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.
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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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Asturias Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAsturias €143Basque Country €144
The average daily cost (per person) in Asturias is €143, 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAsturias €69Basque Country €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAsturias €138Basque 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.
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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Asturias €16Basque 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: $104
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: $65
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City by Luxury Van: $109
- Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $130
- Bilbao Airport Private Departure Transfer: $51
- Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Business Car: $68
- Departure Private Transfer from Bilbao City to Bilbao airport BIO by Luxury Van: $109
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao Cruise Port: $90
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Cruise Port to Bilbao Airport (BIO): $90
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria: $225
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria Airport: $226
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian city to Biarritz Airport: $190
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Bilbao city: $173
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 €61Basque 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: $85
- Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $86
- San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $102
- Bilbao Authentic Food Tour with 9 Pintxos and Local Drinks: $111
- Traditional Basque Pintxos Cooking Class in Bilbao: $114
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $120
- Paella and Burnt Basque Cheesecake Cooking Class in Bilbao: $143
- Basque cuisine cooking class: $149
- San Sebastian Market Visit and Cooking Class: $149
- Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English: $159
- Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef: $159
- Gourmet Pintxos & Premium Wines small groups Food Tour: $206
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Asturias €19Basque 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: $11
- Cangas de Onís: Sella River Canoeing Adventure: $40
- Cudillero, Aviles and Cabo Peñas Lighthouse Tour from Oviedo: $75
- Direct Tour to Covadonga Lakes Picos de Europa from Oviedo: $120
- From Oviedo: Tour to Picos de Europa and Potes: $63
- From Santiago: Tour to Lugo, Cathedral Beach and Asturias: $71
- Gijon Cultural City Tour Experience from Oviedo -small groups: $75
- Guided tour of Oviedo: $11
- Jurassic Museum of Asturias Tour from Oviedo: $77
- Lakes of Covadonga, Onis Cangas and Ballasts Tour from Oviedo: $54
- OVIEDO SCARY! Legends and Mysteries Tour: $11
- Oviedo Civil War Tour: $14
Tours and Activities in Basque Country
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Basque Country.
- Free walking Tour Historical Bilbao with local guides: $3.42
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour: The True Story of the Bilbao Effect: $5.48
- San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option: $14
- Sampling San Sebastián's History: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $20
- Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket: $32
- Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket: $34
- Spanish Tour in Bilbao Old Town and Santiago Cathedral: $34
- San Sebastian Historic Walking Tour in Small Group: $34
- Bilbao Historic Walking Tour in Small Group: $34
- Bilbao Old Town Tour: $34
- Private Kayak Tour along the Getxo Coast and Hanging Bridge: $38
- Bilbao Exclusive Private Walking Tour: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAsturias €16Basque Country €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Basque Country
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Basque Country:
- Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with a Local Sommelier: $57
- Vizcaya Bridge, Gaztelugatxe and wine tasting from Bilbao: $86
- The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local: $113
- Basque Best Bites - #1 Food & Wine tour of Bilbao: $114
- San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour: $118
- Getaria Txakoli wine tour from San Sebastian: $166
- Small Group Basque Food, Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastian: $188
- Txakoli wine tour from Bilbao: $189
- Private Basque Vineyard Visit: Txakoli Wine Tasting from Bilbao: $200
- Best quality food & wine tasting tour in San Sebastian.: $217
- Private Half Day Txakoli Wine Tour & Getaria Fishing Village: $235
- Private Txakoli wine tour in Getaria from San Sebastian: $286
When comparing the travel costs between Asturias and Basque Country, we can see that Basque Country 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.