A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Madrid vs. Gijon for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Madrid or Gijon?

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 Gijon 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 Gijon?

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.

Gijon

Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.

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.


Which place is cheaper, Gijon or Madrid?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Madrid Prices
    Spain Prices
    Gijon Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Madrid 162
    Gijon 142

The average daily cost (per person) in Madrid is €162, while the average daily cost in Gijon is €142. 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 Gijon in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Madrid 78
    Gijon 80
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Madrid 156
    Gijon 160
Compare Hotels in Madrid and Gijon

Looking for a hotel in Madrid or Gijon? 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 Madrid


Hotels in Gijon


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Madrid 18
    Gijon 9.69
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid

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

  • Alcobendas Private Transfer To Madrid Barajas Airport: $29
  • Hotel Madrid City Private Transfer To Madrid Barajas Airport: $29
  • Private transfer departure from City Centre to Madrid Airport: $29
  • Madrid Barajas Airport Private Transfer To Alcobendas: $35
  • Madrid Barajas Airport Private Transfer To Madrid City: $35
  • Private transfer to Madrid Airport (MAD): $37
  • Private Transfer from Madrid Airport (MAD): $37
  • Madrid Airport (MAD) to Madrid - Arrival Private Transfer: $43
  • Private transfer from Madrid city to CHAMARTIN train station: $47
  • Private Transfer From Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid: $48
  • Madrid Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $49
  • Madrid Airport Departure Private Transfer: $52

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gijon

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:

  • Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD): $109

Is it cheaper to fly into Madrid or Gijon?

Prices for flights to both Gijon 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Madrid 59
    Gijon 54
Typical Food Prices in Madrid

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:


  • Coffee
    2.00
  • Ice Cream
    3.00
  • Kebabs (for 2)
    16
  • Croissant
    1.50
  • 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:

  • Corral de la Moreria Madrid Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $60
  • Local Flamenco Show with dinner at El Cortijo: $60
  • Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid: $66
  • Madrid Old Town Tour & Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $71
  • Chocolate & Churros Cooking Class in Madrid : $72
  • Madrid's Authentic Culture & Food Tour by Food Lover Tour: $78
  • 10 Tapas Cooking Class Experience in Madrid with Sangria: $82
  • Paella and Tapas Cooking Workshop in Madrid: $84
  • Madrid Spanish Omelet Cooking Class and Bottomless Wine brunch: $90
  • Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid: $102
  • Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela with Tapas Dinner: $106
  • Madrid Small Group Tapas Tour at 4 Venues -Lunch or Dinner: $108

Typical Food Prices in Gijon

Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:


  • Lunch for 2
    22

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Madrid 33
    Gijon 12

Tours and Activities in Madrid

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

  • Self Guided Walking City Tour in Madrid: $1.18
  • Walking Tour of Madrid Moderno, Madrid de los Bourbons : $1.80
  • Madrid Monumental Tour Retreat, Prado and Cibeles: $2.39
  • Tour "Barrio de las Letras" Spanish Golden Age: $2.87
  • Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park: $3.59
  • Madrid Historical Walking Tour: $3.59
  • Self Guided Tours Madrid With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.59
  • Madrid - Medieval to Modern Walking Tour (English): $3.61
  • Madrid Mountains Free Walking Tour: $3.61
  • Madrid Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.85
  • Guided Tour of Madrid of the Austrias and the Historic Center: $4.80
  • Madrid City Highlights Walking Tour: $4.81

Tours and Activities in Gijon

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:

  • Classic romantic walking tour in Gijon: $211
  • Fascinating Memories of the Gijon Walking Tour: $228
  • Gijón Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Experience: $5.15
  • Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo: $102
  • Private Tour of Gijón: $87
  • Tour to Lakes of Covadonga, Onís Cangas and Ballasts from Gijón: $56

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Madrid 19
    Gijon 14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:


  • Beer
    5.00
  • 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
  • Madrid Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entrance: $12
  • Pub Crawl Madrid by Mad Party Crew: $20
  • Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $30
  • Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
  • Wine Tasting in Madrid Experience: $55
  • Toledo Tour with Tapas, Wine Tasting and Optional 3 Monuments: $58
  • Madrid Royal Palace Small Group Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $71
  • New Year Eve Madrid Pub Crawl: $83
  • Toledo Full Day with Winery Visit, Tapas & Wine Tasting : $83
  • Spanish Wine Tasting : $90
  • Madrid Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Food & Wine Tour : $95


When comparing the travel costs between Madrid and Gijon, we can see that Madrid 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.

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


Which is Bigger, Madrid or Gijon?

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