A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Evora vs. Dubrovnik for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Evora or Dubrovnik?

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 Evora and Dubrovnik. 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: Evora or Dubrovnik?

Evora

A medieval time capsule, this city is a collection of ancient relics that leaves a lasting air of enchantment upon you. Evora, Portugal is the seat of the Evora District as well as the capital of the Alentejo region. With a population of no more than 60,000, Evora is a small municipality that holds a treasure trove of culture, art, and history. Evora is known internationally for its preservation of medieval architecture, such as parts of medieval walls that still partially surround the city. Moreover, Evora is a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network and because of its multitude of historic sites, the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of said historic sites include Se Cathedral, Evora Museum, Roman Temple, Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval, the Church of St. John the Evangelist, and the Church of Saint Francis. Besides of its historic beauty, Evora also lives up to the demands of the modern world. According to Expreso, the city was named one of the second most livable cities in Portugal. Evora is also an ambitious and even competitive city, ranked number-one in competitiveness out of the 18 Portuguese capital cities. Whether you look to explore Roman ruins or simply enjoy the current amenities, you will fall under the enchantment that is Evora, Portugal.

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Portugal, The Best Adventure Tours to Portugal, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.


Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Evora?

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 Evora is €142, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is €121. 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 Evora and Dubrovnik in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Evora 45
    Dubrovnik 50
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Evora 90
    Dubrovnik 100
Compare Hotels in Evora and Dubrovnik

Looking for a hotel in Evora or Dubrovnik? 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 Evora


Hotels in Dubrovnik


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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: Evora Hotel Prices and Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Evora 30
    Dubrovnik 12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Evora

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Evora:

  • Private Faro Airport Transfers to Albufeira (car up to 4pax): $59

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:


  • Bus Around Town
    1.43

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik

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

  • Airport Transfer Dubrovnik Town to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $275
  • Arrival Private Transfer Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik City by Business Car: $45
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik City by Minivan: $65
  • Arrival Transfer: Airport DBV to Dubrovnik by Luxury Van: $59
  • Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $222
  • Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $34
  • Departure Private Transfer from Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Minivan: $60
  • Departure Private Transfer: Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Business Car: $40
  • Departure Transfer: Dubrovnik to Airport DBV by Sedan Car: $59
  • Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $84
  • Dubrovnik Airport Private Transfer - Mercedes-Benz Van: $92
  • Dubrovnik Airport Private Transfer to Dubrovnik Hotels: $68

Is it cheaper to fly into Evora or Dubrovnik?

Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik and Evora 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
    Evora 77
    Dubrovnik 57

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Evora

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Evora.

  • A Taste of the Alentejo: Wonderful 3-Course Dinner: $89

Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:


  • Seafood Dinner (for 2)
    29

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik

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

  • Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $82
  • Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m above ground: $101
  • Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik: $114
  • Secret Food Tours in Dubrovnik: $118
  • Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $143
  • Old Town Food Tour: $157
  • Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $167
  • Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $226
  • Traditional Dalmatian Cooking Class from Dubrovnik: $234
  • Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik: $246
  • Dubrovnik Food Tour with Friendly Local Guide: $279
  • Dubrovnik Scenic Tour & Lunch/Dinner at Country Estate: $410

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Evora 20
    Dubrovnik 19

Tours and Activities in Evora

Here are a few actual costs in Evora for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Évora Private Walking Tour: $279
  • Évora Private Walking Tour: $115
  • Évora Unforgetable Sidecar Tour: $47
  • Évora or Montemor: Beekeeping Guided Tour with Honey Tasting: $82
  • Évora or Montemor: Guided Tour of the Escoural Caves: $29
  • Évora: Alentejo Region 7-Day Guided Cycling Tour: $2,032
  • Évora: Private tour with entrance tickets to main monuments: $116
  • Évora: Small Group Tour with Chapel of Bones "Skip the Line": $46
  • 2hr Cork Tour in a Jeep: $90
  • Alentejo Food Walking Tour in Borba: $48
  • Cork & Prickly Pear Tour - Private Tour to the Heritage of Pepe Aromas: $38
  • Museu Nacional Frei Manuel E-Ticket & Audio Tour: $22

Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik

For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)
    13
  • Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)
    53
  • Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)
    45

Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.

