Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Aragon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Aragon or Basque Country?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aragon 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: Aragon or Basque Country?
Aragon
If you want to head off the beaten track or simply get away from it all, head over to Aragon, Spain, where you won't have any trouble finding peace and quiet or uncovering ancient history in a region yet to be inundated with tourists. The population of Aragon does not exceed 1.5 million and less than a third resides outside of Zaragoza, which will make for the perfect adventure away from the crowds.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Aragon Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAragon €153Basque Country €144
The average daily cost (per person) in Aragon is €153, while the average daily cost in Basque Country is €144. 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 Aragon and Basque Country in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAragon €65Basque Country €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAragon €130Basque Country €114
Compare Hotels in Aragon and Basque Country
Looking for a hotel in Aragon 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.
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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aragon €23Basque Country €25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Basque Country
Also for Basque Country, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Airport to Santander Port: $295
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Logroño: $285
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Logroño city: $277
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Pamplona: $269
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Pamplona Airport: $269
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Pamplona city: $268
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Elciego town: $232
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Elciego town: $232
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Laguardia town: $232
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria: $231
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria Airport: $231
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian city to Biarritz Airport: $196
Is it cheaper to fly into Aragon or Basque Country?
Prices for flights to both Basque Country and Aragon 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 dayAragon €68Basque Country €63
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:
- Bilbao Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $85
- San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $88
- Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $88
- Bilbao Authentic Food Tour with 9 Pintxos and Local Drinks: $114
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $118
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $118
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $124
- Paella and Burnt Basque Cheesecake Cooking Class (in Bilbao): $147
- Basque cuisine cooking class: $153
- San Sebastian Market Visit and Cooking Class: $153
- Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef: $164
- Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English: $164
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aragon €35Basque Country €30
Tours and Activities in Basque Country
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Basque Country.
- "A la Vasca" - Top Notch Gastro Cultural Experience: $206
- "Basque Cider House" guided tour + meal from San Sebastian: $98
- Artist-Guided Tour of the Guggenheim Museum: $106
- Best Private Pintxos tour in San Sebastian: $171
- Big Group Paddle Adventure: $236
- Bike Tour in San Sebastian: $51
- Bike tour with Pintxos & Drinks in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao Seaside): $71
- Bilbao : Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour): $53
- Bilbao Exclusive Private Walking Tour: $41
- Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket: $35
- Bilbao Highlights 3-hour E-Bike tour: Small Group or Private Tour: $58
- Bilbao Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAragon €14Basque Country €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Basque Country
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Basque Country:
- Vizcaya Bridge, Gaztelugatxe and wine tasting from Bilbao: $88
- Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting: $113
- The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local: $117
- Basque Best Bites - #1 Food & Wine tour of Bilbao: $118
- San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour: $121
- Getaria Txakoli wine tour from San Sebastian: $171
- Small Group Basque Food, Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastian: $193
- Private Basque Vineyard Visit: Txakoli Wine Tasting from Bilbao: $206
- Open Food & Wine tours in San Sebastian: $212
- Private Half Day Txakoli Wine Tour & Getaria Fishing Village: $242
- Private Txakoli wine tour in Getaria from San Sebastian: $295
- Rioja Icons: Marqués de Riscal & Ysios Wine Tour from Bilbao: $295
When comparing the travel costs between Aragon and Basque Country, we can see that Aragon 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 Aragon Expensive? and Is Basque Country Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.