Which place is cheaper, Santillana or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Santillana?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Santillana 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: Cairo or Santillana?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, 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 dayCairo $17Santillana $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Santillana is $112. 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 Cairo and Santillana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Santillana $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Santillana $128
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Santillana
Looking for a hotel in Cairo 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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Santillana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Santillana $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Airport and excursion in Hurghada , Luxor or Cairo Transfer: $16
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Private Pickup transfer from Windsor Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $49
- Transfer from Anywhere in Cairo to Cairo International Airport: $25
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from/to Cairo International Airport: $26
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $10
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Santillana?
Prices for flights to both Santillana and Cairo 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 dayCairo $4.75Santillana $33
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
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$7.50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Santillana $24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.25
- Baron Palace Entry Tickets : $4.60
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $4.70
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Baron Empain Palace Entry Tickets: $5.15
- Serapeum Of Saqqara Entry Tickets: $7.00
- Cairo Shopping Tour.: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.08
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 dayCairo $1.17Santillana $4.59
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 Cairo and Santillana, we can see that Santillana is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Santillana is in Europe, 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 Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Santillana would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santillana than you might in Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Santillana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Santillana?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 1910 times larger than the population of Santillana. When comparing the sizes of Cairo 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 Cairo or Santillana?
Santillana has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cairo or Santillana in the Summer?
Both Santillana and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Santillana. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Santillana averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Santillana. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 213 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Santillana. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Santillana 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Santillana in the Autumn?
Both Santillana and Cairo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Santillana. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Santillana fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 133 hours of full sun.
Santillana gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Santillana. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Santillana 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Santillana in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Santillana. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Cairo is much warmer than Santillana in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Santillana fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 91 hours of full sun in the winter.
Santillana receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Santillana. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Santillana 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Santillana in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Santillana. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Santillana. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Santillana averages at about 12°C (53°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 148 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Santillana. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Santillana. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Santillana 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Santillana and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
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