Which place is cheaper, Madrid 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 Madrid?
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 Madrid. 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 Madrid?
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.
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 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 €181Madrid €162
The average daily cost (per person) in Segovia is €181, 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 Segovia and Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSegovia €75Madrid €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSegovia €150Madrid €156
Compare Hotels in Segovia and Madrid
Looking for a hotel in Segovia 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: Segovia Hotel Prices and Madrid Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Segovia €24Madrid €18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Segovia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:
- Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $268
- Hot Air Balloon flight with Optional Transfer: $243
- Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Optional Transfers from Madrid: $242
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:
- MAD Airport Private Transfer to/from Madrid City Center: $23
- Private transfer departure from City Centre to Madrid Airport: $29
- Madrid Airport (MAD) to Madrid - Arrival Private Transfer: $43
- Private Transfers Madrid Airport to Central Madrid: $51
- Private Transfer from Novelda to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $63
- Private Transfer from San Vicente del Raspeig to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $63
- Private Transfer Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid: $65
- Private One-way Airport Transfer Madrid To Madrid Airport: $67
- Arrival Private Transfer by Business Car from MAD Airport to Madrid: $68
- Private Transfer from Madrid Hotels to Madrid Airport: $81
- Private Transfer from Madrid Airport to Madrid Hotels: $81
- Departure Transfer from Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Private Car: $83
Is it cheaper to fly into Segovia or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid 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 €84Madrid €59
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:
- Small-Group Food Tour with Local Tapas & Spanish Wine: $69
- Madrid : Paella and Churros cooking class, ham and wines tasting: $77
- Small-Group Food Tour with Tapas, Wine & Vermouth: $88
- Madrid Food Tour: Best Tapas, Churros & Market Sights by FLT: $89
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars: $94
- The Best Flamenco in Madrid Show with Dinner and Drink: $98
- Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit: $113
- Madrid Local Tapas & History Tour with Dinner: $113
- Flamenco night Show and Dinner in Madrid: $125
- Literary Quarter Tour and Paella Cooking Class in Madrid: $125
- Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing: $141
- Half-Day Spanish Local House Dinner Experience in Madrid: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Segovia €34Madrid €33
Tours and Activities in Segovia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Segovia are as follows:
- Ávila Walking Tour: $177
- 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: $19
- Guided Tour in Valsaín: The Battle of La Granja (Segovia): $36
- Guided Tour of Ávila: $9.45
- Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $9.19
- Guided tour of Segovia and Alcázar: $25
- Guided tour of Segovia in Spanish: Cathedral and Alcázar: $25
- Legends and Mysteries DE Segovia Tour: $17
- Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Avila with official tour guide: $177
- Private Tour in Ávila, Walls and Historic Center: $213
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Dark Side of Madrid Ghosts Executions and Murders Walking Tour: $2.47
- Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park: $3.55
- Madrid Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.93
- Madrid Historical Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.93
- Madrid Old Town Self Guided Tour with Mobile App: $5.99
- Let's Tapear! The Madrid Tapas Route Walking Audio Tour: $7.35
- Madrid Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Surreal Adventure Game: $8.30
- Madrid Essential : Self-Guided Tour created by local Official Guide: $8.31
- Museo Lazaro Galdiano Admission Ticket in Madrid: $9.06
- Manzanares River’s Story: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Madrid: $9.99
- Madrid City Tour Self guided Audio Tour on Your Phone: $12
- A local's A self-guided audio tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySegovia €24Madrid €19
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
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:
- Top Pub Crawl Madrid & Party: $12
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Madrid Pub Crawl: VIP Entry & Shots, Games (Kapital, Fitz, Shoko): $14
- Spanish Wine Tasting Overlooking Parque del Oeste: $26
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $30
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
- Wine Tasting in Madrid Experience: $55
- Madrid Royal Palace Small Group Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $70
- Madrid Tapas and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $74
- Rooftop Bar Crawl Madrid Experience: $77
- Spanish Wine Tasting : $90
- Wine Tasting and Flamenco Master Class in Madrid: $102
When comparing the travel costs between Segovia and Madrid, 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 Madrid Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Segovia or Madrid?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Segovia. When comparing the sizes of Segovia 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.