Which place is cheaper, Cadiz or Sintra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sintra or Cadiz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sintra or Cadiz? 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 Cadiz?
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.
Cadiz
Cadiz is a port city in the southwestern area of Spain. It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Spain, and one of the oldest in western Europe, which means it has a lot of historic charm and many historic landmarks. Cadiz stands on a peninsula jutting out into a bay which is a small slice of land, and is almost entirely surrounded by water. The landscape has a lot of natural beauty, and there is plenty to see and do. Because of its long history, some areas of the city are very old and these sections differ drastically from the newer more modern areas; where the older neighborhoods have narrow, winding streets, the newer areas have wide avenues with modern buildings. Unlike most other ports of its size it seems immediately relaxed and easy going, not at all threatening, even at night. The city has a great tradition of liberalism and tolerance making it a very welcoming destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Portugal, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySintra €115Cadiz €152
The average daily cost (per person) in Sintra is €115, while the average daily cost in Cadiz is €152. 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 Cadiz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSintra €57Cadiz €77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSintra €114Cadiz €154
Compare Hotels in Sintra and Cadiz
Looking for a hotel in Sintra or Cadiz? 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 Cadiz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sintra €21Cadiz €30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sintra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sintra:
- Estoril, Cascais or Sintra Private Transfer to Lisbon: $27
- Lisbon Airport Transfer to Cascais / Sintra / Estoril: $51
- Transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra: $53
- Lisbon Airport: Cascais/Estoril/Sintra Private Transfer: $57
- Transfer Sintra to Lisbon Airport: $71
- Tuk Tuk Transfer With Sintra Pena Ticket From Meeting Point: $73
- Private Transfer Lisbon & Cascais by Van or Car: $73
- TRANSFER Cascais to Lisbon Airport: $82
- Lisbon transfer, national and Iberian trips: $86
- Private Guided Transfer in Sintra and Lisbon: $87
- Tours and Transfers: $89
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(3pax): $98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cadiz
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cadiz:
- Private Transfer from Cadiz city hotels to Cadiz Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from/to Cadiz Airport to/from Hotel: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Sintra or Cadiz?
Prices for flights to both Cadiz 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 €42Cadiz €45
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 Cadiz
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cadiz are as follows:
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Dinner and Tapas€15
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Lunch for 1€10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cadiz
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cadiz.
- Tapas Food Tour in Jerez de la Frontera: $39
- Food Tour Cadiz: $75
- Tabancos Food Tour Jerez: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sintra €23Cadiz €27
Tours and Activities in Sintra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Sintra are as follows:
- Discover Enchanted A Fairy-Tale Free Tour: $1.28
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $3.74
- Sintra Myths and Legends Interpretative Center Entry Ticket: $4.28
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Pena Palace In-app Audio Tour (WITHOUT A TICKET): $7.44
- Sintra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Monserrate Palace and Park Skip-the-Line Ticket: $13
- Sintra Sightseeing Train Tour: $13
- National Palace of Sintra and Gardens Fast Track Ticket: $14
- National Sintra Palace Ticket & Optional Audio Guide: $16
- Hop-on Hop-off Tour in Sintra: $16
- Castle of the Moors E-Ticket & Optional Audio Guide: $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cadiz
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cadiz are as follows:
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Cadiz Sightseeing Tour€15
Tours and Activities in Cadiz
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cadiz are as follows:
- Audioguided Tour of Cádiz Monumental, at your pace: $4.27
- Cadiz Town Center Outdoor Escape Game: A Story Adventure: $6.94
- Story Adventure Outdoor Escape Game in Cadiz Town Center : $7.07
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.02
- Cádiz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.96
- Historical Walking Tour: $11
- City Center Guided Walking Tour: $11
- Guided tour of Cádiz: stories from the hand of a local guide: $11
- Cádiz: Cadiz Milenaria Guided Tour: $13
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Charming Cadiz: $15
- Cádiz: Self-Guided Audio Smartphone App Tour: $15
- Discover Cádiz walking tour: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySintra €17Cadiz €28
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Cadiz
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cadiz:
- Private Tour with Tapas, Wine Tasting and Bike Rental: $107
- Countryside Olive Oil & Wine Tasting: $128
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sintra and Cadiz, we can see that Cadiz 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 Cadiz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cadiz 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 Cadiz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sintra or Cadiz?
Cadiz has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Sintra. When comparing the sizes of Sintra and Cadiz, 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 Cadiz?
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 Sintra or Cadiz in the Summer?
Both Cadiz and Sintra are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Cadiz for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Sintra is around the same temperature as Cadiz in the summer. The daily temperature in Sintra averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Cadiz fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Cadiz. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sintra. Sintra usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cadiz during summer. Sintra gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while Cadiz receives 356 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Sintra usually receives more rain than Cadiz. Sintra gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Cadiz receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySintra 23°C (73°F)Cadiz 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Cadiz in the Autumn?
Both Cadiz and Sintra during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Cadiz because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Sintra is around the same temperature as Cadiz. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Sintra in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Cadiz averages at about 20°C (68°F).
In Cadiz, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Sintra. In the autumn, Sintra often gets less sunshine than Cadiz. Sintra gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cadiz receives 235 hours of full sun.
Sintra usually gets more rain in October than Cadiz. Sintra gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Cadiz receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSintra 19°C (66°F)Cadiz 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Cadiz in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Sintra and Cadiz. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Cadiz this time of year.
In January, Sintra is generally around the same temperature as Cadiz. Daily temperatures in Sintra average around 12°C (53°F), and Cadiz fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Sintra usually receives less sunshine than Cadiz during winter. Sintra gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Cadiz receives 174 hours of full sun in the winter.
Sintra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Sintra usually receives more rain than Cadiz. Sintra gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Cadiz receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySintra 12°C (53°F)Cadiz 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Cadiz in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Sintra as well as Cadiz. Also, many travelers come to Cadiz for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Sintra is around the same temperature as Cadiz in the spring. The daily temperature in Sintra averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Cadiz fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cadiz. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra this time of the year. In the spring, Sintra often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cadiz. Sintra gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cadiz receives 253 hours of full sun.
Sintra usually gets more rain in April than Cadiz. Sintra gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Cadiz receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSintra 16°C (60°F)Cadiz 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Cadiz and Sintra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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