Which place is cheaper, Galicia or Catalonia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 €0.00Galicia €0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Catalonia is €0.00, while the average daily cost in Galicia is €0.00. 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 -Galicia -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatalonia €0.00Galicia €0.00
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 -Galicia -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catalonia
Also for Catalonia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Barcelona Airport to Cruise Port Private Transfer: $39
- Barcelona City to Cruise Port Private Transfer: $31
- Barcelona Group Departure Transfer: $133
- Private Transfer from Barcelona Airport to PortAventura hotels: $212
- Transfer from Barcelona To Blanes(Tossa de mar)Malgra de mar: $265
- Airport Transfer: $122
- America's cup venue pick and drop from barcelona private transfer: $53
- Arrival Barcelona Airport Private Transfer: $32
- Arrival Cruise Port barcelona to Airport private Transfer: $39
- Arrival Cruise Port to barcelona city Private Transfer: $36
- Arrival Private Transfer by Sedan from BCN airport to Barcelona: $71
- Arrival Private Transfer from Barcelona Airport BCN to Barcelona: $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Galicia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Galicia:
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $133
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer to SCQ Airport by Van: $92
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from the city centre to SCQ Airport: $52
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from the city centre to SCQ Airport: $52
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from SCQ Airport to City centre: $52
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $43
- Private Transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Oporto: $193
- Private Transfer from Santiago city hotels to La Coruna Port : $74
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport (SCQ) to La Coruna Port: $74
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $73
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $73
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 -Galicia -
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: $39
- Barcelona Street Food Tour with Local Market & City Center Visit: $39
- Flamenco Casa Sors & Guitar Museum with Dinner or Drink: $41
- Barcelona Street Food Tour: Local Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide: $43
- Barcelona street food tour La Boqueria Market: $64
- Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience in Barcelona: $77
- Delicious Catalan Paella Cooking Class Small Group: $78
- Spanish Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class: $83
- Barcelona´s Lunch or Dinner Tapas Tour: Food, drinks, happiness!: $85
- Barcelona La Barceloneta Tapas Food Tour: $88
- Guided Food Tour with Tapas and Dinner in El Born Barcelona: $88
- Pizza Boat Trip by Night in Barcelona: $88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Galicia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Galicia.
- The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $65
- 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $105
- Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $105
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $165
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catalonia -Galicia -
Tours and Activities in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Premium El Born: History & Legends Comedy Tour: $3.32
- Barcelona Gothic Quarter: History&Legends Comedy Tour: $3.32
- Self-Guided Private City Tour in Barcelona's Best Kept Secrets: $3.32
- Free Tour Sant Cugat History and Legends: $3.32
- Self-Guided Tours Barcelona: 150+ Captivating Audio Stories: $3.33
- Gaudí & Sagrada Familia Free Tour in English : $3.34
- Tarragona Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self Guided Tour: $4.44
- Gaudi and La Sagrada Familia Exterior Self-Guided Audio Tour : $5.00
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Barcelona: $5.54
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Gothic Quarter of Barcelona: $5.55
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Montjuic Park: $5.57
- Walking Tour in Barcelona with Arabic Guide: $5.57
Tours and Activities in Galicia
Here are a few actual costs in Galicia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hour Private Old Town Walking Tour in La Coruña: $189
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $83
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $83
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.21
- A Coruña boat tour from the sea: $39
- Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
- Discovering Vigo Quest Experience: $11
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $65
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Coruña: $32
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Santiago: $32
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Vigo: $32
- Excursion to Finisterre, Muxia and Cabo Vilan With Boat Cruise : $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatalonia -Galicia -
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: $14
- Barcelona Pub Crawl by KING -The Best Party tour & VIP Club Entry: $17
- Pub Crawl in Barcelona: $17
- Estrella Damm Brewery in El Prat de Llobregat tour with Tasting: $17
- Pub Crawl Barcelona by EVOLVE The BEST night experience: $22
- Estrella Damm Old Brewery Barcelona Guided Tour with Beer Tasting: $22
- Barcelona Bar Crawl: $27
- Bar Crawl at Gaixample: $28
- Barcelona Halloween Bar Crawl: $28
- Go out like a local, pub Crawl / Tour in Raval - Barcelona: $30
- Barcelona Art & Wine Tour: $31
Sample the Local Flavors in Galicia
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Galicia:
- Albariño Wine Tasting with Winery Tour: $26
- Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Private Rias Baixas Wine Tour from Santiago de Compostela: $299
When comparing the travel costs between Catalonia and Galicia, we can see that Catalonia is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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?.
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