Which place is cheaper, Madrid or Luxembourg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Luxembourg or Madrid?
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 Luxembourg and Madrid. 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.
Where Should I go: Luxembourg or Madrid?
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Luxembourg Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxembourg €237Madrid €162
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxembourg is €237, while the average daily cost in Madrid is €162. 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 Luxembourg and Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxembourg €100Madrid €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxembourg €200Madrid €156
Compare Hotels in Luxembourg and Madrid
Looking for a hotel in Luxembourg or Madrid? 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: Luxembourg Hotel Prices and Madrid Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxembourg €8.45Madrid €18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hotel Madrid City Private Transfer To Madrid Barajas Airport: $27
- Private transfer departure from City Centre to Madrid Airport: $28
- Madrid Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $48
- Private Transfers Madrid Airport to Central Madrid: $49
- Private Transfer From Madrid to Chamartín Station in Madrid: $54
- Private Transfer From Atocha Station in Madrid to Madrid: $54
- Private Transfer From Madrid to Atocha Station in Madrid: $54
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Madrid Airport: $62
- Private Transfer from Novelda to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $63
- Private Transfer from San Vicente del Raspeig to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $63
- Private One-way Airport Transfer Madrid To Madrid Airport: $65
- Private One-Way Transfer to OR from Madrid Airport with private pick up: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxembourg or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid and Luxembourg 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 dayLuxembourg €129Madrid €59
Typical Food Prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee€2.00
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Ice Cream€3.00
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Kebabs (for 2)€16
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Croissant€1.50
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)€16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Madrid Street Food Tour and City Guided Sightseeing: $50
- Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $56
- Madrid Street Food Tour with Local Tastings: $58
- Madrid Food Tour: Best Tapas, Churros & Market Sights by FLT: $67
- Madrid Paella Cooking Class with Unlimited Sangría: $69
- Murder Mystery Dinner Experience: $73
- Chocolate & Churros Cooking Class in Madrid: $74
- Small-Group Food Tour with Tapas, Wine & Vermouth: $90
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars: $90
- 100% Hands-on Cooking Class Paella Tapas Sangria in Madrid: $97
- Madrid Local Tapas & History Tour with Dinner: $98
- Madrid Food Tour in a Neighborhood Market with Churros: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxembourg €13Madrid €33
Tours and Activities in Luxembourg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Luxembourg are as follows:
- Luxembourg Day Tour from Brussels: $821
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Tuk Tuk Tour of the Best of Madrid (booking only): $3.42
- Self Guided Walking City Tour in Madrid: $3.42
- Madrid Historical Walking Tour: $3.42
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Madrid: $3.42
- Madrid Monumental Tour: $3.42
- Madrid Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.42
- Madrid - Medieval to Modern Walking Tour (English): $3.43
- Madrid City Highlights Walking Tour: $4.57
- A Self-Guided Tour of El Retiro Park’s Rise, Ruin and Redemption: $5.00
- Where Cervantes Feuded: A Self-Guided Madrid Tour: $5.00
- Madrid Historical Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.71
- Madrid Old Town Self Guided Tour with Mobile App: $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxembourg €11Madrid €19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer€5.00
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)€13
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Pub Crawl Madrid Adventure bars with Open bar and VIP Club Entry: $14
- Madrid Pub Crawl: VIP Entry & Shots, Games (Kapital, Fitz, Shoko): $14
- Madrid Pub Crawl: Club Entry, Bars & Shots: $19
- Spanish Wine Tasting Overlooking Parque del Oeste: $25
- Madrid Pub Crawl: $28
- Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor in Madrid: $34
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
- Wine Tasting in Madrid Experience: $53
- Hypno Tasting Wine Tasting under Hypnosis in Madrid: $74
- Toledo Tour & Vineyard Experience with Wine Tasting from Madrid: $86
- Madrid Tapas and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxembourg and Madrid, we can see that Luxembourg is more expensive. And not only is Madrid much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Madrid would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Madrid 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 Luxembourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Luxembourg than you might in Madrid.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxembourg Expensive? and Is Madrid Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxembourg or Madrid?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Luxembourg. When comparing the sizes of Luxembourg and Madrid, 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.