A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Malaga vs. Cordoba for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Malaga or Cordoba?

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 Malaga and Cordoba. 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: Malaga or Cordoba?

Malaga

Malaga is a port city in the southern part of Spain. It is the 6th largest city in Spain and the southernmost large city in Europe. Malaga lies on the Mediterranean on the Costa del Sol, only 62 miles east of the Strait of Gibraltar, and 80 miles north of Africa. Malaga's history dates back about 2,800 years, which makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. The archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and Christian eras make the historic center of the city an "open museum", displaying its history of more than 3,000 years. Because of its important cultural infrastructure and the artistic heritage, Malaga has been nominated for the European Capital of Culture. Malaga's most important economic contributors include tourism, technology, and construction, but transportation and logistics are becoming increasingly important factors as well.

Cordoba

Cordoba is a Spanish city located in the southern province of Andalusia. With a culture embedded in Islamic heritage, the city is home to many architectural gems, the most significant being La Mezquita. Andalucía's major river, the Guadalquivir, flows just below the Mezquita, and the riverfront streets are bustling with lively restaurants and bars. Other popular centers of activity include the Jewish Quarter, Muslim Quarter, and the Old City.

Which city is cheaper, Cordoba or Malaga?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Malaga is €106, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is €102. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Malaga and Cordoba in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Malaga €54
    Cordoba €54
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Malaga €108
    Cordoba €108
Compare Hotels in Malaga and Cordoba

Looking for a hotel in Malaga or Cordoba? 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 Malaga


Hotels in Cordoba


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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: Malaga Hotel Prices and Cordoba Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Malaga €25
    Cordoba €22

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malaga

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Malaga:

  • Private Airport Transfer: from Malaga to Malaga Airport (AGP): $17
  • Transfer from Malaga Airport to Costa del Sol Hotels (Any Hotel): $17
  • Transfer from your Hotel to Malaga Airport (Departure Transfer): $17
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Malaga City Center: $20
  • Private Departure Transfer from Malaga City Center to Malaga Airport (AGP): $20
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) to Malaga - Arrival Private Van Transfer: $20
  • Malaga to Malaga Airport (AGP) - Departure Private Van Transfer: $20
  • Private Airport Transfer: Malaga Airport (AGP) to Malaga: $21
  • Malaga Airport (Costa del Sol) Private Arrival Transfer: $24
  • Malaga Airport (Costa del Sol) Private Departure Transfer: $24
  • Arrival Private Transfer Business Car Malaga airport AGP to Malaga: $26
  • Departure Private Transfer Business Car Malaga City to Malaga airport AGP: $26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cordoba:

  • Transfer in Private Car from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport-COR: $14
  • Private Airport Transfer: Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (COR): $19
  • Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport: $56
  • Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station: $75
  • Cordoba Private Arrival Transfer: $100
  • Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver: $100
  • Cordoba Private Departure Transfer: $100
  • Private transfer from/to Cordoba to/from Malaga: $261
  • Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer: $275
  • Private Transfer from Córdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $336
  • Cordoba to Seville Private Transfer: $444
  • Private Transfer: Córdoba Airport (ODB) to Cordoba: $622

Is it cheaper to fly into Malaga or Cordoba?

Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Malaga 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
    Malaga €27
    Cordoba €27
Typical Food prices in Malaga

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


  • Breakfast for 2
    €8.00

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malaga

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Malaga.

  • Sardines Espetos Cooking Workshop: $73
  • Malaga Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $86
  • Sardines On Skewers Cooking Class in Malaga: $111
  • Malaga Sunset Cruise and Restaurant Dinner: $112
  • Málaga Swim Cruise with Tapas Dinner and Flamenco Show: $128
  • Malaga Catamaran Cruise with BBQ Lunch and Port Restaurant Dinner: $146
  • Malaga Market Visit and Cooking Class in Malaga Countryside House: $149

Typical Food prices in Cordoba

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


  • Ice Cream
    €1.80

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cordoba.

  • Cordoba Spanish Cooking Class & Market Tour: $118

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Malaga €25
    Cordoba €20
Typical Entertainment prices in Malaga

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Malaga are as follows:


  • Entrance to Castillos
    €7.10
  • Concert
    €31

Tours and Activities in Malaga

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

  • Alcazaba de Málaga and Teatro Romano Walking Tour in Spanish: $4.98
  • Skip the Line: Picasso's Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.98
  • Walking Tour of Malaga's Historic Center: $7.46
  • Skip the Line: Centre Pompidou in Malaga Ticket: $11
  • Skip the Line: Museo Picasso Malaga Entrance Ticket: $11
  • Museo Carmen Thyssen de Malaga Entrance Ticket: $12
  • Skip the Line: Malaga Automobile and Fashion Museum Entrance Ticket: $14
  • 1.5-Hour Roman Theater and Alcazaba Castle Walking Tour: $16
  • Skip-the-Line Malaga Cathedral Tickets with Tour: $18
  • Malaga Segway Castle Tour: $22
  • Adventure City Game with Augmented Reality: $23
  • Fast and Curious segway tour (30min): $26

