Which place is cheaper, A Coruna or Madrid?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Madrid or A Coruna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Madrid and A Coruna 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: Madrid or A Coruna?
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.
A Coruna
A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMadrid €136A Coruna €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Madrid is €136, while the average daily cost in A Coruna is €89. 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 Madrid and A Coruna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMadrid €77A Coruna €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMadrid €154A Coruna €102
Compare Hotels in Madrid and A Coruna
Looking for a hotel in Madrid or A Coruna? 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: Madrid Hotel Prices and A Coruna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Madrid €18A Coruna €13
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:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Madrid HTL-APT (MAD): $61
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Madrid APT-HTL (MAD): $61
- Transfer: Barajas Airport (MAD) to Madrid City Center: $30
- Transfer to Madrid, travel calmly and comfortably: $151
- Transfer to Barajas Airport from Madrid: $79
- Transfer in private vehicle from Madrid City - Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD): $39
- Transfer in private minivan from Madrid City - Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD): $43
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) - Madrid City: $25
- Transfer from the Airport to Madrid: $112
- Transfer from Barajas Airport to Madrid: $98
- Shuttle Transfer Arrivals: Madrid Airport to City Center: $157
- Segovia: Full-Day Tour with Transfer to and from Madrid: $469
Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna
Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $135
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $74
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Madrid or A Coruna?
Prices for flights to both A Coruna and Madrid 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 dayMadrid €34A Coruna €28
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:
- Flamenco Show, Dinner and Workshop at Taberna Flamenca El Cortijo: $54
- Flamenco Show with Dinner, Drinks and Optional Class: $56
- Corral de la Moreria Madrid Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $56
- The Authentic Morning Food Tour!: $61
- Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid: $62
- Dinner-Show La Circa de Marta Cariño! en el centro de Madrid: $63
- Opera and Zarzuela Show and Dinner: $64
- Madrid San Miguel Market and City Center Street Food Tour: $65
- Iberico Ham and Spanish Wine Small-Group Food Tour: $66
- Tapas Crawl in Madrid Historical Quarter for Lunch or Dinner: $66
- Paella and Tapas Cooking Workshop in Madrid: $67
- Spanish Omelet Cooking Class and Bottomless Wine brunch: $73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $66
- 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $107
- Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $107
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Madrid €33A Coruna €9.72
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Tablao Flamenco las Tablas Madrid Admission Ticket: $51
- Ávila & Segovia and Alcazar Day Tour from Madrid lunch included: $167
- 1-Hour Flamenco Class in Madrid Experience: $46
- 15 Cultural Madrid 10- Hour Private Tour: $1,082
- 2 Hour Madrid Walking Tour : $5.62
- 2-Hour Madrid - Prado Museum Private Tour: $257
- 2-Hour Patisserie Experience for Dessert Lovers: $62
- 2-Hour Tour of the Madrid of Mysteries: $14
- 2.5-Hour Evening Tapas Tour through Madrid: $39
- 3 Hours Bike tour from the City center to Santiago Bernabeu and it's Museum: $102
- 3-Hour Tapas Walking Tour of Madrid Food and Drink Included: $96
- 3-Hour Walking Tour in Madrid: $335
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tower of Hercules€3.00
Tours and Activities in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Private Old Town Walking Tour in La Coruña: $191
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $84
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $84
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.80
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $66
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Coruña: $33
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $78
- Group walking tour in Lugo: $1.12
- Guided Tour Lugo: $28
- Private City Tour of A Coruna - Shore Excursion : $244
- Private Photography Adventure in A Coruña: $101
- Private Tuk Tuk Tour A Coruña: $163
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMadrid €19A Coruna €13
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:
- Pub Crawl Madrid Erasmus & International Meet and Party(New): $7.81
- Original Pub Crawl With VIP Club Entry: $11
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks and Nightclub Entry: $13
- Pub Crawl Madrid's Night Time: $15
- Pub Crawl Madrid Running since 2005 Bar Exploration: $17
- Guided Pub Crawl Madrid Experience and Club Entry: $17
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $17
- Pub Crawl (3 bars + 1 club) Party Night!: $22
- Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor: $22
- Wine Tasting Experience with 4 Spanish Wines: $33
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Madrid and A Coruna, we can see that Madrid is more expensive. And not only is A Coruna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to A Coruna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in A Coruna 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 Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid than you might in A Coruna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Madrid Expensive? and Is A Coruna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Madrid or A Coruna?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of A Coruna. When comparing the sizes of Madrid and A Coruna, 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.