Which place is cheaper, Verona or Sintra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sintra or Verona?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sintra or Verona? 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 Verona?
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.
Verona
Verona, Italy is probably most famous as the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. It's in northeast Italy in the Veneto region, close to Venice. It's easy to make the trip by train from either Venice or Milan. Verona has many Roman ruins throughout town, most notably, the Arena. The Arena is a large amphitheater that dates back to the first century AD. You also can't visit Verona without stopping by Juliet's House on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. The balcony is the supposed balcony that inspired the most famous love scene in the play. You can expect to find tourists gathered around with camera, perhaps detracting a little from what might have once been a romantic setting. Other sights in town worth visiting are the Castle Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Lamberti Tower, Juliet's Tomb, and the small chapel San Giorgetta. If you have the time while you're in town, consider hoping on Bus 41 and heading out to S. Maria di Lourdes Sanctuary. From the edge of Verona's highest hill you can have a stunning view of the surrounding area. It's well worth the trip.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Portugal, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySintra €115Verona €168
The average daily cost (per person) in Sintra is €115, while the average daily cost in Verona is €168. 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 Verona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSintra €57Verona €107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSintra €114Verona €214
Compare Hotels in Sintra and Verona
Looking for a hotel in Sintra or Verona? 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 Verona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sintra €21Verona €6.88
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 Verona
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:
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Bus From Airport€6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona
Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Verona - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Verona Private Transfer - to/from any location: $57
- Private Transfer from/to Valerio Catullo Airport to/from Verona : $58
- Private Transfer Verona Center to Valerio Catullo Airport VRN: $64
- 1-Way private Transfer to Valerio Catullo Airport: $70
- Transfer Verona airport - Verona center: $84
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Venice - Arrival Private Transfer: $96
- Verona to Venice Airport VCE Departure Private Transfer: $96
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Val Gardena/Alta Badia - Arrival Transfer: $104
- Verona to Milan Private Transfer: $110
- Private Luxury Transfer from Peschiera to Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: $116
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Riva del Garda (or vice versa): $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Sintra or Verona?
Prices for flights to both Verona 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 €42Verona €54
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 Verona
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€36
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€23
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Cappucino€1.75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Verona
For Verona, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tortellini Cooking Class and Lunch with Mamma Ivana: $64
- Eat Drink and Love wine and food tour: $82
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo del Garda with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Fumane with Show Cooking: $93
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Soave: $93
- Verona Food Tour with Guide: $95
- Food Tour with Amarone Wine Tasting: $95
- Wine and Food Tour with Dinner and Tastings: $96
- Small-group Street food tour in Soave: $97
- Verona Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Valpolicella: Traditional cooking class with local products: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sintra €23Verona €12
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 Verona
For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Juliet's House Entry€4.00
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Verona Card€10
Tours and Activities in Verona
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Verona.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Verona Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $6.74
- Solferino Ticket Valid for Visit to the Museum and the Rocca: $6.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Verona's History and Highlights: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- The city of Romeo and Juliet: A self-guided audio tour through Verona: $7.99
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $8.02
- Tour Escape Verona - The happy ending of Juliet: $9.62
- Self-Guided Walking Tour and 1-Day Itinerary: $10
- Verona and Lake Garda: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Non guided tour of the wine museum and amarone tasting: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySintra €17Verona €11
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 Verona
Also in Verona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tasting in Bardolino: $26
- Valpolicella Wine Tour and Tasting in Medieval Court: $33
- Amarone Wine Tour: $35
- Montresor Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Snacks: $37
- Valdadige: Roeno Guided Tour and Wine tasting: $37
- Verona area: Wine Tasting Experience in Valpolicella: $38
- Food and Wine Tasting in Valpolicella: $38
- Unique Wine tasting in Verona, with Amarone docg: $41
- Lazise: Historical Center Wine Tasting Tour: $43
- Lake Garda: Wine Tour & Tasting Experience in Bardolino area: $44
- Wine Tasting near Juliet's Balcony in Verona: $45
- Wine Tasting in Underground Cellar in Verona City Center : $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sintra and Verona, we can see that Verona 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 Verona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Verona 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 Verona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sintra or Verona?
Verona has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Sintra. When comparing the sizes of Sintra and Verona, 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 Verona?
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 Verona in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Sintra as well as Verona. Additionally, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Verona this time of year.
In the summer, Sintra is around the same temperature as Verona. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sintra in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Verona averages at about 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Verona. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra this time of the year. In the summer, Sintra often gets more sunshine than Verona. Sintra gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Verona receives 286 hours of full sun.
Sintra usually gets less rain in July than Verona. Sintra gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Verona receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySintra 23°C (73°F)Verona 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Verona in the Autumn?
Both Verona and Sintra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Verona for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Sintra is generally a little warmer than Verona. Daily temperatures in Sintra average around 19°C (66°F), and Verona fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sintra. Sintra usually receives more sunshine than Verona during autumn. Sintra gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Verona receives 137 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Sintra usually receives around the same amount of rain as Verona. Sintra gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Verona receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSintra 19°C (66°F)Verona 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Verona in the Winter?
Both Verona and Sintra during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Verona in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Verona can get quite cold in the winter. Sintra is much warmer than Verona in the winter. The daily temperature in Sintra averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Verona fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Sintra often gets more sunshine than Verona. Sintra gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Verona receives 98 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sintra. Sintra usually gets more rain in January than Verona. Sintra gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Verona receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySintra 12°C (53°F)Verona 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Verona in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Sintra and Verona. Also, most visitors come to Verona for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Sintra is a little warmer than Verona. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sintra in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Verona averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In Sintra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sintra usually receives more sunshine than Verona during spring. Sintra gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Verona receives 169 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Sintra usually receives less rain than Verona. Sintra gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Verona receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSintra 16°C (60°F)Verona 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Verona and Sintra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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