Which place is cheaper, Gijon or Seville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seville or Gijon?
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 Seville and Gijon. 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: Seville or Gijon?
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.
Gijon
Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Adventure Tours to Spain, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeville €125Gijon €119
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €125, while the average daily cost in Gijon is €119. 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 Seville and Gijon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Gijon €80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Gijon €160
Compare Hotels in Seville and Gijon
Looking for a hotel in Seville or Gijon? 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: Seville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Gijon €9.69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Seville city to Seville Airport(SVQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Seville Airport(SVQ) to Seville hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Seville city hotels to Seville Airport (SVQ) - Departure Transfer: $26
- Private One-way Airport Transfer (Seville Airport To/From Seville): $27
- Private Transfer from Seville Airport(SVQ) to Seville City Center: $27
- Private Transfer from Seville Airport to Seville Cruise Port: $33
- Transfer to Santa Justa Train Station: $37
- Private 1-Way Airport or Train Station Transfer: $43
- Transfer to Seville Airport: $43
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $44
- Transfer Hotel Seville-Seville Airport: $44
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:
- Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD): $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Gijon?
Prices for flights to both Gijon 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one daySeville €37Gijon €31
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:
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $28
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $46
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $63
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $68
- Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner: $70
- 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour: $75
Typical Food Prices in Gijon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2€22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seville €29Gijon €12
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.
- SEVILLE in one day: GPS-AutoGuided Audio Tour: $1.07
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.21
- Barrio de Santa Cruz Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Triana Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $3.21
- Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.26
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.27
- Walking Tour of Sevilla's Historic Sites: $3.27
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Seville Cathedral: $4.36
- Unveil Flamenco's World through a Self-Guided Tour: $4.60
- Seville Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (EN, ES): $5.40
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
Tours and Activities in Gijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:
- Classic romantic walking tour in Gijon: $192
- Fascinating Memories of the Gijon Walking Tour: $208
- Full-Day Cudillero and Luarca Private Tour from Gijon: $286
- Gijón Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Experience: $8.95
- Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo: $93
- Private Cultural Tour of Oviedo with Pickup: $297
- Private Tour of Gijon City and Villaviciosa : $287
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeville €10Gijon €14
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $34
- Flamenco show with wine tasting and tapas at Bodega La Jara: $49
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $95
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $112
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour: $114
- Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $150
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour in Seville Small Groups and Jewish Quarter: $158
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
- Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $295
When comparing the travel costs between Seville and Gijon, we can see that Seville is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seville Expensive? and Is Gijon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Gijon?
Seville has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Gijon. When comparing the sizes of Seville and Gijon, 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.
When is the best time to visit Seville or Gijon?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Seville or Gijon in the Summer?
Both Gijon and Seville during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Seville in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Seville is a little warmer than Gijon. Typically, the summer temperatures in Seville in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Gijon averages at about 19°C (65°F).
In Gijon, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Seville. In the summer, Seville often gets more sunshine than Gijon. Seville gets 360 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 203 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets less rain in July than Gijon. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeville 27°C (81°F)Gijon 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Seville or Gijon in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Gijon. Most visitors come to Seville for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Seville is generally a little warmer than Gijon. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 20°C (67°F), and Gijon fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during autumn. Seville gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Seville usually receives less rain than Gijon. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSeville 20°C (67°F)Gijon 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Seville or Gijon in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Seville as well as Gijon. The winter months attract visitors to Seville because of the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Seville is a little warmer than Gijon in the winter. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Gijon fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In the winter, Seville often gets more sunshine than Gijon. Seville gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 95 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Gijon. Seville usually gets less rain in January than Gijon. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySeville 11°C (51°F)Gijon 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Seville or Gijon in the Spring?
Both Gijon and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
In the spring, Seville is a little warmer than Gijon. Typically, the spring temperatures in Seville in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Gijon averages at about 11°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seville. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during spring. Seville gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Seville usually receives less rain than Gijon. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSeville 16°C (61°F)Gijon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Gijon and Seville
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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