Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Sicily?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sicily or Basque Country?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sicily or Basque Country, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Sicily or Basque Country?
Sicily
If Italy is a boot, then Sicily is the football about to be kicked. This large island is separated from mainland Italy by the Straits of Messina. It has a dynamic and rich cultural history that is a mix of many different invading forces over the course of history, each leaving its own mark on Sicily's art, cuisine, and language. Various archeological areas can be found throughout the island and many are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Sicilians have their own language, although most speak Italian and many learn English in school.
Basque Country
Upon its lush green hills that tower over the deep blue waves of the Atlantic Ocean, you will find its perfected oceanic climate and breathtaking landscape to be only the beginning of Basque Country, Spain. Basque Country, or Euskadi, is an autonomous community located in northern Spain. This community was based off the Statute of Autonomy of the Basque Country, a legal document that enabled Basque people to develop on Spanish territory. Due to its strong traditional currents in Spanish heritage as well as magnificent architecture, Basque Country is a hotspot for tourists everywhere.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rome, The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySicily €102Basque Country €119
The average daily cost (per person) in Sicily is €102, while the average daily cost in Basque Country is €119. 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 Sicily and Basque Country in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSicily €59Basque Country €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSicily €118Basque Country €114
Compare Hotels in Sicily and Basque Country
Looking for a hotel in Sicily or Basque Country? 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: Sicily Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sicily €13Basque Country €26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Basque Country
Also for Basque Country, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian to Vitoria: $291
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to San Sebastian city: $291
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to San Sebastian Airport: $291
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to San Sebastian: $291
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Pamplona Airport : $283
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Pamplona: $283
- San Sebastián-Bilbao city or airport private transfer: $273
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to San Sebastian Airport: $268
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian city to Bilbao Airport: $268
- Private Transfer from Bilbao to San Sebastian: $268
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian to Bilbao: $268
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander: $252
Is it cheaper to fly into Sicily or Basque Country?
Prices for flights to both Basque Country and Sicily 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 daySicily €33Basque Country €38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sicily
For Sicily, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Etna: Wine Tasting and Food Tour: $122
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Basque Country
For Basque Country, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- San Sebastian Walking and Food Tour: $104
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $109
- Insider Best Culinary Gems Guided Food Tour in San Sebastian: $109
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairing: $115
- Basque Flavours: High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $120
- Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao: $142
- Basque Cuisine Cooking Class with Market Visit: $148
- Full Day San Sebastian Food Tour : $150
- I travel for Food Tour in San Sebastian: $152
- San Sebastian: Authentic Basque Cooking Class in the Old Town: $152
- Private San Sebastian Walking Food Tour: $158
- Michelin Star Secrets Cooking Class in San Sebastian: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sicily €12Basque Country €30
Tours and Activities in Sicily
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sicily.
- Mount Etna E-bike tour: Tour of Etna: $192
- Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour: $111
- TOUR TREKKING ETNA MORNING SCHIENA DELL’ASINO: $43
Tours and Activities in Basque Country
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Basque Country.
- PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao: $290
- Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour: $81
- 2 Hours Private Family Guided Walking Tour in Bilbao: $197
- 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket: $257
- BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $36
- Biarritz & La Côte Basque Private tour: $246
- Biarritz and French Coast Small Grop Tour from San Sebastian: $86
- Bike tour with Pintxos & Drinks in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao Seaside): $60
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum Private Walking Tour with guide: $286
- Bilbao Confidential Tour: Industrialists and Bourgeois: $13
- Bilbao Highlights Half Day EBike Small Group or Private Tour: $47
- Bilbao Highlights Private Tour & Boat Ride : $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySicily €14Basque Country €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Sicily
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sicily:
- Palermo: photographic walk and wine tasting: $342
Sample the Local Flavors in Basque Country
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Basque Country:
- Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier (close to Guggenheim museum): $54
- Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour (Evening): $141
- Getaria Txakoli Wine Tour with Hotel Pick-up from San Sebastian: $148
- Guided tour of Txakoli wine tasting and tasting of wine and typical products: $148
- Best quality food & wine tasting tour in San Sebastian. : $191
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries Visit with Tasting from San Sebastian: $240
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Vitoria: $240
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $246
- Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao : $246
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian: $251
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Vitoria: $251
- La Rioja Boutique Wine Tour - 2 Wineries & Picnic Lunch (From Bilbao): $251
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sicily and Basque Country, we can see that Basque Country is more expensive. And not only is Sicily much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sicily would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sicily 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 Basque Country would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Basque Country than you might in Sicily.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sicily Expensive? and Is Basque Country Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.