Should you visit Girona or Cordoba?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Girona and Cordoba. 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. 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.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
Which city is cheaper, Cordoba 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 Cordoba is €50. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Girona and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €110 for a double occupancy room in Girona.
The prices for places to stay in Cordoba can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €18, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €36.
Food
In Girona travelers spend around €33 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
Food in Cordoba costs travelers about €23 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Girona €33
Cordoba €23
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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Tasting of Craft Beers & Dinner with Tapas:
$31
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Private Catalan Cuisine and French Pastry Cooking Class in Costa Brava:
$99
Typical Food prices in Cordoba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cordoba:
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Empanadas
€0.10
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Sandwich
€0.03
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Ice Cream
€0.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba
For Cordoba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cordoba Spanish Cooking Class & Market Tour:
$118
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Girona is €39 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
To get around in Cordoba, the average visitor spends €12 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Girona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Girona:
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Private Transfer: Girona to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO):
$622
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Private Transfer from Girona city to Barcelona Airport:
$371
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Girona Airport (GRO) Private Transfer:
$191
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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 Cadaqués City - One Way:
$164
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Gerona Airport to Beuda City - One Way:
$143
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Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Round-Trip Private Van Transfer:
$142
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Costa Brava to Girona Airport (GRO) - Departure Private Car Transfer:
$111
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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 Canet de Mar City - One Way:
$97
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Costa Brava to Girona Airport (GRO) - Departure Private Van Transfer:
$71
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Girona Airport to Girona City - One Way:
$45
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cordoba are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Also for Cordoba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer in Private Car from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport-COR:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (COR):
$19
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Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport:
$56
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Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station:
$75
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Cordoba Private Arrival Transfer:
$100
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Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver:
$100
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Cordoba Private Departure Transfer:
$100
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Private transfer from/to Cordoba to/from Malaga:
$261
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Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer:
$275
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Private Transfer from Córdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$336
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Cordoba to Seville Private Transfer:
$444
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Private Transfer: Córdoba Airport (ODB) to Cordoba:
$622
Entertainment
Girona's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €20 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
In Cordoba, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €11 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Girona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Girona are as follows:
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Cathedral Guided Tour:
$22
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Dalí Museum and Costa Brava Small Group Tour from Girona:
$156
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Girona City Tour Train:
$5.37
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Girona Exclusive Walking Tour : Guided Tour with Small Group (3 Hours):
$49
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Girona Old Town and Cathedral Tour: tickets included:
$44
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Girona Private Small-Group Walking Tour:
$239
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Girona Private Walking Tour:
$256
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Girona Private Walking Tour with Food Tasting:
$93
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Girona Walking Tour Small Group from Girona:
$31
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Girona Walking Tour with Monuments Entrance and Guide:
$100
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Girona and Besalu, Jewish History tour Small Group from Girona:
$143
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Girona from home, online virtual live tour:
$49
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cordoba.
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Private Walking Tour of the Patios of San Basilio in Cordoba:
$12
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Cordoba Jewish Quartier Guided Tour:
$15
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Patios of Cordoba Festival Tour:
$15
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Guided Tour of Medina Azahara at Night:
$17
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Alcazar Skip the Line Guided Tour:
$19
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Guided Tour to the Popular Patios of Cordoba:
$19
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Patios tour in Cordoba:
$19
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Alcázar Reyes Cristianos Guided Tour with Tickets & Priority Access:
$19
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Olive Oil tasting breakfast & Tour:
$19
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Patios of Cordoba Walking Tour in Spanish:
$20
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Medina Azahara Tour from Cordoba:
$21
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Cordoba's Authentic Patios: 2-Hour Tour with Tickets:
$22
Alcohol
The average person spends about €7.75 on alcoholic beverages in Girona per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Cordoba, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €8.88.
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 Cordoba
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cordoba:
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Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba:
$25
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Cordoba Mezquita Tour with Wine Tasting:
$35
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Córdoba Rooftop Experience with Wine Tasting:
$107
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Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita:
$130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Girona and Cordoba, we can see that Girona is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Girona is in Europe and Cordoba is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Girona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Girona than you might in Cordoba.
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