  • Time Traveler’s Trail: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure in Dubrovnik: $5.97
  • Cavtat Old Town: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.97
  • Dubrovnik Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.68
  • Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones self-guided tour with mobile app: $7.51
  • Dubrovnik Old Town Walking Tour with Audioguide: $8.35
  • Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $9.36
  • Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Dubrovnik Old Town: $9.56
  • Love Stories Museum Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket: $11
  • Red History Museum Regular Ticket: $11
  • Skip the Line: Love Stories Museum Admission Ticket: $11
  • A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town: $12
  • Walls of Liberty: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Dubrovnik: $12

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Evora 22
    Dubrovnik 14

Sample the Local Flavors in Evora

Also in Evora, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Golden Era of Évora walking & the portuguese wine tasting.: $47
  • The Roman Tour & Wine tasting.: $58
  • From Lisbon: Évora and Monsaraz with Alentejo Wine Tasting: $89
  • From Lisbon: Évora Day Trip with Optional Wine Tasting: $103
  • Évora: Megalithic Sites and Wine Tasting Tour: $117
  • Évora or Montemor: Beekeeping, Chocolate factory, Wine tasting: $164

Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik

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

  • Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting : $42
  • Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $46
  • Sunset and Wine / Dubrovnik Sunset Tour and Premium Wine Tasting : $59
  • Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $70
  • Sunset Wine Tasting At Panorama Point: $74
  • Pub Crawl Nightlife Xperience: $80
  • Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $82
  • Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $82
  • Wine Tour - Get to know local grapes: $84
  • Luxury Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $84
  • From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $88
  • Sunset wine tasting in vineyard: $92


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Evora and Dubrovnik, we can see that Evora is more expensive. And not only is Dubrovnik much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Dubrovnik would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dubrovnik 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 Evora would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Evora than you might in Dubrovnik.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Evora Expensive? and Is Dubrovnik Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Evora or Dubrovnik?

Evora has a larger population, and is about 96% larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Evora and Dubrovnik, 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.


When is the best time to visit Evora or Dubrovnik?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Evora or Dubrovnik in the Summer?

Both Dubrovnik and Evora during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Dubrovnik for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Evora is around the same temperature as Dubrovnik. Typically, the summer temperatures in Evora in July average around 25°C (78°F), and Dubrovnik averages at about 25°C (77°F).

Evora usually gets less rain in July than Dubrovnik. Evora gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Evora 25°C (78°F) 
    Dubrovnik 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Evora or Dubrovnik in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Evora and Dubrovnik. Also, many visitors come to Dubrovnik in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Evora is generally around the same temperature as Dubrovnik. Daily temperatures in Evora average around 19°C (67°F), and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

Dubrovnik receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Evora usually receives less rain than Dubrovnik. Evora gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Evora 19°C (67°F) 
    Dubrovnik 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Evora or Dubrovnik in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Evora as well as Dubrovnik. Also, most visitors come to Dubrovnik for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Evora is a little warmer than Dubrovnik in the winter. The daily temperature in Evora averages around 11°C (52°F) in January, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).

It's quite rainy in Dubrovnik. Evora usually gets less rain in January than Dubrovnik. Evora gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Evora 11°C (52°F) 
    Dubrovnik 9°C (48°F)

Should I visit Evora or Dubrovnik in the Spring?

Both Dubrovnik and Evora are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Dubrovnik because of the beaches and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Evora is around the same temperature as Dubrovnik. Typically, the spring temperatures in Evora in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Dubrovnik averages at about 14°C (57°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Dubrovnik. In April, Evora usually receives less rain than Dubrovnik. Evora gets 60 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Evora 15°C (60°F) 
    Dubrovnik 14°C (57°F)

Typical Weather for Dubrovnik and Evora

Evora Dubrovnik
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (52°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 9°C (48°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Feb 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 10°C (50°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Mar 14°C (56°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 11°C (52°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 60 mm (2.3 in) 14°C (57°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
May 19°C (65°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 18°C (64°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Jun 23°C (73°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Jul 25°C (78°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 25°C (77°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Aug 26°C (78°F) 4 mm (0.1 in) 25°C (77°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Oct 19°C (67°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 18°C (64°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Nov 15°C (58°F) 76 mm (3 in) 14°C (57°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)
Dec 12°C (53°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 11°C (52°F) 178 mm (7 in)