The average price of a 7-day trip to Monchique is $1,057 for a solo traveler, $1,898 for a couple, and $3,559 for a family of 4. Monchique hotels range from $35 to $89 per night with an average of $62, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $160 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Faro Airport (FAO) are between $595 and $924 per person for economy flights and $1,867 to $2,900 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $57 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.

See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.

 

 

The Cheapest Times to Visit Monchique, PT

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FAO and stay in a Monchique hotel:

  • January 8th to March 18th
  • August 20th to October 21st
  • November 5th to December 16th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Monchique is usually early October.

 

Average Monchique Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Monchique for a week is $752-$1,499($107-$214 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $350 to $758 for economy

Lodging: $45 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $32 to $39 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Monchique for a week is $1,802-$2,988($257-$427 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $700 to $1,516 for economy

Lodging: $45 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $32 to $39 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Monchique for a week is $2,510-$5,312($359-$759 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,400 to $3,032 for economy

Lodging: $90 to $114 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $45 to $55 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Monchique

How cheap can you make a vacation to Monchique? The cheapest trip to Monchique is about $88 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $29.

Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.

Budget Solo Traveler

The lowest cost for one person to visit Monchique for a week is $615-$2,027($88-$290 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $350 to $758 for economy

Lodging: $29 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Monchique for a week is $1,056-$2,974($151-$425 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $700 to $1,516 for economy

Lodging: $29 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Monchique for a week is $2,112-$5,300($302-$757 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,400 to $3,032 for economy

Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $224 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Monchique cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Monchique Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Monchique.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Monchique for a week is $1,604-$4,691($229-$670 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $704 to $1,781 for first class

Lodging: $73 to $89 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $160 to $352 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Monchique for a week is $2,770-$7,270($396-$1,039 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,408 to $3,562 for first class

Lodging: $73 to $89 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $160 to $352 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Monchique for a week is $5,540-$13,694($791-$1,956 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,816 to $7,124 for first class

Lodging: $146 to $178 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $256 to $563 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Monchique Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Monchique is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Monchique due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Monchique Lodging Cost by Star Status

The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.

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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Monchique hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.

Vacation Rental Prices

The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.

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Percent of rentals

It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Monchique.

 

Flight Costs to Monchique

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $924 average in mid December to a low of $595 in early October. Median flight price is $344. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Monchique our data includes 153 originating airports, and 99 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Monchique from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $9,370 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Porto (OPO) in Porto (Portugal) at an average of just $104.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Monchique, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $329, so you can easily save about 55% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.

 

Daily Expenses Budget

Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Monchique can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $400 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.

 

 

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