Should I Visit Seville or Lugo for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Seville or Lugo?

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 Lugo. 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 Lugo?

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.

Lugo

Located in northwestern Spain, Lugo is a city of the Galicia region best known for its old city, completely surrounded by Roman walls. Within these walls are some of Lugo's most impressive sights including a striking city hall, elaborate cathedral, and many beautiful city squares and plazas. The city is also known for its festivals and is the capital of a province of the same name.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid.

Which place is cheaper, Lugo or Seville?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Seville Prices
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Lugo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Seville €151

Lugo €123

The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €151, while the average daily cost in Lugo is €123. 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 Lugo in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Seville €58

Lugo €50
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Seville €116

Lugo €100

Compare Hotels in Seville and Lugo

Looking for a hotel in Seville or Lugo? 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 and Lugo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Seville €18

Lugo €20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville

Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Airport transfer from Monte Gordo to Seville: $205
Algarve: Private Transfer to Seville: $272
Caminito del Rey from Seville with semiprivate transfer: $183
From Madrid: Best of Sevilla Day Tour with Train Transfers: $175
From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $385
One-way transfer by sedan from Seville Airport to hotel in Seville Center: $57
Private Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $89
Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Seville Airport: $89
Private IN/OUT transfer from/to Seville city: $54
Private IN/OUT transfer from/to Seville city from/to Seville airport: $73
Private One-way Airport Transfer From Seville Airport To Seville: $54
Private One-way Airport Transfer from Seville to Seville Airport : $54

Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Lugo?

Prices for flights to both Lugo 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

Food Meals for one day

Seville €64

Lugo €60

Typical Food Prices in Seville

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:

Lunch

€9.50
Ice Cream

€2.30
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:

Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $26
Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $32
Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $33
Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $33
Paella Cooking Experience: $41
El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $41
Paella Showcooking Experience : $42
Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $45
Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $54
The Seville Morning Food Tour: $66
Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner: $67

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Seville €29

Lugo €13

Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville

For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:

Entrance to Cathedral

€8.00

Tours and Activities in Seville

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.

Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.08
Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.13
Seville Uncovered: A City Exploration Adventure: $5.12
Smartphone App Self-Guided Walking Tour [English]: $6.15
Essential audio tour of Seville: $6.15
Real Alcázar Audio-Guided Tour in 9 Languages: $6.15
Museum of Flamenco Dance Admission Ticket: $6.16
Skip the Line: Museo del Baile Flamenco Admission Ticket: $6.28
Monumental Economic tour with booking fee Seville: $7.33
Seville Alcazar/Plaza Espana Walking Tour with Digital Guide: $7.70
Seville Centre in 1 Day: Walking Tour with Digital Guide: $7.70
Seville Alcazar/Plaza Espana in 1 Day - Walking Tour - Audioguide: $7.85

Tours and Activities in Lugo

Here are a few actual costs in Lugo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

Cathedral of Santa Maria Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $8.22

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Seville €10

Lugo €16

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 Light Snacks: $25
Visit and Wine Tasting at the Andrade Winery in Huelva: $26
Sherry Wine Tasting Experience: $26
Sherry Wine Tasting Experience: $26
Sherry Wine Tasting: $26
Seville Outdoor Walking Tour with Orange Wine Tasting: $31
Iberian Delights: Ham, Charcuterie & Sherry Wine Tasting: $37
Flamenco show with wine tasting and tapas at Bodega La Jara: $47
Jerez, Cadiz Wine Tasting with Optional Horse Show: $91
Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia in small group: $91
Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour in Sevilla Spain: $93
From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $97

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Lugo, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Lugo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lugo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lugo 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville than you might in Lugo.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seville Expensive? and Is Lugo Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Seville or Lugo?

Seville has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Lugo. When comparing the sizes of Seville and Lugo, 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 Lugo?

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 Lugo in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Seville as well as Lugo. Many visitors come to Seville in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

Seville is a little warmer than Lugo in the summer. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Lugo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lugo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seville this time of the year. In the summer, Seville often gets more sunshine than Lugo. Seville gets 360 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lugo receives 248 hours of full sun.

