Which place is cheaper, Oviedo or Alicante?
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 Alicante or Oviedo?
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 Alicante and Oviedo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alicante or Oviedo?
Alicante
Alicante is a gorgeous coastal city in the Costa Blanca region, on the east coast of Spain. The region is famous for its white sandy beaches, the party-haven of Benidorm and the stunning palm tree-lined boulevard in the city of Alicante. I have been visiting Alicante for close to 20 years, so, it has become almost a second home to me. Here are my top tips to have the best vacation in Alicante.
Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Asturias Principality in Northern Spain. It is a city of churches and cathedrals with many of its buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its old town, or Casco Antiguo, is the most historic part of Oviedo, where many of the UNESCO sites are situated.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlicante €179Oviedo €134
The average daily cost (per person) in Alicante is €179, while the average daily cost in Oviedo is €134. 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 Alicante and Oviedo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlicante €42Oviedo €53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlicante €84Oviedo €106
Compare Hotels in Alicante and Oviedo
Looking for a hotel in Alicante or Oviedo? 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: Alicante Hotel Prices and Oviedo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alicante -Oviedo €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
- Premium Transfer Alicante - Valencia: $408
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Hacienda de Alamo Golf: $295
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Gandia: $295
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Benidoleig: $294
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Vergel: $285
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Beniarbeig: $285
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to El Valle Golf Resort: $284
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Albarán: $284
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Jesus Pobre: $279
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Castell de Castells: $272
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Balsicas: $272
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Oliva: $267
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oviedo
Also for Oviedo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Gijon Cruise Port: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Alicante or Oviedo?
Prices for flights to both Oviedo and Alicante 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 dayAlicante €124Oviedo €66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alicante
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alicante.
- Secret Flavors Food Tour: $34
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $34
- Alicante:Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Live Music: $42
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market: $57
- Alicante Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $58
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market: $58
- Paella Cooking Show in Alicante: $70
- Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars: $82
- Fuse Spanish With Italian For Dinner In Mutxamel: $97
- Alicante PRIVATE Food Tour With Locals: 10 Food & Drink Tastings Included: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alicante €53Oviedo €19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Alicante
Here are a few typical costs in Alicante for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Food and Tapas Tour (for 2)€54
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Catamaran Cruise (for 2)€67
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)€120
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Walking Tour (for 2)€60
Tours and Activities in Alicante
Here are a few actual costs in Alicante for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1.5 hour private tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria: $19
- Alcoy Walking Tour on the Modernist Route: $220
- Alicante : E-Bike Coast Tour, Roman Fish Farm and Snorkeling: $37
- Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $53
- Alicante : Sailing boat tour of the Mediterranean: $131
- Alicante Bay: Sunset Tour in Kayak with snorkel: $47
- Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea: $87
- Alicante City Bike Tour. Only Small groups: $41
- Alicante City Tour on E-Bike: $48
- Alicante City Tour on E-Bike: $47
- Alicante Coves. Private Tour of Jávea, Altea and Moraira: $214
- Alicante E-Bike Coast Tour with Román Fishpond and Snorkeling: $42
Tours and Activities in Oviedo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Oviedo.
- Oviedo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Private Tour: $5.24
- TOP Oviedo : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.94
- Tour de los misterios y leyendas de Oviedo: $11
- 1934 Revolution Tour: $12
- Guided tour of Oviedo: $12
- OVIEDO SCARY! Legends and Mysteries Tour: $12
- Medieval A tour through the vestiges of the Kingdom of Asturias in Oviedo.: $14
- Tour de la Revolución de 1934: $14
- Civil War Tour of Oviedo: $14
- Oviedo Civil War Tour: $14
- Premium Small Group Guided Tour to Monumental Oviedo: $30
- Lakes of Covadonga, Onis Cangas and Ballasts Tour from Oviedo: $56
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlicante -Oviedo €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Explore an urban winery and enjoy a Jumilla wine tasting: $18
- Guided Pub Crawl with Shots and Beer: $26
- Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting: $30
- Alicante Best Wine Tasting & Tapas Club: $41
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club: $42
- Alicante:Winery Tour+ Wine Tasting + Old castle: $53
- Historic Winery Guided Tour + Wine Tasting / Private Transportation: $69
- Small-Group Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings: $69
- Small-Group Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings: $77
- Wine Tour in and Wine Tasting: $83
- Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $146
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies: $160
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alicante and Oviedo, we can see that Alicante is more expensive. And not only is Oviedo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Oviedo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oviedo 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 Alicante would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Alicante than you might in Oviedo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alicante Expensive? and Is Oviedo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alicante or Oviedo?
Alicante has a larger population, and is about 49% larger than the population of Oviedo. When comparing the sizes of Alicante and Oviedo, 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 Alicante or Oviedo?
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 Alicante or Oviedo in the Summer?
Both Oviedo and Alicante during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Alicante in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Alicante is generally a little warmer than Oviedo. Daily temperatures in Alicante average around 25°C (77°F), and Oviedo fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
In Oviedo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Alicante. In the summer, Alicante often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Alicante gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 203 hours of full sun.
Alicante usually gets less rain in July than Oviedo. Alicante gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlicante 25°C (77°F)Oviedo 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Alicante or Oviedo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alicante and Oviedo. Most visitors come to Alicante for the shopping scene during these months.
Alicante is a little warmer than Oviedo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alicante averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Oviedo fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Alicante, it's very sunny this time of the year. Alicante usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during autumn. Alicante gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Alicante usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Alicante gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlicante 20°C (68°F)Oviedo 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Alicante or Oviedo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alicante as well as Oviedo. The winter months attract visitors to Alicante because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Alicante is a little warmer than Oviedo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alicante in January average around 11°C (52°F), and Oviedo averages at about 10°C (49°F).
In the winter, Alicante often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Alicante gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 95 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Oviedo. Alicante usually gets less rain in January than Oviedo. Alicante gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlicante 11°C (52°F)Oviedo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Alicante or Oviedo in the Spring?
Both Oviedo and Alicante are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches are the main draw to Alicante this time of year.
In April, Alicante is generally a little warmer than Oviedo. Daily temperatures in Alicante average around 16°C (60°F), and Oviedo fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Alicante. Alicante usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during spring. Alicante gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Alicante usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Alicante gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlicante 16°C (60°F)Oviedo 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Oviedo and Alicante
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (52°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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