Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Catalonia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Catalonia or Basque Country?
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 Catalonia and Basque Country. 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: Catalonia or Basque Country?
Catalonia
Catalonia is a famous autonomous community in Spain. It is situated in the northeastern part of the country and consists of four provinces. The provinces consist of Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona. Barcelona is not only the capital of Catalonia, but is also the biggest city in the region. Because Barcelona is such a large city and Catalonia’s long history of international trade, the area is a very popular tourist destination. Another reason for Catalonia’s success is its temperate climate. Two other reasons that make Catalonia different from other areas in Spain are, people speak Catalan, Spanish and Aranese, and its climate has both beaches and mountain ranges.
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 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, 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 dayCatalonia €0.00Basque Country €119
The average daily cost (per person) in Catalonia 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 Catalonia and Basque Country in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCatalonia -Basque Country €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatalonia €0.00Basque Country €114
Compare Hotels in Catalonia and Basque Country
Looking for a hotel in Catalonia 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.Catalonia -Basque Country €26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catalonia
Also for Catalonia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Barcelona city to Harbor up to 15 people: $298
- Private Transfer from Barcelona to Figueres: $292
- Barcelona Private Transfer from PortAventura Hotels to Barcelona airport: $291
- Barcelona Private Transfer from Barcelona Airport to PortAventura hotels: $288
- Private Transfer from Tarragona Cruise Terminal to Barcelona: $285
- Private Transfer from Barcelona to Girona City (or vice versa): $284
- transfer with wheelchair Accessible from Bcn airport/ port/city: $283
- Private Transfer Tarragona Port to Barcelona/Hotels: $282
- Montserrat RoundTrip Transfer with lunch: $281
- Montserrat Half Day Private Guided Tour with Transfers: $271
- Private Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Port Aventura: $260
- Private Transfer from Port Aventura to Barcelona Airport : $260
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Basque Country
Also for Basque Country, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer San Sebastian to Bilbao or San Sebastian Airports by Van: $90
- San Sebastián-Bilbao city or airport private transfer: $271
- 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 in San Sebastian: $72
- 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 Cruise Port: $208
Is it cheaper to fly into Catalonia or Basque Country?
Prices for flights to both Basque Country and Catalonia 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 dayCatalonia -Basque Country €38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Barcelona Guided Street Food Tour and Gothic Quarter Visit: $21
- Barcelona Street Food Tour with Local Market & City Center Visit: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona with Set Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit : $31
- Barcelona Street Food Tour: Local Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide: $43
- Barcelona street food tour La Boqueria Market: $50
- Barcelona: Wine Tasting & Tapas Pairing Dinner: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience and Wine in Barcelona: $60
- Tablao de Carmen Flamenco Show with Tasting Menu or Dinner: $74
- Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience in Barcelona: $75
- Guided Food Tour with Tapas and Dinner in El Born Barcelona: $75
- Barcelona Tipsy Tapas Guided Food Tour with Dinner: $75
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:
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairing: $109
- San Sebastian Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $114
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $115
- San Sebastian Like A Local: Centro Neighborhood Guided Food Tour: $118
- 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: $146
- San Sebastian: Authentic Basque Cooking Class in the Old Town: $151
- Private San Sebastian Walking Food Tour: $157
- Dinner in a Gastronomic Club in San Sebastian: $174
- Eat Like a True Basque San Sebastian Authentic Culinary Food Tour: $190
- Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian: $211
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catalonia -Basque Country €30
Tours and Activities in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Barcelona Christmas Walking Tour: $29
- Barcelona Sunset Sailing Experience : $129
- Cruise into Barcelona? Get the Most out of Your Visit!: $99
- Girona and Costa Brava with Lunch: VIP Small Group Tour: $189
- Kids Buggy Experience in Salou: $65
- Montserrat Mountains Half - Day Private Tour - From Barcelona : $259
- Private Guides Barcelona Tour with Skip The Line in Cathedral: $216
- Private Mountain Bike Tour in Barcelona: $33
- Sagrada Familia "Fast Track" Guided Tour in Barcelona: $105
- Sagrada Familia Comedy Tour: $3.27
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Legends of the Gothic Quarter: $10
- Skip The Line - Early Picasso Museum and Born Neighborhood: $56
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: $289
- Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour: $81
- Private Tour San Sebastian & Getaria Fishing Village From Bilbao: $294
- "Basque Cider House" guided tour + meal from San Sebastian: $81
- BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $35
- Basque Coast Road Bike Tour: $107
- Basque Coast Tour: Vizcaya Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika: $66
- Biarritz & La Côte Basque Private tour: $244
- 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: $285
- Bilbao Confidential Tour: Industrialists and Bourgeois: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatalonia -Basque Country €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Catalonia
Also in Catalonia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Barcelona: Original Pub Crawl: $13
- Visit winery and wine tasting: $13
- Night Pub Crawl Tour in Barcelona: $16
- Barcelona Pub Crawl by KING - Free shot and VIP Entry: $16
- Estrella Damm Brewery in El Prat de Llobregat tour with Tasting: $16
- Estrella Damm Old Brewery Barcelona Guided Tour with Beer Tasting: $22
- Nightlife Tour - Barcelona Bar Crawl with Flamingos: $23
- Go out like a local, pub Crawl / Tour in Raval - Barcelona: $24
- Barcelona Halloween Bar Crawl: $27
- Art, Galleries & Wine Tour: $30
- Small-Group Natural and Organic Wine Tasting near Sitges: $33
- Bar Crawl at Gaixample: $43
Sample the Local Flavors in Basque Country
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Basque Country:
- Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour (Evening): $140
- Getaria Txakoli Wine Tour with Hotel Pick-up from San Sebastian: $146
- Guided tour of Txakoli wine tasting and tasting of wine and typical products: $147
- Best quality food & wine tasting tour in San Sebastian. : $190
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries Visit with Tasting from San Sebastian: $239
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Vitoria: $240
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $246
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian: $249
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Vitoria: $251
- La Rioja Boutique Wine Tour - 2 Wineries & Picnic Lunch (From Bilbao): $257
- Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao : $257
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Catalonia and Basque Country, we can see that Basque Country is more expensive. And not only is Catalonia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Catalonia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Catalonia 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 Catalonia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Catalonia Expensive? and Is Basque Country Expensive?.
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