Which place is cheaper, Segovia 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 Segovia?
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 Segovia, 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 Segovia?
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.
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 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 €171Segovia €181
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €171, 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 Palma de Mallorca and Segovia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Segovia €75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Segovia €150
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Segovia
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices and Segovia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Segovia €24
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:
- Mallorca Beach Day: Easy Transfer with Snorkel & Umbrella GoBondi: $46
- Caves Drach Tour & Return Transfer from Cala Dor-Calas Mallorca: $72
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $82
- Pirates Adventure Show with transfer from North Area: $86
- Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $89
- North Mallorca Coasteering Tour with Transfers: $89
- Palma de Mallorca to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Mallorca Airport (PMI): $95
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Palma de Mallorca: $95
- Private Transfer from Peguera to Mallorca airport (PMI): $104
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Peguera: $104
- Palma Nova to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Segovia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:
- Hot Air Balloon flight with Optional Transfer: $243
- Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $269
- Private One Way Transfer from Avila to Madrid City Airport: $99
- Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Optional Transfers from Madrid: $244
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Segovia?
Prices for flights to both Segovia 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 €78Segovia €84
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:
- Palma de Mallorca Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $63
- Treurer Dinner Flavors Treurer and Olive Oil Tasting: $71
- Self-guided food tour in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca: $89
- Unique self-guided food tour in Sóller, Mallorca: $89
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $105
- Mallorca Evening Tour: Horseback Riding, Dinner and Dance: $127
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $143
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $154
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $172
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca €34Segovia €34
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: $3.54
- Palma de Mallorca Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $5.33
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.49
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $6.72
- Soller’s Secret Stories: An Audio Tour by Travel Author: $9.99
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $11
- AbenteuerDate Palmanova, tour with fun activities in German language: $11
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $11
- Self-guided Walking Tour and Outdoor Escape Game in Cala Millor, in German: $19
- Palma city cruise with iconic views: $22
- 1H Self-Guided Electric Scooter Tour around Palma de Mallorca: $24
- Dragonera Boat Tour from San Telmo: $24
Tours and Activities in Segovia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Segovia are as follows:
- Ávila Walking Tour: $178
- Discover Segovia Historic Walking Tour with Official Guide: $30
- Guided Ebike Tour of Segovia: $65
- Guided Tour in TUK TUK Ávila COMPLETE with stops 1 hour: $20
- Guided Tour in Valsaín: The Battle of La Granja (Segovia): $36
- Guided Tour of Ávila: $3.57
- Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $9.25
- Guided tour of Segovia and Alcázar: $25
- Guided tour of Segovia in Spanish: Cathedral and Alcázar: $25
- Kid Friendly Segovia Highlights Private Guided Tour for Families: $264
- Legends and Mysteries DE Segovia Tour: $17
- Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Avila with official tour guide: $154
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca €29Segovia €24
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:
- EVOO and wine tasting. Guided Tour of the Olive Tree in Mallorca: $94
- The Original Palma Tapas & Wine Tour by Night: $95
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $183
- Wine tasting at sunset including pick-up from the north coast: $195
- Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x wine tasting pick up east coast: $236
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 Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Segovia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Segovia?
Palma de Mallorca has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Segovia. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca 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.