Which place is cheaper, Azores or Split?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Split or Azores?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Split and Azores. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Split or Azores?
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
Azores
The Azores are a group of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal. Although the islands were created through volcanic activity, there is far less activity now, making the Azores the perfect beach escape. Most people speak Portuguese, or a dialect of it, with English spoken primarily by those in the tourism industry.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySplit $116Azores $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is $116, while the average daily cost in Azores is $0.00. 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 Split and Azores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit $78Azores -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit $156Azores $0.00
Compare Hotels in Split and Azores
Looking for a hotel in Split or Azores? 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: Split Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split $15Azores -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from Split airport to Novalja/Zrće: $535
- private transfer from Split airport or Trogir to Šibenik: $182
- Zagreb to Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,016
- Transfers from Split Airport to City Center and surrounding: $75
- Transfer from Split to Zagreb with Entry Ticket to Plitvice Lakes: $185
- Transfer from Split to Dubrovnik with 2 hours stop in Ston Town: $94
- Transfer Split airport to Split: $86
- Transfer Split airport to Makarska: $149
- Taxi Transfer from airport Split to Murter Tisno or Sibenik: $86
- Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Entry Tickets: $181
- Private Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Stop: $735
- Private Transfer to Krka with Driver & Optional Guide: $427
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Azores?
Prices for flights to both Azores and Split 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 daySplit $25Azores -
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour: $37
- Food Tour in Split ( Small Group): $96
- Split Food Tour (Small Group): $98
- Vegan Food tour of Split with local gastronomy: $102
- Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $131
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $191
- Private Authentic Wine & Food tour from Split: $240
- Culinary Experience – Cooking Class & Walking Tour Split: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Split $3.96Azores -
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- History tour: $33
- "Blue Lagoon" Half day Chill out tour from Split: $75
- "Not Today" - Game of Thrones and History of Split Private Guided Walking Tour: $66
- 2 Day Pass with Sightseeing Bus: $33
- 2 Hours Split Walking tour with free food tasting: $33
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Split in a Classic Ford T: $45
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $86
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $87
- 2-hours Split Segway Tour: $87
- 3-Hour Via-Ferrata Adventure in Fortica Fortress: $33
- 4-Hour Croatia Private Dalmatian Food and Wine flavors Experience in Split Patio: $120
- 4-Island Split Boat Tour (Brač, Pakleni, Hvar, Šolta): $131
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySplit $8.49Azores -
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Krka Waterfalls & Swimming & Wine tasting: $24
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting tour from Split: $31
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $38
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $46
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $51
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $53
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $71
- Split/Trogir: Mostar and Medjugorje Tour with Wine Tasting: $75
- "The Eye Of The Earth" with wine tasting: $109
- Beer Tasting Split - visit to the local brewery: $120
- Split wine tour-indigenous sorts of Kastela region: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Split and Azores, we can see that Split is more expensive. And not only is Azores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Azores would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Azores 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split than you might in Azores.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Split Expensive? and Is Azores Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Split or Azores?
Azores has a larger population, and is about 38% larger than the population of Split. When comparing the sizes of Split and Azores, 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.