Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Venice or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Venice and Sintra-Cascais National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
Sintra-Cascais National Park
The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is located on the west coast of Portugal and is often called the place where "the land ends and the sea begins". The UNESCO listed park is famous for being home to Cabo da Roca, a seaside cliff that is actually the westernmost part of Europe. Sintra-Cascais is interesting due to their large diversity in landscape which includes sand dunes, lakes, forests, and ocean cliffs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVenice €229Sintra-Cascais National Park €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €229, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is €142. 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 Venice and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Venice and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Venice or Sintra-Cascais National Park? 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: Venice Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Long Transfer ! From Venice to Rome , Italy (one way): $10
- Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City: $11
- Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport w/ 3 Routes: $16
- Ljubljana: Bus transfer from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport: $24
- Murano Glass Demo and Boat Transfer to Glass Factory: $33
- Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $34
- Venice, Cruise Port to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Venice City or Port to Venice Airport (VCE): $35
- Private Transfer from Venice Airport (VCE) to Venice city or port: $35
- Shared Water Taxi Transfer to Marco Polo Airport: $37
- Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port: $38
- Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Venice 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 dayVenice €65Sintra-Cascais National Park €41
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
- Venetian Dinner: $68
- 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
- Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Venice €101Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Venice self guided audio tour: $4.27
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.60
- Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.69
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.23
- From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.31
- Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.35
- independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.35
- walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.35
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVenice €24Sintra-Cascais National Park €13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $50
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $79
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $105
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Venice and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Sintra-Cascais National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sintra-Cascais National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice than you might in Sintra-Cascais National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Venice Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Venice or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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 Venice or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Summer?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Venice during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Venice because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Venice is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Venice in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In Sintra-Cascais National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Venice. In the summer, Venice often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Venice gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets more rain in July than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVenice 23°C (73°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Venice or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Sintra-Cascais National Park. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In October, Venice is generally cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 14°C (57°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra-Cascais National Park this time of the year. Venice usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during autumn. Venice gets 134 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Venice usually receives less rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVenice 14°C (57°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Venice or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Venice as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Many travelers come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Venice. Venice is much colder than Sintra-Cascais National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In the winter, Venice often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sintra-Cascais National Park. Venice usually gets less rain in January than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVenice 3°C (37°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Venice or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Spring?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Venice in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Venice is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Venice in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Sintra-Cascais National Park. Venice usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during spring. Venice gets 154 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Venice usually receives around the same amount of rain as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVenice 13°C (55°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra-Cascais National Park and Venice
| Venice | Sintra-Cascais National Park | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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