Which place is cheaper, San Sebastian 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 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 €181San Sebastian €113
The average daily cost (per person) in Segovia is €181, while the average daily cost in San Sebastian is €113. 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: $97
- Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Optional Transfers from Madrid: $240
- Hot Air Balloon flight with Optional Transfer: $243
- Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $265
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Sebastian
Some specific examples of transportation prices in San Sebastian:
- Transfer S. Sebastian to Bilbao or S. Sebastian Airports by Sedan: $74
- Transfer San Sebastian to Bilbao or San Sebastian Airports by Van: $132
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian to Biarritz: $194
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian city to Biarritz Airport: $194
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 €84San Sebastian €55
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.
- Best Street Food Tour of San Sebastian with a Local Guide: $86
- San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $87
- Basque cuisine cooking class: $152
- San Sebastian Market Visit and Cooking Class: $152
- Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English: $162
- Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef: $162
- San Sebastian Supper Club A Progressive Dinner Experience: $232
- San Sebastián Food & History Tour: Dinner with a Local Twist: $251
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:
- Guided Tour of Ávila: $3.51
- Segovia Cathedral Entrance Ticket: $4.74
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket to Cathedral of Segovia: $5.00
- Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.07
- TOP Segovia : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.85
- TOP Ávila : Private guided tour with your mobile: $5.85
- Cathedral Tower Guided Tour: $8.30
- Segovia Cathedral Guided Tour: $8.30
- Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $9.10
- Segovia from the Aqueduct to the Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour on Your Phone: $12
- Segovia's Legends and Mysteries Tour in Spanish: $12
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:
- TOP San Sebastian : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.83
- San Sebastian Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h15 and 26 reviews: $6.88
- San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option: $14
- Sampling San Sebastián's History: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Hondarribia on Bicycle Tour of Nature and Basque Culture: $35
- History and Highlights Walking Tour in San Sebastian, Small Group: $40
- Bike Tour in San Sebastian: $50
- San Sebastian : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide: $52
- City tour, bike ride: $52
- Small-Group Electric Bike Tour in San Sebastián: $65
- Electric scooter city tour: $70
- San Sebastián City Bike Tour: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySegovia €24San Sebastian €20
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
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:
- San Sebastian Centro Neighborhood Pintxos & Wine Tour: $115
- San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour: $120
- Getaria Txakoli wine tour from San Sebastian: $169
- Small Group Basque Food, Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastian: $191
- Open Food & Wine tours in San Sebastian: $210
- Private Half Day Txakoli Wine Tour & Getaria Fishing Village: $239
- Rioja wine tour: winery and traditional lunch from San Sebastian: $292
- Private Txakoli Wine Tour through the Coast from San Sebastian: $294
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.