Which place is cheaper, Santander or Seville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seville or Santander?
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 Santander. 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 Santander?
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.
Santander
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the sun and sand.
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 €125Santander €108
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €125, while the average daily cost in Santander is €108. 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 Santander in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Santander €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Santander €102
Compare Hotels in Seville and Santander
Looking for a hotel in Seville or Santander? 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 Santander Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Santander €24
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 Santander
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander Port to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao: $252
- Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport: $44
- Santander Private Transfer from Santander Airport to City centre: $44
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Santander Airport: $41
- Santander Private Departure Transfer: $35
- Santander Private Arrival Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Santander?
Prices for flights to both Santander 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 €37Santander €41
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seville €29Santander €18
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 Santander
Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- From Cantabria Private Tour: $492
- From Gastronomic Tour: $128
- From Potes, Santillana and Altamira Day Tour: $42
- From Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Tour: $64
- Full Day Self Guided Tour in Santillana del Mar and Comillas: $55
- Full Day Tour Lakes of Covadonga and Santillana from Santander: $46
- Gastronomy tour: $120
- Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket: $26
- Picos de Europa and Potes Guided Tour from Santander : $84
- Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander: $213
- 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeville €10Santander €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 Santander, 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 Santander Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Santander?
Seville has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Santander. When comparing the sizes of Seville and Santander, 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 Santander?
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 Santander in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Seville as well as Santander. Many travelers come to Seville for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Seville is a little warmer than Santander. Typically, the summer temperatures in Seville in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Santander averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Santander. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seville this time of the year. In the summer, Seville often gets more sunshine than Santander. Seville gets 360 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santander receives 213 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets less rain in July than Santander. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Santander receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeville 27°C (81°F)Santander 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Seville or Santander in the Autumn?
Both Santander and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Seville in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Seville is generally a little warmer than Santander. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 20°C (67°F), and Santander fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seville. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Santander during autumn. Seville gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Santander receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Santander. In October, Seville usually receives less rain than Santander. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Santander receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSeville 20°C (67°F)Santander 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Seville or Santander in the Winter?
Both Santander and Seville during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Seville for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
Seville is a little warmer than Santander in the winter. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Santander fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In the winter, Seville often gets more sunshine than Santander. Seville gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santander receives 91 hours of full sun.
Santander gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Seville usually gets less rain in January than Santander. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Santander receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySeville 11°C (51°F)Santander 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Seville or Santander in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Santander. The spring months attract visitors to Seville because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Seville is a little warmer than Santander. Typically, the spring temperatures in Seville in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Santander averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Santander during spring. Seville gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Santander receives 148 hours of full sun in the spring.
Santander receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Seville usually receives less rain than Santander. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Santander receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSeville 16°C (61°F)Santander 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Santander and Seville
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
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