Which place is cheaper, Lucca 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 Lucca?
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 Lucca can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Peniche or Lucca?
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.
Lucca
Lucca is of interest to travelers for its impressive architecture, interesting history and unique defensive walls that were designed by Leonardo Da Vinci. Impressively, these walls were never breached. Today there is a ring park on top of the walls that is an enjoyable place to walk. The city dates back to the Etruscan and Ancient Roman times and much of the architecture remains today. The city was an independent city state until the 18th century and was the birth place of Giacomo Puccini, a world famous Italian opera composer.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy, and The Best Historical Tours in Italy.
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Peniche Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPeniche €152Lucca €136
The average daily cost (per person) in Peniche is €152, while the average daily cost in Lucca is €136. 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 Lucca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPeniche €50Lucca €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPeniche €100Lucca €122
Compare Hotels in Peniche and Lucca
Looking for a hotel in Peniche or Lucca? 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 Lucca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Peniche €53Lucca €4.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lucca:
- Private Transfer from Lucca to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $263
- Private Transfer from Lido di Camaiore to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $257
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Lucca: $106
Is it cheaper to fly into Peniche or Lucca?
Prices for flights to both Lucca 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 €71Lucca €72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lucca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lucca.
- Morning Food Tour with Snacks and Coffee: $82
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in San Miniato with Show Cooking: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Capannori with Show Cooking: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Pistoia with Show Cooking: $102
- Lucca’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $109
- 2Italia Lucca Food Tour: $114
- Lucca Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine: $115
- Lucca Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine: $118
- Typical Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Lucca: $131
- Cooking Class Lucca: $152
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $152
- Traditional-Traditional Cooking Class cuisine course: $152
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Peniche €19Lucca €5.68
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 Lucca
Here are a few actual costs in Lucca for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Wine and olive oil tasting & farm tour: $43
- 2 Hour Walking Tour at Lucca : $155
- 2-Hours Relax Walking Tour Through Lucca: $209
- Amazing walking tour of Pistoia: $197
- Bike Self-Tour in the Lucca Countryside and Green Landscapes: $41
- Canyoning Experience for Small Groups in Tuscany: $95
- Carrara Marble Tour by van from Lucca or Pisa : $178
- Carriage tour in the historic center of Lucca: $108
- Cellar tour, Tasting of 6 wines, dish combined typical products : $60
- Cesarine: Market Tour & Typical Dining at a Local's Home in Lucca: $226
- Chianti Lovers Tour- 2 Wineries and SuperTuscan Small Group from Lucca: $177
- Chianti Wine and Vinci half day Small Group Tour from Lucca: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPeniche €12Lucca €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Lucca
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lucca:
- Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery: $24
- Guided Winery Tour with Wine Tasting: $29
- Wine tasting in Lucca: $48
- Honest Wines- Wine tasting at Cantina Biagiotti: $60
- Added Organic Wine Tasting in San Miniato: $78
- Tuscany Wine Tours in a family winery Podere Pellicciano: $84
- Wine tasting in Versilia with sommelier - 5 wines and local products: $90
- Chianti Half-Day Wine Tour in the Tuscan Hills Small Group from Lucca: $94
- RomanticOpera concert in the artist's house on the hills and wine tasting: $104
- Guided E-Bike and Wine Tour: $127
- Guided E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Lucca: $130
- Bike Ride & WIne Tasting: $144
When comparing the travel costs between Peniche and Lucca, we can see that Peniche 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 Lucca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Peniche or Lucca?
Lucca has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Peniche. When comparing the sizes of Peniche and Lucca, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.