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

Should you visit Evora or La Spezia?

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 La Spezia. 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 La Spezia?

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.

La Spezia

Located on the coast beside the Ligurian Sea, La Spezia is known for its military and commercial harbors hosting the arsenal of the Italian Navy. It is also well connected by rail and by boat to Cinque Terre National Park - a unique collection of five medieval villages along the coastline - as well as other coastal towns of the region. Other attractions include a number of museums as well as an annual boat race called Palio de Golfo.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Portugal, The Best Adventure Tours to Portugal, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, La Spezia 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 La Spezia is €235. 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 La Spezia in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Evora 45
    La Spezia 109
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Evora 90
    La Spezia 218
Compare Hotels in Evora and La Spezia

Looking for a hotel in Evora or La Spezia? 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 La Spezia


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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 La Spezia Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Evora 30
    La Spezia 41

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Spezia

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

  • Arrival Private Transfer La Spezia to Genoa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $278
  • La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
  • La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $134
  • La Spezia Cruise Port to Pisa Intl Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $210
  • La Spezia to La Spezia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $67
  • Guided Tour of Florence & Pisa with Bus Transfer: $87
  • Private Transfer La Spezia to Pisa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $222
  • Private Transfer from La Spezia Cruise Port to Pisa Airport (PSA): $210
  • Private Transfer from La Spezia Port to La Spezia Hotels: $67
  • Private Transfer from La Spezia hotels to La Spezia Port: $67
  • Private Transfer from La Spezia to Cinque Terre by car or van: $155
  • Transfer from La Spezia to Cinque Terre and Return to the Ship: $299

Is it cheaper to fly into Evora or La Spezia?

Prices for flights to both La Spezia 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
    La Spezia 96

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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in La Spezia

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

  • Taste Cinque Terre on a Full Meal Food Tour: $99
  • Small-Group Street Food Tour: $104
  • Sunset Cruise with Aperitif and Dinner: $105
  • Taste Cinque Terre on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $106
  • Tour of Apericena at Sunset and Dinner on Boat: $108
  • La Spezia. Sunset Aperitif and Dinner on the Boat: $115
  • Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in La Spezia: $118
  • La Spezia Cinque Terre Food Tour: $136
  • Private Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
  • Sunset dinner boat tour in the Gulf of Poets: $169
  • Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in La Spezia: $173
  • Cooking Class and Home Restaurant Experience: $175

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Evora 20
    La Spezia 39

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

Tours and Activities in La Spezia

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

  • Interactive tour of Portovenere: $11
  • tour HOP ON HOP OFF con trenino e guida turistica: $12
  • La Spezia Walking Tour: History, Panoramic Views, & Museum: $49
  • From Round-Trip to Pisa Cruise Shore Excursion: $50
  • Guided Walking Tour with Italian-Inspired Music: $50
  • From La Spezia to Pisa with optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $51
  • Pisa Tour by bus: $60
  • Private trip La Spezia to La Spezia Cruise Port or Train Station: $67
  • From Portovenere Islands Golden Hour Boat Tour: $70
  • Home Restaurant Experience with Pool Access: $70
  • Rome Colosseum Ticket PM Entry and 48 Hours Hop on Hop Off bus: $72
  • Dolcevita Aperitif Golden Hour Cruise in Portovenere Archipelago: $72

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Evora 22
    La Spezia 35

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 La Spezia

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

  • From Hiking in the Cinque Terre with wine tasting and light lunch: $140


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

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


Which is Bigger, Evora or La Spezia?

La Spezia has a larger population, and is about 64% larger than the population of Evora. When comparing the sizes of Evora and La Spezia, 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.