Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Asturias?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAsturias €0.00Basque Country €0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Asturias is €0.00, while the average daily cost in Basque Country is €0.00. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAsturias -Basque Country -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAsturias €0.00Basque Country €0.00
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.
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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Asturias -Basque Country -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asturias
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Asturias:
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport to Oviedo and Gijón: $72
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Gijon Cruise Port: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Basque Country
Also for Basque Country, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bilbao Airport Private Departure Transfer: $47
- Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Luxury Van: $67
- Bilbao Private Transfer from Bilbao city centre to Bilbao Airport: $60
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Airport to Santander Port: $256
- Private Transfer from Bilbao City Hotels to Bilbao Cruise Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Cruise Port to Bilbao Airport (BIO): $75
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Cruise Port to Bilbao City Hotels: $75
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Bilbao Airport: $81
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Bilbao Cruise Port: $185
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to San Sebastian Airport: $272
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander: $256
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Vitoria Airport : $155
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
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Food Meals for one dayAsturias -Basque Country -
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 Pintxos Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $77
- Insider Best Culinary Gems Guided Food Tour in San Sebastian: $111
- The High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $111
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $111
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $114
- San Sebastian Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $116
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $117
- San Sebastian Like A Local: Centro Neighborhood Guided Food Tour: $121
- Basque cuisine cooking class: $144
- Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao: $144
- Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class: $150
- San Sebastian: Authentic Basque Cooking Class in the Old Town: $154
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Asturias -Basque Country -
Tours and Activities in Asturias
Here are a few actual costs in Asturias for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Private Tour of Oviedo: $80
- Arriondas: Canoeing Adventure Descent on the Sella River: $27
- Cangas de Onís: Sella River Canoeing Adventure: $27
- Direct Tour to Covadonga Lakes Picos de Europa from Oviedo: $95
- From Santiago: Tour to Cathedral Beach, Asturias, and Pancha: $65
- Guided Tour of the Cathedral of Oviedo: $12
- Guided tour of Oviedo: $11
- OVIEDO SCARY! Legends and Mysteries Tour: $11
- Oviedo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Private Tour: $9.20
Tours and Activities in Basque Country
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Basque Country.
- San Sebastian Quest Experience: Identity Mystery: $8.31
- VITORIA DE LEGEND night tour: $11
- Bilbao Confidential Tour: Crime and Punishment: $13
- Bilbao Confidential Tour: Industrialists and Bourgeois: $13
- Sampling San Sebastián's History: A Self Guided Audio Tour : $15
- San Sebastian Shared Cultural Walking Tour: $17
- San Sebastian Donostria: Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $22
- Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group: $22
- Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour : $28
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Hondarribia: $32
- zumaia sup tours: $36
- Bilbao Walking Small Group Tour: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAsturias -Basque Country -
Sample the Local Flavors in Basque Country
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Basque Country:
- Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier (close to Guggenheim museum): $55
- Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour (Daytime): $143
- Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour (Evening): $143
- Getaria Txakoli Wine Tour with Hotel Pick-up from San Sebastian: $150
- Guided tour of Txakoli wine tasting and tasting of wine and typical products: $150
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Vitoria: $244
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $250
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian: $255
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Vitoria: $255
- La Rioja Boutique Wine Tour - 2 Wineries & Picnic Lunch (From Bilbao): $255
- Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao : $261
When comparing the travel costs between Asturias and Basque Country, we can see that Asturias 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 Asturias 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.