Should you visit Granada or Cordoba?
Should I visit Granada or Cordoba? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Granada
Granada is a city of southern Spain located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the autonomous community of Andalucia. Perhaps the most notable feature of the city is its medieval architecture that dates to the Moorish occupation of Spain. Each example stands from another time and place, strong fortresses and castles against the backdrop of lumbering mountains. Yet they are surrounded by a city thriving with modern day quirks. From castles and fortresses to bars, restaurants, and caf閟, Granada is a unique setting for an otherworldly getaway.
Cordoba
Cordoba is a Spanish city located in the southern province of Andalusia. With a culture embedded in Islamic heritage, the city is home to many architectural gems, the most significant being La Mezquita. Andaluc韆's major river, the Guadalquivir, flows just below the Mezquita, and the riverfront streets are bustling with lively restaurants and bars. Other popular centers of activity include the Jewish Quarter, Muslim Quarter, and the Old City.
Which city is cheaper, Cordoba or Granada?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Granada is €98, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is €102. 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 Granada and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about €94 in Granada For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Cordoba is €108. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
The average traveler spends about €29 per day in Granada for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
Cordoba food costs typically run travelers around €27 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Granada €29
Cordoba €27
Typical Food prices in Granada
For Granada, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Sangria
€2.50
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Sandwich to go
€3.00
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Bocadillo & Drink
€6.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Granada
For Granada, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Middle Eastern 6-course dinner in Granada with a professional chef:
$49
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Albaic铆n & Sacromonte Guided Walking Tour with Flamenco & Tapas Dinner:
$81
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Small Group Food Tour in Granada:
$88
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Spanish Tapas Cooking Class in Granada:
$116
Typical Food prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cordoba are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cordoba.
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Cordoba Spanish Cooking Class & Market Tour:
$118
Local Transportation
To get around in Granada, the average visitor spends €17 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.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €22 per day to get around in Cordoba.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Granada
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Granada are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Also for Granada, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Granada to Granada Airport (GRX):
$25
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Private Arrival Transfer from Granada Airport (GRX) to Granada City Center:
$26
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Private Departure Transfer from Granada City Center to Granada Airport (GRX):
$26
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Private Business Transfer:Granada Train Station to Granada City or Sierra Nevada:
$34
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Private Business Transfer:Granada City or Sierra Nevada to Granada Train Station:
$34
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Private Transfer Granada Airport to Granada City or Sierra Nevada by BusinessCar:
$38
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Private Transfer: Granada City or Sierra Nevada to Airport GRX by Business Car:
$38
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Transfer from/to Managua Airport (MGA) to Granada City:
$49
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Granada Airport Private Arrival Transfer:
$51
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Granada Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$51
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Granada Private Departure Transfer:
$51
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Private Transfer From/To Granada Airport:
$53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cordoba:
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Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport:
$56
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Transfer in Private Car from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport-COR:
$14
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Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station:
$75
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Private transfer from/to Cordoba to/from Malaga:
$261
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Private Transfer: C贸rdoba Airport (ODB) to Cordoba:
$622
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Private Transfer: Cordoba to C贸rdoba Airport (ODB):
$622
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Private Transfer from C贸rdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$336
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Private Airport Transfer: Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (COR):
$19
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Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver:
$100
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Cordoba to Seville Private Transfer:
$444
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Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer:
$275
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Cordoba Private Departure Transfer:
$100
Is it cheaper to fly into Granada or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Granada 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.
Entertainment
In Granada, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €23 per person, per day.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €20 per person, per day in Cordoba. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Granada
For Granada, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Self-guided Virtual Tour of Alhambra Palace: The Highlights:
$11
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Albaicin and Sacromonte Walking Tour:
$12
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Jewish and Christian Neighborhoods Guided Tour:
$13
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Illustration Walking Tours in Albayzin Granada:
$15
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Granada Walking Tour:
$15
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Granada Walking Tour: Albaicin and Sacromonte Quarters:
$16
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Tour Albaic铆n y Sacromonte:
$17
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Tour Albaic铆n & Sacromonte:
$17
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Albaicin & Sacromonte regular tour:
$17
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Albaicin & Sacromonte nigth tour:
$17
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Tour De Misterios Y Leyendas Por Granada:
$17
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City of Alhambra & Charles V Palace guided tour:
$19
Typical Entertainment prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cordoba are as follows:
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Garden Entrance Fee
€6.00
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cordoba are as follows:
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2-Night Cordoba Experience: City Tour and Arabian Spa Entrance:
$224
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3-Hour Tour from Cordoba to the Site of Medina Azahara:
$34
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3-day Andalucia Tour: Seville & Granada from Cordoba:
$635
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Adventure in the hills of Cordoba:
$810
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Alcazar Skip the Line Guided Tour:
$19
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Alhambra Private Tour from with transport and skip-the-line-tickets:
$386
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Arabian Baths Experience at Cordoba鈥檚 Hammam Al 脕ndalus:
$42
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Authentic Andalusian Food and Gastronomy Evening Tour:
$67
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Authentic Patios of Cordoba Guided Tour:
$22
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Best of Cordoba Guided Tour:
$50
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Bike Tour C贸rdoba:
$31
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Córdoba at Night 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour:
$18
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Granada spend on average €19 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about €30 on alcoholic beverages in Cordoba per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Granada
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Granada:
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Wine Tasting in Granada:
$57
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Granada Tapas and wine tour!:
$67
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Granada Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour - by Oh My Good Guide!:
$81
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Small-Group Granada Tapas Bar Crawl Evening Tasting Experience:
$83
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BEST OF Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour - by OhMyGoodGuide!:
$106
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cordoba:
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Evening Wine Tasting C贸rdoba:
$25
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Cordoba Mezquita Tour with Wine Tasting:
$35
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Wine Tasting and Olive Oil Experience in Cordoba:
$96
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C贸rdoba Rooftop Experience with Wine Tasting:
$107
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Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita:
$130
When comparing the travel costs between Granada and Cordoba, we can see that Cordoba 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.
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