A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Azores vs. Plitvice Lakes National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Azores or Plitvice Lakes National Park?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Azores and Plitvice Lakes National Park can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Azores or Plitvice Lakes National Park?

Azores

The Azores are a group of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal. Although the islands were created through volcanic activity, there is far less activity now, making the Azores the perfect beach escape. Most people speak Portuguese, or a dialect of it, with English spoken primarily by those in the tourism industry.

Plitvice Lakes National Park

One of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe, Plitvice Lakes National Park is an area of green forests laced with a system of interconnected turquoise lakes. It was set aside as a national park in 1949, and was later designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Croatia, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Croatia.


Which place is cheaper, Plitvice Lakes National Park or Azores?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Azores Prices
    Portugal Prices
    Plitvice Lakes National Park Prices
    Croatia Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Azores 163
    Plitvice Lakes National Park 154

The average daily cost (per person) in Azores is €163, while the average daily cost in Plitvice Lakes National Park is €154. 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 Azores and Plitvice Lakes National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Azores 67
    Plitvice Lakes National Park 60
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Azores 134
    Plitvice Lakes National Park 120
Compare Hotels in Azores and Plitvice Lakes National Park

Looking for a hotel in Azores or Plitvice Lakes 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.

Hotels in Azores


Hotels in Plitvice Lakes National Park


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Azores 30
    Plitvice Lakes National Park 26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plitvice Lakes National Park

Also for Plitvice Lakes National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • From Plitvice Lakes to Zagreb private one-way transfer: $179

Is it cheaper to fly into Azores or Plitvice Lakes National Park?

Prices for flights to both Plitvice Lakes National Park and Azores 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Azores 74
    Plitvice Lakes National Park 69

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Azores 22
    Plitvice Lakes National Park 34

Tours and Activities in Azores

For Azores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Madeira: Group and Private Tea Drinking Experiences: $35

Tours and Activities in Plitvice Lakes National Park

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Plitvice Lakes National Park.

  • Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride: $42
  • 2 hour Guided Buggy Tour in Plitvice lakes: $118
  • 3,5 hours Guided Buggy Tour in Plitvice lakes: $154
  • 90-Minute Rastoke Guided Walking Tour: $8.35
  • Croatia Walking Tour in a Wonderland: $191
  • E-Bike tour Plitvice Big Waterfall Viewpoints & Tito's Villa: $179
  • Plitvice Lakes Group Walking Tour with Local Guide: $39
  • Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour: $41
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket: $15
  • Plitvice Lakes Private Tour From Split: $239
  • Plitvice Lakes guided tour: $41
  • Private Guided Fairy Tale Tour in Ogulin: $48

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Azores 9.64
    Plitvice Lakes National Park 14


When comparing the travel costs between Azores and Plitvice Lakes National Park, we can see that Azores is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Azores Expensive? and Is Plitvice Lakes National Park Expensive?.