Which place is cheaper, Lucca or Setubal?
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 Setubal 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 Setubal and Lucca can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Setubal or Lucca?
Setubal
Setubal is a busy working port and major commercial fishing center. Setubal is a city that has always had a close connection to the seas, and this is celebrated along the newly rejuvenated waterfront, which encompasses the colorful fishing harbor, the popular urban park and the Troia Peninsula ferry terminal. Within the charming historic center is a maze of narrow alleys, hidden plazas, and family-owned shops, along with Portugal's largest fish market. Setubal is primarily an industrial city, but is situated in a region of immense beauty; to the east is the stunning Serra da Arrabida, to the north is historic Palmela, while to the south are the paradise beaches of the Troia Peninsula. Setubal may not be a conventional holiday destination, but there is a surprising amount to see and do within the city and the surrounding region.
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 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy, and The Best Historical Tours in Italy.
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Setubal Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySetubal €149Lucca €136
The average daily cost (per person) in Setubal is €149, 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 Setubal and Lucca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSetubal €59Lucca €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSetubal €118Lucca €122
Compare Hotels in Setubal and Lucca
Looking for a hotel in Setubal 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: Setubal Hotel Prices and Lucca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Setubal €54Lucca €4.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Setubal
Also for Setubal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Boat Transfer to Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach with Return: $24
- Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach Taxi Boat Transfer Round Trip: $24
- Sesimbra Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $57
- Setúbal: Ilha Deserta Boat Transfer with Free Time: $29
- Transfer Sesimbra to Lisbon Airport: $102
- Transfers (Lisbon - Évora) / (Évora - Lisbon): $286
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 Setubal or Lucca?
Prices for flights to both Lucca and Setubal 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 daySetubal €60Lucca €72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Setubal
For Setubal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Evora Cooking Class & Wine Pairings in Fatima’s Home: $220
- Lisbon Guided Tour with Live Fado Show and Traditional Dinner : $225
- Authentic Evora Cooking Class with Wine in Chef Sofia’s Garden: $279
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.Setubal €12Lucca €5.68
Tours and Activities in Setubal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Setubal.
- Secrets of Setúbal: Exploration Game and Tour: $7.17
- Evora from Celts to Romans: Exploration Game and Tour: $7.17
- Explore the Highlights of Evora: Self-Guided GPS and Audio Tour: $8.32
- Wines tour and tasting with history in Atalaia: $18
- Museu Nacional Frei Manuel do Cenáculo E Ticket and 2 Audio Tours: $25
- Underwater viewing tours along the coast of Sesimbra: $30
- Gatsby Experience: The Bartender Challenge: $30
- Évora or Montemor-o-Novo: Guided Tour to Escoural Caves: $30
- Kayaking experience on DE beaches DA Arrábida: $36
- Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra: $42
- Kayak tour in Sesimbra: $42
- Sesimbra : Guided Kayak Tour in Arrábida Natural Park & Caves : $42
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 daySetubal €10Lucca €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Setubal
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Setubal:
- Workshop - Wine Tasting 101: $72
- Sesimbra: Half-Day Tour to Arrabida with Wine Tasting: $143
- Private Half Day Arrabida Tour with Wine Tasting in Sesimbra: $146
- Half Day Wine Tour Around Evora: $155
- Setúbal Wine Tour, famous Moscatel DE Setúbal: $209
- Lisbon Getaway: Private Arrabida Wine Tour with Cheese Tasting: $212
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 Setubal and Lucca, we can see that Setubal 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 Setubal Expensive? and Is Lucca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Setubal or Lucca?
Setubal has a larger population, and is about 43% larger than the population of Lucca. When comparing the sizes of Setubal 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.