A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bilbao vs. Sucre for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bilbao or Sucre?

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 Sucre. 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 Sucre?

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.

Sucre

Sucre is famous for its gorgeous town center and delightful climate, making it for many Bolivia's most beautiful city. Also considered the symbolic heart of the nation, 'La ciudad blanca' or the white city has preserved stunning whitewashed buildings sheltering pretty patios and other beauties of colonial architecture. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991 and is under strict controls on development. It offers many attractions including historic buildings and a renowned theatre, but you can also wander around prehistoric sites and discover indigenous culture in the surrounding towns and countryside.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from La Paz, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Bolivia.


Which place is cheaper, Sucre or Bilbao?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Bilbao is €170, while the average daily cost in Sucre is €55. 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 Sucre in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bilbao 72
    Sucre 11
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bilbao 144
    Sucre 22
Compare Hotels in Bilbao and Sucre

Looking for a hotel in Bilbao or Sucre? 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 Bilbao


Hotels in Sucre


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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 Sucre Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bilbao 26
    Sucre 11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bilbao

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bilbao:

  • Bilbao Airport Transfers to Pamplona: $404
  • Bilbao Airport Transfers to Santander: $306
  • Bilbao Airport Transfers to San Sebastian: $306
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to San Sebastian city: $281
  • Private Transfer from Bilbao to San Sebastian: $271
  • Private Transfer from Bilbao city to San Sebastian Airport: $271
  • Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander: $257
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Logroño city: $248
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria to Logroño: $248
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Logroño Airport : $248
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Pamplona city: $233
  • Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Pamplona Airport : $233

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sucre

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sucre are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    1.40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sucre

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

  • Departure Transfer from Sucre to Sucre Airport by MiniVan or Bus: $27
  • Private MiniVan or Bus Transfer from Sucre Airport SRE to Sucre: $28
  • Private transfer Sucre - Uyuni, stopover in Potosí Mines: $250

Is it cheaper to fly into Bilbao or Sucre?

Prices for flights to both Sucre 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bilbao 77
    Sucre 31

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: $82
  • Bilbao Food Tour with Pintxos & Drinks with a Local: $92
  • Bilbao Food Tour with Pintxos & Drinks with a Local: $94
  • The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairings: $98
  • The High End Bilbao Food Tour for Foodies: $104
  • The High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $106
  • Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $106
  • Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $106
  • The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $109
  • Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class with Open Bar: $109
  • Paella Cooking Class with Sangria in Bilbao: $130
  • Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao: $137

Typical Food Prices in Sucre

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Sucre:


  • Dinner
    4.33
  • Juice
    0.84
  • Juice
    0.98
  • Chocolate
    1.68
  • Cappuccino
    4.19

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sucre

For Sucre, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Traditional Bolivian Cooking Class w/ Cocktail Making by La Boca del Sapo, Sucre: $45

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bilbao 29
    Sucre 15

Tours and Activities in Bilbao

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

  • PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao: $280
  • Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour: $78
  • Year of Love in Quest Experience: $11
  • 2 Hours Private Family Guided Walking Tour in Bilbao: $190
  • 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket: $265
  • Artist-Guided Tour of the Guggenheim Museum: $95
  • Awesome Bilbao – Private Family Walking Tour: $415
  • BILBAO ALL IRON BILBAO TOUR: Athletic Club & Guggenheim: $286
  • BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $34
  • Basque Country 7-Day Guided Tour from Bilbao: $1,109
  • Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum Private Walking Tour with guide: $285
  • Bilbao & Guggenheim Private Walking Tour from Hotel/Center: $270

Tours and Activities in Sucre

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

  • Free Walking tour (History, culture and traditions): $0.50
  • Historical tour in the old and beautiful cemetery: $8.00
  • Historical and Cultural Walking Tour in Sucre with Guide: $12
  • Walking tour in History, Culture & Amazing Views: $13
  • Walking tour Sucre: $18
  • Private Cultural Tour in Sucre with Visit to 3 Museums: $45
  • Sucre - Walking City Tour - Half Day - English Speaking guide: $64
  • JATUN YAMPARA - Nucleo Indigena, Agroartesanal - Half Day Tours: $66
  • Private Half Day Tour: Sucre Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up: $67
  • JATUN YAMPARA - Agro-artisan Indigenous Nucleus -Full Day Tours + Lunch: $85
  • 2-Day Icla Canyon Tour from Sucre: $87
  • Sucre | City tour and museums | Private: $105

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bilbao 21
    Sucre 12

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: $51
  • Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier (close to Guggenheim museum): $52
  • Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide: $77
  • From La Rioja Wineries Day Trip with Wine Tastings: $78
  • Guided tour of Txakoli wine tasting and tasting of wine and typical products: $143
  • Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour: $171
  • Guided Txacoli Wine Tasting: $181
  • Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $238
  • Marques de Riscal and Ysios Architecture Wine Tour w/ Lunch, Bio: $242
  • Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Vitoria: $243
  • Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao : $248
  • From Rioja Architecture and Wine Tour: $254


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bilbao and Sucre, we can see that Bilbao is more expensive. And not only is Sucre much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bilbao is in Europe and Sucre 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 Sucre would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sucre 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 Sucre.

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


Which is Bigger, Bilbao or Sucre?

Bilbao has a larger population, and is about 56% larger than the population of Sucre. When comparing the sizes of Bilbao and Sucre, 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.