A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Mykonos vs. Sintra-Cascais National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Mykonos or Sintra-Cascais National Park?

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 Mykonos and Sintra-Cascais National Park. 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: Mykonos or Sintra-Cascais National Park?

Mykonos

Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.

Sintra-Cascais National Park

The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is located on the west coast of Portugal and is often called the place where "the land ends and the sea begins". The UNESCO listed park is famous for being home to Cabo da Roca, a seaside cliff that is actually the westernmost part of Europe. Sintra-Cascais is interesting due to their large diversity in landscape which includes sand dunes, lakes, forests, and ocean cliffs.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Mykonos?

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

  • Mykonos Prices
    Greece Prices
    Sintra-Cascais National Park Prices
    Portugal Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Mykonos 272
    Sintra-Cascais National Park 172

The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €272, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is €172. 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 Mykonos and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mykonos 74
    Sintra-Cascais National Park 63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mykonos 148
    Sintra-Cascais National Park 126
Compare Hotels in Mykonos and Sintra-Cascais National Park

Looking for a hotel in Mykonos or Sintra-Cascais National Park? 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 Mykonos


Hotels in Sintra-Cascais National Park


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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: Mykonos Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mykonos 24
    Sintra-Cascais National Park 61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mykonos

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:


  • Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)
    5.60
  • Taxi to Kalafatis
    13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:

  • Mykonos Private Luxury Transfers: $24
  • Private Transfer from Mykonos city hotels to Mykonos Cruise Port: $25
  • Private Transfer from Mykonos Cruise Port to Mykonos City Hotels: $25
  • Private Transfer from Mykonos Airport(JMK) to Mykonos Cruise Port: $25
  • Private Transfer from Mykonos Port to Mykonos Airport(JMK): $25
  • Mykonos Luxury Transfer - Professional Chauffeur VIP Services: $28
  • Round Trip Beach Transfer for Cruise Ship Passengers: $30
  • Your Mykonos Ride | 24/7 Private Transfers Anytime 1-WAY: $30
  • 24-hour Point-Point Mykonos Airport and Port Transfers Service: $30
  • Mykonos Island VIP Transfers: 24/7 Private Transportation 1-Way: $30
  • Private Transfer Service All Around Mykonos Island - 1 WAY: $30
  • Delos Island: Roundtrip Boat Transfer from Mykonos Island: $34

Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Sintra-Cascais National Park?

Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Mykonos 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
    Mykonos 83
    Sintra-Cascais National Park 72
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos

Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:


  • Two Ice cream Cones
    4.50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos

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

  • Food Tour: Aperitivo In Mykonos Town: $76
  • Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $76
  • Sunset Boat Cruise with Light Dinner & Drinks: $101
  • Sunset Sail Cruise to Rhenia, Beach Hopping, Dinner: $111
  • Food Tour of Mykonos - Flavors and local tastes: $114
  • Group Cooking Class at the Home of a Local Family: $117
  • Food Tour in Mykonos - Famous Tastings : $118
  • Private Cooking Class at the Home of a Mykonian Family : $119
  • Greek Cooking Class with Meal and Wine: $141
  • Hands-On Cooking Class with a Professional Chef: $141
  • Mykonos Cooking Class Experience for Cruise Travelers: $141
  • Small Group Mykonian Cooking Class Experience: $143

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mykonos 23
    Sintra-Cascais National Park 27

Tours and Activities in Mykonos

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

  • Mykonian Farm Entrance Ticket : $12
  • Mykonos Old Town Historic and Cultural Walking Tour.: $18
  • Iconic A Guided Walking Tour of Highlights: $29
  • Highlights Walking Tour with a Local: $34
  • Walking Tour as a Local: $35
  • Feel like a local - Walking Tour in Mykonos Town 2hours: $41
  • Old Town Walking Tour with Certified Local Guide: $41
  • Mykonos Walking Tour: $41
  • Mykonos Town Highlights A Sunset Walking Tour: $42
  • Sunset Party Boat Cruise with 1 Drink: $45
  • For Cruise Ships: Beach Escape and Free Time in Mykonos Town: $47
  • Small Group Mykonos Walk with Cruise terminal pick up: $53

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mykonos 20
    Sintra-Cascais National Park 13

Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos

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

  • Mykonos Town & Brewery:2-Hour Walking Tour with Beer Tasting: $76
  • Mykonos Bar Crawl with a Local: $76
  • Mykonos Town & Visit a local Brewery : Walking Tour with Tasting: $78
  • Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $80
  • Tour and Wine Tasting in Mykonian Land : $81
  • Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $88
  • Wine Tasting Tour at a traditional farm in Mykonos: $90
  • Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $164
  • Mykonos Highlights Private Tour with Optional Wine Tasting: $186


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mykonos Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.