Which place is cheaper, Madrid or Oviedo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Oviedo or Madrid?
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 Oviedo and Madrid. 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: Oviedo or Madrid?
Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Asturias Principality in Northern Spain. It is a city of churches and cathedrals with many of its buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its old town, or Casco Antiguo, is the most historic part of Oviedo, where many of the UNESCO sites are situated.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOviedo €106Madrid €136
The average daily cost (per person) in Oviedo is €106, while the average daily cost in Madrid is €136. 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 Oviedo and Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOviedo €53Madrid €77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOviedo €106Madrid €154
Compare Hotels in Oviedo and Madrid
Looking for a hotel in Oviedo or Madrid? 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: Oviedo Hotel Prices and Madrid Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oviedo €20Madrid €18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oviedo
Also for Oviedo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport to Oviedo and Gijón: $72
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Gijon Cruise Port: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Segovia: Full-Day Tour with Transfer to and from Madrid: $457
- Private Transfer from Moratalla to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $273
- Private Transfer from Madrid Airport MAD to Segovia City by Van: $273
- From Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Transfer: $267
- Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid City: $267
- Private Transfer from Bolnuevo to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $254
- Private Transfer from La Manga strip dos Mares to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $237
- Arrival Transfer Madrid Airport MAD to Avila City by Sedan: $234
- Private Transfer from La Manga Club to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $227
- Private Transfer from Corvera Golf Resort to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $218
- From Private Transfer to Segovia: $217
- Private Transfer from Cieza to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $205
Is it cheaper to fly into Oviedo or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid and Oviedo 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 dayOviedo €38Madrid €34
Typical Food Prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee€2.00
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Ice Cream€3.00
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Kebabs (for 2)€16
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Croissant€1.50
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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:
- Madrid Sunset Walking Tour with Optional Flamenco Show and Dinner: $27
- Flamenco Show with dinner, drinks and optional class: $38
- Skip the Line: Flamenco Show, Dinner and Workshop Madrid Ticket: $53
- Corral de la Moreria Madrid Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $56
- The Authentic Morning Food Tour!: $58
- Opera and Zarzuela Show and Dinner: $62
- Tapas Crawl in Madrid Historical Quarter for Lunch or Dinner: $64
- San Miguel Market and Street Food Tour: $64
- Madrid San Miguel Market and City Center Street Food Tour: $65
- Madrid Old Town Tour & Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $66
- Paella and Tapas Cooking Workshop in Madrid: $67
- Murder Mystery Dinner Experience: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oviedo €19Madrid €33
Tours and Activities in Oviedo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Oviedo.
- 1934 Revolution Tour: $11
- 2-Hour Private Tour of Oviedo: $80
- Civil War Tour of Oviedo: $11
- Covadonga and Lakes and Occidental coast Private Tour: $762
- Direct Tour to Covadonga Lakes Picos de Europa from Oviedo: $95
- From Covadonga, Cangas de Onís, and Lastres Tour: $42
- Guided Tour of the Cathedral of Oviedo: $12
- Guided tour of Oviedo: $11
- OVIEDO SCARY! Legends and Mysteries Tour: $11
- Oviedo - Old Town Private Walking Tour: $381
- Oviedo : Archaeological and fine arts museum tour: $16
- Oviedo : Walking tour of the Historic Center: $152
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Madrid Photo Tour with Pro Photographer Lifestyle and Portrait: $95
- Ávila & Segovia and Alcazar Day Tour from Madrid lunch included: $166
- 1 hour tour in Madrid in Tuk Tuk through the best of the city: $156
- 15 Cultural Madrid 10- Hour Private Tour: $761
- 2 Days Guided Cultural Tour in Madrid Royal Palace and 3 Museums : $212
- 2 Hour Madrid Walking Tour : $5.57
- 2 Hours Private Tuk tuk Tour in Madrid: $167
- 2-Hour Patisserie Experience for Dessert Lovers: $61
- 2-Hour Walking Tour on the History of Islamic Medieval the origins: $39
- 2.5-Hour Evening Tapas Tour through Madrid: $163
- 3-Hour Tapas Walking Tour of Madrid Food and Drink Included: $95
- 3-Hour Walking Tour in Madrid: $326
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOviedo €16Madrid €19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer€5.00
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)€13
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Pub Crawl Madrid Erasmus & International Meet and Party(New): $6.09
- Original Pub Crawl With VIP Club Entry: $11
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Pub Crawl Madrid's Night time: $15
- Pub Crawl Madrid Running since 2005 Bar Exploration: $16
- Guided Pub Crawl Madrid Experience and Club Entry: $16
- Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks and Nightclub Entry: $16
- Pub Crawl Madrid: $19
- Pub Crawl Madrid: $22
- Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor: $22
- Wine Tasting Experience with 4 Spanish Wines: $33
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oviedo and Madrid, we can see that Madrid is more expensive. And not only is Oviedo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Oviedo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oviedo and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid than you might in Oviedo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oviedo Expensive? and Is Madrid Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oviedo or Madrid?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Oviedo. When comparing the sizes of Oviedo and Madrid, 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.