Typical Entertainment prices in Cordoba

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cordoba are as follows:


  • Garden Entrance Fee
    €6.00

Tours and Activities in Cordoba

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

  • Private Walking Tour of the Patios of San Basilio in Cordoba: $12
  • Cordoba Jewish Quartier Guided Tour: $15
  • Patios of Cordoba Festival Tour: $15
  • Guided Tour of Medina Azahara at Night: $17
  • Alcazar Skip the Line Guided Tour: $19
  • Guided Tour to the Popular Patios of Cordoba: $19
  • Patios tour in Cordoba: $19
  • Alcázar Reyes Cristianos Guided Tour with Tickets & Priority Access: $19
  • Olive Oil tasting breakfast & Tour: $19
  • Patios of Cordoba Walking Tour in Spanish: $20
  • Medina Azahara Tour from Cordoba: $21
  • Cordoba's Authentic Patios: 2-Hour Tour with Tickets: $22

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Malaga €18
    Cordoba €30

Sample the Local Flavors in Malaga

Also in Malaga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Malaga Nightlife - Pub Crawl Tour with Skip-the-line Club Access: $26
  • Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from Malaga: $49
  • Muscatel Winery Tour and Wine Tastings from Malaga: $75
  • Malaga Tapas and Wine Tour: $81
  • Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour: BEST OF Málaga in one evening!: $108
  • Private Ronda Wine Tour with Tapas Including a Visit to Ronda: $404
  • Ronda Private Full Day Wine Tour with Tapas: $406
  • Malaga Shore Excursion: Panoramic Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting in a Historical Cellar: $481

Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cordoba:

  • Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba: $25
  • Cordoba Mezquita Tour with Wine Tasting: $35
  • Córdoba Rooftop Experience with Wine Tasting: $107
  • Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita: $130

About these numbers

When comparing the travel costs between Malaga and Cordoba, we can see that Malaga 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.


When is the best time to visit Malaga or Cordoba?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Malaga or Cordoba in the Summer?

Both Cordoba and Malaga are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Malaga for the beaches, snorkeling, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In the summer, Malaga is around the same temperature as Cordoba. Typically, the summer temperatures in Malaga in July are around 25°C (77°F), and Cordoba is about 27°C (81°F).

It's quite sunny in Cordoba. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Malaga. Malaga usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cordoba during summer. Malaga gets 348 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 358 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Malaga usually receives less rain than Cordoba. Malaga gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Malaga 25°C (77°F) 
    Cordoba 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Malaga or Cordoba in the Autumn?

Both Cordoba and Malaga during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Malaga because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Malaga is generally around the same temperature as Cordoba. Temperatures in Malaga average around 19°C (67°F), and Cordoba stays around 19°C (66°F).

In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Malaga. In the autumn, Malaga often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cordoba. Malaga gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 202 hours of full sun.

Malaga usually gets less rain in October than Cordoba. Malaga gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Malaga 19°C (67°F) 
    Cordoba 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Malaga or Cordoba in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Malaga and Cordoba. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Malaga this time of year.

Malaga is a little warmer than Cordoba in the winter. The temperature in Malaga is usually 12°C (54°F) in January, and Cordoba stays around 10°C (50°F).

Malaga usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cordoba during winter. Malaga gets 171 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 162 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Malaga usually receives around the same amount of rain as Cordoba. Malaga gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Malaga 12°C (54°F) 
    Cordoba 10°C (50°F)

Should I visit Malaga or Cordoba in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Malaga as well as Cordoba. Many travelers come to Malaga for the beaches and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Malaga is around the same temperature as Cordoba. Typically, the spring temperatures in Malaga in April are around 16°C (60°F), and Cordoba is about 16°C (60°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cordoba. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Malaga this time of the year. In the spring, Malaga often gets more sunshine than Cordoba. Malaga gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 203 hours of full sun.

Malaga usually gets less rain in April than Cordoba. Malaga gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Malaga 16°C (60°F) 
    Cordoba 16°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Cordoba and Malaga

Malaga Cordoba
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 10°C (50°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 75 mm (3 in) 12°C (53°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Mar 14°C (57°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 14°C (56°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Apr 16°C (60°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 16°C (60°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
May 19°C (66°F) 24 mm (0.9 in) 20°C (67°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Jun 22°C (72°F) 13 mm (0.5 in) 24°C (74°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 27°C (81°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Aug 25°C (78°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 27°C (81°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Sep 23°C (74°F) 15 mm (0.6 in) 24°C (76°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Oct 19°C (67°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 19°C (66°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Nov 15°C (60°F) 115 mm (4.5 in) 13°C (56°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Dec 13°C (55°F) 102 mm (4 in) 10°C (50°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)


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