Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Bilbao?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bilbao or Bogota?
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 Bilbao and Bogota. 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: Bilbao or Bogota?
Bilbao
The industrial city of Bilbao is located on a port of the Nervión River in northern Spain, an important location of Basque country. While the downtown is filled with skyscrapers and innovative architecture, it sits between a river and mountains of natural allure. A city of hard-workers to the core, Bilbao displays remnants of its industrial past, though in more recent years it has transformed into a center for art. It is now a popular location for visitors looking to experience art galleries and museums.
Bogota
Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBilbao €137Bogota €44
The average daily cost (per person) in Bilbao is €137, while the average daily cost in Bogota is €44. 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 Bilbao and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBilbao €72Bogota €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBilbao €144Bogota €44
Compare Hotels in Bilbao and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Bilbao or Bogota? 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: Bilbao Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bilbao €26Bogota €7.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bilbao
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bilbao:
- Transfer Bilbao or San Sebastian Airports to San Sebastian by Van: $110
- Private Transfer on arrival and departure in Bilbao: $75
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Vitoria city: $88
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Pamplona: $239
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao Cruise Port: $216
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao: $159
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Vitoria Airport : $88
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Bilbao Airport: $159
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Logroño city: $255
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Laguardia town: $207
- Private Transfer from Bilbao to San Sebastian: $279
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander: $263
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport€6.26
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Taxi Ride€0.33
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2 Bus Passes€0.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus: $124
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minivan: $89
- Arrival Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota by MiniSuv: $66
- Bogotá Graffiti Bike Tour - No Transfers: $80
- Bogotá to or from Barichara or San Gil Private Transfer: $167
- Bogotá to or from Villavieja or Tatacoa Desert Private Transfer: $167
- Bogota Private Airport Transfer: $11
- Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van: $134
- Departure Private Transfer from Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Minibus: $124
- Downtown to Bogota Airport (BOG) Departure Private Transfer: $25
- El Dorado Airport Transfer: Direct to Your Hotel or Accommodation: $25
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Bilbao or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Bilbao 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 dayBilbao €45Bogota €11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bilbao
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bilbao.
- Basque Food Tour with Guide: $88
- The High End Bilbao Food Tour for Foodies: $100
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairings: $106
- The High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $114
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $114
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $117
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class with Open Bar: $117
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $119
- Paella Cooking Class with Sangria in Bilbao: $140
- Traditional Basque Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $162
- Small-group Immersive Basque Cooking Class in Bilbao with Open Bar: $171
- Guggenheim Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour & Dinner: $201
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast€1.30
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Hot Dog€0.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bogota Local Food Tour in the City Center: $13
- Peruvian cooking workshop: $26
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
- Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $60
- Bogotá Food Tour - La Candelaria: $61
- Bogota Food Tour: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bilbao €29Bogota €11
Tours and Activities in Bilbao
Here are a few actual costs in Bilbao for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour: $84
- 2 Hours Private Family Guided Walking Tour in Bilbao: $205
- 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket: $267
- Awesome Bilbao – Private Family Walking Tour: $401
- Basque Coast Tour: Vizcaya Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika: $68
- Basque Country 7-Day Guided Tour from Bilbao: $1,195
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Private Walking Tour from Hotel/Center: $291
- Bilbao - Private Historic walking tour: $391
- Bilbao 3-Day Package: Guggenheim, Hotel Stay and Bike Tour: $262
- Bilbao : Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour): $49
- Bilbao : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $50
- Bilbao All Iron Tour: Guggenheim and San Mamés with Lunch: $268
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Beer€1.09
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Theatron Party-Tour, 19 Clubs, Map, cocktail, bottle, After-party: $5.00
- Party Tour: 6 nightclubs, Disco-Truck, After Party, 1h openbar.: $5.00
- Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria: $5.99
- Bogotá: La Macarena to Parque Nacional Walking Audio Tour: $5.99
- Traditional Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part I : $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Armed Conflict and Violence Tour in Bogotá, Colombia: $10
- Monserrate Regular Tickets- QR Code Sent by whatsapp/email!!: $11
- Tour of the Colombian Armed Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
- Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $13
- Bogota Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBilbao €21Bogota €11
Sample the Local Flavors in Bilbao
Also in Bilbao, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Unique Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier - In Bilbao: $50
- Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier (close to Guggenheim museum): $56
- Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide: $83
- From La Rioja Wineries Day Trip with Wine Tastings: $84
- Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour: $184
- Guided Txacoli Wine Tasting: $195
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Bilbao: $235
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Vitoria: $250
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $256
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Vitoria: $262
- Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao : $267
- From Rioja Architecture and Wine Tour: $274
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá Colombia: $25
- Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá Colombia: $25
- Dave’s Bogota Pub Crawl: $25
- Pub Crawl in Bogota - Ancient Brews : $103
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bilbao and Bogota, we can see that Bilbao is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bilbao is in Europe and Bogota is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bogota would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bogota 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 Bilbao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bilbao than you might in Bogota.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bilbao Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bilbao or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bilbao. When comparing the sizes of Bilbao and Bogota, 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 Bilbao or Bogota?
Bilbao has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bogota experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bilbao or Bogota in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bilbao as well as Bogota. Many visitors come to Bilbao in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
In July, Bilbao is generally a little warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Bilbao average around 20°C (68°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Bilbao usually gets more rain in July than Bogota. Bilbao gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBilbao 20°C (68°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bilbao or Bogota in the Autumn?
Both Bogota and Bilbao are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Bilbao for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Bilbao is a little warmer than Bogota in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bilbao averages around 16°C (62°F) in October, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bogota. It's quite rainy in Bilbao. In October, Bilbao usually receives around the same amount of rain as Bogota. Bilbao gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBilbao 16°C (62°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bilbao or Bogota in the Winter?
Both Bogota and Bilbao during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Bilbao because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
In the winter, Bilbao is much colder than Bogota. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bilbao in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bilbao. Bilbao usually gets more rain in January than Bogota. Bilbao gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBilbao 9°C (48°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bilbao or Bogota in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bilbao and Bogota. The activities around the city are the main draw to Bilbao this time of year. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Bilbao is generally cooler than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Bilbao average around 12°C (54°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Bilbao gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Bilbao usually receives more rain than Bogota. Bilbao gets 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBilbao 12°C (54°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Bilbao
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (68°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (62°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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