A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Serengeti National Park vs. Lisbon for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Serengeti National Park or Lisbon?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Serengeti National Park or Lisbon, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Serengeti National Park or Lisbon?

Serengeti National Park

Sprawling across 5,700 square miles of northern Tanzania in East Africa, Serengeti National Park makes up one of the oldest ecosystems in the world-one whose climate, vegetation, and fauna has barely changed over the past million years.  Today the park is a major wildlife destination, especially during the Great Migration when over a million hoofed animals are on the move.

Lisbon

Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Lisbon or Serengeti National Park?

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

  • Serengeti National Park Prices
    Tanzania Prices
    Lisbon Prices
    Portugal Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Serengeti National Park $157
    Lisbon $196

The average daily cost (per person) in Serengeti National Park is $157, while the average daily cost in Lisbon is $196. 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 Serengeti National Park and Lisbon in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Serengeti National Park $58
    Lisbon $74
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Serengeti National Park $116
    Lisbon $148
Compare Hotels in Serengeti National Park and Lisbon

Looking for a hotel in Serengeti National Park or Lisbon? 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 Serengeti National Park


Hotels in Lisbon


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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: Lisbon Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Serengeti National Park $22
    Lisbon $29

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:


  • Taxi Ride
    $7.63

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon

Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Lisbon Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $84
  • Airport Private Transfer to Ericeira | Torres Vedras | Campo Real: $51
  • Airport Transfer - Lisbon: $66
  • Airport Transfer | Cruise Port - Estoril | Cascais | Sintra: $81
  • Airport Transfer: Lisbon to Lisbon Airport LIS by Business Car: $73
  • Airport transfer to Lisbon (metropolitan area).: $60
  • Algarve to Lisbon Airport Transfer: $470
  • Arrábida Snorkeling Adventure with Transfer from Lisbon: $96
  • Arrival Transfer: Lisbon Airport LIS to Lisbon in Business Car: $72
  • Costa da Caparica Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $36
  • Departure Transfer: Lisbon to Lisbon Airport LIS in Business Car: $72
  • Departure Transfer: Lisbon to Lisbon Airport LIS in Luxury Van: $103

Is it cheaper to fly into Serengeti National Park or Lisbon?

Prices for flights to both Lisbon and Serengeti National Park 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
    Serengeti National Park $69
    Lisbon $86

Typical Food Prices in Lisbon

For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Coffee
    $2.93

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon

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

  • Pizza Cruise on a Luxury Boat with Open Bar: $29
  • Lisbon Sunset DJ Party – Luxury Boat, Pizza & Open Bar: $29
  • Lisbon Exclusive Sunset Cruise – Pizza, Open Bar & Dolphins: $29
  • Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner : $32
  • Lisbon Sunset DJ Party – Luxury Boat, Pizza & Open Bar: $35
  • Traditional Walking Food Tour: $50
  • Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner: $57
  • Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner: $58
  • Lisbon Sangria – Exclusive Luxury Cruise with Pizza & Music: $58
  • Portuguese street food cooking class with Drinks: $59
  • Pizza Cruise on a Luxury Boat with Open Bar: $60
  • Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon: $60

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Serengeti National Park $54
    Lisbon $28

Tours and Activities in Lisbon

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

  • Unravel Lisbon an Outdoor Charms Self Guided Tour: $1.17
  • Alfama and Mouraria Tour - The oldest neighbourhoods in Lisbon: $1.23
  • Lisbon Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City: $1.23
  • Lisbon Walking Tour - Discover Belém and the Discoveries Age: $1.78
  • Lisbon Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.35
  • Alfama Walking Tour Lisbon: $3.57
  • Bairro Alto + Downtown Walking Tour: $3.57
  • Self Guided Tour in Lisbon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
  • Lisbon Tour in Walled City and Alfama and Old Town: $3.57
  • Lisbon City Center Tour - The Unmissable Lisbon: $3.57
  • Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town: $3.57
  • Historic Walking Tour Through Lisbon’s Oldest Neighborhood: $3.57

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Serengeti National Park $16
    Lisbon $21

Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:

  • Lisbon Port Wine Tasting at Taylors Shop and Tasting Room: $19
  • 1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session: $22
  • Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry: $23
  • Pub Crawl with Open Bar (Premium Upgrade Available): $23
  • Lisbon Pub Crawl: Unlimited Drinks, Shots & V.I.P Club Entry: $23
  • Private Bar Crawl in Lisbon: $24
  • Lisbon Pub Crawl: $24
  • Portuguese Wine Tasting: $25
  • Guided Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif: $28
  • Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif at Portuguese Wine Bar: $29
  • Lisbon Wine Tasting: $29
  • Catamaran Luxury Sunset and Wine Tour: $42


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Serengeti National Park and Lisbon, we can see that Lisbon is more expensive. And not only is Serengeti National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Serengeti National Park is in Africa and Lisbon is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Serengeti National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Serengeti 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon than you might in Serengeti National Park.

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