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

Should you visit Paros or Azores?

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 Paros and Azores. 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: Paros or Azores?

Paros

A popular vacation destination for visitors to the Greek islands, Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades group. It is characterized by beautiful Mediterranean beaches and charming seaside villages.

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 Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Azores or Paros?

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 Paros is €154, 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 Paros and Azores in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Paros 53
    Azores 67
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Paros 106
    Azores 134
Compare Hotels in Paros and Azores

Looking for a hotel in Paros 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 Paros


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: Paros Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Paros 37
    Azores 30

Is it cheaper to fly into Paros or Azores?

Prices for flights to both Azores and Paros 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
    Paros 77
    Azores 74

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paros

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

  • Authentic Greek Cooking Experience in Amorgos: $68
  • Cretan Cooking Class and Dinner: Evening in a Rethymno Home : $125
  • Cooking Class with Greek Meal & Wine: $127
  • Cooking Class Sunset Dinner and Tour in Paros Farm : $158

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Paros 22
    Azores 22

Tours and Activities in Paros

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

  • Scuba Adventure (Double Tank) – Reefs, Wrecks & Caves of Paros: $167
  • 5 hour Cruises Blue Lagoon and Sea Caves daily at 0930: $131
  • Aeolus motoryacht cruise in Paros: $231
  • Amazing Beach Hike Experience Of Paros: $217
  • Blue Lagoon and Antiparos Full Day Cruise with BBQ: $191
  • Cruise to Iraklia and Koufonisi from Paros: $90
  • Cruise to Koufonissi from Paros Island: $84
  • Cruise to Mykonos and Delos from Paros Island: $108
  • Cruise to Mykonos from Paros Island: $108
  • Daily Cruise from Paros to Delos Mykonos: $102
  • EXPLORE Tour Adventure in Koufonisia & Naxos (Shared max 10 pax): $203
  • Full Day Bus Tour in Paros and Antiparos Islands from Paros : $75

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
    Paros 25
    Azores 9.64

Sample the Local Flavors in Paros

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

  • Paros Wine Tasting at a Local Winery: $42
  • 4-Hour Tour of Paros Wine Tasting: $179


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


Which has a larger population, Paros or Azores?

Azores has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Paros. When comparing the sizes of Paros 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.