Which place is cheaper, San Sebastian or Segovia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Segovia or San Sebastian?
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 San Sebastian. 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 San Sebastian?
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.
San Sebastian
San Sebastián is a city in northern Spain very well known for its summertime fun in the sun. While the streets are cool and happening at night, they take on a different charm by day. Beautiful beaches line the city's edge, right next to elegant historic architecture and churches, topping charts as some of the best city beaches in Europe. The food, too, is said to be some of the best with traditional Basque cuisine as well as the popular pintxo (tapas) bites. San Sebastián is a place of lively culture, teeming with beauty, flavors, and colors.
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 €145San Sebastian €90
The average daily cost (per person) in Segovia is €145, while the average daily cost in San Sebastian is €90. 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 San Sebastian in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSegovia €75San Sebastian €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSegovia €150San Sebastian €80
Compare Hotels in Segovia and San Sebastian
Looking for a hotel in Segovia or San Sebastian? 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 San Sebastian Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Segovia €24San Sebastian €13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Segovia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:
- Private One Way Transfer from Avila to Madrid City Airport: $94
- Private transfer from Segovia to Madrid city/airport: $158
- Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $217
- Hot Air Balloon flight with Optional Transfer: $227
- Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Optional Transfers from Madrid: $232
- Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid: $271
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Sebastian
Some specific examples of transportation prices in San Sebastian:
- Transfer San Sebastian to Bilbao or San Sebastian Airports by Van: $95
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian city to Pamplona Airport : $253
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian Airport to Pamplona city: $255
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian to Bilbao: $277
- San Sebastián-Bilbao city or airport private transfer: $282
Is it cheaper to fly into Segovia or San Sebastian?
Prices for flights to both San Sebastian 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 €48San Sebastian €32
Typical Food Prices in San Sebastian
Some typical examples of dining costs in San Sebastian are as follows:
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Dinner for 2€55
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Lunch for 2€10
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Lunch for 2€31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Sebastian
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Sebastian.
- Insider Best Culinary Gems Guided Food Tour in San Sebastian: $113
- San Sebastian Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $119
- San Sebastian Like A Local: Centro Neighborhood Guided Food Tour: $123
- Best Street Food Tour of San Sebastian with a Local Guide: $126
- Authentic Basque Cooking Class in the Old Town: $141
- Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class: $152
- I travel for Food Tour in San Sebastian: $157
- Farmers Market visit and Pintxos & Local Cooking Class: $220
- Michelin Star Secrets Cooking Class in San Sebastian: $220
- San Sebastián Walking Dinner Tour with Basque Bites : $281
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Segovia €34San Sebastian €32
Tours and Activities in Segovia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Segovia are as follows:
- Segovia Cathedral Entrance Ticket: $4.43
- Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.82
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket to Cathedral of Segovia: $4.83
- Cathedral Tower Guided Tour: $7.75
- Segovia Cathedral Guided Tour: $7.75
- Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $8.80
- Sights & Highlights Walking tour: $9.42
- Segovia from the Aqueduct to the Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- walking tour with views Eresma River Valley: $11
- Guided Tuktuk Tour with Stops and Drop-off in Ávila: $17
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Segovia: $17
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Sebastian
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in San Sebastian are as follows:
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Valle de los Caídos Monument€6.00
Tours and Activities in San Sebastian
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Sebastian are as follows:
- San Sebastian Identity Mystery Tour and Exploration Game: $6.76
- San Sebastian Shared Cultural Walking Tour: $17
- San Sebastian Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour: $18
- San Sebastian Donostria: Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $23
- Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of San Sebastián: $33
- zumaia sup tours: $37
- San Sebastián City Bike Tour: $50
- City tour, by electric bicycle: $52
- San Sebastián City Bike tour : $55
- Hondarribia, S.Juan & S.Pedro Small Group Tour from San Sebastian: $62
- Private Guided Sightseeing Bike Tour of San Sebastian: $62
- Small-Group Electric Bike Tour in San Sebastián : $63
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySegovia €24San Sebastian €20
Sample the Local Flavors in San Sebastian
Also in San Sebastian, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour (Evening): $146
- Getaria Txakoli Wine Tour with Hotel Pick-up from San Sebastian: $152
- Best quality food & wine tasting tour in San Sebastian. : $198
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries Visit with Tasting from San Sebastian: $248
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian: $260
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Segovia and San Sebastian, we can see that Segovia is more expensive. And not only is San Sebastian much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to San Sebastian would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in San Sebastian 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 San Sebastian.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Segovia Expensive? and Is San Sebastian Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Segovia or San Sebastian?
San Sebastian has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Segovia. When comparing the sizes of Segovia and San Sebastian, 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.