Which place is cheaper, Santillana or Avignon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Avignon or Santillana?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Avignon and Santillana. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Avignon or Santillana?
Avignon
Avignon is a beautiful medieval walled city southeast of Paris. Often referred to as the City of Popes due to the large number of popes who have resided there over the years, Avignon boasts a wonderful history of art and culture. Located on the leafy banks of the Rhone, it is probably best-known these days for the children's song - Sur le pont d'Avignon. But for several decades in the 14th century it was the capital of Christendom, after Pope Clement V moved his court here to avoid the chaos in Rome. The legacy of that papal schism can be seen today in the city's Unesco-protected architecture, including the vast Palais des Papes. And nearby Chateauneuf-du-Pape, site of a now-ruined castle built by a later pope, still produces acclaimed red wines. The city's intact ramparts and pedestrianized center lend Avignon a small-town, medieval feel. Yet each summer, the city goes totally 21st century, as thousands of visitors descend for a contemporary performing arts extravaganza, the Festival d'Avignon. History surrounds you, sharing its secrets as you roam Avignon's quiet, shaded, cobblestone streets. Decorated with gorgeous fountains, avenues and squares, although Avignon is quite a big township, you'll see that this beautiful walled city still maintains its small town charm.
Santillana
A quaint town outside of Santander in northern Spain, Santillana de Mar is renowned for its medieval architecture. One of Spain's prettiest villages, Santillana del Mar and its cobbled streets are lined with palaces, churches, and balconies full of flowers. There are plenty of traditional shops selling local specialties, and it is nearby the UNESCO world heritage site of the Altamira Caves for something a little different.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAvignon €700Santillana €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Avignon is €700, while the average daily cost in Santillana is €105. 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 Avignon and Santillana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAvignon €647Santillana €60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAvignon €1,294Santillana €120
Compare Hotels in Avignon and Santillana
Looking for a hotel in Avignon or Santillana? 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Avignon Hotel Prices and Santillana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Avignon €21Santillana €17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Avignon
Also for Avignon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Priate Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Van: $132
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Business Car: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Minibus: $241
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Business Car: $91
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Minibus: $241
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Van: $132
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Avignon - Round-Trip Transfer: $233
- Private Departure Transfer from Avignon to Marseille Airport MRS: $117
- Private transfer Marseille - Avignon: $428
- Transfer Avignon to Vaison la Romaine and surroundings: $164
- Transfer Vaison la Romaine and surroundings to Avignon: $164
- Transfert Avignon Marseille : $273
Is it cheaper to fly into Avignon or Santillana?
Prices for flights to both Santillana and Avignon 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 dayAvignon €33Santillana €30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Avignon
For Avignon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Avignon Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $98
- Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon: $207
- Cooking lessons: $213
- Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Chef: $403
Typical Food Prices in Santillana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Santillana:
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Breakfast€7.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Avignon €15Santillana €23
Tours and Activities in Avignon
For Avignon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Glanum Archaeological Site Entrance Ticket: $9.82
- Avignon Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.84
- Ticket for the Gourmet Journey at Maison Brotte: $17
- All About Avignon Tour: $21
- Around The Palace Tour: $31
- La Noctambule du Pape Night Tour: $37
- Chocolate and Wine Pairing Experience in Châteauneuf-du-Pape: $44
- A Tour in Provence in a typical French motorized bike : the Solex: $46
- Half-Day Tour from St Rémy-de-Provence by Electric Bike with Carrière de Lumiere: $49
- City Walking Tour with Popes Palace Entry: $74
- Avignon Walking Tour including Pope's Palace: $75
- Lavender Beauty Small Group Half Day Tour from Avignon: $76
Tours and Activities in Santillana
Here are a few actual costs in Santillana for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Memorable Family Walking Tour in Ancient Santillana del Mar: $428
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAvignon €16Santillana €4.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Avignon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Avignon:
- Wine tasting in Sablet: $3.26
- THE CUBE: Private Tour Of Semi-Gravity Cubist Cellar with Wine Tasting: $11
- Provence and Wine Tasting by E-Bike from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: $65
- E-bike tour and wine tasting from Vaison la Romaine: $65
- Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon: $87
- From Morning Wine Tour to Châteauneuf du Pape: $95
- Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $97
- From Afternoon Wine Tour Châteauneuf du Pape: $102
- Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $104
- Roman heritages and Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour from Avignon: $131
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape Prestige Wine Tour from Avignon: $152
- 8 Hours Private Wine Tour in Châteauneuf du Pape: $164
Sample the Local Flavors in Santillana
Also in Santillana, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santillana Uncorked: A Wine Tasting Adventure: $1,022
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Avignon and Santillana, we can see that Avignon is more expensive. And not only is Santillana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Santillana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santillana 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 Avignon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Avignon than you might in Santillana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Avignon Expensive? and Is Santillana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Avignon or Santillana?
Avignon has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Santillana. When comparing the sizes of Avignon and Santillana, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Avignon or Santillana?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Avignon or Santillana in the Summer?
Both Santillana and Avignon during the summer are popular places to visit. The small town charm and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Avignon this time of year.
In July, Avignon is generally a little warmer than Santillana. Daily temperatures in Avignon average around 24°C (75°F), and Santillana fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Santillana, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Avignon. In the summer, Avignon often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Avignon gets 354 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 213 hours of full sun.
Avignon usually gets less rain in July than Santillana. Avignon gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAvignon 24°C (75°F)Santillana 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Avignon or Santillana in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Avignon and Santillana. Many travelers come to Avignon for the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
Avignon is around the same temperature as Santillana in the autumn. The daily temperature in Avignon averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Santillana fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Avignon usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during autumn. Avignon gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Santillana receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Avignon gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Avignon usually receives around the same amount of rain as Santillana. Avignon gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAvignon 16°C (61°F)Santillana 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Avignon or Santillana in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Avignon as well as Santillana. Many visitors come to Avignon in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Avignon is cooler than Santillana. Typically, the winter temperatures in Avignon in January average around 7°C (44°F), and Santillana averages at about 9°C (49°F).
In the winter, Avignon often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Avignon gets 146 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 91 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Santillana. Avignon usually gets less rain in January than Santillana. Avignon gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAvignon 7°C (44°F)Santillana 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Avignon or Santillana in the Spring?
Both Santillana and Avignon are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Avignon for the small town charm during these months.
In April, Avignon is generally a little warmer than Santillana. Daily temperatures in Avignon average around 13°C (56°F), and Santillana fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Avignon. Avignon usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during spring. Avignon gets 218 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 148 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Santillana. In April, Avignon usually receives less rain than Santillana. Avignon gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAvignon 13°C (56°F)Santillana 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Santillana and Avignon
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (44°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (51°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
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