Which place is cheaper, Santillana or Seville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seville or Santillana?
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 Santillana. 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 Santillana?
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.
Santillana
A quaint town outside of Santander in northern Spain, Santillana de Mar is renowned for its medieval architecture. One of Spain's prettiest villages, Santillana del Mar and its cobbled streets are lined with palaces, churches, and balconies full of flowers. There are plenty of traditional shops selling local specialties, and it is nearby the UNESCO world heritage site of the Altamira Caves for something a little different.
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 €125Santillana €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €125, while the average daily cost in Santillana is €105. 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 Santillana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Santillana €60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Santillana €120
Compare Hotels in Seville and Santillana
Looking for a hotel in Seville or Santillana? 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 Santillana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Santillana €17
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Santillana?
Prices for flights to both Santillana 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 €37Santillana €30
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 Santillana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Santillana:
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Breakfast€7.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seville €29Santillana €23
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 Santillana
Here are a few actual costs in Santillana for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Memorable Family Walking Tour in Ancient Santillana del Mar: $428
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeville €10Santillana €4.29
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Santillana
Also in Santillana, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santillana Uncorked: A Wine Tasting Adventure: $1,022
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Santillana, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Santillana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Santillana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santillana 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 Santillana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seville Expensive? and Is Santillana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Santillana?
Seville has a larger population, and is about 170 times larger than the population of Santillana. When comparing the sizes of Seville and Santillana, 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 Santillana?
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 Santillana in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Seville as well as Santillana. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
Seville is a little warmer than Santillana in the summer. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Santillana fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Santillana. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seville this time of the year. In the summer, Seville often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Seville gets 360 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 213 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets less rain in July than Santillana. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeville 27°C (81°F)Santillana 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Seville or Santillana in the Autumn?
Both Santillana and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Seville for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Seville is a little warmer than Santillana. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Seville in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Santillana averages at about 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seville. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during autumn. Seville gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Santillana. In October, Seville usually receives less rain than Santillana. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Santillana 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)Santillana 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Seville or Santillana in the Winter?
Both Santillana and Seville during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Seville in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In January, Seville is generally a little warmer than Santillana. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 11°C (51°F), and Santillana fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In the winter, Seville often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Seville gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 91 hours of full sun.
Santillana gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Seville usually gets less rain in January than Santillana. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Santillana 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)Santillana 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Seville or Santillana in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Santillana. Most visitors come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Seville is a little warmer than Santillana in the spring. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Santillana fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during spring. Seville gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 148 hours of full sun in the spring.
Santillana receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Seville usually receives less rain than Santillana. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Santillana 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)Santillana 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Santillana 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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