Which place is cheaper, Portofino or A Coruna?
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 A Coruna or Portofino?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for A Coruna and Portofino. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: A Coruna or Portofino?
A Coruna
A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.
Portofino
Located on the Italian Riviera coastline just southeast of Genoa, Portofino is known first and foremost as a resort town and popular yachting destination. The half-moon village sits in pastels, curving into a beautiful harbor of fishing boats and luxury yachts. A castle on a hill overlooks it all, while shops, restaurants, cafes, and luxury hotels make up the spread down below. Portofino also has opportunities for hiking, diving, and boating.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best Historical Tours in Italy, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy.
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A Coruna Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayA Coruna €109Portofino €412
The average daily cost (per person) in A Coruna is €109, while the average daily cost in Portofino is €412. 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 A Coruna and Portofino in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personA Coruna €51Portofino €190
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomA Coruna €102Portofino €380
Compare Hotels in A Coruna and Portofino
Looking for a hotel in A Coruna or Portofino? 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: A Coruna Hotel Prices and Portofino Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.A Coruna €13Portofino €23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna
Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $143
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $157
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Portofino
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Portofino:
- Private Transfer from Portofino Cruise Port to Genoa city hotels: $176
- Private Transfer from Portofino Cruise Port to Genoa Airport(GOA): $176
- Portofino hotels to Genoa Airport (GOA) - Departure Private Transfer: $143
Is it cheaper to fly into A Coruna or Portofino?
Prices for flights to both Portofino and A Coruna 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 dayA Coruna €49Portofino €204
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $117
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Portofino
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Portofino.
- Portofino Boat and Walking Tour with Pesto Cooking & Lunch: $269
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.A Coruna €9.72Portofino €27
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tower of Hercules€3.00
Tours and Activities in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
- Guided Tour Lugo: $30
- EN Small Group Historic POR Coruña Walking Tour: $32
- Segway Tour Tower of Hercules: $35
- Discover La Coruña: Exclusive Cruise Tour from Coruña: $59
- Private Walking Tour EN A Coruña with Beer or Wine: $66
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $71
- Cathedrals Beach and Lugo Tour from A Coruña: $78
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $82
- Excursion to Santiago de Compostela for cruises from Coruña: $82
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $90
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $90
Tours and Activities in Portofino
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Portofino are as follows:
- 1-Hour Snorkeling Tour in Paraggi Bay, Portofino: $46
- Boat Tour to Portofino and San Fruttuoso for Small Groups: $119
- Boat tour of the Portofino Promontory and San Fruttuoso: $76
- Cinque Terre: Boat Tours with Paraggina Tender Line: $4,433
- Discover Portofino on a Guided Walking Tour: $48
- Easy Kayak Tour to Portofino with Optional Snorkeling: $57
- From Boat tour in the beautiful Gulf of Portofino: $1,283
- TOUR includes Santa Margherita Ligure - Camogli.: $700
- Paddle Boarding Experience in Portofino: $59
- Portofino Kayak Tour: $59
- Portofino Private Walking Tour: $292
- Portofino Riviera and Cinque Terre Private Boat Tour: $776
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayA Coruna €13Portofino €16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between A Coruna and Portofino, we can see that Portofino is more expensive. And not only is A Coruna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to A Coruna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in A Coruna 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 Portofino would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Portofino than you might in A Coruna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is A Coruna Expensive? and Is Portofino Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, A Coruna or Portofino?
A Coruna has a larger population, and is about 460 times larger than the population of Portofino. When comparing the sizes of A Coruna and Portofino, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.