Which place is cheaper, Galicia or Andalusia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Andalusia or Galicia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Andalusia or Galicia, 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 Galicia?
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.
Galicia
Located in the lush green corner of northwestern Spain, the region of Galicia is best known for its seafood and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela located in the capital city. With an extensive Atlantic coastline, the climate of Galicia is often damp, though there are a number of rugged beaches that are frequented during the summer season. Other highlights include a culture that traces back to Celtic tribes and unique architecture from ancient standing stones to elaborate cathedrals.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAndalusia €127Galicia €95
The average daily cost (per person) in Andalusia is €127, while the average daily cost in Galicia is €95. 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 Galicia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAndalusia €65Galicia €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAndalusia €130Galicia €86
Compare Hotels in Andalusia and Galicia
Looking for a hotel in Andalusia or Galicia? 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 €23Galicia €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Andalusia
Also for Andalusia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Malaga Airport AGP to Malaga by Business Car: $51
- Airport Transfer: Malaga Airport AGP to Malaga by Luxury Van: $57
- Airport Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Luxury Car: $73
- Airport Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Luxury Van: $53
- Almería Private Transfer from Almería Airport to City centre or Cabo de Gata: $66
- Almería Private Transfer from the city centre or Cabo de Gata to Almería Airport: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville City by Business Car: $59
- Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville City by Luxury Van: $96
- Arrival Transfer: Malaga Airport AGP to Malaga by Business Car: $51
- Caminito del Rey from Seville with semiprivate transfer: $191
- Cordoba and its Mosque from Granada with Private Transfer: $262
- Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer: $240
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Galicia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Galicia:
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $130
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer to SCQ Airport by Van: $89
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from the city centre to SCQ Airport: $51
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from the city centre to SCQ Airport: $51
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from SCQ Airport to City centre: $51
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $42
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $72
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $72
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $54
- Departure Private Transfer Santiago de Compostela to SCQ Airport by Business Car: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer Santiago de Compostela Airport to City Center by Minivan: $89
Is it cheaper to fly into Andalusia or Galicia?
Prices for flights to both Galicia 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 €35Galicia €30
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: $66
- Food Tour Cadiz: $74
- Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla: $76
- Horse and Flamenco Show in Malaga with Dinner: $76
- Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga: $76
- Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions: $82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Galicia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Galicia.
- The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $64
- Food Market visit and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $103
- 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $104
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Andalusia €29Galicia €16
Tours and Activities in Andalusia
For Andalusia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.27
- Walking Tour of Sevilla's Historic Sites: $3.28
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.28
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Seville Cathedral: $4.37
- Skip the Line: Picasso's Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.37
- Guided Walking Tour of the Old Town of Frigiliana: $5.46
- Seville Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Granada Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Story Adventure Outdoor Escape Game in Cadiz Town Center : $7.04
- Sightseeing Outdoor Escape Game in Malaga: $7.09
- Granada Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.97
- Ronda Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.97
Tours and Activities in Galicia
Here are a few actual costs in Galicia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hour Private Old Town Walking Tour in La Coruña: $151
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $81
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $81
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.97
- A Coruña boat tour from the sea: $38
- Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
- Albarino : Sensorial experience and Heritage: $128
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $64
- Excursion to Finisterre, Muxia and Cabo Vilan With Boat Cruise : $59
- Finisterre y Costa da Morte el tour más completo desde Santiago: $53
- Full Day Santiago de Compostela Private Tour from Vigo, Shore Excursion: $168
- Full Day Tour to Rías Altas and Fuciño do Porco from Santiago: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAndalusia €23Galicia €16
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
- Evening Local Wine Tasting Córdoba: $39
- Wine Tasting in Granada: $50
- Granada Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour - by Oh My Good Guide!: $77
- Seville Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour: $93
- Malaga City Wine Tour: $94
- Traditional Malaga Tapas and Wine Tour: $119
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour in Seville Small Groups and Jewish Quarter: $158
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
Sample the Local Flavors in Galicia
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Galicia:
- Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience: $31
- Albariño Wine Tasting with Winery Tour: $33
- Private Rias Baixas Wine Tour from Santiago de Compostela: $292
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Andalusia and Galicia, we can see that Andalusia is more expensive. And not only is Galicia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Galicia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Galicia 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 Galicia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Andalusia Expensive? and Is Galicia Expensive?.
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