Which place is cheaper, Catalonia or Andalusia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Andalusia or Catalonia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Andalusia or Catalonia, 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 Catalonia?
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.
Catalonia
Catalonia is a famous autonomous community in Spain. It is situated in the northeastern part of the country and consists of four provinces. The provinces consist of Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona. Barcelona is not only the capital of Catalonia, but is also the biggest city in the region. Because Barcelona is such a large city and Catalonia’s long history of international trade, the area is a very popular tourist destination. Another reason for Catalonia’s success is its temperate climate. Two other reasons that make Catalonia different from other areas in Spain are, people speak Catalan, Spanish and Aranese, and its climate has both beaches and mountain ranges.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAndalusia €127Catalonia €0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Andalusia is €127, while the average daily cost in Catalonia is €0.00. 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 Catalonia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAndalusia €65Catalonia -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAndalusia €130Catalonia €0.00
Compare Hotels in Andalusia and Catalonia
Looking for a hotel in Andalusia or Catalonia? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Andalusia €23Catalonia -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Andalusia
Also for Andalusia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Nerja: $131
- Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Algeciras or Tarifa: $185
- Vip Private Transfer from Malaga Airport to Gibraltar Border: $163
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfeR in Seville APT-HTL (SVQ): $64
- Transfers desde Aeropuerto de Almería (LEI) a Vera Playa - 4 pasajeros: $124
- Transfer from Malaga Airport to Costa del Sol Hotels (Any Hotel): $42
- TRANSFER MALAGA AIRPORT from OR to ESTEPONA-PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE: $125
- Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to Seville Airport: $47
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $47
- Seville: Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver: $147
- Seville city to Seville Airport(SVQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Seville City Hotels to Malaga Airport AGP Departure Transfer: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catalonia
Also for Catalonia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer with wheelchair Accessible from Bcn airport/ port/city: $284
- barcelona Cruise Port to Airport private transfer: $40
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Barcelona APT-HTL (BCN): $55
- Transfers From Cruise Port to Barcelona Airport: $41
- Transfers From Cruise Port to Barcelona Airport: $40
- Transfers From Barcelona Sants Train Station to Hotel bcn: $31
- Transfers From Barcelona Cruise Port to Barcelona Airport: $40
- Transfer to Montserrat Monastery from Barcelona: $27
- Transfer in private vehicle from Barcelona City - Barcelona Airport (BCN): $33
- Transfer in private vehicle from Barcelona Airport (BCN) - Barcelona City: $33
- Transfer in private minivan from Barcelona City - Barcelona Airport (BCN): $49
- Transfer in private minivan from Barcelona Airport (BCN) - Barcelona City: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Andalusia or Catalonia?
Prices for flights to both Catalonia 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
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Food Meals for one dayAndalusia €35Catalonia -
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Andalusia
For Andalusia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- Tapas Food Tour in Jerez de la Frontera: $39
- Spanish Paella Private Online Cooking Class: $40
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Dinner and Show at Alegría Flamenco & Restaurant in Malaga: $65
- Food Tour Cadiz: $74
- Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla: $76
- Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga: $76
- Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions: $82
- Paella Cooking Class in Malaga: $84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Barcelona Street Food Tour with Local Market & City Center Visit: $21
- Barcelona Guided Street Food Tour and Gothic Quarter Visit: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit : $32
- Barcelona Street Food Tour: Local Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide: $42
- Paella Cooking Experience and Wine in Barcelona: $60
- Barcelona street food tour La Boqueria Market: $63
- Barcelona Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $68
- Tablao de Carmen Flamenco Show with Tasting Menu or Dinner: $74
- Barcelona Tipsy Tapas Guided Food Tour with Dinner: $75
- Guided Food Tour with Tapas and Dinner in El Born Barcelona: $75
- Barcelona : Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Andalusia €29Catalonia -
Tours and Activities in Andalusia
For Andalusia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 'Game of Thrones' Walking Tour in Seville with Optional Trip to Osuna: $51
- Flamenco tour of Seville: $39
- Half-Day Luxury Motor Yacht Cruise in Granada: $152
- Private Tour of Ronda and Setenil de Las Bodegas: $239
- Seville Electric Bike Private Tour: $76
- Winery and Olive Mill Guided and Tasting Tour with Tapas: $120
- Úbeda + Baeza Tourist Pass: $33
- Úbeda Monumental - Guided tour with interiors: $15
- Úbeda and Baeza tour guided with tickets: $28
- Úbeda guided tour with tickets.: $16
- 1 Hour Buggy Safari Experience in the Mountains of Mijas with Guide: $87
- 1 Hour Buggy Tour Off-Road Adventure in Mijas: $98
Tours and Activities in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Barcelona Christmas Walking Tour: $29
- Cruise into Barcelona? Get the Most out of Your Visit!: $117
- Dali Museum, Besalu & Girona Tour from Barcelona by Fast Train : $119
- Girona and Costa Brava with Lunch: VIP Small Group Tour: $16
- Kids Buggy Experience in Salou: $65
- Montserrat Mountains Half - Day Private Tour - From Barcelona : $260
- Private Mountain Bike Tour in Barcelona: $33
- Sagrada Familia "Fast Track" Guided Tour in Barcelona: $105
- Sagrada Familia Comedy Tour: $3.25
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Legends of the Gothic Quarter: $10
- Skip The Line - Early Picasso Museum and Born Neighborhood: $56
- Sunset Sailing Tour in Barcelona: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAndalusia €23Catalonia -
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: $17
- Almería Visit to Eco Winery Cortijo El Cura and wine tasting: $24
- Almería Wine tour and tasting in English in Bio Winery: $24
- Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba: $26
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $27
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $38
- Evening Local Wine Tasting Córdoba: $39
- Granada Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour - by Oh My Good Guide!: $77
- Evening Tapas Tour and Wine Tasting in Malaga: $87
- Malaga Food Walking Tour with Tapas & Wine Tasting: $98
- BEST OF Granada: Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour: $100
- Traditional Malaga Tapas and Wine Tour: $118
Sample the Local Flavors in Catalonia
Also in Catalonia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Visit winery and wine tasting: $13
- Barcelona: Original Pub Crawl: $13
- Barcelona Pub Crawl by KING - Free shot and VIP Entry: $16
- Night Pub Crawl Tour in Barcelona: $16
- Estrella Damm Old Brewery Barcelona Guided Tour with Beer Tasting: $22
- Nightlife Tour - Barcelona Bar Crawl with Flamingos: $23
- Barcelona Bar Crawl: $26
- Barcelona Halloween Bar Crawl: $27
- Barcelona Art & Wine Tour: $30
- Wine Tasting Experience in Barcelona: $33
- Small-Group Natural and Organic Wine Tasting near Sitges: $33
- Bar Crawl at Gaixample: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Andalusia and Catalonia, we can see that Andalusia is more expensive. And not only is Catalonia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Catalonia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Catalonia 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 Andalusia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Andalusia than you might in Catalonia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Andalusia Expensive? and Is Catalonia Expensive?.
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