located just 28 kilometers from Lisbon, Sintra is a town that was, for a long time, home to Portuguese royalty leading up to the 1910 revolution. In town you will find a Royal Palace and in the surrounding area there is a Moorish Castle, and the Pena Palace, which dates back to the 19th century. The town is on the Estoril Coast near the Sintra Mountains, making its setting very dramatic, beautiful and picturesque. The surrounding hills are actually designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site because they offer a great combination of both cultural importance and natural beauty.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Portugal, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySintra €115Berlin €137
The average daily cost (per person) in Sintra is €115, while the average daily cost in Berlin is €137. 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 Sintra and Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSintra €57Berlin €64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSintra €114Berlin €128
Compare Hotels in Sintra and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Sintra or Berlin? 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: Sintra Hotel Prices and Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sintra €21Berlin €18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sintra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sintra:
- Algarve vs Lisbon: Private Transfer to/from Algarve /Lisbon: $513
- Private transfer from Sintra to Porto with 2 hours for sightseeing: $289
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(8pax): $109
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(3pax): $98
- Tours and Transfers: $89
- Private Guided Transfer in Sintra and Lisbon: $87
- Lisbon transfer, national and Iberian trips: $86
- TRANSFER Cascais to Lisbon Airport: $82
- Private Transfer Lisbon & Cascais by Van or Car: $73
- Tuk Tuk Transfer With Sintra Pena Ticket From Meeting Point: $73
- Transfer Sintra to Lisbon Airport: $71
- Lisbon Airport: Cascais/Estoril/Sintra Private Transfer: $57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket€1.40
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Bahn Ticket€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $25
- Berlin Airport (BER) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $31
- Private Transfer from Berlin Airport to Hotels in Berlin: $46
- Listening Station Teufelsberg Tour with Transfer: $52
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $63
- Milan: Transfer from/to Hotel - Airport: $64
- Private Transfer from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City Center: $70
- Arrival Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin by Sedan: $72
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Luxury Car: $78
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Luxury Van: $78
- Private Transfer to / from Brandenburg Airport (BER): $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Sintra or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin and Sintra 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 daySintra €42Berlin €52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sintra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sintra.
- Private Portuguese Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Lisbon Local: $220
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go€5.00
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Turkish Sandwich€2.00
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Currywurst€2.00
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2 Pho Noodles€9.00
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)€60
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Mauer Park (2)€11
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Coffees at Impala€7.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $63
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sintra €23Berlin €22
Tours and Activities in Sintra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Sintra are as follows:
- E-Bike Rental Self Guide Tour in Sintra and Cabo da Roca : $64
- Half Day Private Wine and Traditional Tile Making Tour: $157
- 1h sight seeing - Sintra Mountain Tour (price per car) - max 4persons: $119
- 2 Hour Private Picnic and Photoshoot Experience in Lisbon area: $149
- 2 Hours Romantic experience for two by sailboat in Cascais: $297
- 2 hours Private Sailing Experience in Cascais: $297
- 3 Hour Sintra Village and Beaches Tuktuk Tour: $125
- 4 hour Private MTB Enduro Trail Tour in Sintra Mountain: $171
- 4 hour Private MTB Enduro Trail Tour in Sintra Mountain: $153
- 4x4 Tours in Portuguese Classic Jeeps (UMM) around Sintra: $153
- Amazing Sintra tour: $91
- Cascais Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $260
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)€20
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Self-Guided Photo Tour with Digital hybrid Photobook: $0.53
- Berlin Walking Tour: $2.62
- Berlin Alternative Street Art Tour: $2.62
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Berlin": $3.20
- Selfguided Audiotour "Center of Power": $3.20
- Third Reich and Holocaust Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.21
- Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.21
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.74
- Museum Island Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.74
- Berlin tour - Free offer - in Italian: $3.74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySintra €17Berlin €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Sintra
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sintra:
- Half-Day Tour in Cascais / Sintra with Brunch and Wine Tasting: $60
- Hiking and Wine Tasting Experience: $71
- Half Day in Sintra and Cabo da Roca with Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Private tour wine tasting in Setubal: $96
- Excursion from Lisbon to Setúbal: Nature, Beach and Wine Tasting: $125
- Private Tour Sétubal, Palmela, Arrábida with wine tasting: $175
- Hidden Gems: Sintra & Cascais Private Tour with Wine Tasting: $181
- From Lisbon Private Tour to Porto with Port Wine Tasting: $235
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original One80 Berlin Pub Crawl: $16
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $26
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $69
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $214
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $250
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $401
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sintra and Berlin, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Sintra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sintra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sintra 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin than you might in Sintra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sintra Expensive? and Is Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sintra or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Sintra. When comparing the sizes of Sintra and Berlin, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Sintra or Berlin?
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 Sintra or Berlin in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Sintra as well as Berlin. Additionally, many visitors come to Berlin in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Sintra is a little warmer than Berlin. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sintra in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Berlin averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Berlin. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra this time of the year. In the summer, Sintra often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Sintra gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 227 hours of full sun.
Sintra usually gets less rain in July than Berlin. Sintra gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySintra 23°C (73°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Berlin in the Autumn?
Both Berlin and Sintra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Berlin for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months.
In October, Sintra is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Sintra average around 19°C (66°F), and Berlin fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sintra. Sintra usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during autumn. Sintra gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 106 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Sintra usually receives more rain than Berlin. Sintra gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSintra 19°C (66°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Berlin in the Winter?
Both Berlin and Sintra during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Berlin because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Berlin can be very cold. Sintra is much warmer than Berlin in the winter. The daily temperature in Sintra averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Berlin fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Sintra often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Sintra gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 42 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sintra. Sintra usually gets more rain in January than Berlin. Sintra gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySintra 12°C (53°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Berlin in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Sintra and Berlin. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
In the spring, Sintra is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sintra in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Berlin averages at about 9°C (47°F).
In Sintra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sintra usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during spring. Sintra gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 160 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Sintra usually receives more rain than Berlin. Sintra gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSintra 16°C (60°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin and Sintra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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