Which place is cheaper, Galicia 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 Galicia?
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 Galicia. 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 Galicia?
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.
Galicia
Located in the lush green corner of northwestern Spain, the region of Galicia is best known for its seafood and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela located in the capital city. With an extensive Atlantic coastline, the climate of Galicia is often damp, though there are a number of rugged beaches that are frequented during the summer season. Other highlights include a culture that traces back to Celtic tribes and unique architecture from ancient standing stones to elaborate cathedrals.
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 €195Galicia €114
The average daily cost (per person) in Catalonia is €195, while the average daily cost in Galicia is €114. 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 Galicia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCatalonia €88Galicia €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatalonia €176Galicia €86
Compare Hotels in Catalonia and Galicia
Looking for a hotel in Catalonia or Galicia? 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 €27Galicia €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catalonia
Also for Catalonia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: $174
- Arrival Barcelona Airport Private Transfer: $23
- Arrival Private Transfer by Sedan from BCN airport to Barcelona: $91
- Arrival Transfer El Prat Airport BCN to Barcelona by Luxury Van: $97
- Arrival Transfer from Barcelona Airport BCN to Barcelona in Private Car/Van: $85
- Arrival Transfer: Airport BCN to Barcelona by Business Car: $92
- Barcelona Airport (BCN) Private Transfer to/from Barcelona City: $45
- Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barcelona - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barcelona - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $65
- Barcelona Airport (BNC) to Sitges - Arrival Private Transfer: $115
- Barcelona Airport BCN Round-Trip Private Transfer by Luxury Van: $193
- Barcelona Airport BCN Round-Trip Transfer by Business Car: $173
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Galicia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Galicia:
- Transfer to Santiago de Compostela Airport: $209
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $139
- Transfer Vigo and Vigo Airport: $46
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from the city centre to SCQ Airport: $55
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from SCQ Airport to City centre: $66
- Private Transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Porto with Tour: $203
- Private Transfer from Santiago city hotels to La Coruna Port: $152
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport (SCQ) to La Coruna Port: $152
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $152
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $152
- Departure Private Transfer Santiago de Compostela to SCQ Airport by Business Car: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Catalonia or Galicia?
Prices for flights to both Galicia 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 €74Galicia €49
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: $34
- Barcelona Guided Street Food Tour and Gothic Quarter Visit: $41
- Barcelona Street Food Tour with Local Market & City Center Visit: $52
- Top Awarded Flamenco Show Tablao Cordobes with dinner option: $56
- Barcelona Paella and Sangria Cooking Experience: $57
- Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $63
- Barcelona Morning Tapas Crawl by Food Tour: $68
- Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks in Barcelona: $75
- Barcelona: Gothic And El Born Food Tour with Tapas and Wine: $76
- Barcelona: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class with Sangria Making: $79
- Barcelona Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class: $87
- Barcelona Rooftop Paella Cooking Class with Sangria & Local Host: $87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Galicia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Galicia.
- Santiago Food Tour Tapas Drinks and Delights with a Local: $87
- Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $114
- Córdoba, From Market to Table: A Hands-On Cooking Adventure: $243
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catalonia €31Galicia €16
Tours and Activities in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Barcelona Electric Scooter Tour: $3.46
- Barcelona Segway Tour: $3.46
- Barcelona: No Boring Tours — Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Game: $3.47
- Self-Guided Tours Barcelona: 150+ Captivating Audio Stories: $3.47
- Barcelona Gothic Quarter Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $3.47
- Sagrada Familia Exterior Tour: $3.47
- Welcome to Barcelona Segway and eScooter Tour: $3.47
- Happiness Walking Tour in Barcelona: $3.48
- Sagrada Familia External Audio Tour - The 3 Iconic Facades: $3.48
- Censored Barcelona Tour: $3.48
- Gaudi & Sagrada Familia Donation-Based Tour in English: $3.48
- Barcelona Walking Tour of Gothic and Born District: $4.64
Tours and Activities in Galicia
Here are a few actual costs in Galicia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A CORUÑA Guided walking tour for cruise passengers: $29
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.21
- Cathedrals Beach and Lugo Tour from A Coruña: $80
- Discover Coruña 1 hour Private Tour in Tuk tuk: $174
- Discover Vigo : Private Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $115
- Discover Vigo: Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $23
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $75
- E-bike Tour with Galicia flavor: $145
- Electric bike tour with optional pick-up for cruisers: $75
- Excursion to Finisterre, Muxia and Cabo Vilan With Boat Cruise: $68
- Excursion to Santiago de Compostela for cruises from Coruña: $80
- Express Tour to Muxía and Cape Finisterre from Santiago: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatalonia €21Galicia €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Catalonia
Also in Catalonia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Barcelona: $15
- Barcelona Pub Crawl With Karaoke, Beach bars & VIP Club: $17
- Barcelona Pub Crawl by KING -The Best Party tour & VIP Club Entry: $17
- Largest Bar Crawl in Barcelona: $17
- Barcelona Pub Crawl Experience with VIP Nightclub Entry: $17
- Barcelona Pub Crawl and VIP Club Experience: $17
- Largest Pub Crawl in Barcelona: $17
- Pub Crawl Barcelona by EVOLVE The BEST night experience: $23
- Barcelona Speakeasy Pub Crawl With Hidden Bars & Optional Tapas: $29
- Barcelona: Bar Crawl at Gaixample: $29
- Visit winery and wine tasting: $29
- Wine tasting by Recadero at Mirador Torre Glories Barcelona: $29
Sample the Local Flavors in Galicia
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Galicia:
- Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience: $35
- Galician Wine Tasting with Pairing Lunch: $70
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Catalonia and Galicia, we can see that Catalonia is more expensive. And not only is Galicia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Galicia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Galicia 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 Catalonia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Catalonia than you might in Galicia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Catalonia Expensive? and Is Galicia 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.