Which place is cheaper, Bordeaux or Peniche?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Peniche or Bordeaux?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Peniche and Bordeaux can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Peniche or Bordeaux?
Peniche
Peniche is a beach destination with many attractions for travelers. First, the raging sea and the lay of the land make this a popular surfing destination. The best of many supreme beaches is Praia dos Supertubos, which has a tubular wave fit for big time international events. Peniche has also been a port since the Early Modern Age, when a fort was constructed to defend it. This monument has an absorbing history, first as a maritime defense and then a prison during the Estado Novo regime in the 20th century. The walled historic center makes for pleasant strolling, and the seaside fort where Salazar's regime detained political prisoners is a must-see for anyone interested in Portuguese history. Artisan lovers will enjoy Peniche's specialty, handmade lace, and it is even possible to see the lace-work in action. And on top of everything, Peniche also has the Berlingas Islands, a natural reserve off the coast, which are well worth a visit.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the place to go for fine wines. It's a very mellow, cultural city where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint cafe or restaurant without being rushed. The city is the capital of Gironde, and the entire metropolitan area has over one million residents. The city also has a rather large and vibrant university and the population is known to be very tolerant and liberal. There is a very strong artistic vibe in the city and, due to it's history of English rule, there is an English flair to the area. The large student population means that there is no shortage of opportunities to see shows, hear music, or visit a museum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPeniche €152Bordeaux €156
The average daily cost (per person) in Peniche is €152, while the average daily cost in Bordeaux is €156. 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 Peniche and Bordeaux in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPeniche €50Bordeaux €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPeniche €100Bordeaux €126
Compare Hotels in Peniche and Bordeaux
Looking for a hotel in Peniche or Bordeaux? 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.
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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: Peniche Hotel Prices and Bordeaux Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Peniche €53Bordeaux €15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:
- Airport to Lège-Cap-Ferret Transfer in Business Sedan: $299
- Airport to Bordeaux Premium Class Private Transfer: $299
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Van Business: $257
- Airport to Bordeaux Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $227
- Private Transfer from Bordeaux Airport to City of Bordeaux: $197
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $197
- Private Transfer from Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport: $161
- Airport Transfer: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Luxury Car: $149
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Car: $149
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Luxury Van: $118
- Departure Transfer: Bordeaux to Airport BOD by Luxury Van: $118
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $118
Is it cheaper to fly into Peniche or Bordeaux?
Prices for flights to both Bordeaux and Peniche 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
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Food Meals for one dayPeniche €71Bordeaux €79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.
- Bordeaux food tour: sweet specialities & highlights: $26
- Best of French Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour: $58
- Bordeaux - sweet food tour of the old city: $65
- Bordeaux : Afternoon Food Tour with local delicacies: $69
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $73
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Bordeaux center !: $75
- Morning Market Food Tour: $82
- Bordeaux : Morning Market Food Tour: $90
- Bordeau: Chartrons Morning Food Tour: $106
- Bordeaux Food Tour: $113
- 3.5-Hour Old Town and Market Food Tour: $116
- Organic : Bordeaux Food Tour: $116
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Peniche €19Bordeaux €22
Tours and Activities in Peniche
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Peniche.
- From 1-Hour Cabo Carvoeiro Boat Tour: $20
- Berlengas Island Catamaran Tour - Round Trip: $29
- From Round-Trip Boat Tour of Berlengas Archipelago: $29
- Berlengas Island Catamaran Tour + Snorkeling: $40
- Berlengas Island Catamaran Tour with Caves Trip: $40
- Berlengas Roundtrip and Glass-Bottom Boat Cave Tour: $41
- Berlenga Island and Cave Tour: $41
- Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour: $46
- Traction Buoy or Banana Boat Adventure: $47
- Berlengas Island Caves Tour and Snorkeling: $53
- Surf Experience in Peniche : $54
- Baleal Exclusive Surfing Private Adventure: $60
Tours and Activities in Bordeaux
Here are a few actual costs in Bordeaux for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Bordeaux by bicycle: a 3-hour tour immersive experience": $36
- Free Walking Bordeaux Tour ENG + 1 glass of wine (Tip based): $3.58
- 2 hours - Bordeaux Private tour with a native guide: $179
- Aperitive guided cruise « Wine and Canelé »: $22
- Best : Bordeaux Walking Tour + 1 Wine glass: $0.59
- Best : Bordeaux walking tour in Eng + Glass of Wine (Tip based): $3.58
- Best of Wine, Cheese, Pastries & Food Walking Tour: $118
- Blind Tasting: 4 Bordeaux Natural Wine + Cheese experience: $31
- Bordeaux - Free Walking Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.58
- Bordeaux : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $29
- Bordeaux Awakens: Private Sunrise Serenity Morning Tour: $182
- Bordeaux Best Boulangeries & History Tour: $68
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPeniche €12Bordeaux €26
Sample the Local Flavors in Bordeaux
Also in Bordeaux, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting: $14
- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $14
- Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $18
- Château Olivier: One Hour Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $24
- Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $26
- Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $29
- Pub Crawl Bordeaux : Drink, Laugh, Meet the World: $30
- Wine Tour and Tasting: $32
- Unusual wine tasting in DARWIN (Bordeaux)!: $33
- Local Wine Tasting with Wine Store Owner: $37
- Bordeaux wine tasting workshop with food and wine pairings: $41
- Blind wine tasting - discover wine differently: $42
When comparing the travel costs between Peniche and Bordeaux, we can see that Bordeaux 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 Peniche Expensive? and Is Bordeaux Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Peniche or Bordeaux?
Bordeaux has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Peniche. When comparing the sizes of Peniche and Bordeaux, 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 Peniche or Bordeaux?
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 Peniche or Bordeaux in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Peniche as well as Bordeaux. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Bordeaux because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Peniche is a little warmer than Bordeaux in the summer. The daily temperature in Peniche averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Bordeaux fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bordeaux. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Peniche this time of the year. In the summer, Peniche often gets more sunshine than Bordeaux. Peniche gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 276 hours of full sun.
Peniche usually gets less rain in July than Bordeaux. Peniche gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPeniche 23°C (73°F)Bordeaux 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Peniche or Bordeaux in the Autumn?
Both Bordeaux and Peniche are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Bordeaux this time of year.
In the autumn, Peniche is a little warmer than Bordeaux. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Peniche in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Bordeaux averages at about 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Peniche. Peniche usually receives more sunshine than Bordeaux during autumn. Peniche gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 165 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Peniche usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Peniche gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPeniche 19°C (66°F)Bordeaux 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Peniche or Bordeaux in the Winter?
Both Bordeaux and Peniche during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Bordeaux for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Peniche is generally much warmer than Bordeaux. Daily temperatures in Peniche average around 12°C (53°F), and Bordeaux fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the winter, Peniche often gets more sunshine than Bordeaux. Peniche gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 86 hours of full sun.
Bordeaux gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Peniche. Peniche usually gets more rain in January than Bordeaux. Peniche gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPeniche 12°C (53°F)Bordeaux 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Peniche or Bordeaux in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Peniche and Bordeaux. Furthermore, many visitors come to Bordeaux in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Peniche is a little warmer than Bordeaux in the spring. The daily temperature in Peniche averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Bordeaux fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In Peniche, it's very sunny this time of the year. Peniche usually receives more sunshine than Bordeaux during spring. Peniche gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 190 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Peniche usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Peniche gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPeniche 16°C (60°F)Bordeaux 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Bordeaux and Peniche
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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