Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Canary Islands?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Canary Islands or Basque Country?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Canary Islands and Basque Country 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: Canary Islands or Basque Country?
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a territory of Spain located off the northwest coast of Africa. Made up of rugged volcanic islands, the archipelago is known for its black and white sand beaches with great surf as well as opportunities for hiking, biking, snorkeling, and scuba amongst other activities.
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 Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCanary Islands €172Basque Country €144
The average daily cost (per person) in Canary Islands is €172, while the average daily cost in Basque Country is €144. 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 Canary Islands and Basque Country in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCanary Islands €71Basque Country €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCanary Islands €142Basque Country €114
Compare Hotels in Canary Islands and Basque Country
Looking for a hotel in Canary Islands 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.Canary Islands €51Basque Country €25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Canary Islands
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Canary Islands:
- LANZAROTE Transfer Accommodation - Airport: $63
- Lanzarote: Aqualava Waterpark Entry Ticket with Transfer: $48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Basque Country
Also for Basque Country, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City by Business Car: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City by Luxury Van: $112
- Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Business Car: $69
- Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Luxury Car: $83
- Departure Private Transfer from Bilbao City to Bilbao airport BIO by Luxury Van: $112
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Cruise Port to Bilbao City Hotels: $92
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander Airport: $291
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Vitoria Airport: $176
- Private Transfer from Bilbao to Santander Port: $269
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria: $230
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria Airport: $230
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian city to Biarritz Airport: $194
Is it cheaper to fly into Canary Islands or Basque Country?
Prices for flights to both Basque Country and Canary Islands 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 dayCanary Islands €68Basque Country €63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Canary Islands
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Canary Islands.
- Tenerife: Tastes and Traditions Food Tour: $90
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:
- Food Tour and Pintxos in Tolosa, 4 Food and Drink Tastings: $57
- Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $87
- San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $87
- Bilbao Authentic Food Tour with 9 Pintxos and Local Drinks: $113
- Traditional Basque Pintxos Cooking Class in Bilbao: $117
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $117
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $122
- Paella and Burnt Basque Cheesecake Cooking Class (in Bilbao): $146
- Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English: $162
- Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef: $162
- Bilbao Food Tour Market Pintxos and Wine: $180
- Gourmet Pintxos & Premium Wines small groups Food Tour: $210
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Canary Islands €24Basque Country €30
Tours and Activities in Canary Islands
Here are a few actual costs in Canary Islands for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Collective Adventure: Travel & Volunteer in Tenerife: $1,481
- Gran Canaria Rally Driving Experience Toyota GR Yaris: $524
- Gran Canaria: Paragliding Experience: $84
- Gran Canaria: Poema del Mar Aquarium & Guayadeque Tour: $91
- Guided Snorkelling experience in south of Gran Canaria: $63
- Guided tour of Roques de Garcia - Teide National Park: $23
- Monster Buggy Tenerife Teide Tour: $399
- Northwest Tenerife: Villages visit, Lunch, and Tasting Tour: $99
- Snorkel tour, why not?: $68
- Teide Scenic Tour & Sunset experience: $101
- Tenerife: Adults-Only Whale & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise: $74
- Tenerife: Guided Snorkeling Tour Incl. Gear: $44
Tours and Activities in Basque Country
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Basque Country.
- Historic Bilbao Free Tour With Guide: $3.49
- San Sebastián Walking Tour with Audio Guide on Your Smartphone: $9.32
- San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option: $14
- Sampling San Sebastián's History: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
- San Sebastian: Golden Hour Eco-Cruise & Sunset Views: $21
- Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket: $29
- Bilbao: Gugghenheim Museum E-Ticket with Gelato Tasting: $29
- San Sebastian Historic Walking Tour in Small Group: $30
- Small Group Hondarribia Historic Walking Tour: $30
- Spanish Tour of Bilbao + Artxanda Funicular: $33
- Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket: $35
- Bilbao Old Town Tour: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCanary Islands €8.48Basque Country €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Canary Islands
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Canary Islands:
- Lanzarote: Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting with Cheeses: $40
- Tenerife: Private Canary Wine Tasting at Your Villa: $85
- Gran Canaria: Exclusive Wine Tasting with Food Pairing: $118
Sample the Local Flavors in Basque Country
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Basque Country:
- Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting: $112
- The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local: $115
- Basque Best Bites - #1 Food & Wine tour of Bilbao: $117
- San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour: $120
- Getaria Txakoli wine tour from San Sebastian: $169
- Small Group Basque Food, Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastian: $191
- Txakoli wine tour from Bilbao: $192
- Private Basque Vineyard Visit: Txakoli Wine Tasting from Bilbao: $204
- Best quality food & wine tasting tour in San Sebastian.: $210
- Open Food & Wine tours in San Sebastian: $210
- Private Half Day Txakoli Wine Tour & Getaria Fishing Village: $239
- Private Txakoli wine tour in Getaria from San Sebastian: $291
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Canary Islands and Basque Country, we can see that Canary Islands is more expensive. And not only is Basque Country much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Basque Country would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Basque Country 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 Canary Islands would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Canary Islands than you might in Basque Country.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Canary Islands 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.