Welcome to Portugal - a cozy corner in the Pyrenees! The maximum impressions will be presented by two cities of this country - Lisbon and Porto. In the capital of Portugal, it is worth visiting the aquarium with its collections of 450 species of fish, as well as taking memorable pictures against the backdrop of the Belém Tower and the São Jorge Castle. In Porto, enjoy an exciting walk along the banks of the Douro River, including a tour of the bridge built by Gustave Eiffel and a Portuguese port wine tasting.
According to the Hotelhunter service, Lisbon is in the first place for booking hotels in Portugal: 68% of service users prefer it. The next destination in the popularity rating is Porto: 19% of tourists seek to get here. The top five regions are rounded out by Albufeira (7%), Ponta Delgada (6%) and Faro (3%).
The average cost of accommodation in this European country is quite high - $ 137. However, there are several factors that can be taken into account to significantly reduce it:
- seasonality: February is the cheapest month to stay with an average drop in room rates by 41%; June-September is the most expensive time to place with an average rise of 22%;
- day of check-in: the average rate on weekdays (Sun-Thu) is $ 115, while a weekend night (Fri and Sat) can cost $ 124;
- promotions, deals and bonus points from local hoteliers;
- Discounts for certain categories of travelers: young children, students, schoolchildren, regular customers, people of retirement age, married couples, numerous companies.
Don't overlook any of these factors: each of them is a component of your financial success. Take the time to compare prices in hotels of different categories.
These simple life hacks will save a lot of money in your wallet. You can pay for a 4-star hotel as little as $ 27-36 (instead of $ 82-86) or for a 3-star hotel - $ 9-10 (instead of $ 42-46). This will give you the opportunity to spend your savings solely on entertainment.