Which place is cheaper, Barcelona or Segovia?
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 Segovia or Barcelona?
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 Segovia and Barcelona. 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: Segovia or Barcelona?
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.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with a population of over 1.5 million people. It's also the capital of Catalonia and is located on the northeastern part of the Mediterranean coast. Barcelona is one of the country's most popular travel destinations because of its rich history, interesting architecture, and vibrant culture. Barcelona hosted the 1992 Summer Olympic games and that had a strong influence over tourism in the area. Many different neighborhoods were renovated and rebuilt. Modern design became the norm in many parts of the city, although there is still an old city feel and many efforts at preservation.
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 Madrid, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySegovia €181Barcelona €179
The average daily cost (per person) in Segovia is €181, while the average daily cost in Barcelona is €179. 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 Segovia and Barcelona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSegovia €75Barcelona €92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSegovia €150Barcelona €184
Compare Hotels in Segovia and Barcelona
Looking for a hotel in Segovia or Barcelona? 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: Segovia Hotel Prices and Barcelona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Segovia €24Barcelona €19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Segovia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:
- Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Optional Transfers from Madrid: $234
- Hot Air Balloon flight with Optional Transfer: $243
- Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $259
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Barcelona are as follows:
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10 Trip Metro Ticket€7.80
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Airport Bus€5.00
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Metro€2.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Barcelona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Barcelona:
- Aerobus Barcelona Airport Transfer to or from Plaça Catalunya: $12
- Private Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona Center Port: $18
- Barcelona Airport: Transfer to/from Tarragona Bus Station: $19
- Barcelona airport: Bus Transfer from/to Salou: $22
- 24 Hour Private Transfer from Barcelona Airport to City Centre: $23
- Private Transfer from Barcelona Cruise Port to Sants TrainStation: $23
- Convenient Cruise Port Transfers in Barcelona: $23
- Barcelona Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $25
- Departure Transfer Barcelona Cruise Port From City Centre Hotels: $26
- Private departure Transfer: Barcelona City to BCN El Prat International airport: $26
- Private Transfer from Barcelona City to BCN El Prat International airport: $26
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Barcelona El Prat International Airport: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Segovia or Barcelona?
Prices for flights to both Barcelona and Segovia 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 daySegovia €84Barcelona €58
Typical Food Prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of dining costs in Barcelona are as follows:
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Hot Cocoa & Churro€4.15
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Sandwich€1.70
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Baguette & Horchata€3.80
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Tapas on the beach€8.28
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Gelatto€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Barcelona
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Barcelona.
- Top Awarded Flamenco Show Tablao Cordobes with dinner option: $40
- Paella and Sangria Cooking Class in Three Hours: $51
- Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit: $51
- Barcelona Food Tour: Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide: $55
- Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $55
- Barcelona Paella and Sangria Cooking Experience: $56
- Barcelona : Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour: $67
- Barcelona Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience: $67
- Barcelona Morning Tapas Crawl by Food Tour: $67
- Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks in Barcelona: $74
- Paella & Tapas Cooking Class with Sangria Making: $78
- Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona | Small Group, Cava & Wine: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Segovia €34Barcelona €33
Tours and Activities in Segovia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Segovia are as follows:
- Segovia Cathedral Entrance Ticket: $4.74
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket to Cathedral of Segovia: $4.88
- Segovia Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.71
- TOP Ávila : Private guided tour with your mobile: $5.71
- TOP Segovia : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.71
- Cathedral Tower Guided Tour: $8.30
- Segovia Cathedral Guided Tour: $8.30
- Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $8.88
- Guided Tour of Ávila: $9.13
- Segovia from the Aqueduct to the Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour on Your Phone: $12
- Segovia's Legends and Mysteries Tour in Spanish: $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Barcelona are as follows:
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Picasso Walking Tour and Museum Pass€42
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Souvenir Gaudi Book€8.55
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Admission to Museo Picasso€6.00
Tours and Activities in Barcelona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Barcelona are as follows:
- Self-Guided Private City Tour in Barcelona's Best Kept Secrets: $1.12
- Welcome to Barcelona Segway and eScooter Tour: $3.41
- Sagrada Familia Exterior Tour: $3.41
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Barcelona: $3.41
- Barcelona Guided Tour on Segway: $3.41
- Barcelona Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.41
- Barcelona Segway Tour: $3.41
- Barcelona Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.43
- Gothic Quarter Donation-Based Walking Tour in English: $3.43
- Sagrada Familia External Audio Tour - The 3 Iconic Facades: $3.43
- Barcelona Gothic Quarter Self-Guided Walking Tour, Scavenger Hunt: $3.43
- Barcelona Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $4.85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySegovia €24Barcelona €17
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Barcelona
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Barcelona:
- Night Pub Crawl Tour in Barcelona: $14
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Barcelona: $15
- Barcelona Bar Crawl: 3 Hosted Bars + VIP Club Entry: $17
- Pub Crawl 4 nightclubs + skip-the-line entry: $17
- Barcelona Pub Crawl by KING -The Best Party tour & VIP Club Entry: $17
- Largest Bar Crawl in Barcelona: $17
- Barcelona Pub Crawl with Karaoke and Beach bars and VIP Club: $18
- Estrella Damm Old Brewery Barcelona Guided Tour with Beer Tasting: $23
- Bar Crawl at Gaixample: $24
- Barcelona Speakeasy Pub Crawl with Hidden Bars & Optional Tapas: $27
- Magic Montjuïc Tour, Wine Tasting & Best photo spots!: $34
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Penedès region 40min from Barcelona: $37
When comparing the travel costs between Segovia and Barcelona, 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 Segovia Expensive? and Is Barcelona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Segovia or Barcelona?
Barcelona has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Segovia. When comparing the sizes of Segovia and Barcelona, 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.