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Portugal vs Spain travel budget

Portugal vs Spain Travel Budget

Compare Portugal and Spain travel budgets, including flights from Montreal, daily costs, seasons, and which trip is better value.

Origin

Montreal (YUL)

Trip length

10 days

Style

Mid-range

Planning estimate

Estimates are for planning only. Actual prices can vary with flights, hotels, availability, seasonality, exchange rates, booking timing, departure city, and traveler choices. See methodology.

Quick answer

Portugal is lower on the 10-day estimate at $2,230. Portugal has the stronger destination score at 91/100.

Portugal

91/100 value score

A high-value European trip with coastlines, walkable cities, affordable food, and excellent shoulder-season pricing.

Total estimate
$2,230
Flights
$730
Daily cost
$150

Best for: coast and food trips.

Tradeoff: The main swing factor is timing flights and avoiding peak accommodation weeks.

Spain

90/100 value score

A versatile Europe pick where shoulder-season flights, tapas cities, and train routes create strong budget control.

Total estimate
$2,610
Flights
$760
Daily cost
$185

Best for: food and culture trips.

Tradeoff: Daily costs need tighter control, especially accommodation and activities.

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