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

Should you visit Evora or Split?

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 Split. 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 Split?

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.

Split

Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.

Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.

Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Portugal, The Best Adventure Tours to Portugal, The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia.


Which place is cheaper, Split 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 Split is €127. 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 Split in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Evora 45
    Split 74
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Evora 90
    Split 148
Compare Hotels in Evora and Split

Looking for a hotel in Evora or Split? 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 Split


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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 Split Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Evora 30
    Split 14

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 Split

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

  • Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $84
  • **Private Door to Door Airport Split Transfer up to 15 People** : $60
  • Airport Private Transfer from Split: $40
  • Airport Private Transfer to Split : $40
  • Airport Transfer from Split: $46
  • Airport Transfer to Split: $46
  • Airport transfers - round trip: $160
  • Airport(Resnik) to or from Split transfer: $71
  • CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer Split Airport to Split City : $60
  • CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Split City to Split Airport SPU : $60
  • Ferry Transfers Between Split and Hvar: $40
  • From Split Airport to Sibenik, Private Transfer, max 8: $118

Is it cheaper to fly into Evora or Split?

Prices for flights to both Split 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
    Split 41

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 Split

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

  • Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $53
  • Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
  • Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $143
  • A Vineyard Feast: A Group Dinner and Wine Tasting: $199
  • Split Cooking Class: $209
  • Cooking class on island Brac: $251

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Evora 20
    Split 3.72

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 Split

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

  • Diocletian's Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $9.36
  • Split Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
  • Quest Experience in Marjan Hill Witch Hunt: $12
  • Split's Old Town and Marjan Hill: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
  • Trogir Open Top Bus Trip + Free Split Walking Tour: $13
  • Klis Fortress GOT and Olive Museum Entry Tickets: $14
  • Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
  • Sightseeing Split's Roman Ruins: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Adriatic Blues and Roman Clues Split Audio Tour: $15
  • Diocletian's Palace Virtual Reality Experience: $15
  • Split's Past and Future GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $16
  • Virtual Reality Experience in Split: $16

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Evora 22
    Split 7.97

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 Split

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

  • From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $44
  • From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $45
  • Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $49
  • From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $49
  • Dalmatian wine tasting by Bottiglia wine & deli: $54
  • Wine Tasting at Seafront Tasting Room in Kastela: $54
  • Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $56
  • Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $59
  • Blue Lagoon & Wine tasting - 3 islands tour: $108
  • Private History and Wine Tour in Trogir and Klis: $173
  • From Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $176
  • Zinfandel Wine Tasting & Storytelling with Dalmatian Food: $178


When comparing the travel costs between Evora and Split, we can see that Evora 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 Evora Expensive? and Is Split Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Evora or Split?

Split has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Evora. When comparing the sizes of Evora and Split, 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 Split?

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 Split in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Evora as well as Split. Additionally, the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Split this time of year.

Evora is around the same temperature as Split in the summer. The daily temperature in Evora averages around 25°C (78°F) in July, and Split fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Split. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Evora this time of the year. In the summer, Evora often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Split. Evora gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Split receives 345 hours of full sun.

Evora usually gets less rain in July than Split. Evora gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Split receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Evora 25°C (78°F) 
    Split 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Evora or Split in the Autumn?

Both Split and Evora are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Split for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.

In the autumn, Evora is around the same temperature as Split. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Evora in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Split averages at about 18°C (64°F).

It's quite sunny in Split. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Evora. Evora usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Split during autumn. Evora gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Split receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Evora usually receives less rain than Split. Evora gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Split receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


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

Should I visit Evora or Split in the Winter?

Both Split and Evora during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Split in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In January, Evora is generally a little warmer than Split. Daily temperatures in Evora average around 11°C (52°F), and Split fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).

In the winter, Evora often gets more sunshine than Split. Evora gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Split receives 128 hours of full sun.

Evora usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Split. Evora gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Split receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Evora 11°C (52°F) 
    Split 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit Evora or Split in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Evora and Split. Also, most visitors come to Split for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.

Evora is around the same temperature as Split in the spring. The daily temperature in Evora averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Split fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Split this time of the year. In Evora, it's very sunny this time of the year. Evora usually receives more sunshine than Split during spring. Evora gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Split receives 212 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Evora usually receives less rain than Split. Evora gets 60 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Split receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Evora 15°C (60°F) 
    Split 15°C (59°F)

Typical Weather for Split and Evora

Evora Split
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (52°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 8°C (47°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Feb 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Mar 14°C (56°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 11°C (52°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 60 mm (2.3 in) 15°C (59°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
May 19°C (65°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 20°C (67°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Jun 23°C (73°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 23°C (74°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Jul 25°C (78°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 26°C (80°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Aug 26°C (78°F) 4 mm (0.1 in) 26°C (79°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Oct 19°C (67°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 18°C (64°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Nov 15°C (58°F) 76 mm (3 in) 13°C (56°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Dec 12°C (53°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 10°C (49°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)