Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Trieste?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Trieste or Costa Vicentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Trieste and Costa Vicentina can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Trieste or Costa Vicentina?
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
Costa Vicentina
Costa Vicentina is the beautiful coastal area in southwest Portugal which runs through both the Algarve and Alentejo Regions along the southern coast. This is actually part of the longest stretch of protected coastline in Portugal, making it one of the best places to experience the unadulterated beauty and nature of the country. Costa Vicentina offers miles of some of the best Portugal beaches, fantastic hiking trails, and lovely old villages to explore. The area sees far more Portuguese tourists than international ones, so expect Portuguese to be the only language spoken by many people, especially in the smaller villages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, The Best Contiki Tours to Italy, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTrieste €100Costa Vicentina €125
The average daily cost (per person) in Trieste is €100, while the average daily cost in Costa Vicentina is €125. 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 Trieste and Costa Vicentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTrieste €55Costa Vicentina €66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTrieste €110Costa Vicentina €132
Compare Hotels in Trieste and Costa Vicentina
Looking for a hotel in Trieste or Costa Vicentina? 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: Trieste Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Trieste €18Costa Vicentina €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer from Trieste Airport to Koper: $52
- Private Direct Transfer From Trieste to Venice: $282
- Private Transfer from Izola to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $242
- Private Transfer from Koper Port to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $68
- Private Transfer from Piran to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $299
- Private Transfer from Trieste Airport to Rovinj: $341
- Private Transfer from Trieste Cruise Port to Milan hotels: $261
- Private Transfer from Trieste Port to Malpensa Milan Airport(MXP): $291
- Private Transfer from Trieste city or Port to Venice + water taxi: $144
- Private direct transfer with local driver from Trieste to Zagreb: $174
- Private transfer Seven Seas Splendor, Venice cruise terminal, Marco Polo airport: $219
- Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Bled: $249
Is it cheaper to fly into Trieste or Costa Vicentina?
Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina and Trieste 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 dayTrieste €31Costa Vicentina €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cesarine: Small group Street food tour in Trieste: $97
- Dining experience at a local's home in Trieste with show cooking: $114
- Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia: $141
- Trieste Private Home Cooking Class: $154
- Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena: $180
- 5-Course Food Tour with Electric Bikes: $233
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Trieste €22Costa Vicentina €17
Tours and Activities in Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Train ticket connecting airport and city: $5.61
- Trieste Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Trieste Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $8.97
- Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide: $17
- Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide: $17
- Miramare Castle Entrance Ticket: $20
- 60-minute Small Group Guided Walking Tour in Piran: $22
- HO HO Scenic Tour to Piran with Sweet Surprise: $34
- Piran Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting: $38
- Private tasting experience of Friuli and Istrian wines: $38
- Wine Fountain Tasting Day Tour from Portoroz: $44
- 2.5-Hour Prosecco Origins Tour and Tastings: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTrieste €8.00Costa Vicentina €8.71
Sample the Local Flavors in Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
- Wine Tasting from Istria, Carso and Friuli terroirs: $37
- Trip to Stanjel castle wine tasting and gourmet lunch 4 courses from Piran: $130
- Castles & Wine Tour: $139
- Collio: Cividale Del Friuli and Wine Tastings from Trieste: $147
- Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste: $163
- Koper & Wine tasting: $186
- Wine Tour on the Coast: $268
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Trieste and Costa Vicentina, we can see that Costa Vicentina is more expensive. And not only is Trieste much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Trieste would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Trieste 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 Vicentina would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa Vicentina than you might in Trieste.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Trieste Expensive? and Is Costa Vicentina Expensive?.
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.