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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCatalonia €195Galicia €298
The average daily cost (per person) in Catalonia is €195, while the average daily cost in Galicia is €298. 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 €97
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatalonia €176Galicia €194
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 €78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catalonia
Also for Catalonia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: $178
- Arrival Barcelona Airport Private Transfer: $24
- Arrival Private Transfer by Sedan from BCN airport to Barcelona: $92
- Arrival Transfer from Barcelona Airport BCN to Barcelona in Private Car/Van: $87
- Arrival Transfer: Airport BCN to Barcelona by Business Car: $89
- Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to Barcelona by Business Car: $89
- Barcelona Airport (BCN) Private Transfer to Barcelona City/Hotels: $63
- Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barcelona - Arrival Private Transfer: $33
- Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barcelona - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $66
- Barcelona Airport (BNC) to Port Aventura/Salou Arrival Transfer: $210
- Barcelona Airport (BNC) to Sitges - Arrival Private Transfer: $117
- Barcelona Airport BCN Round-Trip Private Transfer by Luxury Van: $187
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Galicia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Galicia:
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $142
- Transfer Vigo and Vigo Airport: $48
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from SCQ Airport to City centre: $67
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels: $206
- Private Transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Porto with Tour: $207
- Private Transfer from Santiago city hotels to La Coruna Port: $155
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport (SCQ) to La Coruna Port: $155
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $155
- Departure Private Transfer Santiago de Compostela to SCQ Airport by Business Car: $71
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 €129
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: $35
- Barcelona Guided Street Food Tour and Gothic Quarter Visit: $41
- Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit: $53
- Top Awarded Flamenco Show Tablao Cordobes with dinner option: $57
- Barcelona Food Tour: Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide: $57
- Barcelona Morning Tapas Crawl by Food Tour: $70
- Barcelona Boqueria Market e Barrio Gotico Street Food Tour: $76
- Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks in Barcelona: $76
- Workshop of Paellas Cooking and Tasting in Barcelona: $82
- Barcelona Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class: $89
- Barcelona Rooftop Paella Cooking Class with Sangria & Local Host: $89
- Rooftop Paella Seafood Cooking Class Experience in Barcelona: $97
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: $89
- Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $116
- Córdoba, From Market to Table: A Hands-On Cooking Adventure: $243
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catalonia €31Galicia €100
Tours and Activities in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover Girona and Costa Brava: A Self-Audio Guided Tour: $1.15
- Self-Guided Private City Tour in Barcelona's Best Kept Secrets: $1.16
- Welcome to Barcelona Segway and eScooter Tour: $3.54
- Sagrada Familia Exterior Tour: $3.54
- Self-Guided Tours Barcelona: 150+ Captivating Audio Stories: $3.54
- Barcelona Segway Tour: $3.54
- Gaudi & Sagrada Familia Donation-Based Tour in English: $3.55
- Barcelona Gaudi and Sagrada Familia Tour: $3.55
- Happiness Walking Tour in Barcelona: $3.55
- Tarragona Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $4.81
- Barcelona Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.96
- Tarragona Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.23
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: $30
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.18
- Cathedrals Beach and Lugo Tour from A Coruña: $82
- Discover Coruña 1 hour Private Tour in Tuk tuk: $178
- Discover Vigo : Private Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $118
- Discover Vigo: Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $24
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $77
- E-bike Tour with Galicia flavor: $148
- Electric bike tour with optional pick-up for cruisers: $77
- Excursion to Finisterre, Muxia and Cabo Vilan With Boat Cruise: $70
- Excursion to Santiago de Compostela for cruises from Coruña: $82
- Finisterre and Costa da Morte: The Most Complete Tour of Santiago: $62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatalonia €21Galicia €88
Sample the Local Flavors in Catalonia
Also in Catalonia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Barcelona Pub Crawl by KING -The Best Party tour & VIP Club Entry: $18
- Barcelona Pub Crawl Experience with VIP Nightclub Entry: $18
- Largest Bar Crawl in Barcelona: $18
- Estrella Damm Brewery in El Prat de Llobregat tour with Tasting: $18
- Pub Crawl Barcelona by EVOLVE The BEST night experience: $24
- Barcelona: Magic Montjuïc Tour, Wine Tasting & Best photo spots!: $27
- Barcelona: Bar Crawl at Gaixample: $30
- Visit winery and wine tasting: $30
- Vineyard walk and wine tasting in l’Empordà: $31
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Penedès region 40min from Barcelona: $38
- Barcelona Picasso Museum & Optional El Born Tapas & Wine Tour: $47
- Small-Group Natural and Organic Wine Tasting near Sitges: $48
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: $36
- Galician Wine Tasting with Pairing Lunch: $71
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Catalonia and Galicia, we can see that Galicia 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 Galicia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Galicia 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 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.