Should you visit Viseu or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Viseu and Sintra-Cascais National Park can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Viseu
Viseu is the beautiful capital city of the Centro Region of Portugal, located northeast of Lisbon. The city, which is situated in the center of the famous Dao wine region, offers stunning natural scenery and beautiful ancient architecture. The best time to visit Viseu is during the summer from June through September when temperatures tend to range from 75-85° Fahrenheit and there is less rain. From October-May, temperatures tend to stay between 45-60° F and rainfall is at its highest.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Viseu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Viseu is €79, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is €114. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Viseu and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around €84 for a double occupancy room in Viseu If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Sintra-Cascais National Park's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €102. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €51.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Viseu €42
Sintra-Cascais National Park €51
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Viseu
€84
Sintra-Cascais National Park
€102
Food
Food in Viseu costs travelers about €25 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
In Sintra-Cascais National Park travelers spend around €33 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
Local Transportation
To get around in Viseu, the average visitor spends €15 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The cost of a taxi ride in Sintra-Cascais National Park is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €49 per person, per day, on local transportation in Sintra-Cascais National Park.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Viseu €15
Sintra-Cascais National Park €49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Viseu
Also for Viseu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Viseu Private Transfer to Porto:
$62
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Viseu Private Transfer to Oporto Airport:
$62
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Porto Private Transfer to or from Viseu:
$72
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Private Arrival Transfer From Viseu Airport to Porto City:
$127
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Transfer IN or OUT Viseu - Sedan Vehicle:
$535
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Transfer IN or OUT Viseu - Van Vehicle:
$697
Is it cheaper to fly into Viseu or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Viseu 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.
Entertainment
In Viseu, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €19 per person, per day.
Entertainment and activities in Sintra-Cascais National Park typically cost an average of €21 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Viseu €19
Sintra-Cascais National Park €21
Tours and Activities in Viseu
For Viseu, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Private Port Barrel Tour & Tasting:
$61
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Viseu spend on average €6.17 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about €10 on alcoholic beverages in Sintra-Cascais National Park per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Viseu and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park is more expensive. And not only is Viseu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Viseu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Viseu 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra-Cascais National Park than you might in Viseu.
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