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

Should you visit Madrid or Hondarribia?

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 Hondarribia 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 Hondarribia?

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.

Hondarribia

The characteristic Spanish buildings painted in the brightest, most vibrant of colors only match the true spirit of the town, Hondarribia, Spain. Hondarribia is located on the west shore of Bidasoa river's mouth in Gipuzkoa of Basque Country. The town is rich in its Spanish history, holding both an ancient old quarter with walls and a castle within. Hondarribia is also known for its gorgeous beach of bright blue water across the Bidasoa alongside the fertile, roaming mountain of Jaizkibel. What's more, Hondarribia faces the border of Hendaye, France, so if you are yearning to expand your cultural learning, take a service boat over to Spain's friendly neighbor! No matter if you want to explore the ancient architecture or enjoy the cooling waters of the bay, Hondarribia is definitely a location known for its beauty and activity!

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

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



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Madrid 78
    Hondarribia 70
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Madrid 156
    Hondarribia 140
Compare Hotels in Madrid and Hondarribia

Looking for a hotel in Madrid or Hondarribia? 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 Hondarribia


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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 Hondarribia Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Madrid 18
    Hondarribia 32
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:

  • Vehicle transfer with driver included in Madrid: $156
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Madrid HTL-APT (MAD): $53
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Madrid APT-HTL (MAD): $64
  • Transfer to Barajas Airport from Madrid: $108
  • Transfer from Barajas Airport to Madrid: $120
  • Shuttle Transfer Arrivals: Madrid Airport to City Center: $168
  • Round Trip Transfer from Madrid MAD to Madrid City by Minivan: $137
  • Round Trip Transfer from Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid by Sedan: $90
  • Private transfer to Madrid Airport (MAD): $37
  • Private transfer from Madrid city to CHAMARTIN train station: $47
  • Private transfer departure from City Centre to Madrid Airport: $29
  • Private one way Transfer from/to Madrid to/from Segovia: $150

Is it cheaper to fly into Madrid or Hondarribia?

Prices for flights to both Hondarribia 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
    Hondarribia 71
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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Madrid 33
    Hondarribia 22

Tours and Activities in Madrid

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

  • El Pardo Royal Palace Entry Ticket: $20
  • Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour: $95
  • Ávila & Segovia and Alcazar Day Tour from Madrid lunch included: $215
  • 2 Days Guided Cultural Tour in Madrid Royal Palace and 3 Museums : $228
  • 2 Hour Madrid City Expert Tour : $203
  • 3 Hours Bike tour from the City center to Santiago Bernabeu and it's Museum: $109
  • 3-hour experience on the Redován K2 Family Via Ferrata: $49
  • 30 Minutes of Jet Ski Adventure on the Coast of Alicante: $106
  • A Self-Guided Tour of El Retiro Park’s Rise, Ruin and Redemption: $9.99
  • A local's A self-guided audio tour: $9.99
  • ANGLE - Experience Madrid With a Local Photographer: $255
  • Afternoon Segovia Tour with Cathedral & Alcazar Visit from Madrid: $83

Tours and Activities in Hondarribia

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

  • From San Sebastian: Hondarribia, San Pedro & San Juan Tour: $65
  • Get to know Hondarribia by sea. Audio-guided boat tour: $53

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Madrid 19
    Hondarribia 18
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 Hondarribia, we can see that Hondarribia 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 Hondarribia Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Madrid or Hondarribia?

Madrid has a larger population, and is about 200 times larger than the population of Hondarribia. When comparing the sizes of Madrid and Hondarribia, 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.