A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Segovia vs. Novalja for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Segovia or Novalja?

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 Novalja. 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 Novalja?

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.

Novalja

Novalja is a Croatian town in the north of the island of Pag in the Adriatic Sea. Novalja is known internationally as party central because of the infamous party beach, Zrce, which boasts 4 clubs open around the clock. The pumping house/techno music and dance parties typically start at around 4 pm and continue well past 2 in the morning. During the summer, many well-known DJs and groups from around the world, including Benni Benassi, Jamie Jones, and Swanky Tunes, host concerts in these nightclubs. Zrce is not just for party-goers though. Many families lay out their towels for a day at the beautiful stone beach. This Novalja beach has cafe-bars and restaurants so you can easily grab a bite to eat or quick drink at your convenience. In addition to Zrce, Novalja offers tourists a number of other gorgeous beaches. Cista and Babe and both are perfect if you're looking for a calmer location. Both of these beaches have a lot less activity than Zrce, making for a relaxing afternoon, and their waters tend to be a bit warmer too.

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 Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.


Which place is cheaper, Novalja or Segovia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Segovia is €145, while the average daily cost in Novalja is €58. 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 Novalja in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Segovia 75
    Novalja 31
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Segovia 150
    Novalja 62
Compare Hotels in Segovia and Novalja

Looking for a hotel in Segovia or Novalja? 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.

Hotels in Segovia


Hotels in Novalja


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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 Novalja Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Segovia 24
    Novalja 12

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: $209
  • Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid: $262

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Novalja

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novalja:

  • Private Transfer from Crikvenica to Rijeka Airport (RJK): $74
  • Zrce, Private Transfer to/from Zadar Airport: $170

Is it cheaper to fly into Segovia or Novalja?

Prices for flights to both Novalja 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Segovia 48
    Novalja 20

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Segovia 34
    Novalja 6.07

Tours and Activities in Segovia

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Segovia are as follows:

  • Segovia Cathedral Entrance Ticket: $4.28
  • Skip the Line Admission Ticket to Cathedral of Segovia: $4.65
  • City on the Rock: Segovia Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
  • Segovia from the Aqueduct to the Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
  • Segovia Cathedral Guided Tour: $7.49
  • Cathedral Tower Guided Tour: $7.49
  • Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $8.48
  • Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
  • Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.94
  • walking tour with views Eresma River Valley: $11
  • Nighttime Walking Tour: $13
  • E-ticket to Cathedral of Segovia with Audio Tour: $15

Tours and Activities in Novalja

Here are a few actual costs in Novalja for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Bungee Tower Ticket with Zrce Beach Panoramic Views: $32
  • From Svetojanj Bike Tour: $47
  • Standup Paddleboard Guided Tour: $47
  • From Kolan Bike Tour: $47
  • From Metajna/Pag Bay Guided Sea Kayaking Tour: $49
  • Zrce Booze Cruise - Novalja Boat Party: $52
  • Glowing Standup Paddleboard Guided Night Tour: $58
  • Pag Island Light-Up Kayak Night Tour: $62
  • Kayak and Via Ferrata Adventure: $71
  • Zrce Beach Bungee Jumping Experience: $74

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Segovia 24
    Novalja 7.27


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Segovia and Novalja, we can see that Segovia is more expensive. And not only is Novalja much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novalja would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novalja and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Segovia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Segovia than you might in Novalja.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Segovia Expensive? and Is Novalja Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Segovia or Novalja?

Segovia has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Novalja. When comparing the sizes of Segovia and Novalja, 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.