Which place is cheaper, Madrid or Tsavo National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tsavo National Park or Madrid?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tsavo National Park and Madrid can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Tsavo National Park or Madrid?
Tsavo National Park
Tsavo National Park is one of the largest and oldest parks in Kenya, located in the central part of the country in what was once known as the Taru Desert. Human activity in the park dates back to the Late Stone Age making the park a major archaeological and historical site. Tsavo is known for having beautiful natural landscapes and excellent game viewing.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Kenya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTsavo National Park $140Madrid $185
The average daily cost (per person) in Tsavo National Park is $140, while the average daily cost in Madrid is $185. 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 Tsavo National Park and Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTsavo National Park $33Madrid $89
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTsavo National Park $66Madrid $178
Compare Hotels in Tsavo National Park and Madrid
Looking for a hotel in Tsavo National Park or Madrid? 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: Madrid Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tsavo National Park $60Madrid $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid- Barajas Airport private transfer, Pick up.: $96
- Arrival Private Transfer Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid City by Van: $89
- Arrival Private Transfer by Business Car from MAD Airport to Madrid: $66
- Arrival Transfer Madrid Airport MAD to Avila City by Sedan: $287
- Arrival Transfer from Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna City by Van: $99
- Arrival Transfer from Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid in Private Car: $85
- Arrival Transfer from Madrid MAD Airport to Madrid by Luxury Car: $101
- Arrival Transfer: Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid by Luxury Van: $96
- Departure Private Transfer Madrid to MAD Airport in a Minibus: $172
- Departure Private Transfer from Madrid to MAD Airport by Van: $86
- Departure Transfer: Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Business Car: $87
- Departure Transfer: Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Luxury Van: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Tsavo National Park or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid and Tsavo National Park 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 dayTsavo National Park $65Madrid $67
Typical Food Prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee$2.29
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Ice Cream$3.43
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Kebabs (for 2)$18
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Croissant$1.71
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)$18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Corral de la Moreria Madrid Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $58
- Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid: $64
- Madrid Old Town Tour & Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $68
- Madrid Paella and Churros Cooking Class Ham and Wines Tasting: $68
- Small-Group Food Tour with Local Tapas & Spanish Wine: $75
- Spanish Tapas Experience and Sangría Showcooking in Madrid: $75
- 10 Tapas Cooking Class Experience in Madrid with Sangria: $86
- Madrid Food Tour: Best Tapas, Churros & Market Sights by FLT: $87
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars: $89
- Madrid Spanish Omelet Cooking Class and Bottomless Wine brunch: $93
- Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid: $99
- Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tsavo National Park $47Madrid $38
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park: $3.47
- Walking Tour of Madrid Modern: $3.47
- Tuk Tuk Tour of the Best of Madrid (booking only): $3.47
- Madrid Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.47
- A Self-Guided Tour of El Retiro Park’s Rise, Ruin and Redemption: $5.00
- Manzanares River’s Story: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Madrid: $5.99
- Madrid Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Let's Tapear! The Madrid Tapas Route Walking Audio Tour: $7.33
- Madrid Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Surreal Adventure Game: $8.11
- Museo Lazaro Galdiano Admission Ticket in Madrid: $8.85
- Retiro Park Walking Tour in Madrid: $8.87
- A local's A self-guided audio tour: $9.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTsavo National Park $23Madrid $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer$5.72
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Top Pub Crawl Madrid & Party: $12
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Madrid Pub Crawl: VIP Entry & Shots, Games (Kapital, Fitz, Shoko): $14
- Madrid Pub Crawl: Club Entry, Bars & Shots: $20
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $29
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
- Wine Tasting in Madrid Experience: $53
- Madrid Royal Palace Small Group Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $68
- Spanish Wine Tasting and Tapas Tour: $75
- New Year Eve Madrid Pub Crawl: $80
- Spanish Wine Tasting : $90
- Madrid Tapas and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tsavo National Park and Madrid, we can see that Madrid is more expensive. And not only is Tsavo National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tsavo National Park is in Africa and Madrid is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Tsavo National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tsavo National Park 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 Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid than you might in Tsavo National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tsavo National Park Expensive? and Is Madrid 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.