Which place is cheaper, Honfleur 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 Honfleur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sintra or Honfleur? 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 Honfleur?
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.
Honfleur
Honfleur is a commune in the Calvados Department in northwestern France. It is located on the southern bank of the Seine estuary across from le Havre and very close to the Pont de Normandie exit. Honfleur is the most picturesque of the Cote Fleurie's seaside towns. The cobbled streets that are lined with a stunning selection of stylish boutiques in the old timber houses. It is especially known for its old, beautiful port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists, including in particular Gustave Courbet, Eugene Boudin, Claude Monet and Johan Jongkind, forming the ecole de Honfleur (Honfleur school) which contributed to the appearance of the Impressionist movement. Much of its Renaissance architecture remains intact-especially around the 17th-century Vieux Bassin harbor, where the water is fronted on one side by two-story stone houses with low, sloping roofs and on the other by tall slate-topped houses with wooden facades.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Portugal, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in France, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in France.
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Sintra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySintra €146Honfleur €190
The average daily cost (per person) in Sintra is €146, while the average daily cost in Honfleur is €190. 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 Honfleur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSintra €57Honfleur €70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSintra €114Honfleur €140
Compare Hotels in Sintra and Honfleur
Looking for a hotel in Sintra or Honfleur? 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 Honfleur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sintra €21Honfleur €30
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Honfleur
Also for Honfleur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Round Trip Between The Cruise And The Centre Of Le Havre: $42
- Round-trip shuttle transfer between Le Havre and Honfleur: $141
- Round trip transfer from Le Havre or Honfleur to Etretat: $141
- Paris: Hassle-Free Round-Trip Transfer for Cruisers in Le Havre: $154
- Paris On Your Own from Le Havre Port with Round Trip Bus Transfer: $154
- Round-trip shuttle transfer from Le Havre to Deauville: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Sintra or Honfleur?
Prices for flights to both Honfleur 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 €73Honfleur €100
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 €23Honfleur €19
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
Tours and Activities in Honfleur
For Honfleur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Honfleur City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $8.36
- Le Havre City Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- Le Havre Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $57
- Honfleur's Landmarks & Gems E-Bike Tour: $71
- Honfleur's Landmarks & Gems E-Bike Tour: $76
- Private tour: visit Deauville in a sidecar: $84
- Deluxe Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Seine Cruise: $85
- Best Paris Tour from Le Havre Port with Seine River Cruise: $90
- Paris Odyssey of Wonder from Le Havre including River Cruise: $92
- Paris Full Day Journey from Le Havre Cruise Port & Seine Cruise: $93
- Best Paris Tour from Le Havre with Notre-Dame and River Cruise: $93
- Full Day Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre with River Cruise: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySintra €17Honfleur €23
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 Honfleur, we can see that Honfleur 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 Honfleur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Honfleur 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 Honfleur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sintra or Honfleur?
Sintra has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Honfleur. When comparing the sizes of Sintra and Honfleur, 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.
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.