Seville usually gets less rain in July than Lugo. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Summer Average Temperatures July

Seville 27°C (81°F)

Lugo 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Seville or Lugo in the Autumn?

Both Lugo and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. 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 the autumn, Seville is a little warmer than Lugo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Seville in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Lugo averages at about 16°C (61°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seville. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Lugo during autumn. Seville gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Lugo receives 155 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Lugo. In October, Seville usually receives less rain than Lugo. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Autumn Average Temperatures October

Seville 20°C (67°F)

Lugo 16°C (61°F)

Should I visit Seville or Lugo in the Winter?

Both Lugo and Seville during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Seville because of the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.

In January, Seville is generally around the same temperature as Lugo. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 11°C (51°F), and Lugo fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

In the winter, Seville often gets more sunshine than Lugo. Seville gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lugo receives 103 hours of full sun.

Lugo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Seville usually gets less rain in January than Lugo. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Winter Average Temperatures January

Seville 11°C (51°F)

Lugo 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Seville or Lugo in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Lugo. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Seville this time of year.

Seville is a little warmer than Lugo in the spring. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Lugo fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Lugo during spring. Seville gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Lugo receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Seville usually receives less rain than Lugo. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Spring Average Temperatures April

Seville 16°C (61°F)

Lugo 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Lugo and Seville

	Seville		Lugo
	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	11°C (51°F)	89 mm (3.5 in)	11°C (51°F)	131 mm (5.2 in)
Feb	12°C (54°F)	73 mm (2.9 in)	11°C (52°F)	104 mm (4.1 in)
Mar	14°C (58°F)	54 mm (2.1 in)	12°C (53°F)	86 mm (3.4 in)
Apr	16°C (61°F)	57 mm (2.2 in)	13°C (55°F)	83 mm (3.3 in)
May	20°C (67°F)	32 mm (1.2 in)	15°C (58°F)	78 mm (3.1 in)
Jun	24°C (74°F)	19 mm (0.7 in)	17°C (62°F)	49 mm (1.9 in)
Jul	27°C (81°F)	2 mm (0.1 in)	19°C (66°F)	25 mm (1 in)
Aug	27°C (81°F)	3 mm (0.1 in)	19°C (67°F)	29 mm (1.1 in)
Sep	25°C (77°F)	18 mm (0.7 in)	19°C (65°F)	62 mm (2.4 in)
Oct	20°C (67°F)	60 mm (2.4 in)	16°C (61°F)	104 mm (4.1 in)
Nov	15°C (58°F)	96 mm (3.8 in)	13°C (55°F)	116 mm (4.6 in)
Dec	11°C (52°F)	88 mm (3.5 in)	11°C (52°F)	128 mm (5 in)

A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Seville vs. Lugo for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Seville or Lugo?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Seville or Lugo?

Seville

Lugo

Which place is cheaper, Lugo or Seville?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Seville and Lugo

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville

Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Lugo?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Seville

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville

Entertainment

Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville

Tours and Activities in Seville

Tours and Activities in Lugo

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Seville

Which is Bigger, Seville or Lugo?

When is the best time to visit Seville or Lugo?

Should I visit Seville or Lugo in the Summer?

Should I visit Seville or Lugo in the Autumn?

Should I visit Seville or Lugo in the Winter?

Should I visit Seville or Lugo in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Lugo and Seville

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A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Seville vs. Lugo for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Seville or Lugo?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Seville or Lugo?

Seville

Lugo

Which place is cheaper, Lugo or Seville?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Seville and Lugo

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville

Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Lugo?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Seville

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville

Entertainment

Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville

Tours and Activities in Seville

Tours and Activities in Lugo

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Seville

Which is Bigger, Seville or Lugo?

When is the best time to visit Seville or Lugo?

Should I visit Seville or Lugo in the Summer?

Should I visit Seville or Lugo in the Autumn?

Should I visit Seville or Lugo in the Winter?

Should I visit Seville or Lugo in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Lugo and Seville

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