Which place is cheaper, Porto or Uppsala?
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 Uppsala or Porto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Porto, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Uppsala or Porto?
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Sweden, The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUppsala $185Porto $185
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $185, while the average daily cost in Porto is $185. 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 Uppsala and Porto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $104Porto $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $208Porto $166
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Porto
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala or Porto? 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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Porto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $23Porto $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Oporto: $544
- Porto to Lisbon Private Transfer With Sightseeing Stops: $295
- Private Transfer from Porto to Santiago de Compostela: $295
- Porto to/from Douro Valley (1-8 pax) Private Transfer in Mercedes: $294
- Porto Airport: Transfer to/from Coimbra Center: $291
- Private Transfer to Lisbon from Tarouca: $289
- Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $283
- Private transfer from Oporto to Lisbon or Lisbon to Oporto: $265
- Private Transfer from Porto to Lisbon: $265
- Need a transfer from Porto to Pinhão?: $236
- Private Transfer between Porto and Lisbon: $236
- Private Airport Transfer from Porto to Lamego: $234
Is it cheaper to fly into Uppsala or Porto?
Prices for flights to both Porto and Uppsala 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 dayUppsala $64Porto $73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto): $41
- Vegan Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine: $41
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Lapa): $41
- Taste of the Ocean Authentic Porto Seafood Tour: $83
- Authentic Porto Small Group Food Tour with Local Tastings: $87
- Aveiro Private Cooking Experience (for vacation rental guests): $88
- Small Group Porto Food Tour Traditional Taverns and Local Dishes: $88
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto by Taste Porto (since 2013): $88
- Authentic Porto Food Tour + Traditional Restaurant Stop: $88
- Porto Food Tour: $88
- Shopping, cooking and eating together at my home in Porto: $88
- Private Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $94
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uppsala $22Porto $29
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- 3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc: $212
- Adventure parc: $54
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
- Self Guided Secrets of Uppsala Exploration Game Tour: $24
- Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala: $287
- Stockholm: Uppsala Half-Day Swedish Oxford & Cathedral Tour: $29
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $139
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Uppsala : Kayaking or Canoeing Experience: $76
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- 1 Day Tour to Douro Valley from Porto: $224
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Porto: $33
- 3-Hour Porto Highlights on a Electric Bike Guided Tour: $52
- 3-Hour Porto Jewish Heritage Walking Tour with Local Guide: $35
- 3D Fun Art Museum Porto Ticket: $15
- 3h30 tour in Porto by Tuk Tuk: $116
- 4 Hour Blissful Wave Experience at Maceda Haven: $83
- 50-Minute Private Douro River Cruise with Panoramic Views: $24
- 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkways Tour with Lunch from Porto: $136
- 516 Arouca Bridge, Paiva Walkways and Aveiro Tour: $136
- AVEIRO COSTA NOVA AND COIMBRA Private Tour from Porto: $227
- Alianca Underground Museum Experience: $218
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUppsala $20Porto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $21
- Porto:Pub Crawl 4Bars,8Drinks,Games & VIP Club Entry: $21
- Chocolate and Wine Tasting Activity in Matosinhos Portugal: $25
- Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 3 Port Wines: $27
- Poças Guided Visit and Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $27
- Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 2 DOC Douro & 1 Port Wine: $27
- Premium wine tasting at Quinta das Arcas: $28
- Classic Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $29
- Cellar Tour, Port Wine Tasting & Fado Show at Fonseca: $29
- Taylor's Port Cellars Visit & Port Wine Tasting: $29
- Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour with Wine tasting & Night tour: $32
- Authentic Oporto Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $33
When comparing the travel costs between Uppsala and Porto, we can see that Porto is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uppsala Expensive? and Is Porto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Porto?
Porto has a larger population, and is about 95% larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala and Porto, 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 Uppsala or Porto?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Uppsala or Porto in the Summer?
Both Porto and Uppsala are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Porto because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Uppsala is cooler than Porto in the summer. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Porto fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Porto. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Uppsala. Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Porto during summer. Uppsala gets 260 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Uppsala usually receives more rain than Porto. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Porto receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyUppsala 18°C (64°F)Porto 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Porto in the Autumn?
Both Porto and Uppsala during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Porto this time of year.
In the autumn, Uppsala is much colder than Porto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Uppsala in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Porto averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Uppsala often gets less sunshine than Porto. Uppsala gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 184 hours of full sun.
Porto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Uppsala usually gets less rain in October than Porto. Uppsala gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Porto receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberUppsala 8°C (46°F)Porto 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Porto in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Porto. Also, many travelers come to Porto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Uppsala in the winter. In January, Uppsala is generally much colder than Porto. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around -3°C (27°F), and Porto fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Porto during winter. Uppsala gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
Porto receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Porto. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Porto receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryUppsala -3°C (27°F)Porto 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Porto in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Porto. Also, many visitors come to Porto in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Uppsala is much colder than Porto in the spring. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and Porto fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Porto. In the spring, Uppsala often gets less sunshine than Porto. Uppsala gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 217 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Porto. Uppsala usually gets less rain in April than Porto. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Porto receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilUppsala 5°C (41°F)Porto 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Porto and Uppsala
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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