Which place is cheaper, Costa de Prata or Sintra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Sintra or Costa de Prata?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sintra or Costa de Prata? 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 Costa de Prata?
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.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Portugal, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lisbon.
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Sintra Prices
Portugal PricesCosta de Prata Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySintra €146Costa de Prata €184
The average daily cost (per person) in Sintra is €146, while the average daily cost in Costa de Prata is €184. 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 Costa de Prata in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSintra €57Costa de Prata €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSintra €114Costa de Prata €156
Compare Hotels in Sintra and Costa de Prata
Looking for a hotel in Sintra or Costa de Prata? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sintra €21Costa de Prata €53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sintra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sintra:
- Transfer From Lisbon To Albufeira Algarve: $271
- Transfer From Lisboa to Nazaré: $132
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(8pax): $119
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(3pax): $107
- Tours and Transfers: $98
- TRANSFER Cascais to Lisbon Airport: $89
- Private Transfer From Lisbon Airport to/from Cascais: $84
- Lisbon: Surf Experience at Caparica with Transfer: $60
- Estoril, Cascais or Sintra Private Transfer to Lisbon: $30
- Ericeira Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Sintra or Costa de Prata?
Prices for flights to both Costa de Prata 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 €73Costa de Prata €77
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sintra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sintra.
- Lisbon Countryside Food Tour on Vintage Car: $103
- Boho Chic Picnic Dinner with Water Views: $110
- DINNER OR TAPAS in a Poruguese Home : $113
- Authentic Portuguese Cooking Experience: $120
- Pastel de Nata or Portuguese Cooking Class in Sintra with Locals: $140
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sintra €23Costa de Prata €13
Tours and Activities in Sintra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Sintra are as follows:
- E-Bike Self Guided Tour Sintra : $42
- E-Bike Self Guided Tour Sintra & Cabo da Roca : $58
- Sintra & Cascais in one day Renault 4L Tour (Full day): $144
- 1 Hour Sightseeing Tour in Sintra with Tuktuk : $66
- 4 Hour Guided Tuk Tuk Tour in Sintra: $108
- 4 hour tour | Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca: $66
- 4x4 Tours in Portuguese Classic Jeeps (UMM) around Sintra: $168
- Almada’s Tale: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- BMW M2 Sportcar Driving Experience with Instructor: $95
- Boat tour: charming Cascais Coast to Lisbon lighthouse: $57
- Cascais Coastal EBike Tour: $66
- Cascais Coastal Secrets 90 Minute Cruise with Free Wine and Beer: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySintra €17Costa de Prata €8.13
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: $84
- Wine Tasting Tour: $89
- Half Day in Sintra and Cabo da Roca with Wine Tasting: $90
- Lisbon Region Wine Tour: Mafra & Ericeira + Hotel Pick-Up: $198
- PRIVATE TOUR WINE TASTING QUINTA BACALHÔA & JOSÉ MARIA FONSECA (Setubal Region): $235
- Hidden Gems: Sintra & Cascais Private Tour with Wine Tasting: $316
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sintra and Costa de Prata, we can see that Costa de Prata 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 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 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 Costa de Prata Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Sintra or Costa de Prata?
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 Costa de Prata in the Summer?
Both Costa de Prata and Sintra during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Sintra is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sintra in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In Costa de Prata, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Sintra. In the summer, Sintra often gets more sunshine than Costa de Prata. Sintra gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 308 hours of full sun.
Sintra usually gets less rain in July than Costa de Prata. Sintra gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySintra 23°C (73°F)Costa de Prata 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Costa de Prata in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sintra and Costa de Prata.
In October, Sintra is generally around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Sintra average around 19°C (66°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In Sintra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sintra usually receives more sunshine than Costa de Prata during autumn. Sintra gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Costa de Prata receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Sintra usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Sintra gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSintra 19°C (66°F)Costa de Prata 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Costa de Prata in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Sintra as well as Costa de Prata.
Sintra is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata in the winter. The daily temperature in Sintra averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the winter, Sintra often gets more sunshine than Costa de Prata. Sintra gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Costa de Prata. Sintra receives a lot of rain in the winter. Sintra usually gets less rain in January than Costa de Prata. Sintra gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySintra 12°C (53°F)Costa de Prata 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Costa de Prata in the Spring?
Both Costa de Prata and Sintra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Sintra is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sintra in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 15°C (59°F).
It's quite sunny in Costa de Prata. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sintra. Sintra usually receives more sunshine than Costa de Prata during spring. Sintra gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Sintra usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Sintra gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSintra 16°C (60°F)Costa de Prata 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Costa de Prata and Sintra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 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.