A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Andalusia vs. Basque Country for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Andalusia or Basque Country?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Andalusia or Basque Country, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Andalusia or Basque Country?

Andalusia

The Andalusia Region of Spain is located in the south of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Almeria, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaen, Malaga and the capital city of the region, Seville. Andalusia is in the south of the Iberian Peninsula and is the only European region with coastlines on both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. Traditionally, the main economic contribution of the area is from agriculture, but in recent years the service industry, specifically tourism, retail, and transportation, have become at least as important and possibly even more important to the economy.

Basque Country

Upon its lush green hills that tower over the deep blue waves of the Atlantic Ocean, you will find its perfected oceanic climate and breathtaking landscape to be only the beginning of Basque Country, Spain. Basque Country, or Euskadi, is an autonomous community located in northern Spain. This community was based off the Statute of Autonomy of the Basque Country, a legal document that enabled Basque people to develop on Spanish territory. Due to its strong traditional currents in Spanish heritage as well as magnificent architecture, Basque Country is a hotspot for tourists everywhere.

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Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Andalusia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Andalusia is €127, while the average daily cost in Basque Country is €119. 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 Andalusia and Basque Country in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Andalusia 65
    Basque Country 57
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Andalusia 130
    Basque Country 114
Compare Hotels in Andalusia and Basque Country

Looking for a hotel in Andalusia or Basque Country? 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.

Hotels in Andalusia


Hotels in Basque Country


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Andalusia 23
    Basque Country 26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Andalusia

Also for Andalusia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private transfer from/to Seville to/from Granada with optional stop in Cordoba: $298
  • Private Transfer from Córdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $297
  • Private Transfer from Ubrique to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $296
  • Seville Airport SVQ to Malaga City Hotels - Round Trip Transfer: $285
  • Private Transfer from Granada Hotels to Seville : $276
  • Transfer from Seville to Cadiz: $276
  • Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Ferreirola: $271
  • Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Adra: $265
  • Private Transfer from Cortes de la Frontera to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $250
  • Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Cortes de la Frontera: $250
  • Private Transfer from Granada to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $245
  • Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Los Barrios: $245

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Basque Country

Also for Basque Country, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer San Sebastian to Bilbao or San Sebastian Airports by Van: $92
  • San Sebastian Private Departure Transfer: $48
  • San Sebastián-Bilbao city or airport private transfer: $275
  • Private Transfer in San Sebastian: $73
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria to Logroño: $247
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao Cruise Port: $209
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Vitoria Airport : $85
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria city to San Sebastian Airport: $293
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Logroño Airport : $247
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Bilbao Airport: $154
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to San Sebastian city: $293
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Pamplona city: $231

Is it cheaper to fly into Andalusia or Basque Country?

Prices for flights to both Basque Country and Andalusia 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Andalusia 35
    Basque Country 38

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Andalusia

For Andalusia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Tapas Food Tour in Jerez de la Frontera: $40
  • Spanish Paella Private Online Cooking Class: $40
  • Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $43
  • Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
  • The Seville Morning Food Tour: $60
  • Food Tour Cadiz: $75
  • Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla: $77
  • Tastes, Tapas & Traditions of Seville Food Tour: $79
  • Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions: $83
  • Flamenco Show and Tapas Dinner: $83
  • Paella Cooking Class in Malaga: $85
  • Malaga Tapas Cooking Class: $90

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Basque Country

For Basque Country, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • San Sebastian Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
  • The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairing: $110
  • Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $110
  • Basque Flavours: High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $110
  • Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $116
  • San Sebastian Like A Local: Centro Neighborhood Guided Food Tour: $120
  • Private San Sebastian Walking Food Tour: $138
  • Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao: $143
  • Basque Cuisine Cooking Class with Market Visit: $149
  • Full Day San Sebastian Food Tour : $150
  • San Sebastian: Authentic Basque Cooking Class in the Old Town: $153
  • Spanish Cuisine Cooking Class: $154

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Andalusia 29
    Basque Country 30

Tours and Activities in Andalusia

For Andalusia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • A Private experience in Alhambra: $187
  • Alcazar and Cathedral Combo Tour: $63
  • Flamenco tour of Seville: $40
  • Sealife Benalmadena Entrance Ticket: $22
  • Seville Electric Bike Private Tour: $77
  • Úbeda + Baeza Tourist Pass: $33
  • Úbeda Monumental - Guided tour with interiors: $16
  • Úbeda and Baeza tour guided with tickets: $28
  • Úbeda guided tour with tickets.: $17
  • 1 Hour Buggy Safari Experience in the Mountains of Mijas with Guide: $88
  • 1 Hour Jet Ski Experience in Isla Canela: $160
  • 1 Hour Malaga Panoramic Segway Tour : $39

Tours and Activities in Basque Country

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Basque Country.

  • PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao: $292
  • Pamplona City Tour from San Sebastian: $94
  • Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour: $82
  • "A la Vasca" - Top Notch Gastro Cultural Experience: $193
  • "Basque Cider House" guided tour + meal from San Sebastian: $83
  • 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket: $259
  • BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $32
  • Basque Coast Road Bike Tour: $109
  • Basque Coast Tour: Vizcaya Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika: $66
  • Biarritz & La Côte Basque Private tour: $248
  • Biarritz and French Coast Small Grop Tour from San Sebastian: $87
  • Bike tour with Pintxos & Drinks in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao Seaside): $55

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Andalusia 23
    Basque Country 20

Sample the Local Flavors in Andalusia

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Andalusia:

  • Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry: $18
  • Visit to Eco Winery Cortijo El Cura and wine tasting in English: $24
  • Visit to Eco Winery Cortijo El Cura and wine tasting in Spanish: $24
  • Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba: $26
  • Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $28
  • Wine Tasting in Granada: $51
  • Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from Malaga: $61
  • Winederlust Wine Tasting: $66
  • Granada Tapas and wine tour!: $72
  • Sun and Wine Route - Small group, wine tasting and lunch included: $77
  • Granada Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour - by Oh My Good Guide!: $78
  • Evening Tapas Tour and Wine Tasting in Malaga: $88

Sample the Local Flavors in Basque Country

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Basque Country:

  • Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour (Daytime): $142
  • Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour (Evening): $142
  • Guided tour of Txakoli wine tasting and tasting of wine and typical products: $149
  • Best quality food & wine tasting tour in San Sebastian. : $193
  • Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries Visit with Tasting from San Sebastian: $194
  • Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $198
  • Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian: $203
  • Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Bilbao: $203
  • Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Vitoria: $242
  • La Rioja Boutique Wine Tour - 2 Wineries & Picnic Lunch (From Bilbao): $259


When comparing the travel costs between Andalusia and Basque Country, we can see that Andalusia is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Andalusia Expensive? and Is Basque Country Expensive?.