Is Sintra expensive to visit?
Sintra is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $126. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Lille and Valletta.
Sintra, Portugal
How expensive is Sintra?
On average, visitors spend about $126 per day when visiting Sintra (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $251 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Sintra here.
How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Sintra?
A weekend trip to Sintra costs about $377 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $754.
How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Sintra?
Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Sintra costs around $880 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,759.
Is it expensive to backpack in Sintra?
Sintra is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 6 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $24 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $18 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $33. (See hostel prices in Sintra here.)
Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Sintra.
- $19 for a dorm bed at Casa Azul Hostel
- $31 for a dorm bed at Moon Hill Hostel
- $25 for a dorm bed at The Five House
Are hotels expensive in Sintra?
Hotel prices in Sintra are somewhat more expensive compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $110 per night for a room on average. There are around 11 five star hotels in the city and they average $199 per night. Three star hotels average $116 a night and two star hotels average $68 per night.
Hotels by star rating in Sintra
| Rating | Number of Hotels | Average Hotel Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 11 | $199 |
| 4 stars | 27 | $175 |
| 3 stars | 51 | $116 |
| 2 stars | 7 | $68 |
| 1 star | 33 | $129 |
| No rating | 47 | $125 |
How expensive are sightseeing activities in Sintra?
Activities and things to do in Sintra can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $25 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $24.
- Mountain & Ocean Wonders – Jeep & EBike Private Tour : $277
- Sintra, Roca and Cascais full-day Private tour: $158
- 4x4 Tours in Portuguese Classic Jeeps (UMM) around Sintra: $153
- Pena Palace & Sintra Full Day -Private Tour in Classic Car: $125
- Know Sintra through the eyes of a local archeologist private tour: $83
- Sintra & Cascais e-bike Guided Tour : $104
- Self-Drive Tour - Quinta da Regaleira & Monserrate: $49
- Private Tuk Tuk Tour through Sintra and Cabo da Roca: $147
Is food expensive in Sintra?
Food in Sintra can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $46 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $44. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.
- Private Portuguese Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Lisbon Local: $220
- Portuguese Cooking Workshop in Cascais (group of 4 min): $92
- Half-Day Ericeira Walking Food Tour: $54
Is transportation expensive in Sintra?
Local transportation in Sintra can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $23 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $29. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.
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