Which place is cheaper, Vigo or Seville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seville or Vigo?
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 Vigo. 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 Vigo?
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.
Vigo
Originally a small fishing town, Vigo has grown to become the most populated municipality in the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Remnants of the old world still exist in its historic center architecture and plazas, while the commodities of a modern city have blended into its boundaries. The old center remains the hub of activity with plenty to see and do, shopping and dining included.
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 €125Vigo €99
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €125, while the average daily cost in Vigo is €99. 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 Vigo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Vigo €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Vigo €86
Compare Hotels in Seville and Vigo
Looking for a hotel in Seville or Vigo? 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 Vigo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Vigo €37
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 Vigo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vigo:
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $54
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $43
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Vigo?
Prices for flights to both Vigo 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 €37Vigo €35
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vigo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vigo.
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seville €29Vigo €10
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 Vigo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vigo are as follows:
- Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
- Albarino : Sensorial experience and Heritage: $129
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Vigo: $32
- Exclusive Vigo experience: $155
- Full Day Santiago de Compostela Private Tour from Vigo, Shore Excursion: $169
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from Vigo for Cruisers Only: $75
- GROUP walking tour in Vigo: $1.09
- Monumental Morning Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $17
- Morning electric bike tour of Vigo and photography contest: $76
- New 2-hour Electric Bike Tour and Photography Contest: $34
- Night Walking Tour of Pontevedra: $21
- Private Tour in Ourense: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeville €10Vigo €5.71
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 Vigo, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Vigo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vigo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vigo 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 Vigo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seville Expensive? and Is Vigo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Vigo?
Seville has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Vigo. When comparing the sizes of Seville and Vigo, 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 Vigo?
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 Vigo in the Summer?
Both Vigo and Seville during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Seville because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Seville is a little warmer than Vigo in the summer. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Vigo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In Vigo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Seville. In the summer, Seville often gets more sunshine than Vigo. Seville gets 360 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 299 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets less rain in July than Vigo. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeville 27°C (81°F)Vigo 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Seville or Vigo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Vigo. 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 the autumn, Seville is a little warmer than Vigo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Seville in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Vigo averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Vigo during autumn. Seville gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 174 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Vigo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Seville usually receives less rain than Vigo. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSeville 20°C (67°F)Vigo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Seville or Vigo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Seville as well as Vigo. Many travelers come to Seville for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In January, Seville is generally around the same temperature as Vigo. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 11°C (51°F), and Vigo fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the winter, Seville often gets more sunshine than Vigo. Seville gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 110 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vigo. Seville usually gets less rain in January than Vigo. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySeville 11°C (51°F)Vigo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Seville or Vigo in the Spring?
Both Vigo and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Seville in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Seville is a little warmer than Vigo in the spring. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Vigo 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 Vigo during spring. Seville gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 198 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vigo. In April, Seville usually receives less rain than Vigo. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSeville 16°C (61°F)Vigo 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Vigo and Seville
| Seville | Vigo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
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