Which place is cheaper, Centre and Loire Valley or Andalusia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Andalusia or Centre and Loire Valley?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Andalusia or Centre and Loire Valley, 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 Centre and Loire Valley?
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.
Centre and Loire Valley
The Loire Valley, part of the larger Centre region of France, is located in the middle stretch of the Loire River. It is referred to as the Cradle of the French and the Garden of France because of the many vineyards, fruit orchards, and vegetable fields, which line the banks of the river. The Loire Valley has been inhabited since the Middle Paleolithic period, so it has many notable historic towns, architecture, and wines. The central part of the Loire Valley is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sights. This area is a great location if you are looking for French splendor, style, and cuisine. The Loire Valley was once of great strategic importance between the north and south of France, so there are many amazing castles and towers in the area. The Valley is best known for its outstanding wines and its lively, sophisticated cities. The area in general has a pleasant or laid back feel, and has been called a bit of a story-book wonderland. It is definitely a must see if you're planning a trip to France.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, The Best Luxury Tours to Spain, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in France, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAndalusia €127Centre and Loire Valley €125
The average daily cost (per person) in Andalusia is €127, while the average daily cost in Centre and Loire Valley is €125. 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 Centre and Loire Valley in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAndalusia €65Centre and Loire Valley €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAndalusia €130Centre and Loire Valley €118
Compare Hotels in Andalusia and Centre and Loire Valley
Looking for a hotel in Andalusia or Centre and Loire Valley? 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 €23Centre and Loire Valley €22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Andalusia
Also for Andalusia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Córdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $295
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Córdoba: $295
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Ubrique: $291
- Private Transfer from Ubrique to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $291
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (Agp) to Granada City: $289
- Seville Airport SVQ to Malaga City Hotels - Round Trip Transfer: $281
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Ferreirola: $267
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Bubión: $266
- Granada to Cordoba Private Transfer: $265
- Cordoba and its Mosque from Granada with Private Transfer: $262
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Adra: $262
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Cortes de la Frontera: $247
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Centre and Loire Valley
Also for Centre and Loire Valley, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Nantes Hotels to La Rochelle Cruise Port: $88
- Private Transfer from Nantes Atlantique Airport NTE to Puy du Fou Park: $174
- Private Transfer from Nantes Airport (NTE) to La Rochelle Port: $88
- Private Transfer from Airports to Nantes: $33
- Nantes to Nantes Airport (NTE) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Nantes Private Transfer from Nantes city centre to Nantes Airport: $65
- Nantes Private Transfer from Nantes Airport to City centre: $65
- Nantes Airport (NTE) to Nantes hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Nantes Airport (NTE) to Nantes - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
Is it cheaper to fly into Andalusia or Centre and Loire Valley?
Prices for flights to both Centre and Loire Valley 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 €35Centre and Loire Valley €40
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
- Paella and Salmorejo 2-Hour Cooking Class in Córdoba: $49
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Dinner and Show flamenco in the Albayzin Granada: $62
- Dinner and Show at Alegría Flamenco & Restaurant in Malaga: $65
- Food Tour Cadiz: $75
- Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla: $76
- Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions: $82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Centre and Loire Valley
For Centre and Loire Valley, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunchtime Food Tour of Tours: $93
- Nantes Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $104
- All Inclusive Food Tour of Nantes Old Town with Local Guide: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Andalusia €29Centre and Loire Valley €19
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: $153
- Private Tour of Ronda and Setenil de Las Bodegas: $240
- Sealife Benalmadena Entrance Ticket: $21
- 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: $27
- Úbeda guided tour with tickets.: $16
- 1 Hour Buggy Safari Experience in the Mountains of Mijas with Guide: $87
Tours and Activities in Centre and Loire Valley
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Centre and Loire Valley.
- Castle Epicurean Experience with Wine & Local Specialties: $108
- Chateau Gaillard Royal Domain Admission Ticket: $15
- Chenonceau Castle guided half-day trip from Tours: $107
- Chenonceau Castle: Private Guided Walking Tour: $251
- Day Tour of Chateaux of Chenonceau, Chambord & Caves Ambacia from Tours/Amboise: $250
- Day Tour to Chenonceau and Chambord Castles : $158
- Discovery ride from Tours: $131
- English Speaking Loire Winery Tours originating from Chinon: $223
- English Speaking Loire Winery Tours pickup from Amboise or Tours: $279
- Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties: $52
- Guided tour of the museum - Tasting: $5.46
- Guided treetop adventure course in the heart of Nantes: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAndalusia €23Centre and Loire Valley €12
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 Wine tour and tasting in English in Bio Winery: $24
- Almería Visit to Eco Winery Cortijo El Cura and wine tasting: $24
- Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba: $26
- Guided Cellar Tour and wine tasting: $35
- Evening Local Wine Tasting in Córdoba: $39
- Flamenco show with wine tasting and tapas at Bodega La Jara: $49
- Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from Malaga: $60
- Sun and Wine Route - Small group, wine tasting and lunch included: $76
- Granada Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour - by Oh My Good Guide!: $77
- Malaga Food Walking Tour with Tapas & Wine Tasting: $98
- BEST OF Granada: Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour: $100
Sample the Local Flavors in Centre and Loire Valley
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Centre and Loire Valley:
- Wine tour and tasting at domain FL: $9.81
- Caves Ambacia, Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley: $20
- Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley: $59
- Loire Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Tours : Vouvray Wine Tasting: $108
- Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour in Vouvray and Montlouis : $137
- Loire Valley Wine Tour in Chinon & Bourgueil: $153
- Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise: $158
When comparing the travel costs between Andalusia and Centre and Loire Valley, 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 Centre and Loire Valley Expensive?.
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