Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Santander?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Santander or Dubrovnik?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Santander and Dubrovnik can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Santander or Dubrovnik?
Santander
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the sun and sand.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantander €108Dubrovnik €97
The average daily cost (per person) in Santander is €108, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is €97. 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 Santander and Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantander €51Dubrovnik €50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantander €102Dubrovnik €100
Compare Hotels in Santander and Dubrovnik
Looking for a hotel in Santander or Dubrovnik? 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: Santander Hotel Prices and Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santander €24Dubrovnik €12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santander
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander Port to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao: $252
- Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport: $44
- Santander Private Transfer from Santander Airport to City centre: $44
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Santander Airport: $41
- Santander Private Departure Transfer: $35
- Santander Private Arrival Transfer: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town€1.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Private Transfer Dubrovnik: $27
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik Town to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $251
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $262
- Arrival Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik City by Minivan: $59
- Arrival Private Transfers: Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik in Luxury Van: $54
- Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $203
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $22
- Departure Private Transfer from Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Minivan: $55
- Departure Private Transfer: Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Business Car: $36
- Direct And Private Transfer From Dubrovnik To Split: $71
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Santander or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik and Santander 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 daySantander €41Dubrovnik €33
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)€29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $80
- Secrets of traditional Dalmatian cuisine with a cooking class: $128
- Old Town Food Tour: $143
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $147
- Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $165
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $179
- Traditional Dalmatian Cooking Class from Dubrovnik: $198
- Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $202
- Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside : $208
- Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik: $209
- Private Dinner with Wine and Homemade Tapas: $214
- Dubrovnik Food Tour with Friendly Local Guide: $229
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santander €18Dubrovnik €19
Tours and Activities in Santander
Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- From Cantabria Private Tour: $492
- From Gastronomic Tour: $128
- From Potes, Santillana and Altamira Day Tour: $42
- From Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Tour: $64
- Full Day Self Guided Tour in Santillana del Mar and Comillas: $55
- Full Day Tour Lakes of Covadonga and Santillana from Santander: $46
- Gastronomy tour: $120
- Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket: $26
- Picos de Europa and Potes Guided Tour from Santander : $84
- Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander: $213
- 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay: $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)€13
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)€53
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)€45
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Selfguided tour of the old town of Dubrovnik: $5.35
- Self-guided tour of the old town of Dubrovnik: $5.46
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.42
- Dubrovnik Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Medieval Adventure City Game: $6.94
- Time Travel Adventure Outdoor Escape Game in Dubrovnik: $7.09
- Historic Center Self-Guided Audio Tour (ENG): $7.70
- Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $8.56
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Dubrovnik Old Town: $8.74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantander €14Dubrovnik €14
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $49
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $60
- From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $66
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $70
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $75
- Half-Day Wine Tasting with Snacks and Ston Place Visit: $75
- Interactive Wine Tour: $80
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $84
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik with Train Ride and Wine Tasting: $84
- Interactive Wine Tour in Dubrovnik: $89
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting from Koločep: $93
- Dubrovnik Kayak Tour + Gourmet Snack + Wine Tasting (Small-Group): $97
When comparing the travel costs between Santander and Dubrovnik, we can see that Santander 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 Santander Expensive? and Is Dubrovnik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santander or Dubrovnik?
Santander has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Santander and Dubrovnik, 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 Santander or Dubrovnik?
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 Santander or Dubrovnik in the Summer?
Both Dubrovnik and Santander during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Dubrovnik because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Santander is cooler than Dubrovnik in the summer. The daily temperature in Santander averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Santander usually gets more rain in July than Dubrovnik. Santander gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySantander 19°C (66°F)Dubrovnik 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Santander or Dubrovnik in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Santander and Dubrovnik. Also, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Dubrovnik this time of year.
In the autumn, Santander is cooler than Dubrovnik. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Santander in October average around 16°C (60°F), and Dubrovnik averages at about 18°C (64°F).
Dubrovnik receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Santander gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Santander usually receives less rain than Dubrovnik. Santander gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSantander 16°C (60°F)Dubrovnik 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Santander or Dubrovnik in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Santander as well as Dubrovnik. Also, many travelers come to Dubrovnik for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Santander is generally around the same temperature as Dubrovnik. Daily temperatures in Santander average around 9°C (49°F), and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
It's quite rainy in Dubrovnik. Santander receives a lot of rain in the winter. Santander usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Dubrovnik. Santander gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySantander 9°C (49°F)Dubrovnik 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Santander or Dubrovnik in the Spring?
Both Dubrovnik and Santander are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Dubrovnik in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Santander is cooler than Dubrovnik in the spring. The daily temperature in Santander averages around 12°C (53°F) in April, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Dubrovnik. It's quite rainy in Santander. In April, Santander usually receives more rain than Dubrovnik. Santander gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSantander 12°C (53°F)Dubrovnik 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Dubrovnik and Santander
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
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