A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Hvar vs. Azores for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Hvar or Azores?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hvar and Azores can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Hvar or Azores?

Hvar

Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.

Azores

The Azores are a group of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal. Although the islands were created through volcanic activity, there is far less activity now, making the Azores the perfect beach escape. Most people speak Portuguese, or a dialect of it, with English spoken primarily by those in the tourism industry.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Croatia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Croatia, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Azores or Hvar?

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 Hvar is €131, while the average daily cost in Azores is €163. 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 Hvar and Azores in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hvar 38
    Azores 67
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hvar 76
    Azores 134
Compare Hotels in Hvar and Azores

Looking for a hotel in Hvar or Azores? 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 Hvar


Hotels in Azores


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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: Hvar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Hvar 47
    Azores 30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hvar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hvar:

  • Speedboat Transfer from Hvar Town to Split Airport: $585
  • Private Transfer to Dubrovnik with Korčula Stopover: $3,394

Is it cheaper to fly into Hvar or Azores?

Prices for flights to both Azores and Hvar 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
    Hvar 66
    Azores 74

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hvar

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

  • Traditional Hvar Cooking Classes, Dinners & 'Poje' Field Tour!: $167
  • Hvar Hidden Gems Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $205
  • Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $208
  • Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner/Lunch: $256
  • Hvar Small Group Wine Tour and Authentic Dalmatian Dinner: $298

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hvar 7.51
    Azores 22

Tours and Activities in Hvar

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hvar are as follows:

  • BLUE CAVE & 5 islands tour from Hvar: $113
  • 1-Hour Battle Archery Game in Hvar Adventure Park: $24
  • 1-Hour Private Paintball Adventure in Park Hvar Jelsa: $32
  • 50 Shades of Blue: Blue Cave & 5 Islands Boat Tour from Hvar: $12
  • Adventurous Blue and Green Cave group tour: $94
  • Back to the Roots - Ancient Island Interactive Experience: $154
  • Beach bar Laganini and Hula Hula half-day Private Boat Tour: $1,004
  • Beautiful Sites of Hvar -Private Walking Tour : $243
  • Blue & Green cave tour with yacht from town Hvar: $250
  • Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar: $119
  • Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands group Tour from Hvar: $132
  • Blue Cave, Blue Lagoon, Pakleni Islands Group boat tour from Hvar: $118

Tours and Activities in Azores

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

  • Madeira: Group and Private Tea Drinking Experiences: $35

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hvar 9.21
    Azores 9.64

Sample the Local Flavors in Hvar

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

  • Wine Tasting Round Trip from Hvar - Family Winery at a Hilltop: $93
  • Hvar Island E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting and Starters: $115
  • Private Hvar Island Bike Tour and Wine Tasting: $117
  • Hvar Wine Tasting Experience: $129
  • Hvar Wine tasting small group experience: $131
  • Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour : $173
  • Private Best Beaches Boat Tour with Wine Tasting: $1,001


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

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


Which has a larger population, Hvar or Azores?

Azores has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Hvar. When comparing the sizes of Hvar and Azores, 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.