Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Catalonia?
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 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 Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Catalonia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCatalonia €207Basque Country €105,053
The average daily cost (per person) in Catalonia is €207, while the average daily cost in Basque Country is €105,053. 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 €99Basque Country €46,764
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatalonia €198Basque Country €
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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 €27Basque Country €15,638
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catalonia
Also for Catalonia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Port Aventura: $298
- Private Transfer from Barcelona to Girona City (or vice versa): $298
- Private Transfer from Tarragona Cruise Terminal to Barcelona: $292
- Barcelona Airport (BNC) to Palamós - Arrival Private Transfer: $281
- Palamós to Barcelona Airport (BNC) - Departure Private Transfer: $277
- Private Arrival Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Sitges: $275
- Private Transfer from Port Aventura to Barcelona Airport : $272
- Private Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Calella de Palafrugell: $269
- Private Transfer from Barcelona city to Girona airport: $258
- Private Transfer From Barcelona To Tarragona With a 2 Hour Stop: $250
- Private Transfer From Tarragona To Barcelona With a 2 Hour Stop: $247
- La Roca Village: private Round-Trip Transfer: $247
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: $111
- Transfer Bilbao or San Sebastian Airports to San Sebastian by Van: $111
- San Sebastián: Transfer to Biarritz: $275
- San Sebastián-Bilbao city or airport private transfer: $286
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Vitoria city: $93
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Pamplona: $253
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Logroño: $269
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao: $168
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Pamplona Airport : $253
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Logroño Airport : $269
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Bilbao Airport: $168
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Elciego town: $219
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 €74Basque Country €35,529
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona with Set Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Flamenco Casa Sors & Guitar Museum with Optional Drink or Dinner: $42
- Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit : $44
- Barcelona Food Tour: Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide: $45
- Tablao Flamenco Cordobes at Rambla Barcelona with Dinner Option: $55
- Barcelona: Wine Tasting and 5 Course Tapas Pairing Dinner: $68
- Barcelona Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience: $69
- Flamenco Night at Tablao de Carmen with Tasting Menu or Dinner: $78
- Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $82
- Barcelona Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class: $86
- A vegan food tour in Barcelona: $86
- Barcelona Tapas Food Crawl for Lunch or Dinner: $91
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:
- Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $102
- San Sebastian Walking and Food Tour: $109
- San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxo Tasting Paired with Spanish Wines: $113
- San Sebastian Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $117
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $118
- The High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $126
- Best Street Food Tour of San Sebastian with a Local Guide: $128
- Basque cuisine cooking class: $149
- Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English: $149
- Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian Old Town: $159
- I travel for Food Tour in San Sebastian: $159
- Insider Best Culinary Gems Guided Food Tour in San Sebastian: $165
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catalonia €31Basque Country €30,623
Tours and Activities in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Barcelona Arrival Airport to Barcelona Cruise Port: $42
- Barcelona Arrival Cruise Port to Sants Station Private: $44
- Cadaqués Tour 1 hour stop and Super Vision underwater : $34
- Costa Brava Coves Towns and Winery Private Tour: $189
- Cruise into Barcelona? Get the Most out of Your Visit!: $78
- Exclusive Park Guell Guided Tour with Fast Track Access: $42
- Kids Buggy Experience in Salou: $68
- Luca’s Hidden Old Barcelona: the Gothic and El Born Tour: $23
- Montserrat Mountains Half - Day Private Tour - From Barcelona : $274
- Private Guides Barcelona Tour with Skip The Line in Cathedral: $229
- Sagrada Familia Guided Tour: $141
- Ticket to Sant Pau Art Nouveau Barcelona: $32
Tours and Activities in Basque Country
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Basque Country.
- Year of Love in Bilbao: Quest Experience: $8.01
- " Basque Farm House & Cider house" tour + meal from San Sebastian: $106
- "A la Vasca" - Top Notch Gastro Cultural Experience: $200
- 2 Hours Private Family Guided Walking Tour in Bilbao: $206
- 2 h Privated Sail Sebastian Tour or Sunset: $269
- 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket: $287
- BASQUE CRAFT BEER and FOOD - Private Gastronomic Adventure: $206
- BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $40
- Basque Coast Road Bike Tour: $113
- Beyond the Running of the Bulls: private Pamplona Tour & lunch : $297
- Biarritz and French Coast Small Grop Tour from San Sebastian: $90
- Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket: $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatalonia €21Basque Country €16,841
Sample the Local Flavors in Catalonia
Also in Catalonia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Largest Pub Crawl in Barcelona: $14
- Visit winery and wine tasting: $16
- Barcelona Pub Crawl + Karaoke + 2bars, VIP Club Entry& Free shots: $17
- Estrella Damm Brewery in El Prat de Llobregat tour with Tasting: $17
- Pub Crawl Barcelona by EVOLVE The BEST night experience: $23
- Estrella Damm Old Brewery Barcelona Guided Tour with Beer Tasting: $23
- Pub Crawl Barcelona – Your Ticket to the Wildest Night Out!: $23
- Nightlife Tour - Barcelona Bar Crawl with Flamingos: $24
- Barcelona Bar Crawl: $28
- Barcelona Christmas Bar Crawl: $29
- Vineyard walk and wine tasting in l’Empordà: $29
- Go out like a local, pub Crawl / Tour in Raval - Barcelona: $31
Sample the Local Flavors in Basque Country
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Basque Country:
- Basque Wine Tasting with Sommelier (Bilbao): $52
- San Sebastian Centro Neighborhood Pintxos & Wine Tour: $125
- San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour: $148
- Open Food & Wine tours in San Sebastian: $206
- Marques de Riscal and Ysios Rioja Wine Tour w/ Lunch from Bilbao: $262
- La Rioja Boutique Wine Tour & Charming Lunch (From Bilbao): $263
- Private Txakoli Wine Tour through the Coast from San Sebastian: $275
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $275
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries Visit with Tasting from San Sebastian: $275
- Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao : $280
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Vitoria: $286
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian: $286
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?.
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.