Should you visit Braga or Turin (Torino)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Braga or Turin (Torino)? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Braga or Turin (Torino)?
Braga
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.
Turin (Torino)
The first capital of modern Italy, Turin now serves as the capital of Italy's Piedmont region, making up the northwestern part of the country. Famous for hosting the 2006 Winter Olympics and today known as the World Book Capital, the city is also characterized by grand baroque architecture, palaces, churches, museums, and art galleries.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy.
Which place is cheaper, Turin (Torino) or Braga?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Braga is €142, while the average daily cost in Turin (Torino) is €188. 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 Braga and Turin (Torino) in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Braga or Turin (Torino)? 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:
Braga Hotel Prices and
Turin (Torino) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Braga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:
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Esposende Private Transfer to Porto:
$45
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Braga Private Transfer to Porto:
$60
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Private Sedan Transfer from Braga or Guimaraes City to Porto City:
$66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Turin (Torino)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Turin (Torino):
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Torino Outlet Village Shopping Day private transfer from Turin:
$36
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Departure by Van or Car from Transfer Turin to Turin Airport TRN:
$69
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Private One Way Transfer in Turin to/from Airport Caselle:
$76
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Turin Airport Private Arrival Transfer:
$132
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Turin Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$132
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Sestriere/Val Chisone to Turin Airport (TRN) - Departure Transfer:
$236
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Turin Airport (TRN) to Sestriere/Val Chisone - Arrival Transfer:
$236
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Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Breuil-Cervinia - Arrival Transfer:
$236
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Turin Airport (TRN) to Chamonix - Arrival Private Transfer:
$236
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Private Transfer from Turin City to Milan Airport/City by Sedan:
$270
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Private Direct Transfer From Turin to Milan:
$283
Is it cheaper to fly into Braga or Turin (Torino)?
Prices for flights to both Turin (Torino) and Braga 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 day
Braga €70
Turin (Torino) €74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Braga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.
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Authentic Braga Food Tour with Lunch & Local Guide 3 Hours:
$106
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Local Heritage Food Tour Gastronomy and Culture of Viana:
$154
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Turin (Torino)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Turin (Torino).
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The Monferrato Farm cooking classes:
$36
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Turin Sweet & Chocolate Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better:
$78
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Piedmontese Dinner with Local Wine Tasting in winebar:
$84
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Turin, food tour, taste our tradition.:
$94
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Cooking with chocolate in Langhe, Roero, Monferrato.:
$96
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Dining experience at a local's home in Nebbiuno with cooking demo:
$102
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Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo Belbo with Show Cooking:
$102
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Dining Experience at a local's Home in Casaleggio Boiro with Show Cooking:
$102
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Dining experience at a local's home in Merana with cooking demo:
$102
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Dining Experience at a local's Home in Grugliasco with Show Cooking:
$102
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Dining Experience at a local's Home in Feisoglio with Show Cooking:
$102
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Turin Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine:
$119
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Braga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:
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Braga Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour:
$3.59
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Braga Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tourer Hunt:
$4.49
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Medieval Guimarães and Legends Exploration Game and Tour:
$7.15
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Roman Heritage of Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure:
$7.16
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Guimaraes Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour:
$8.98
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High Ropes Adventure at Bravaes Kayak Park:
$18
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A Guimarães Hidden Gems Walking Tour Experience :
$24
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Tree and Slide Adventure in Lamas de Mouro at PNPG:
$26
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Private Stand Up Paddle Experience in Vila do Conde:
$38
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Guimarães Old Town Private Walking Tour:
$59
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Small-Group Braga Half-Day Tour with Bom Jesus Sanctuary:
$70
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E-Bike Tour:
$72
Tours and Activities in Turin (Torino)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Turin (Torino) are as follows:
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Torino Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local:
$7.21
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Museo delle Langhe Entrance Ticket:
$9.71
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Wine and Typical Product Tasting Tour:
$18
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City Sightseeing Turin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour:
$23
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Luci d'Artista City Tour:
$23
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Serravalle Outlet Shopping Mall Shuttle Bus - Return ticket:
$30
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Wine Experience of Nebbiolo in Alto Piemonte :
$38
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Turin Highlights Small-group Walking Tour:
$42
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Torino Magica® Evening Tour:
$42
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Skip-the-Line Ticket and Guided Royal Palace of Turin Group Tour:
$43
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The Turin Chocolate Factory Guided Tour & Tasting:
$47
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Highlights and hidden gems of Turin Bike Tour:
$47
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Braga
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:
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Customized Wine Tasting: Your Choices:
$30
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Wine Tasting & Lunch | Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde:
$62
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Wine tour at Mosteiro de Tibães with an exclusive wine tasting:
$66
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Tour of the Green Wine villages and wine tasting.:
$119
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Green Wine Ponte Lima Region-Small Group tour-Lunch,Wine Tastings:
$161
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Private Culture and Wine Tourism Tour:
$245
Sample the Local Flavors in Turin (Torino)
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Turin (Torino):
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Winery tour and wine tasting in Agliano Terme:
$22
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Langhe and Monferrato Wine Tasting with the Producer:
$30
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Tour and Wine Tasting in Langhe and Monferrato:
$35
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Organic Wine Tasting in the Langhe Hills – Vineyard & Cellar Tour:
$36
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2 Hours Guided Tour and Wine Tasting in the Heart of Roero:
$42
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Organic Wine Tasting in Monferrato:
$42
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Wine Tour and Tasting with the Producer in the Monferrato-Classic:
$46
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Monferrato (Asti province): Barbera Wine Tasting Experience:
$47
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Unique wine tasting at Winery Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta:
$48
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Wine Tour and tasting in the Monferrato - Premium:
$52
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Wine Tasting near Royal Palace of Turin:
$54
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Discover Turin between art and wine tastings:
$59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Braga and Turin (Torino), we can see that Turin (Torino) is more expensive. And not only is Braga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Braga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Braga 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 Turin (Torino) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Turin (Torino) than you might in Braga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Braga Expensive? and Is Turin (Torino) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Braga or Turin (Torino)?
Turin (Torino) has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Braga. When comparing the sizes of Braga and Turin (Torino), 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.
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