Which place is cheaper, Segovia or Catania?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Catania or Segovia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Catania and Segovia can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Catania or Segovia?
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
Segovia
Segovia is a historic town of Spain, predating the Roman Empire to a time of Celtic possession. The town is also capital of a province of the same name, and was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 for its multitude of historic structures, including a Roman aqueduct, Gothic cathedral, and royal palace.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, The Best Walking Tours in Italy, The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCatania €120Segovia €145
The average daily cost (per person) in Catania is €120, while the average daily cost in Segovia is €145. 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 Catania and Segovia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCatania €65Segovia €75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatania €130Segovia €150
Compare Hotels in Catania and Segovia
Looking for a hotel in Catania or Segovia? 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Catania Hotel Prices and Segovia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Catania €20Segovia €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- Sicily: Catania Airport Bus Transfer to Giardini Naxos: $5.99
- Catania International Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Syracuse: $6.63
- Catania International Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Taormina: $7.49
- Sicily: Catania Airport Bus Transfer to Licata: $9.84
- Private Transfer from Catania Airport (CTA) to Siracusa Port: $44
- Catania Airport: Private Transfer to Catania and Acireale: $52
- Mt Etna: Winter Trekking Tour with Optional Catania Transfer: $52
- Private Transfer from Catania Airport (CTA) to Messina Port: $61
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Catania: $63
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to TAORMINA (and VICEVERSA): $69
- Catania Private Transfer (Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Messina, Naxos, Etna, etc): $71
- Taxi Catania Airport with transfer to Syracuse or Taormina: $76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Segovia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:
- Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $209
- Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid: $262
Is it cheaper to fly into Catania or Segovia?
Prices for flights to both Segovia and Catania 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 dayCatania €41Segovia €48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $38
- Catania Street Food Tour: $52
- Cooking class & visit to the Catania Historical market: $59
- Patisserie Food tour: $60
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $63
- Food tour of Catania by night: $64
- Catania Street Food Tour: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $73
- Aci Trezza boat tour with dinner on board: $85
- Cooking Class Tiramisù: $95
- Cooking Class Arancini in Catania: $96
- Cooking class Pizza: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catania €19Segovia €34
Tours and Activities in Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- One-way tickets to travel between airport and city: $2.69
- Benedictine Monastery of Guided tour in English: $11
- Heart of the City Guided Walking Tour: $21
- The heart of the City - Guided tour in Italian: $21
- Underground Catania Tickets and Guided Tour: $21
- the heart of the City - Guided Walking Tour: $21
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $24
- City Highlights Tour with Guide: $27
- Food Tasting Tour in an ancient church: $35
- Tasting tour in the ancient church of Piazza Scammacca: $35
- Pozzo di Gaspare Farm Guided Tour with Tastings: $37
- 2 hours guided tour of Catania: $40
Tours and Activities in Segovia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Segovia are as follows:
- Segovia Cathedral Entrance Ticket: $4.28
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket to Cathedral of Segovia: $4.65
- City on the Rock: Segovia Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Segovia from the Aqueduct to the Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Segovia Cathedral Guided Tour: $7.49
- Cathedral Tower Guided Tour: $7.49
- Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $8.48
- Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.94
- walking tour with views Eresma River Valley: $11
- Nighttime Walking Tour: $13
- E-ticket to Cathedral of Segovia with Audio Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatania €18Segovia €24
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market: $48
- Wine Tasting in the South Slope of Etna: $50
- Etna: Urban Winery, Vineyards Walk & Wine Tasting at Sunset: $62
- Wine tour in Catania: $102
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $116
- Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania: $126
- From Mt.Etna picnic and wine tasting: $128
- Guided Tour of Etna with Wine Tasting & Appetizers: $139
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $147
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $158
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $265
- From Catania/Taormina: Mount Etna Private Wine Tasting Tour: $433
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Catania and Segovia, we can see that Segovia is more expensive. And not only is Catania much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Catania would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Catania 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 Segovia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Segovia than you might in Catania.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Catania Expensive? and Is Segovia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Catania or Segovia?
Catania has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Segovia. When comparing the sizes of Catania and Segovia, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.