Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Siena?
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 Siena or Costa Vicentina?
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 Siena and Costa Vicentina can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Siena or Costa Vicentina?
Siena
Located in Tuscany, Siena is a medieval city that is about 70 kilometers south of Florence. One of its most famous events is the horse race, Il Palio, which occurs twice a year during the summer. The race puts a lot of emphasis on neighborhood pride and competition. It is a local tradition that is of great importance to the residence, so it is not an event that is held specifically for tourists. It dates back to the Medieval times and is associated with the area's religion, pageantry and rivalry. In addition to the city's strong neighborhood pride, rich history, and impressive architecture, Siena was also the home of many famous artists including Duccio, Simone Martini, and Ambrogio and Pietro Lorenzetti.
Costa Vicentina
Costa Vicentina is the beautiful coastal area in southwest Portugal which runs through both the Algarve and Alentejo Regions along the southern coast. This is actually part of the longest stretch of protected coastline in Portugal, making it one of the best places to experience the unadulterated beauty and nature of the country. Costa Vicentina offers miles of some of the best Portugal beaches, fantastic hiking trails, and lovely old villages to explore. The area sees far more Portuguese tourists than international ones, so expect Portuguese to be the only language spoken by many people, especially in the smaller villages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.
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Siena Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySiena €170Costa Vicentina €150
The average daily cost (per person) in Siena is €170, while the average daily cost in Costa Vicentina is €150. 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 Siena and Costa Vicentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSiena €69Costa Vicentina €66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSiena €138Costa Vicentina €132
Compare Hotels in Siena and Costa Vicentina
Looking for a hotel in Siena or Costa Vicentina? 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: Siena Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Siena €20Costa Vicentina €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Siena
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Siena:
- Arrival transfer Siena Airport SAY to Siena City by Van or Sedan: $174
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from Siena to Florence with stop in S Gimignano & Monteriggioni: $180
- Private transfer from Siena to Florence: $221
- Siena or Sovicille to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $188
- Transfer Siena - Pisa with stop in San Gimignano & Lunch: $275
Is it cheaper to fly into Siena or Costa Vicentina?
Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina and Siena 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 daySiena €88Costa Vicentina €59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Siena
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Siena.
- Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine: $83
- Small-group Cooking Class in a Chianti Farm: $95
- Chianti Dinner with Wine Tasting at Poggio ai Laghi Winery : $96
- Siena : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $100
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Grosseto with Show Cooking: $102
- Small-group Street food tour in Siena: $106
- Tuscan, Italian, tiramisu cooking class and tasting 3 wines: $107
- Siena’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $109
- Siena Small group Cooking Class in a Chianti Farm: $120
- Cooking Class: Italian Authentic Recipes with Lunch: $132
- Small Group Cooking Class in Chianti Farmhouse: $136
- Family Cooking Class: Pizza and Tiramisù from Siena: $136
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Siena €3.75Costa Vicentina €17
Tours and Activities in Siena
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Siena are as follows:
- Siena Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Siena Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
- Skip-the-Line Siena Cathedral Duomo Complex Entrance Ticket: $23
- OPA SI Pass Siena Cathedral Complex Ticket: $32
- Italian Opera in Siena Experience: $35
- MONTECHIARO Chianti & Supertuscan WINE EXPERIENCE : $42
- Winery tour with panoramic aperitif in Chianti: $42
- Montalcino Castle and Vineyards tour with tasting: $47
- Guided Walking tour of Siena with Cathedral: $48
- Skip the Line: Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour: $48
- Siena Guided Tour with Duomo and Palazzo delle Papesse : $48
- Siena Private Walking Tour with a Local: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySiena €2.19Costa Vicentina €8.71
Sample the Local Flavors in Siena
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Siena:
- "CLASSIC" Wine Tasting and Typical Tuscan Products: $33
- Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting Experience: $39
- Exclusive Wine Tasting in the Historic Center of Siena: $42
- Classic: Tuscan Wine Tasting and Local Cheeses: $43
- Winery tour and wine tasting in Maremma - Grosseto: $48
- Tour and Wine Tasting in a Tuscan Private Castle: $51
- Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tasting with Tuscan appetizer in ancient residence: $53
- Chianti Half Day Wine Tasting Tour from Siena: $59
- Tuscany Hiking Tour from Siena Including Wine Tasting: $66
- Siena wine tasting & Gelato tasting: $66
- Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting & Lunch in a Tuscan Castle: $70
- Chianti Classico wine Tour and Tasting: $71
When comparing the travel costs between Siena and Costa Vicentina, we can see that Siena 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 Siena Expensive? and Is Costa Vicentina Expensive?.
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.