A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Coimbra vs. Turin (Torino) for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Coimbra or Turin (Torino)?

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

Should I visit Coimbra 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: Coimbra or Turin (Torino)?

Coimbra

Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.

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 Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Turin (Torino) or Coimbra?

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

  • Coimbra Prices
    Portugal Prices
    Turin (Torino) Prices
    Italy Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Coimbra 138
    Turin (Torino) 188

The average daily cost (per person) in Coimbra is €138, 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 Coimbra and Turin (Torino) in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Coimbra 44
    Turin (Torino) 79
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Coimbra 88
    Turin (Torino) 158
Compare Hotels in Coimbra and Turin (Torino)

Looking for a hotel in Coimbra 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.

Hotels in Coimbra


Hotels in Turin (Torino)


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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: Coimbra Hotel Prices and Turin (Torino) Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Coimbra 11
    Turin (Torino) 44

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra

Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private transfer in Coimbra City : $95
  • Transfers Aveiro or Coimbra to Lisbon Airport: $159
  • Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $161
  • Private Transfer Coimbra to Take Christ's Convent : $274
  • Private Transfer Coimbra to Aveiro Costa Nova : $298

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Turin (Torino)

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Turin (Torino):

  • Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Breuil-Cervinia - Arrival Transfer: $234
  • Turin Airport Private Departure Transfer: $131
  • Sestriere/Val Chisone to Turin Airport (TRN) - Departure Transfer: $234
  • Private Transfer from Turin City to Milan Airport/City by Sedan: $268
  • Private Direct Transfer From Turin to Milan: $281
  • Departure by Van or Car from Transfer Turin to Turin Airport TRN: $69
  • Arrival Transfer Turin Airport TRN to Turin City by Van or Car: $69
  • Torino Outlet Village Shopping Day private transfer from Turin: $36

Is it cheaper to fly into Coimbra or Turin (Torino)?

Prices for flights to both Turin (Torino) and Coimbra 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
    Coimbra 83
    Turin (Torino) 74

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Coimbra

For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Tomar Cooking Class & Garden-to-Table Meal with Lake Views: $142

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Turin (Torino)

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Turin (Torino).

  • Turin Sweet & Chocolate Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $78
  • Piedmontese Dinner with Local Wine Tasting in winebar: $84
  • Turin, food tour, taste our tradition.: $93
  • Cooking with chocolate in Langhe, Roero, Monferrato.: $96
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo Belbo with Show Cooking: $102
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Casale Monferrato with Show Cooking: $102
  • Turin Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine: $118
  • Private Piedmontese Cooking Course in Treiso with Meal: $143
  • Italian Cooking Class and Dinner at a Chef's House in Turin: $145
  • Turin Cooking Class: Iconic Recipe & Tasting at Local's Home: $154
  • Langhe: Cooking Class at Local's Home near Alba : $173
  • Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Saluzzo: $173

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Coimbra 18
    Turin (Torino) 28

Tours and Activities in Coimbra

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

  • Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.48
  • Tomar Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.48
  • Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour: $5.96
  • Coimbra Downtown Walking Tour with uptown insights : $5.96
  • Coimbra Downhill Tour Highlights History and Student Traditions: $5.96
  • Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.34
  • Tomar’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Self-Guided Tour of Fado Traditions in Coimbra: $9.99
  • Coimbra City Tour : $24
  • Cycle to Ancient Dolmens in Azenha. History, Theory & Folklore Guided Tour: $36
  • Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local: $42
  • Tomar and the Templars Convent of Christ Tour: A Historical Tale: $48

Tours and Activities in Turin (Torino)

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Turin (Torino) are as follows:

  • Turin: Chocolate tour : $143
  • Wine Experience of Nebbiolo in Alto Piemonte : $38
  • 2 Hours Private Guided Tour in Turin Egyptian Museum : $202
  • 2-hour Turin guided small group walking tour: $53
  • Capital of Magic Walking Tour in Turin: $227
  • Chocolate Experience: Turin sightseeing tour with Gianduiotto & Bicerin tastings: $226
  • Chocolate Made in Piedmont: Guided Tour with Tastings: $22
  • CioccolaTOur, discover the sweet side of Turin tasting the most famous chocolate: $239
  • City Sightseeing Turin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
  • Egyptian Museum Private Tour - Skip-the-Line : $161
  • Egyptian Museum of Turin with local Museum Guide tickets included: $94
  • Exclusive Guided Tour of the MAUTO Turin Automobile Museum: $106

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Coimbra 12
    Turin (Torino) 8.57

Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:

  • Port Wine Tasting in Coimbra: $72
  • Self-drive Wine Tour in Bairrada Region: $251

Sample the Local Flavors in Turin (Torino)

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Turin (Torino):

  • Winery tour and wine tasting in Agliano Terme: $22
  • Private Winery and Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting : $24
  • Tour and Wine tasting of Agliano Wines: $30
  • 2 Hours Guided Tour and Wine Tasting in the Heart of Roero: $42
  • Organic Wine Tasting in Monferrato: $42
  • Monferrato (Asti province): Barbera Wine Tasting Experience: $46
  • Unique wine tasting at Winery Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta: $48
  • Wine Tasting near Royal Palace of Turin: $54
  • Discover Turin between art and wine tastings: $59
  • Monferrato (Asti): Wine Tour with light lunch picnic in the vineyards: $60
  • The Turin Chocolate & Wine Tasting Experience: $82
  • Truffle Hunting and Cheese, Truffle & Wine Tasting near Alba: $94


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Coimbra and Turin (Torino), we can see that Turin (Torino) is more expensive. And not only is Coimbra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Coimbra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Coimbra 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 Coimbra.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Coimbra Expensive? and Is Turin (Torino) Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Coimbra or Turin (Torino)?

Turin (Torino) has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Coimbra. When comparing the sizes of Coimbra 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.