Should you visit Nice or Segovia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Segovia 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: Nice or Segovia?
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
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 in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.
Which place is cheaper, Segovia or Nice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, while the average daily cost in Segovia is €145. 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 Nice and Segovia in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Nice 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:
Nice Hotel Prices and
Segovia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
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Private Transfer: Nice City Center to Côte d'Azur Airport(NCE):
$40
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Private Transfer from Nice City to Nice Airport:
$43
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Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car:
$44
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Monaco to Hercule Monte Carlo Port Departure Private Transfer:
$46
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Private transfer from Nice to Cannes:
$47
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Port de la Santé to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Private Departure Transfer:
$49
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Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer:
$49
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Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer:
$49
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Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer:
$49
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Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Villefranche Port- Arrival Transfer:
$49
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Nice hotels to Port de la Santé - Departure Private Transfer:
$49
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Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Port de la Santé- Arrrival Private Transfer:
$49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Segovia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:
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Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus:
$209
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Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid:
$262
Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Segovia?
Prices for flights to both Segovia and Nice 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 day
Nice €49
Segovia €48
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee
€2.50
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Strawberries
€4.00
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Loaf of Bread
€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
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Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting:
$84
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Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice:
$95
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The Flavors of Nice Food Tour:
$103
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Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience:
$104
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Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience:
$104
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Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice:
$107
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3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour:
$107
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Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel:
$112
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PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings:
$112
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Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier:
$133
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Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner:
$147
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Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera:
$192
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
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Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour:
$2.13
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Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour:
$2.13
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First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour:
$3.21
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City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone:
$6.41
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Ticket to Musée National du Sport:
$6.42
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Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour:
$6.55
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Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour:
$6.55
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Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour:
$6.95
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City Exploration Game and Tour:
$6.95
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Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$6.99
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Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$6.99
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Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone:
$7.49
Tours and Activities in Segovia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Segovia are as follows:
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Segovia Cathedral Entrance Ticket:
$4.28
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Skip the Line Admission Ticket to Cathedral of Segovia:
$4.65
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City on the Rock: Segovia Self-Guided Walking Tour:
$5.99
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Segovia from the Aqueduct to the Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$5.99
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Segovia Cathedral Guided Tour:
$7.49
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Cathedral Tower Guided Tour:
$7.49
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Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower:
$8.48
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Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour:
$8.75
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Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour:
$8.94
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walking tour with views Eresma River Valley:
$11
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Nighttime Walking Tour:
$13
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E-ticket to Cathedral of Segovia with Audio Tour:
$15
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS:
$5.99
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Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots:
$16
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Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special:
$17
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Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry:
$21
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Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry:
$23
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Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting:
$45
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New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry:
$52
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New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France:
$53
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Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice:
$65
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Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre:
$74
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Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour:
$82
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Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice:
$84
When comparing the travel costs between Nice 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 Nice Expensive? and Is Segovia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nice or Segovia?
Nice has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Segovia. When comparing the sizes of Nice 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.
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