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 €160
The average daily cost (per person) in Segovia is €181, while the average daily cost in Madrid is €160. 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 €77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSegovia €150Madrid €154
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:
- Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid: $278
- Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Optional Transfers from Madrid: $238
- Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $234
- Hot Air Balloon flight with Optional Transfer: $233
- Private transfer from Segovia to Madrid city/airport: $162
- Private One Way Transfer from Avila to Madrid City Airport: $96
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:
- Madrid Barajas Airport: Transfer to/from Atocha Bus Station: $7.94
- Barajas MAD Airport to Madrid City Private Transfer: $19
- Private transfer from Atocha Station to Madrid city center: $25
- Hotel Madrid City Private Transfer To Madrid Barajas Airport: $28
- Transfer: Barajas Airport (MAD) to Madrid City Center: $31
- Private transfer from Madrid City to Airport (MAD): $33
- Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel: $40
- Madrid Airport (MAD) to Madrid - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Private transfer from Madrid city to CHAMARTIN train station: $45
- Madrid Airport Departure Private Transfer: $50
- Private Transfer from Barajas Airport to Madrid City Center: $55
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 €58
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:
- Madrid Sunset Walking Tour with Optional Flamenco Show and Dinner: $28
- Tapas Food Tour with Dinner in Madrid: $44
- Tapas Dinner Party Food Tour with Guide: $44
- Madrid Tapas and Guided Food Tour with Dinner: $44
- Best local food tour in Madrid !: $50
- Local Flamenco Show with dinner at El Cortijo: $58
- Madrid Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $58
- The Authentic Morning Food Tour!: $63
- Dinner-Show La Circa de Marta Cariño! en el centro de Madrid: $64
- Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid: $64
- Iberico Ham and Spanish Wine Small-Group Food Tour: $67
- Tapas Crawl in Madrid Historical Quarter for Lunch or Dinner: $67
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: $174
- Alcázar and Historic Segovia & Toledo Tour from Madrid: $137
- Avila Historic Old Town Walking Tour: $17
- Avila and Private Minivan Tour from Madrid: $338
- E-ticket to Cathedral of Segovia with Audio Tour: $16
- From Madrid: Private Tour for Toledo, Segovia,Alcázar Castle: $774
- From Madrid: Segovia Highlights Private Half-Day Tour: $394
- From Madrid: Segovia Tour with Cathedral and Alcazar Entry: $44
- From Madrid: Segovia, Toledo, and Alcazar Tour: $133
- Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $9.03
- Guided Tuktuk Tour with Stops and Drop-off in Ávila: $17
- Half Day Segovia City with Ticket Cathedral of Segovia Audio Tour: $21
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Walking Tour of Madrid Moderno, Madrid de los Bourbons : $1.74
- Self Guided Walking City Tour in Madrid: $2.28
- Guided Tour of Madrid of the Austrias and the Historic Center: $2.30
- Madrid Monumental Tour Retreat, Prado and Cibeles: $2.89
- Madrid Highlights: Free Walking Tour: $3.46
- Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park: $3.46
- Madrid Essential: Free Walking Tour: $3.46
- Self Guided Tours Madrid With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.46
- Tour "Madrid of the Austrias" | Old Town ❤️: $3.47
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Madrid: $4.62
- Madrid Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.63
- Madrid City Highlights Walking Tour: $4.63
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:
- DYC Distillery guided visit with whiskey tasting: $19
- private tour with Alcazar, Cathedral and wine tasting: $199
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:
- Pub Crawl Madrid & Party: $3.47
- Pub Crawl Madrid's Night Time: $8.52
- NOCHE MADRILEÑA (PUB CRAWL Free shots 3BARS+1 CLUB): $9.09
- Pub crawl Madrid Erasmus Meet & Party Erasmus and International: $10
- Pub Crawl Madrid Erasmus&International( Updated Best Offer): $11
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Guided Pub Crawl Madrid Experience and Club Entry: $23
- Pub Crawl Madrid by Mad Party Crew: $23
- Pub Crawl Madrid: $23
- Pub Crawl Madrid Running since 2005 Bar Exploration: $28
- Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor in Madrid : $29
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $29
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.