Should you visit Girona or Bilbao?
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 Girona and Bilbao. 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.
Girona
Girona is an ancient town in northeastern Spain, and serves as the capital of the province of the same name in Spain's Catalonia region. It is characterized by narrow medieval alleys, architecture, and an impressive wall that once served to fortify the city.
Bilbao
The industrial city of Bilbao is located on a port of the Nervión River in northern Spain, an important location of Basque country. While the downtown is filled with skyscrapers and innovative architecture, it sits between a river and mountains of natural allure. A city of hard-workers to the core, Bilbao displays remnants of its industrial past, though in more recent years it has transformed into a center for art. It is now a popular location for visitors looking to experience art galleries and museums.
Which city is cheaper, Bilbao or Girona?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Girona is €112, while the average daily cost in Bilbao is €110. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Girona and Bilbao in more detail.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Girona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Girona:
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Costa Brava to Girona Airport (GRO) - Departure Private Car Transfer:
$111
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Costa Brava to Girona Airport (GRO) - Departure Private Van Transfer:
$71
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Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Round-Trip Private Van Transfer:
$142
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Gerona Airport to Beuda City - One Way:
$143
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Gerona Airport to Blanes City - One Way:
$100
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Gerona Airport to Cadaqués City - One Way:
$164
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Gerona Airport to Camprodon City - One Way:
$184
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Gerona Airport to Canet de Mar City - One Way:
$97
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Girona Airport to Girona City - One Way:
$45
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Private Transfer from Girona city to Barcelona Airport:
$371
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Private Transfer: Girona to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO):
$622
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bilbao
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bilbao:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao:
$25
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Private Airport Transfer: from Bilbao to Bilbao Airport (BIO):
$25
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Arrival Private Transfer Business Car Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City:
$47
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Departure Private Transfer Business Car Bilbao City to Bilbao airport BIO:
$47
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Bilbao Airport Private Arrival Transfer:
$48
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Bilbao Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$48
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Private Transfer to/from Bilbao Airport (BIO):
$51
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Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Business Car:
$54
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Departure Private Transfers: Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Business Car:
$57
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Bilbao Private Transfer from Bilbao city centre to Bilbao Airport:
$67
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Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Van Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City:
$67
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Departure Private Transfer Luxury Van Bilbao City to Bilbao airport BIO:
$67
Is it cheaper to fly into Girona or Bilbao?
Prices for flights to both Bilbao and Girona 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 day
Girona €33
Bilbao €37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Girona
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Girona.
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Private Catalan Cuisine and French Pastry Cooking Class in Costa Brava:
$99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bilbao
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bilbao.
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The authentic Bilbao food tour:
$96
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Girona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Girona are as follows:
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Medieval Girona and Game of Thrones Live Virtual Tour:
$19
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Cathedral Guided Tour:
$22
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Game of Thrones Small Group Tour:
$31
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Small Group Walking Tour:
$31
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Girona Walking Tour Small Group from Girona:
$31
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Half-Day Game Of Thrones Walking Tour in Girona with a Guide:
$37
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Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour:
$40
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Girona Old Town and Cathedral Tour: tickets included:
$44
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Girona from home, online virtual live tour:
$49
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Girona Exclusive Walking Tour : Guided Tour with Small Group (3 Hours):
$49
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From Barcelona: Medieval Girona Tour:
$62
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From Roses: Catamaran Cruise to Cap de Creus:
$64
Tours and Activities in Bilbao
Here are a few actual costs in Bilbao for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Guided Tour of the Arriaga Theater:
$5.66
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Old Town Walking Tour and Cable Car Ride:
$19
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3-Hour Guided Bike Tour:
$36
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Bilbao Historical Area: Small-Group Walking Tour:
$36
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Alternative Bike Tour:
$40
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Guided Tour of Guggenheim in Spanish with Ticket:
$44
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personalized guided tour with a local:
$50
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Old Quarter Walking Guided Tour:
$51
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Off-the-Beaten-Path Seaside Cycling Tour:
$62
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Basque Coast Tour: Vizcaya Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika:
$75
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Getxo and Bizcaya Bridge (UNESCO Site) Bike Tour from Bilbao:
$77
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Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup:
$81
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Girona
Also in Girona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pals Small Group Tour & Wine Tasting from Girona:
$106
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Wine Tasting and Brunch Small Group Tour from Girona:
$124
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Cadaqués & Wine Tasting Day Trip:
$156
Sample the Local Flavors in Bilbao
Also in Bilbao, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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La Rioja and Vitoria Wine Tour with Winery Visit:
$87
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Cantabric Sea Experience: Food & Wine Tasting:
$199
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La Rioja Wine Tour with Two Winery Visits with Wine Tasting from Bilbao:
$243
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Architectural Rioja Wine Tour from Bilbao:
$287
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San Sebastian & The Basque Wine Region with Lunch and Wine Tasting (From Bilbao):
$305
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Essential Rioja Private Wine Tour from Bilbao:
$311
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La Rioja Wine Tour with Gourmet lunch from Bilbao:
$383
When comparing the travel costs between Girona and Bilbao, we can see that Girona 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.