Which place is cheaper, Pecs or Seville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seville or Pecs?
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 Pecs. 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 Pecs?
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.
Pecs
Located in southwest Hungary, Pecs is a pleasant university town with a history that dates back to Roman times - a history evident in its ancient architecture. Some of the most sought after sites include the Early Christian Necropolis, the Mosque of Pasha Quasim, and the Cathedral of Pecs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeville €125Pecs €75
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €125, while the average daily cost in Pecs is €75. 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 Pecs in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Pecs €35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Pecs €70
Compare Hotels in Seville and Pecs
Looking for a hotel in Seville or Pecs? 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 Pecs Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Pecs €16
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: $214
- Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville City by Luxury Van: $97
- Caminito del Rey from Seville with semiprivate transfer: $191
- Departure Private Transfer: Seville City to Seville Airport SVQ by Business Car: $60
- From Full-Day Private Transfer to Granada via Ronda: $341
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $384
- From Private Transfer to Granada with Tour of Ronda: $396
- Granada: Full-Day Trip from Seville with Transfers: $172
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $44
- Private Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $93
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Seville Airport: $93
- Private IN/OUT transfer from/to Seville city: $57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pecs
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pecs:
- Pécs - Budapest Transfer: $149
Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Pecs?
Prices for flights to both Pecs 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 €37Pecs €27
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 Pecs
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Pecs:
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Dinner for Two€23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seville €29Pecs €16
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 Pecs
Here are a few actual costs in Pecs for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Mineral Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeville €10Pecs €7.78
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Pecs, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Pecs much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pecs would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pecs 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 Pecs.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seville Expensive? and Is Pecs Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Pecs?
Seville has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Pecs. When comparing the sizes of Seville and Pecs, 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 Pecs?
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 Pecs in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Seville as well as Pecs. The summer months attract visitors to Seville because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Seville is a little warmer than Pecs. Typically, the summer temperatures in Seville in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Pecs averages at about 22°C (71°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pecs. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seville this time of the year. In the summer, Seville often gets more sunshine than Pecs. Seville gets 360 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pecs receives 302 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets less rain in July than Pecs. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeville 27°C (81°F)Pecs 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Seville or Pecs in the Autumn?
Both Pecs and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
In October, Seville is generally much warmer than Pecs. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 20°C (67°F), and Pecs fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seville. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Pecs during autumn. Seville gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Pecs receives 169 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Seville usually receives more rain than Pecs. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSeville 20°C (67°F)Pecs 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Seville or Pecs in the Winter?
Both Pecs and Seville during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Seville for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Pecs can get quite cold in the winter. Seville is much warmer than Pecs in the winter. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Pecs fluctuates around 0°C (32°F).
In the winter, Seville often gets more sunshine than Pecs. Seville gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pecs receives 72 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets more rain in January than Pecs. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySeville 11°C (51°F)Pecs 0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Seville or Pecs in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Pecs. Many visitors come to Seville in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Seville is a little warmer than Pecs. Typically, the spring temperatures in Seville in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Pecs averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Pecs during spring. Seville gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Pecs receives 187 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Seville usually receives around the same amount of rain as Pecs. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSeville 16°C (61°F)Pecs 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Pecs and Seville
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
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