Which place is cheaper, Galicia or Aquitaine?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aquitaine or Galicia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Aquitaine and Galicia can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Aquitaine or Galicia?
Aquitaine
Aquitaine, also known as "Guyenne" or "Guienne," is a province of south-west France with a stretch of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and a mountainous border to the south with Spain. The province covers an extensive area encompassing anything from coastline to countryside, small villages to thriving cities, and expansive vineyards to age-old castles.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to France, The Best Tours for Seniors to France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAquitaine €126Galicia €95
The average daily cost (per person) in Aquitaine is €126, 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 Aquitaine and Galicia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAquitaine €60Galicia €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAquitaine €120Galicia €86
Compare Hotels in Aquitaine and Galicia
Looking for a hotel in Aquitaine 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.Aquitaine €29Galicia €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aquitaine
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aquitaine:
- Airport to Bordeaux Premium Class Private Transfer: $273
- Airport to Lège-Cap-Ferret Transfer in Business Sedan: $273
- Arcachon bay to Airport Transfer in Business Sedan: $245
- Arrival Private Transfer BIQ Airport to Biarritz by Luxury Vehicle: $85
- Arrival Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Van: $115
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Business Car: $103
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Business Car: $103
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $108
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $108
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Premium Class: $147
- Chauffeured Transfer between Biarritz Airport, Train Station and City Center: $71
- Departure Private Transfers : Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Galicia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Galicia:
- Airport Transfer Santiago de Compostela: $45
- Arrival Private Transfer Santiago de Compostela Airport to City Center by Minivan: $91
- Departure Private Transfer Santiago de Compostela to SCQ Airport by Business Car: $38
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $54
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $72
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $72
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $43
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels: $43
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from SCQ Airport to City centre: $51
- 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 to SCQ Airport by Van: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Aquitaine or Galicia?
Prices for flights to both Galicia and Aquitaine 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 dayAquitaine €37Galicia €30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aquitaine
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aquitaine.
- NO DIET CLUB - Unique food tour in Bordeaux !: $64
- Biarritz Food Tour Gastronomique- Taste 10 Basque specialties: $76
- Bordeaux Organic Food Tour - French Apéro Style: $93
- Food Tour in Bordeaux : $97
- Bayonne Food Tour: Journey Through Flavors (with food and drinks): $97
- Bordeaux Food Tour - Bakeries, Pastries, Chocolate and more!: $98
- Bordeaux Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $103
- Traditional Bayonne Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Bordeaux Food Tour in the Wine District : Discover what makes Bordeaux so famous: $108
- Saint Emilion Half Day Ebike and Wine Tour with Picnic Dinner: $125
- Basque Country Food Tour: $240
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: $104
- 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.Aquitaine €14Galicia €16
Tours and Activities in Aquitaine
Here are a few actual costs in Aquitaine for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Pierre IBAIALDE: Guided Tour Ham Workshop, tasting: $5.46
- Bordeaux Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- The best of Bordeaux: Find more than wine on this self-guided audio tour: $6.99
- Centre of Bordeaux: Explore 2,000 years of history on a self-guided audio tour: $8.99
- Bordeaux Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Bordeaux City Sights Walking Tour: $16
- Prestige Commented Cruise glass of wine and Canelé in Bordeaux: $21
- Walking tours of Biarritz: $22
- English Tour into the Sturgeon Farm With a Discovery Tasting: $23
- Gourmet tour of Bordeaux and its sweet specialties: $24
- 1-Hour Bordeaux Electric Scooter Tour: $27
- Bordeaux Enigmatic Ghost and Eternal Haunting Echoes Tour: $32
Tours and Activities in Galicia
Here are a few actual costs in Galicia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- GROUP walking tour in Vigo: $1.09
- Old Town of Santiago de Compostela Walking Tour: $1.09
- Group walking tour in Lugo: $1.09
- Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $1.09
- Vigo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.94
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- Secrets of Santiago de Compostela: Private Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Secrets of Pontevedra: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Squares of Pontevedra: $10
- Guided Tour of the Old Town with an Official Guide: $11
- Tui Cathedral Guided Tour: $13
- Night Tour Land of Legends and Meigas: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAquitaine €11Galicia €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Aquitaine
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Aquitaine:
- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $11
- Distillery Tour in Bordeaux with Spirits Tasting: $16
- Saint-Emilion and Vineyard Walk with Wine Tasting: $22
- Bordeaux Pub Crawl: $25
- Bordeaux: Wine Tour and Tasting: $29
- Discover Bordeaux vineyard : special wine tasting with two cellar men brothers: $32
- Guided Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting in Saint-Émilion: $33
- Bordeaux Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip: $62
- Bordeaux Old Vintages Wine Tasting - Do Eat Better Experience: $71
- Saint-Emilion : visit of the Village & Château with wine tasting: $93
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Margaux: $93
- Saint Emilion Wine Tour Half Day: $104
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: $32
- Albariño Wine Tasting with Winery Tour: $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aquitaine and Galicia, we can see that Aquitaine 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 Aquitaine would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aquitaine 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 Aquitaine Expensive? and Is Galicia Expensive?.
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