Which place is cheaper, Madrid or Pontevedra?
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 Pontevedra or Madrid?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pontevedra or Madrid, 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: Pontevedra or Madrid?
Pontevedra
An important port city with a medieval past, Pontevedra sits on the northwestern coast of Spain where the Lerez River opens out into the ocean. It is a part of the Galicia region and is known for its seafood, charming plazas, and old world architecture that include a number of chapels, churches, and cathedrals.
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 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 dayPontevedra €151Madrid €162
The average daily cost (per person) in Pontevedra is €151, while the average daily cost in Madrid is €162. 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 Pontevedra and Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPontevedra €61Madrid €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPontevedra €122Madrid €156
Compare Hotels in Pontevedra and Madrid
Looking for a hotel in Pontevedra 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: Pontevedra Hotel Prices and Madrid Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pontevedra €23Madrid €18
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:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Madrid APT-HTL (MAD): $68
- Transfer: Barajas Airport (MAD) to Madrid City Center: $31
- Transfer from the Airport to Madrid: $142
- Shuttle Transfer Arrivals: Madrid Airport to City Center: $213
- Private transfer to Madrid Airport (MAD): $39
- Private transfer from Atocha Station to Madrid city center: $26
- Private one way Transfer from/to Madrid to/from Segovia: $148
- Private Transfer: Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid in Luxury Car: $121
- Private Transfer: Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid by Business Car: $85
- Private Transfer to or from Madrid Airport: $142
- Private Transfer to and from Madrid Barajas Airport: $153
- Private Transfer from San Vicente del Raspeig to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Pontevedra or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid and Pontevedra 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 dayPontevedra €73Madrid €59
Typical Food Prices in Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for 2€11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Galician Cooking Class with Chef Instructor: $437
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:
- Corral de la Moreria Madrid Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $59
- Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $64
- Madrid Paella and Churros Cooking Class Ham and Wines Tasting: $70
- Murder Mystery Dinner Experience: $76
- Madrid Food Tour: Discover Tapas & A Secret Dish with a Local: $77
- Madrid : Paella and Churros cooking class, ham and wines tasting: $77
- Traditional Cooking Class of Sardines with Dish Auction in Madrid: $82
- Madrid Luxury Evening Food Tour In the Vibrant La Latina District: $82
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars: $91
- Madrid Spanish Omelet Cooking Class and Bottomless Wine brunch: $95
- Literary Quarter Tour and Paella Cooking Class in Madrid: $125
- Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing: $141
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pontevedra €19Madrid €33
Tours and Activities in Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- NEW!! Private Walking Tour with local guide: $71
- "El Mar Escondido" Gastronomic Experience: $196
- "El Mar va de Calle" Gastronomic Experience: $95
- "Forgotten Flavors" Gastronomic Experience: $136
- "Los Arroces del Mar" Gastronomic Experience: $71
- "Un Mar de Tapas" Gastronomic Experience: $95
- A Bridge to the Past - A Private Tour: $59
- Tour its historic center with a local guide: $12
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- "Prado Museum" Tour A Treasure of World Art: $3.56
- 2 Days Guided Cultural Tour in Madrid Royal Palace and 3 Museums: $225
- 2 Hour Private Panoramic Tuk Tuk Tour: $202
- 2 in 1 Madrid Art Tour Prado and Reina Sofia Museums: $82
- 2-Hour Madrid Tapas Tour: Eat, Drink & Discover the Real Spain: $77
- 2-Hour Patisserie Experience for Dessert Lovers: $119
- 3-hour experience on the Redován K2 Family Via Ferrata: $49
- 30 Minutes of Jet Ski Adventure on the Coast of Alicante: $106
- 3h Prado Museum Private Tour Skip the Line & Hotel Pick-up: $211
- A local's A self-guided audio tour: $9.99
- Alcalá de Henares Private Tour from Madrid: $254
- Alcala World Heritage Tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPontevedra €20Madrid €19
Sample the Local Flavors in Pontevedra
Also in Pontevedra, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Galicia: Bodega Corisca Winery Tour and Wine Tasting: $27
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:
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Madrid Pub Crawl: Open Bar, Shots & VIP Entry (Shoko & Fitz): $14
- Top Pub Crawl Madrid & Party: $15
- Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor in Madrid: $36
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
- Madrid Royal Palace Small Group Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $70
- Rooftop Bar Crawl Madrid Experience: $77
- Toledo Full Day with Winery Visit, Tapas and Wine Tasting: $82
- Spanish Wine Tasting : $90
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour: Local Bars & Spanish Wine Tasting: $113
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour with Rooftop Views and Local Guide: $116
- Toledo Tour & Vineyard Experience with Wine Tasting from Madrid: $130
When comparing the travel costs between Pontevedra and Madrid, we can see that Madrid 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 Pontevedra Expensive? and Is Madrid Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pontevedra or Madrid?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Pontevedra. When comparing the sizes of Pontevedra 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.