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Braga, Distrito de Braga, Portugal

How much does it cost to travel to Braga?

You should plan to spend around $122 (€112) per day on your vacation in Braga. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $44 (€40) on meals
  • $22 (€20) on local transportation
  • $118 (€108) on hotels

A one week trip to Braga for two people costs, on average, $1,712 (€1,572). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $122
    112
  • One Week Per person
    $856
    786
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $1,712
    1,572
  • One Month Per person
    $3,668
    3,370
  • One Week For a couple
    $1,712
    1,572
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $3,423
    3,145
  • One Month For a couple
    $7,336
    6,739
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Braga cost?

A one week trip to Braga usually costs around $856 (€786) for one person and $1,712 (€1,572) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Braga on average costs around $1,712 (€1,572) for one person and $3,423 (€3,145) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Braga will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Braga on average costs around $3,668 (€3,370) for one person and $7,336 (€6,739) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Braga has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Braga expensive to visit?

Prices in Braga are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Braga is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Puerto de la Cruz or Corfu.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Braga Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Braga?

The average Braga trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Braga travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) 108 ($118)
Local Transportation 1 20 ($22)
Food 2 40 ($44)
Entertainment 1 16 ($17)
Alcohol 2 11 - 32 ($12 - 35)
Accommodation Budget in Braga
Average Daily Costs

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The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Braga is $59 (€54). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Braga is $118 (€108). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $59
    54
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $118
    108

Hotel Prices in Braga

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Braga based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $79. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in Braga
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Braga is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $22 (€20) per person, per day, on local transportation in Braga.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $22
    20

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Food Budget in Braga
Average Daily Costs

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  • While meal prices in Braga can vary, the average cost of food in Braga is $44 (€40) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Braga should cost around $18 (€16) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Braga is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $44
    40

Recommended


Entertainment Budget in Braga
Average Daily Costs

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  • Entertainment and activities in Braga typically cost an average of $17 (€16) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $17
    16

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Alcohol Budget in Braga
Average Daily Costs

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  • The average person spends about $23 (€21) on alcoholic beverages in Braga per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $23
    21

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Water Budget in Braga
Average Daily Costs

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  • On average, people spend $4.31 (€3.96) on bottled water in Braga per day. The public water in Braga is considered safe to drink.


  • Water2 Bottled water for one day
    $4.31
    3.96


Braga On a Budget
Braga Braga, Portugal
Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.

The city has a Mediterranean climate that is similar to that found in other cities in the northwest Iberian Peninsula. Summer temperatures can be hotter than you might expect though, as the city is not that close to the ocean. In general, the weather is quite pleasant and there are clear seasons throughout the year. Rain is most common during the fall, winter and spring seasons.
Sights
There are a handful of sights throughout the city, including cathedrals, museums, and the fascinating Tree of Life Chapel. This chapel is made with 20 tons of wood, but not a single nail or piece of metal. It's truly fascinating to see. It is also worth doing a trip to the nearby Nacional Park of Peneda-Gerez.

There are also many interesting archaeological and cultural sights within the area. Arch of Porta Nova is on the western gate of the medieval wall. The Castle of Braga was constructed during the reign of King Denis of Portugal. It played an important role in the defense of the city and included a semi-circular walled enclosure and the Se Cathedral. Squares worth visiting include Municipal Square, Paco Square, Conde Agrolongo Square, and Santiago Square. Also visit the Archbishop's Palace of Braga, Born Jesus, and the Biscainhos Museum.
Neighborhoods
Braga has many monuments and architectual sights spread throughout its city center. Around the university area, which is on the eastern side of the town, you will find many affordable restaurants, bars and clubs. Interesting squares include Municipal Square, Paco Square, Conde Agrolongo Square, and Santiago Square.

Activities
Do try to get outside of the city during your visit, at least for a few hours. The landscape in the area is quite beautiful and worth a day trip. There are nearby parks and some smaller, historic towns that are also worth a trip. Allow yourself at least one day during your visit to make some day trips outside of the city.

The city's nightlife is somewhat limited, particularly on weekdays when many of the clubs are closed. Most are only open on weekends and Wednesdays, which is "academic night", when many students go out. There are some interesting small bars around the historic city center that are worth checking out, so ask a local where the best place to go is. Do keep your wits about you at night as the city center is best not explored alone in the late evening.

Festivals around Braga include Semana Santa (the Holy Week), Sao Joao, and Braga Romana.
Food and Dining
The food in Braga is actually quite diverse and delicious. There are a good number of affordable restaurants around town. If you're on a tight budget, the best area to find good, cheap food is by the University Campus, which is on the eastern side of town. In this area you'll find plenty of restaurants that cater to students.

There are many regional and local specialties. The dishes are influenced by the diverse natural landscape of the area. Some of these specialties include potato and cabbage broth, a type of corn bread that is made with maize, and roasted meats. Common meats range from pork to fish, including cod or trout. Other dishes are common such as duck rice and local ham. In general, the meals are typically filling and delicious.

For traditional food try Panoramic Restaurant at Hotel do Elevador. It has good food and a great view of the city.

Transportation
There is a nearby airfield in Palmeira, but the principal airport for the city is actually about 50 kilometers away in Porto. You can reach the city center by bus or regional high speed rail, which connects Braga with other major cities. The city is easily accessible by train, but once you arrive you will find that the train station is a little outside of town. You can make your way into the city center from this train station by either bus or taxi. Alternatively, instead of taking the train, it is typically cheaper and faster to reach Braga by bus.

To get around Braga there is a decent bus system. Although public transit here is not as established as in some other Portuguese cities, it is still relatively efficient and your best means of transportation aside from walking.
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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.