A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Aragon vs. Basque Country for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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.


Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Aragon?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Aragon is €126, while the average daily cost in Basque Country is €119. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Aragon 65
    Basque Country 57
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Aragon 130
    Basque 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.

Hotels in Aragon


Hotels in Basque Country


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Aragon 23
    Basque Country 26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Basque Country

Also for Basque Country, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from San Sebastian to Vitoria: $293
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to San Sebastian city: $293
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria city to San Sebastian Airport: $293
  • Private Transfer from Elciego city to Pamplona: $285
  • Private Transfer from Elciego city to Pamplona Airport : $285
  • Private Direct Transfer From Donostia San Sebastian to Bordeaux: $281
  • San Sebastián-Bilbao city or airport private transfer: $275
  • Private Transfer from San Sebastian Airport to Bilbao city: $270
  • Private Transfer from Bilbao city to San Sebastian Airport: $270
  • Private Transfer from Bilbao to San Sebastian: $270
  • Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander Airport : $254
  • Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander: $254

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Aragon 41
    Basque Country 38

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:

  • San Sebastian Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
  • The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairing: $110
  • Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $110
  • Basque Flavours: High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $110
  • Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $116
  • San Sebastian Like A Local: Centro Neighborhood Guided Food Tour: $120
  • Private San Sebastian Walking Food Tour: $138
  • Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao: $143
  • Basque Cuisine Cooking Class with Market Visit: $149
  • Full Day San Sebastian Food Tour : $150
  • San Sebastian: Authentic Basque Cooking Class in the Old Town: $153
  • Spanish Cuisine Cooking Class: $154

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Aragon 35
    Basque Country 30

Tours and Activities in Basque Country

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Basque Country.

  • PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao: $292
  • Pamplona City Tour from San Sebastian: $94
  • Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour: $82
  • "A la Vasca" - Top Notch Gastro Cultural Experience: $193
  • "Basque Cider House" guided tour + meal from San Sebastian: $83
  • 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket: $259
  • BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $32
  • Basque Coast Road Bike Tour: $109
  • Basque Coast Tour: Vizcaya Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika: $66
  • Biarritz & La Côte Basque Private tour: $248
  • Biarritz and French Coast Small Grop Tour from San Sebastian: $87
  • Bike tour with Pintxos & Drinks in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao Seaside): $55

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Aragon 14
    Basque Country 20

Sample the Local Flavors in Basque Country

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Basque Country:

  • Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour (Daytime): $142
  • Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour (Evening): $142
  • Guided tour of Txakoli wine tasting and tasting of wine and typical products: $149
  • Best quality food & wine tasting tour in San Sebastian. : $193
  • Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries Visit with Tasting from San Sebastian: $194
  • Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $198
  • Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian: $203
  • Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Bilbao: $203
  • Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Vitoria: $242
  • La Rioja Boutique Wine Tour - 2 Wineries & Picnic Lunch (From Bilbao): $259


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?.