Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Brittany?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Brittany or Basque Country?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Brittany and Basque Country can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brittany or Basque Country?
Brittany
Brittany is a cultural region in the northwest of France. It has also been known as Lesser or Little Britain. It is bordered by the English Channel to the north, the Celtic Sea and Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Bay of Biscay to the south. Brittany is recognized by the Celtic League as one of the six Celtic nations, maintaining a distinct cultural identity that reflects its history. Everything about Brittany is distinctive, from its geography and its granite looks to its traditions and its language. The region stands apart from the rest of France, its long peninsula reaching out 300 kilometers into the Atlantic, however, Brittany isn't isolated, but open to the world. While it celebrates its traditions, it's also forward-looking and fun-loving. Brittany boasts a staggering 1,700 miles of coastline and is one of France's very top destinations for tourism and seaside holidays.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Paris, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrittany €0.00Basque Country €119
The average daily cost (per person) in Brittany is €0.00, while the average daily cost in Basque Country is €119. 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 Brittany and Basque Country in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrittany -Basque Country €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrittany €0.00Basque Country €114
Compare Hotels in Brittany and Basque Country
Looking for a hotel in Brittany 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.Brittany -Basque Country €26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brittany
Also for Brittany, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Round Trip Transfer Brest Bretagne Airport BES: $290
- Private One-Way Transfer Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): $145
- Private Transfer from Rennes Airport to Rennes City - Up to 7 People: $131
- Private Transfer from Brest city hotels to Brest Cruise Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Brest Cruise Port to Brest city hotels: $87
- Private Transfer from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Brest Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Brest Port to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): $87
- Brest Bretagne Airport to Brest - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Brest to Brest Bretagne Airport(BES) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Brest - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Basque Country
Also for Basque Country, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- San Sebastián-Bilbao city or airport private transfer: $273
- Private transfer from Bilbao City Center to Bilbao Airport (BIO): $33
- Private transfer from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao City Center: $33
- Private one way arrival OR departure transfer in Bilbao from/to airport: $67
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Vitoria city: $84
- Private Transfer from the Airport to San Sebastian City: $84
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to San Sebastian: $291
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Pamplona: $229
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Logroño: $245
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Laguardia town: $199
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Elciego town: $199
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao: $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Brittany or Basque Country?
Prices for flights to both Basque Country and Brittany 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 dayBrittany -Basque Country €38
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 Walking and Food Tour: $104
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $109
- Insider Best Culinary Gems Guided Food Tour in San Sebastian: $109
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairing: $115
- Basque Flavours: High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $120
- Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao: $142
- Basque Cuisine Cooking Class with Market Visit: $148
- Full Day San Sebastian Food Tour : $150
- I travel for Food Tour in San Sebastian: $152
- San Sebastian: Authentic Basque Cooking Class in the Old Town: $152
- Private San Sebastian Walking Food Tour: $158
- Michelin Star Secrets Cooking Class in San Sebastian: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brittany -Basque Country €30
Tours and Activities in Brittany
For Brittany, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 hour cruise to discover the bay of Saint-Malo: $43
- Private 2-hour Walking Tour of Saint Malo with private official tour guide: $207
- Private Interactive Game and Walking Tour in Saint Malo: $8.72
- Rennes Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $296
- Saint-Malo: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour & Commentary: $217
- [Walking Tour] Discover the Best of Brest in 2 hours: $16
Tours and Activities in Basque Country
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Basque Country.
- PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao: $290
- Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour: $81
- 2 Hours Private Family Guided Walking Tour in Bilbao: $197
- 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket: $257
- BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $36
- Biarritz & La Côte Basque Private tour: $246
- Biarritz and French Coast Small Grop Tour from San Sebastian: $86
- Bike tour with Pintxos & Drinks in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao Seaside): $60
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum Private Walking Tour with guide: $286
- Bilbao Confidential Tour: Industrialists and Bourgeois: $13
- Bilbao Highlights Half Day EBike Small Group or Private Tour: $47
- Bilbao Highlights Private Tour & Boat Ride : $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrittany -Basque Country €20
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): $54
- Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour (Evening): $141
- Getaria Txakoli Wine Tour with Hotel Pick-up from San Sebastian: $148
- Guided tour of Txakoli wine tasting and tasting of wine and typical products: $148
- Best quality food & wine tasting tour in San Sebastian. : $191
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries Visit with Tasting from San Sebastian: $240
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Vitoria: $240
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $246
- Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao : $246
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian: $251
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Vitoria: $251
- La Rioja Boutique Wine Tour - 2 Wineries & Picnic Lunch (From Bilbao): $251
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brittany and Basque Country, we can see that Basque Country is more expensive. And not only is Brittany much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Brittany would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brittany 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 Basque Country would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Basque Country than you might in Brittany.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Brittany 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.