A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kos vs. Oviedo for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Kos or Oviedo?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kos and Oviedo can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Kos or Oviedo?

Kos

Kos is a Greek island and third largest island of the Dodecanese group, located near the Turkish coast in the southeast Aegean Sea. It is best known for its beautiful sandy beaches, which make it a popular tourist destination, as well as its ancient Greek and Roman landmarks.

Oviedo

Oviedo is the capital city of the Asturias Principality in Northern Spain. It is a city of churches and cathedrals with many of its buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its old town, or Casco Antiguo, is the most historic part of Oviedo, where many of the UNESCO sites are situated.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Athens, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Greece, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Oviedo or Kos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Kos is €134, while the average daily cost in Oviedo is €106. 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 Kos and Oviedo in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kos 62
    Oviedo 53
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kos 124
    Oviedo 106
Compare Hotels in Kos and Oviedo

Looking for a hotel in Kos or Oviedo? 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.

Hotels in Kos


Hotels in Oviedo


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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: Kos Hotel Prices and Oviedo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kos 37
    Oviedo 20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kos

Also for Kos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Kos transfer services, Kos - Airport - Kos: $107
  • Private arrival Transfer from Kos Airport to any resort in the island: $84
  • Departure transfer to Kos Airport : $68
  • Kos Airport to Kos Hotels Private One–Way Transfer: $64
  • Artemis Hamam and Spa with Hotel Transfers Kos Island: $59
  • Kos Hotels to Kos Airport Private One–Way Transfer: $59
  • Kalymnos, Pserimos & Plati Island Cruise with Hotel Transfer: $59
  • From Kalymnos Self-Guided Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $59
  • Kos - Airport Private Transfer: $55
  • Kos Private Transfer Services: $52
  • Private Transfer from Kos Airport to Resorts: $30
  • Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise & Optional Transfer: $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oviedo

Also for Oviedo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Asturias Airport to Oviedo and Gijón: $71
  • Private Transfer from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Gijon Cruise Port: $39

Is it cheaper to fly into Kos or Oviedo?

Prices for flights to both Oviedo and Kos 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Kos 43
    Oviedo 38

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kos

For Kos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Greek Dinner with Music, Dancing, and Unlimited Wine: $43
  • Kefalos Sunset Cruise from Kos with Dinner: $61
  • Sunset Cruise with Swimming and BBQ Dinner: $62
  • Tavern Dinner Experience with Greek Dancing and Wine: $65
  • Kos Cooking Classes by Mama Contessa: $86
  • Private Greek Cooking Class in Kos with Lunch: $90
  • Sunset Safari Tour with Dinner: $95
  • Private Cooking Class in Kos, Local Recipes: $97
  • Half Day Wine Tasting with Dinner in Kos: $117

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kos 33
    Oviedo 19

Tours and Activities in Kos

For Kos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Dory's Glass Bottom Boat Adventure in Pserimos and Pserimos Beach: $29
  • From Boat Tour to the Volcanic Island of Nisyros: $37
  • From Cruise to Kalymnos, Pserimos, and Plati with Lunch: $41
  • From Kalymnos, Pserimos and Plati Day Cruise: $32
  • From Nissyros guided island tour and volcano: $57
  • From Pserimos Island Snorkeling Cruise by Diving Boat: $53
  • From Zia Sunset Tour: $27
  • From the Port of Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands: $32
  • Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos: $38
  • Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands with optional pickup: $33
  • Full-Day 3 Island Cruise Tour in Kos Island: $37
  • Full-Day Tour to Nisyros The Volcano Island: $33

Tours and Activities in Oviedo

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Oviedo.

  • 1934 Revolution Tour: $11
  • Civil War Tour of Oviedo: $11
  • Covadonga and Lakes and Occidental coast Private Tour: $380
  • From Covadonga, Cangas de Onís, and Lastres Tour: $33
  • Full-Day Tour at Oviedo to Coastal Wonders of Asturias : $289
  • Guided Tour of the Cathedral of Oviedo: $12
  • Guided tour of Oviedo: $9.82
  • Northern Spain Tour in private 8 - 15 days Spanish English : $245
  • OVIEDO SCARY! Legends and Mysteries Tour: $11
  • Oviedo : Archaeological and fine arts museum tour: $16
  • Oviedo : Walking tour of the Historic Center: $150
  • Oviedo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Private Tour: $8.97

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kos 19
    Oviedo 16

Sample the Local Flavors in Kos

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kos:

  • Wineries Tour w/ Wine Tastings, Lunch & Transportation: $59
  • From Tour of 2 Wineries with Wine Tasting & Small Bites: $63
  • Kos Island: Wine Tasting & Zia Village Visit for Sunset: $150


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kos and Oviedo, we can see that Kos is more expensive. And not only is Oviedo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Oviedo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oviedo 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 Kos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kos than you might in Oviedo.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kos Expensive? and Is Oviedo Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Kos or Oviedo?

Oviedo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Kos. When comparing the sizes of Kos and Oviedo, 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.