Should you visit Seville or Cadiz?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Seville and Cadiz. 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. So, let's dig into it.
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
Cadiz
Cadiz is a port city in the southwestern area of Spain. It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Spain, and one of the oldest in western Europe, which means it has a lot of historic charm and many historic landmarks. Cadiz stands on a peninsula jutting out into a bay which is a small slice of land, and is almost entirely surrounded by water. The landscape has a lot of natural beauty, and there is plenty to see and do. Because of its long history, some areas of the city are very old and these sections differ drastically from the newer more modern areas; where the older neighborhoods have narrow, winding streets, the newer areas have wide avenues with modern buildings. Unlike most other ports of its size it seems immediately relaxed and easy going, not at all threatening, even at night. The city has a great tradition of liberalism and tolerance making it a very welcoming destination.
Which city is cheaper, Cadiz or Seville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €99, while the average daily cost in Cadiz is €122. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Seville and Cadiz in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Seville, €90 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Seville, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is €45, such as in a hostel.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Cadiz is €122. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
Food in Seville costs travelers about €30 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The price of a meal in Cadiz can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €36 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €14 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Seville €30
Cadiz €36
Typical Food prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch
€9.50
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Ice Cream
€2.30
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)
€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Flamenco Show Tickets and Optional Dinner:
$39
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Paella & Tortilla Show Cooking on a Seville Rooftop:
$46
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Seville Tapas Cooking Course:
$61
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Gastronomic dinner with a chef and artist in his Seville studio:
$77
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OFFER Dinner / Lunch on exclusive yacht, GIFT Flamenco Ticket House of Memory:
$111
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Luxury gold package: Cathedral-Alcazar visit and dinner on an exclusive yacht:
$149
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Cooking Class in Traditional Andalusian House:
$169
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Traditional cooking class in an Andalusian home:
$183
Typical Food prices in Cadiz
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cadiz are as follows:
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Dinner and Tapas
€15
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Lunch for 1
€10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cadiz
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cadiz.
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Food Tour Cadiz:
$78
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Food Tour Cadiz:
$78
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Seville than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €14 on transportation in Seville on average per day.
The cost of a taxi ride in Cadiz is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €24 per person, per day, on local transportation in Cadiz.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Seville to Seville Airport (SVQ):
$27
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Private Airport Transfer: Seville Airport (SVQ) to Seville:
$27
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Shared Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel:
$31
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Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to Seville Airport:
$31
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Private Arrival Transfer from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Seville City Center:
$34
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Private Departure Transfer from Seville City Center to Seville Airport (SVQ):
$34
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Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville City by Business Car:
$36
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Departure Private Transfer: Seville City to Seville Airport SVQ by Business Car:
$38
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Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport:
$40
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Private IN/OUT transfer from/to Seville city from/to Seville airport:
$50
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Transfer from Seville to Santa Justa Railway Station:
$56
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Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville City by Luxury Van:
$63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cadiz
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cadiz:
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Private Transfer from Madrid to Faro (FAO) Airport:
$761
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Private Transfer from Cádiz to Faro (FAO) Airport:
$761
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Private Transfer from Cádiz to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$475
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Private Transfer Cadiz,Cordoba, Ronda or Chiclana to Seville SVQ by Business Car:
$394
Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Cadiz?
Prices for flights to both Cadiz and Seville 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Seville, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €23 per day, per person.
Entertainment and activities in Cadiz typically cost an average of €22 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Typical Entertainment prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral
€8.00
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
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Fun at home: Virtual tours of Spain:
$6.51
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Skip the Line: Museo del Baile Flamenco Admission Ticket:
$12
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Santa Cruz Jewish Quarter Guided Tour in Seville:
$12
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Skip the Line: Tablao Flamenco Pura Esencia Ticket:
$13
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Italica Roman Ruins City Tour:
$14
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1-Hour Guadalquivir River Cruise:
$18
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Seville Jewish Heritage Tour:
$18
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Santa Cruz Guided Walking Tour in Seville:
$19
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Seville Aquarium Admission Ticket:
$20
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Seville Guadalquivir 1-Hour River Cruise Ticket:
$21
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Seville Aquarium Admission Ticket:
$21
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Flamenco Evening Show at Casa de la Memoria Ticket:
$22
Typical Entertainment prices in Cadiz
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cadiz are as follows:
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Cadiz Sightseeing Tour
€15
Tours and Activities in Cadiz
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cadiz are as follows:
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3-Hour Private Gastronomic and Cultural Cadiz Walking Tour:
$226
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Bike Tour in Cadiz:
$45
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Bike Tour of Cadiz:
$32
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Cadiz Discovery City Tour - Shore Excursion from Cadiz:
$67
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Cadiz Economic Walking Tour:
$6.22
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Cadiz Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$44
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Cadiz Old Town Private Walking Tour:
$69
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Cadiz Photo Bike Tour:
$81
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Cadiz Private Walking Tour:
$214
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Cadiz Private Walking Tour:
$187
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Cadiz Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Cadiz Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour:
$25
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Cadiz Shore Excursion: Private Jewish Heritage Tour of Seville:
$1,070
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Seville, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €8.04.
The average person spends about €23 on alcoholic beverages in Cadiz per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Ronda Day Trip: Wine Tasting, Bullfighting Ring and Optional White Villages:
$98
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Wine Tour to Sanlucar de Barrameda from Seville with Optional Horse Riding:
$275
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Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera:
$306
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Cadiz, we can see that Cadiz is more expensive. And not only is Seville much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Seville would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Seville 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 Cadiz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cadiz than you might in Seville.
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