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

Should you visit Asturias or Basque Country?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Asturias and Basque Country 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: Asturias or Basque Country?

Asturias

Asturias is a region of Northwest Spain known for its rugged coastline, mountain landscapes, religious sites, and medieval architecture. While the natural landscapes answer the calling for outdoor adventures, the cities offer chances to experience the local history and culture. When it comes to sampling the best features of Asturias, there really is a little bit of everything.

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.

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Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Asturias?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Asturias Prices
    Spain Prices
    Basque Country Prices
    Spain Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Asturias 37,998
    Basque Country 144

The average daily cost (per person) in Asturias is €37,998, 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 Asturias and Basque Country in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Asturias 13,030
    Basque Country 57
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Asturias
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    Basque Country 114
Compare Hotels in Asturias and Basque Country

Looking for a hotel in Asturias 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 Asturias


Hotels in Basque Country


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Asturias 4,074
    Basque Country 25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asturias

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Asturias:

  • Private Transfer from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Gijon Cruise Port: $108

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Basque Country

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

  • Arrival Private Transfer from Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City by Business Car: $67
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City by Luxury Van: $113
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $135
  • Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Business Car: $66
  • Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Luxury Car: $80
  • Departure Private Transfer from Bilbao City to Bilbao airport BIO by Luxury Van: $113
  • Private Transfer from Bilbao Airport to Santander Port: $296
  • Private Transfer from Bilbao Cruise Port to Bilbao Airport (BIO): $94
  • Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Vitoria: $179
  • Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Vitoria Airport: $179
  • Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria: $233
  • Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria Airport: $233

Is it cheaper to fly into Asturias or Basque Country?

Prices for flights to both Basque Country and Asturias 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
    Asturias 12,322
    Basque 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:

  • Best Street Food Tour of San Sebastian with a Local Guide: $88
  • Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $89
  • San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $89
  • Bilbao Authentic Food Tour with 9 Pintxos and Local Drinks: $115
  • Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $118
  • Traditional Basque Pintxos 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: $148
  • San Sebastian Market Visit and Cooking Class: $154
  • Basque cuisine cooking class: $154
  • Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English: $165
  • Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef: $165

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Asturias 3,902
    Basque Country 30

Tours and Activities in Asturias

Here are a few actual costs in Asturias for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1934 Revolution Tour: $12
  • Cangas de Onís: Sella River Canoeing Adventure: $40
  • Cudillero, Aviles and Cabo Peñas Lighthouse Tour from Oviedo: $77
  • From Oviedo: Tour to Picos de Europa and Potes: $65
  • From Santiago: Tour to Lugo, Cathedral Beach and Asturias: $71
  • Gijon Cultural City Tour Experience from Oviedo -small groups: $77
  • Guided tour of Oviedo: $12
  • Jurassic Museum of Asturias Tour from Oviedo: $79
  • Lakes of Covadonga, Onis Cangas and Ballasts Tour from Oviedo: $46
  • OVIEDO SCARY! Legends and Mysteries Tour: $12
  • Oviedo Civil War Tour: $14
  • Oviedo Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.92

Tours and Activities in Basque Country

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

  • Free Walking Tour Bilbao Old Town with Local Guides: $3.54
  • Bilbao Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.62
  • Bilbao Old Town Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.62
  • TOP San Sebastian : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.92
  • San Sebastián Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $6.40
  • San Sebastian Interactive City Tour: $8.29
  • San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option: $14
  • Sampling San Sebastián's History: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Guided tour of San Sebastian: $21
  • Bilbao: Gugghenheim Museum E-Ticket with Gelato Tasting: $30
  • Small Group Hondarribia Historic Walking Tour: $31
  • Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket: $33

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Asturias 2,245
    Basque 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: $89
  • Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting: $114
  • 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: $122
  • Getaria Txakoli wine tour from San Sebastian: $172
  • Small Group Basque Food, Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastian: $194
  • Txakoli wine tour from Bilbao: $195
  • Open Food & Wine tours in San Sebastian: $213
  • Best quality food & wine tasting tour in San Sebastian.: $213
  • Private Half Day Txakoli Wine Tour & Getaria Fishing Village: $243
  • La Rioja wine tour: winery and traditional lunch from Bilbao: $267


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asturias and Basque Country, we can see that Asturias is more expensive. And not only is Basque Country much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Basque Country would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Basque Country 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 Asturias would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Asturias than you might in Basque Country.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Asturias Expensive? and Is Basque Country Expensive?.