Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg or Sintra?
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 Sintra or Gothenburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sintra or Gothenburg? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Sintra or Gothenburg?
Sintra
Located just 28 kilometers from Lisbon, Sintra is a town that was, for a long time, home to Portuguese royalty leading up to the 1910 revolution. In town you will find a Royal Palace and in the surrounding area there is a Moorish Castle, and the Pena Palace, which dates back to the 19th century. The town is on the Estoril Coast near the Sintra Mountains, making its setting very dramatic, beautiful and picturesque. The surrounding hills are actually designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site because they offer a great combination of both cultural importance and natural beauty.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Portugal, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden.
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Sintra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySintra €146Gothenburg €123
The average daily cost (per person) in Sintra is €146, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is €123. 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 Sintra and Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSintra €57Gothenburg €39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSintra €114Gothenburg €78
Compare Hotels in Sintra and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Sintra or Gothenburg? 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: Sintra Hotel Prices and Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sintra €21Gothenburg €18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sintra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sintra:
- Transfer From Lisbon To Albufeira Algarve: $269
- Transfer From Lisboa to Nazaré: $132
- Transfer From Lisboa To Portimão Algarve: $299
- Transfer From Lisboa To Faro Algarve: $299
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(8pax): $119
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(3pax): $107
- Tours and Transfers: $98
- TRANSFER Cascais to Lisbon Airport: $89
- Private Transfer To & From Lisbon: $35
- Private Transfer From Lisbon Airport to/from Cascais: $84
- Private San Francisco Transfer: $232
- Lisbon: Private Transfer to Sintra: $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $17
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $17
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea city centre to Umea airport: $71
- Gothenburg Airport: Transfer to City center of Gothenburg: $74
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $80
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $108
- Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $108
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $115
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $128
- Airport Transfer: Gothenburg to Airport GOT by Business Car: $131
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $162
Is it cheaper to fly into Sintra or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg and Sintra 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 daySintra €73Gothenburg €65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sintra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sintra.
- Lisbon Countryside Food Tour on Vintage Car: $103
- Boho Chic Picnic Dinner with Water Views: $109
- DINNER OR TAPAS in a Poruguese Home : $113
- Authentic Portuguese Cooking Experience: $120
- Pastel de Nata or Portuguese Cooking Class in Sintra with Locals: $140
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sintra €23Gothenburg €15
Tours and Activities in Sintra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Sintra are as follows:
- E-Bike Self Guided Tour Sintra & Cabo da Roca : $57
- 19th Century Photography Experience: $48
- 2 Hours Guided Tuk Tuk Tour in Sintra: $78
- 4 hour tour | Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca: $66
- 4x4 Tours in Portuguese Classic Jeeps (UMM) around Sintra: $167
- Almada’s Tale: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Boat tour: charming Cascais Coast to Lisbon lighthouse: $57
- Cascais Coastal EBike Tour: $66
- Cascais Coastal Secrets 90 Minute Cruise with Free Wine and Beer: $57
- Cascais Electric Bike Tour Self-Guided Half-Day Experience: $72
- Cascais to Lisbon Sunset Cruise with Open Bar: $57
- Cascais: Glamour and Decay by The Lisbon Coastline - Private Tour: $36
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Self Guided Tour in Gothenburg: $3.57
- Eila's Time Travels: A Lycksele Family Walking Tour Game: $8.59
- Headless Horseman in Self-Guided Ghost Tour Game: $8.63
- Alfie Atkins Cultural Centre Admission Ticket: $15
- Old Town Sightseeing Tour: $16
- Gothenburg Old Town Sightseeing Tour: $16
- World of Volvo Exhibition Entry Ticket: $19
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $24
- Gothenburg Universeum Ticket - Aquarium, Science, Wildlife, Zoo: $25
- City Canal Sightseeing Cruise: $28
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $36
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySintra €17Gothenburg €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Sintra
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sintra:
- Half-Day Tour in Cascais / Sintra with Brunch and Wine Tasting: $84
- Wine Tasting Tour: $89
- Half Day in Sintra and Cabo da Roca with Wine Tasting: $90
- From Sintra, Mafra, or Ericeira: Hike and Wine Tour: $100
- Lisbon Region Wine Tour: Mafra & Ericeira + Hotel Pick-Up: $197
- PRIVATE TOUR WINE TASTING QUINTA BACALHÔA & JOSÉ MARIA FONSECA (Setubal Region): $233
- Hidden Gems: Sintra & Cascais Private Tour with Wine Tasting: $316
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sintra and Gothenburg, we can see that Sintra is more expensive. And not only is Gothenburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gothenburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gothenburg 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 Sintra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra than you might in Gothenburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sintra Expensive? and Is Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sintra or Gothenburg?
Gothenburg has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Sintra. When comparing the sizes of Sintra and Gothenburg, 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 Sintra or Gothenburg?
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 Sintra or Gothenburg in the Summer?
Both Gothenburg and Sintra during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Sintra is generally a little warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Sintra average around 23°C (73°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Gothenburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Sintra. In the summer, Sintra often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Sintra gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 243 hours of full sun.
Sintra usually gets less rain in July than Gothenburg. Sintra gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySintra 23°C (73°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sintra and Gothenburg.
Sintra is much warmer than Gothenburg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sintra averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Gothenburg fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
In Sintra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sintra usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during autumn. Sintra gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 94 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Sintra usually receives around the same amount of rain as Gothenburg. Sintra gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSintra 19°C (66°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Gothenburg in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Sintra as well as Gothenburg.
Gothenburg can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Sintra is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sintra in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Gothenburg averages at about -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Sintra often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Sintra gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun.
Sintra receives a lot of rain in the winter. Sintra usually gets more rain in January than Gothenburg. Sintra gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySintra 12°C (53°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Gothenburg in the Spring?
Both Gothenburg and Sintra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Sintra is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Sintra average around 16°C (60°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sintra. Sintra usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during spring. Sintra gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Sintra usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Sintra gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSintra 16°C (60°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Sintra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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