Which place is cheaper, Segovia or Malaga?
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 Malaga or Segovia?
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 Segovia. 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 Segovia?
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.
Segovia
Segovia is a historic town of Spain, predating the Roman Empire to a time of Celtic possession. The town is also capital of a province of the same name, and was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 for its multitude of historic structures, including a Roman aqueduct, Gothic cathedral, and royal palace.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalaga €165Segovia €181
The average daily cost (per person) in Malaga is €165, while the average daily cost in Segovia is €181. 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 Malaga and Segovia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalaga €75Segovia €75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalaga €150Segovia €150
Compare Hotels in Malaga and Segovia
Looking for a hotel in Malaga or Segovia? 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: Malaga Hotel Prices and Segovia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malaga €31Segovia €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malaga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Malaga:
- Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Malaga City Center: $33
- Vip One Way Transfer from Malaga Airport to Malaga City: $39
- Malaga Airport (Costa del Sol) Private Departure Transfer: $49
- Malaga Airport (Costa del Sol) Private Arrival Transfer: $49
- Private Transfer from Benalmadena to Malaga (AGP) airport: $51
- Malaga Airport (AGP) to Marbella - Arrival Private Transfer: $55
- Private Transfer from Malaga Cruise Port to Málaga Airport (AGP): $55
- Private Transfer from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Malaga Cruise Port: $55
- Private Malaga Transfer: Cruise Port to Central Malaga and Costa del Sol: $55
- Malaga Airport (AGP) to Malaga - Arrival Private Transfer: $57
- Arrival Transfer: Malaga Airport AGP to Malaga by Business Car: $58
- Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Malaga Fuengirola or Marbella: $59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Segovia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:
- Private One Way Transfer from Avila to Madrid City Airport: $98
- Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Optional Transfers from Madrid: $242
- Hot Air Balloon flight with Optional Transfer: $243
- Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $267
Is it cheaper to fly into Malaga or Segovia?
Prices for flights to both Segovia 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
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Food Meals for one dayMalaga €60Segovia €84
Typical Food Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of dining costs in Malaga are as follows:
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Dinner for 2€30
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Dinner for 2€44
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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.
- Authentic Flamenco Dinner Show at Restaurant VinoMio: $17
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $37
- Málaga: Morning Guided Food Tour: $75
- Malaga -Italian cooking class : La domenica italiana: $76
- Japanese cooking class Sushi: $76
- Authentic Paella Cooking Class with Sangría: $77
- Málaga: Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria: $77
- Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga: $83
- Malaga Tapas Cooking Class: $83
- Food Tour with Local Guide, Tapas, and Drinks: $83
- Pedregalejo Food Tour: Explore Malaga's most iconic quarter: $86
- Málaga: Tapas, Wine & Rooftops Small Group Food Tour: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malaga €31Segovia €34
Typical Entertainment Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Malaga are as follows:
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Entrance to Castillos€7.10
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Concert€31
Tours and Activities in Malaga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Malaga are as follows:
- Honey Museum Entry Ticket: $2.91
- Alcazaba to Picasso: Málaga’s Best in a Self-Guided Tour: $3.53
- Picasso's Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.72
- Picasso's Puzzle Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $5.00
- Malaga's historic center: A self-guided tour created by a local official guide: $5.82
- Alcazaba de Málaga: Ticket and Self-Guided Tour created by an Official Guide: $5.82
- Malaga Essential : Self-Guided Tour created by local Official Guide: $5.90
- Malaga Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Malaga City Center's Architecture: A Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Skip the Line: Centre Pompidou in Malaga Ticket: $11
- Guided tour of Castillo Colomares: $11
- Málaga: Picasso Birthplace Museum Ticket & City Audio Guide: $11
Tours and Activities in Segovia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Segovia are as follows:
- Guided Tour of Ávila: $3.54
- Segovia Cathedral Entrance Ticket: $4.74
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket to Cathedral of Segovia: $5.04
- Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.13
- TOP Segovia : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.90
- TOP Ávila : Private guided tour with your mobile: $5.90
- Cathedral Tower Guided Tour: $8.30
- Segovia Cathedral Guided Tour: $8.30
- Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $9.18
- Segovia from the Aqueduct to the Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour on Your Phone: $12
- Segovia's Legends and Mysteries Tour in Spanish: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalaga €22Segovia €24
Sample the Local Flavors in Malaga
Also in Malaga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Málaga: Pub Crawl Málaga Madness: $14
- Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry: $19
- Bodegas Quitapenas: Guided Visit + Wine Tasting: $22
- Torremolinos Gay Pub Crawl & Nightclub Experience: $35
- Conrad Guided Cellar Tour and wine tasting in Ronda: $41
- Malaga Food & Wine Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $65
- C/Echegaray 5 Málaga center: Malagueño Massage: Massage + Wine Tasting: $68
- Winederlust Wine Tasting: $71
- Málaga: Traditional Andalusian Tapas and Wine Tour: $72
- Sun and Wine Route - Small group, wine tasting and tapas included: $92
- Flamenco, Tapas, and Wine Tour: $104
- White Village, Vineyard, and Wine Tasting Wine Tour: $105
Sample the Local Flavors in Segovia
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Segovia:
- Guided tour of the DYC Distillery with whiskey tasting: $20
When comparing the travel costs between Malaga and Segovia, we can see that Segovia 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 Malaga Expensive? and Is Segovia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malaga or Segovia?
Malaga has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Segovia. When comparing the sizes of Malaga and Segovia, 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.