A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Segovia vs. Plitvice Lakes National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Segovia or Plitvice Lakes National Park?

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 Plitvice Lakes National Park. 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park?

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.

Plitvice Lakes National Park

One of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe, Plitvice Lakes National Park is an area of green forests laced with a system of interconnected turquoise lakes. It was set aside as a national park in 1949, and was later designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 10-Day Tours in Croatia, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Croatia.


Which place is cheaper, Plitvice Lakes National Park 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park is €125. 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Segovia 75
    Plitvice Lakes National Park 60
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Segovia 150
    Plitvice Lakes National Park 120
Compare Hotels in Segovia and Plitvice Lakes National Park

Looking for a hotel in Segovia or Plitvice Lakes National Park? 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Segovia 24
    Plitvice Lakes National Park 26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Segovia

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:

  • Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid: $262
  • Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $209

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plitvice Lakes National Park

Also for Plitvice Lakes National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • From Zadar: Round-Trip Transfer to Plitvice Lakes: $42
  • From Plitvice Lakes to Zagreb private one-way transfer: $150
  • Plitvice lakes Guiding with Transfer: $182
  • Private Transfer from Plitvička Jezera to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): $232
  • Private Transfer from Plitvička Jezera to Zadar Airport (ZAD): $271

Is it cheaper to fly into Segovia or Plitvice Lakes National Park?

Prices for flights to both Plitvice Lakes National Park 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
    Plitvice Lakes National Park 40

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Segovia 34
    Plitvice Lakes National Park 34

Tours and Activities in Segovia

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

  • Ávila Walking Tour: $163
  • 3-Hour Private Tour of Segovia: $17
  • City Sightseeing Segovia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $19
  • City on the Rock: Segovia Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
  • E-ticket to Cathedral of Segovia with Audio Tour: $15
  • From Madrid: Segovia Highlights Private Half Day Tour: $371
  • From Madrid: Segovia Tour with Cathedral and Alcazar Entry: $42
  • Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $8.48
  • Guided Tuktuk Tour with Stops and Drop-off in Ávila: $16
  • Half Day Segovia City with Ticket Cathedral of Segovia Audio Tour: $20
  • Madrid: Private 12-Hour Tour to Ávila and Segovia: $749
  • Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Avila with official tour guide: $134

Tours and Activities in Plitvice Lakes National Park

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Plitvice Lakes National Park.

  • Plitvice Lakes: National Park Official Entry Ticket: $11
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket: $14
  • Half day tour around Plitvice Lakes: $29
  • Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour: $36
  • Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour and Boat Ride: $36
  • Plitvice lakes: Guided walking tour with a boat ride: $37
  • Private Guided Fairy Tale Tour in Ogulin: $38
  • Plitvice Guided Tour- Tickets only RESERVED: $44
  • From Split and Trogir: Plitvice Lakes Economy Group Tour: $48
  • Abandoned military airbase Zeljava -2h guided tour: $55
  • From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided tour: $70
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park - Inspiration Buggy Tour: $75

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Segovia 24
    Plitvice Lakes National Park 14


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Segovia and Plitvice Lakes National Park, we can see that Segovia is more expensive. And not only is Plitvice Lakes National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Plitvice Lakes National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Plitvice Lakes National Park 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park.

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