Should you visit Marbella or Cordoba?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Marbella or Cordoba, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Marbella
Marbella is a city in southern Spain in the province of Malaga. It is part of the Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) and is located on the Mediterranean Sea between Malaga and the Strait of Gibraltar. It is one of the most important tourist cities in the area and receives many national and international tourists year round due to its climate and tourism structures. Marbella is a bit of a glamorous city due to its beauty and resort-type environment. The old town with its narrow cobbled streets and flower-filled plazas is packed with shops and art galleries selling boutique clothes and accessories, and handmade wares. The city has significant archaeological and historical heritage and many events and performances throughout the year.
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. Andaluc韆'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 Marbella?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Marbella is €93, 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Marbella and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Marbella can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €49, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €98.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Cordoba is €108. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
While meal prices in Marbella can vary, the average travelers spends about €31 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Marbella should cost around €12 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Marbella is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
Cordoba food costs typically run travelers around €27 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Marbella €31
Cordoba €27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marbella
For Marbella, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cooking courses at home & online:
$75
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Tapas & Paella Cooking Course:
$80
Typical Food prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cordoba are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cordoba.
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Cordoba Spanish Cooking Class & Market Tour:
$118
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Marbella than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €19 on transportation in Marbella on average per day.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €22 per day to get around in Cordoba.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marbella
Also for Marbella, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Marbella to Malaga Airport (AGP) - Departure Private Van Transfer:
$45
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Marbella to Malaga Airport (AGP) - Departure Private Car Transfer:
$61
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Departure Private Transfer Business Car Marbella to Malaga airport AGP:
$62
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Departure Private Transfer Luxury Van Marbella to Malaga airport AGP:
$92
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TRANSFER MALAGA AIRPORT from/to PUERTO BANUS-PRICE ALL INCUSIVE:
$106
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TRANSFER MALAGA AIRPORT from/to MARBELLA-PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE:
$106
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Private Transfer from Las Chapas to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$111
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Private Transfer from Elviria to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$111
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Private Transfer from Hotel Marbella Beach Resort to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$111
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Private Transfer from Marbesa to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$111
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Private Transfer from Lomas De Cabopino to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$111
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Private Transfer from Los Monteros to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$122
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cordoba:
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Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport:
$56
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Transfer in Private Car from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport-COR:
$14
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Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station:
$75
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Private transfer from/to Cordoba to/from Malaga:
$261
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Private Transfer: C贸rdoba Airport (ODB) to Cordoba:
$622
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Private Transfer: Cordoba to C贸rdoba Airport (ODB):
$622
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Private Transfer from C贸rdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$336
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Private Airport Transfer: Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (COR):
$19
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Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver:
$100
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Cordoba to Seville Private Transfer:
$444
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Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer:
$275
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Cordoba Private Departure Transfer:
$100
Is it cheaper to fly into Marbella or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Marbella 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Marbella, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €15 per day, per person.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €20 per person, per day in Cordoba. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Marbella
For Marbella, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Secrets of Marbella walking tour (Group):
$19
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Marbella small group walking Tour:
$24
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Marbella group walking tour:
$32
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Bike City Tour Marbella:
$32
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Marbella Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$41
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Paddle Boarding Tour on the beautiful Marbella Coast:
$49
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Sunset SUP Tour in Marbella:
$61
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Can-am Route Experience:
$77
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Original Marbella Tapas Adventure:
$86
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Marbella Gourmet Tapas Tour - Do Eat Better Experience:
$88
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Stand-up Paddle Sunset Tour in Marbella:
$91
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E-Mountain Bike Explorer Tour departing from Marbella:
$93
Typical Entertainment prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cordoba are as follows:
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Garden Entrance Fee
€6.00
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cordoba are as follows:
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2-Night Cordoba Experience: City Tour and Arabian Spa Entrance:
$224
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3-Hour Tour from Cordoba to the Site of Medina Azahara:
$34
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3-day Andalucia Tour: Seville & Granada from Cordoba:
$635
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Adventure in the hills of Cordoba:
$810
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Alcazar Skip the Line Guided Tour:
$19
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Alhambra Private Tour from with transport and skip-the-line-tickets:
$386
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Arabian Baths Experience at Cordoba鈥檚 Hammam Al 脕ndalus:
$42
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Authentic Andalusian Food and Gastronomy Evening Tour:
$67
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Authentic Patios of Cordoba Guided Tour:
$22
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Best of Cordoba Guided Tour:
$50
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Bike Tour C贸rdoba:
$31
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Córdoba at Night 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour:
$18
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Marbella spend on average €4.57 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about €30 on alcoholic beverages in Cordoba per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Marbella
Also in Marbella, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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E-Mountain Bike & Wine Tour from Marbella to Sierra Blanca:
$123
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Manilva & Gaucin Wine Tour from the Costa del Sol:
$160
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Ronda Full Day Wine Tour from Marbella:
$210
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VIP Wine Tour through the Guadalhorce Valley & Wolf Sanctuary Visit:
$360
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Ronda Private Wine Tour and Tapas from Marbella:
$406
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VIP Ronda Wine Tour and Tasting and Gourmet Lunch Experience with Winemaker:
$778
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cordoba:
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Evening Wine Tasting C贸rdoba:
$25
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Cordoba Mezquita Tour with Wine Tasting:
$35
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Wine Tasting and Olive Oil Experience in Cordoba:
$96
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C贸rdoba Rooftop Experience with Wine Tasting:
$107
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Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita:
$130
When comparing the travel costs between Marbella and Cordoba, we can see that Cordoba 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.
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