Which place is cheaper, Gijon or Palma de Mallorca?
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 Palma de Mallorca or Gijon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca or Gijon, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Palma de Mallorca or Gijon?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
Gijon
Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalma de Mallorca €171Gijon €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €171, while the average daily cost in Gijon is €142. 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 Palma de Mallorca and Gijon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Gijon €80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Gijon €160
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Gijon
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca or Gijon? 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Gijon €9.69
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€6.80
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Bus Ride€1.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Boat Transfer between Puerto Andratx and Sant Elmo: $14
- Caves Drach Tour & Return Transfer from Cala Dor-Calas Mallorca: $70
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca city to Mallorca airport (PMI): $79
- Private Transfers from Palma to Palme de Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $79
- Pirates Adventure Show with transfer from North Area: $83
- Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $86
- Port de Pollença to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Transfer: $86
- Magaluf to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $87
- Departure Private Transfer from Palma Downtown to PMI Airport: $98
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Car: $102
- Palma de Mallorca Shore Excursion Bike Tour (Transfer Included): $106
- Private Transfer from Soller to Mallorca airport (PMI): $108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:
- Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD): $104
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Gijon?
Prices for flights to both Gijon and Palma de Mallorca 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €78Gijon €54
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Open Air Cinema Experience in Spain with Pizza: $57
- Palma de Mallorca Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $60
- Treurer Dinner Flavors Treurer and Olive Oil Tasting: $68
- Palma de Mallorca Food Tour with 10 Locals Favorites Dishes: $97
- Mallorca Sunset Catamaran Cruise with DJ and Mediterranean Dinner: $99
- Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition: $108
- Mallorca Evening Tour: Horseback Riding, Dinner and Dance: $122
- Traditional recipes cooking experience: $137
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $148
- Romantic SPA day with couples massage and romantic dinner at Eurotel Punta Rotja: $238
- Kayaking, snorkeling and homemade pizzas.: $285
Typical Food Prices in Gijon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2€22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gijon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gijon.
- Cheese and Cider Gijon Food Tour: $35
- Gourmet Asturian Fusion Dinner in Gijón: $51
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca €34Gijon €12
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Tours In Palma With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.41
- Palma Mallorca Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.56
- Romantic Palma: Couples Walking Tour & Game: $4.83
- Palma de Mallorca Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $5.13
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour The 17th German State: $5.46
- TOP Palma de Mallorca : Private guided tour with your mobile: $5.70
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $6.72
- Mallorca Cathedral and Sacred Art Museum Admission Ticket: $16
- Palma Cathedral Ticket and Digital Guide with a City Walk: $21
- Palma city cruise with iconic views: $22
- Guided tour of Butxet winery: $26
- Secrets of Alcúdia Old Town Walking Tour: $26
Tours and Activities in Gijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:
- Gijón Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.70
- Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo: $137
- Private Tour Historic Center of Gijón: $143
- Private Tour of Gijón: $83
- Private Tour of Gijón: $114
- Scenic Tour in TukTuk, Gijón: $29
- TOP Gijón : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.70
- Tour to Lakes of Covadonga, Onís Cangas and Ballasts from Gijón: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca €29Gijon €14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee€3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Classic Wine Tasting and Tour at Can Gelat Mallorca: $43
- Alcudia Vineyard Tour and Exclusive Wine Tasting Experience: $45
- Es Fangar Winery Tour and 6 Wine Tasting Mallorca: $68
- Luxury Wine Tasting Experience at Can Gelat in Mallorca: $80
- Self-guided Food and Wine Tour Palma Off-Grid Mallorca: $86
- Treurer Oil and wine tasting, olive grove tour and snack: $91
- Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $177
- Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x Wine Tasting Pickup Southwest Coast: $227
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palma de Mallorca and Gijon, we can see that Palma de Mallorca is more expensive. And not only is Gijon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gijon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gijon 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca than you might in Gijon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Gijon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Gijon?
Palma de Mallorca has a larger population, and is about 38% larger than the population of Gijon. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca and Gijon, 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.
When is the best time to visit Palma de Mallorca or Gijon?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Gijon in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Palma de Mallorca as well as Gijon. The summer months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Palma de Mallorca is generally a little warmer than Gijon. Daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca average around 24°C (76°F), and Gijon fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gijon. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palma de Mallorca this time of the year. In the summer, Palma de Mallorca often gets more sunshine than Gijon. Palma de Mallorca gets 334 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 203 hours of full sun.
Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in July than Gijon. Palma de Mallorca gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPalma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)Gijon 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Gijon in the Autumn?
Both Gijon and Palma de Mallorca are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Palma de Mallorca this time of year.
Palma de Mallorca is a little warmer than Gijon in the autumn. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Gijon fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palma de Mallorca. Palma de Mallorca usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during autumn. Palma de Mallorca gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Palma de Mallorca usually receives less rain than Gijon. Palma de Mallorca gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPalma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)Gijon 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Gijon in the Winter?
Both Gijon and Palma de Mallorca during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Palma de Mallorca is a little warmer than Gijon. Typically, the winter temperatures in Palma de Mallorca in January average around 11°C (52°F), and Gijon averages at about 10°C (49°F).
In the winter, Palma de Mallorca often gets more sunshine than Gijon. Palma de Mallorca gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 95 hours of full sun.
Gijon gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in January than Gijon. Palma de Mallorca gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPalma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)Gijon 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Gijon in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Palma de Mallorca and Gijon. Many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Palma de Mallorca is generally a little warmer than Gijon. Daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca average around 14°C (57°F), and Gijon fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
In Palma de Mallorca, it's very sunny this time of the year. Palma de Mallorca usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during spring. Palma de Mallorca gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Palma de Mallorca usually receives less rain than Gijon. Palma de Mallorca gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPalma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)Gijon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Gijon and Palma de Mallorca
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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