Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Tuscany?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tuscany or Basque Country?
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 Tuscany and Basque Country. 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: Tuscany or Basque Country?
Tuscany
The art, the food, the land, the architecture! You can't go wrong with Tuscany. From the winding alleyways of Florence to the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, this dynamic and beautiful region of Italy has something to offer for everyone. After exploring the world class art and architecture in Florence, visitors should also experience Siena, Pisa, Montecatini, and more. The region is located on Italy's west coast bordering the Tyrrhenian sea. It is one of the most famed and popular parts of the country and it won't disappoint.
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 Adventure Tours to Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, 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 dayTuscany €0.00Basque Country €119
The average daily cost (per person) in Tuscany is €0.00, 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 Tuscany and Basque Country in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTuscany -Basque Country €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTuscany €0.00Basque Country €114
Compare Hotels in Tuscany and Basque Country
Looking for a hotel in Tuscany 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: Tuscany Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tuscany -Basque Country €26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tuscany
Also for Tuscany, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Horse ride in the Mugello (transfer from / to Florence) and Tuscan aperitif: $293
- Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $292
- Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to San Casciano in Val di Pesa: $291
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Florence City centre: $291
- Private Departure Transfer: Florence Hotel to Bologna airport: $277
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from Florence to Rome with Stops at THE MALL & PRADA OUTLET: $273
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Florence to Assisi with stops in Montepulciano & Cortona : $273
- Transfer from Pisa to Siena with stop in San Gimignano for lunch: $273
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Fiesole: $264
- Private transfer: $256
- Private Transfer from Ulignano to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $251
- Private Transfer from Florence to Pisa with 2 hours for sightseeing: $251
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Basque Country
Also for Basque Country, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- San Sebastián-Bilbao city or airport private transfer: $273
- Private transfer from Bilbao City Center to Bilbao Airport (BIO): $33
- Private transfer from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao City Center: $33
- Private one way arrival OR departure transfer in Bilbao from/to airport: $67
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Vitoria city: $84
- Private Transfer from the Airport to San Sebastian City: $84
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to San Sebastian: $291
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Pamplona: $229
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Logroño: $245
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Laguardia town: $199
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Elciego town: $199
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao: $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Tuscany or Basque Country?
Prices for flights to both Basque Country and Tuscany 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 dayTuscany -Basque Country €38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tuscany
For Tuscany, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cake and Biscuit Cooking Class for Kids: $32
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Florence: Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Traditional Tuscan Cuisine Cooking Class, Castiglion Fiorentino near Cortona: $49
- Buffet dinner at the farm: $49
- Handmade Italian Pasta Cooking Course in Florence: $63
- Fiesole: 3-Hour Traditional Homemade Pasta Cooking Class: $64
- Food Tour in Florence Italy: $64
- 3- Cooking Making Spaghetti & Lasagna: $65
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.Tuscany -Basque Country €30
Tours and Activities in Tuscany
For Tuscany, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Free Arezzo tour - Smartphone free: $26
- Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour: $92
- E-Bike Val d'Orcia Experience: $169
- Florence FoodTour with Local Guide: $191
- Florence-Private bike tour: $98
- From Florence: Sunset Panoramic e-Bike or Classic Bike tour : $38
- Semi-Private Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour: $71
- Siena tour: Piazza del Campo & Duomo exploration: $125
- Skip-the-Line Best of Pisa and Leaning Tower Guided Tour for Kids and Families: $273
- Tour Private of Florence in electric car : $41
- Tuscan ExtraVirgin Olive Oil Tour: $141
- VIP Uffizi Gallery Tour: $75
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 dayTuscany -Basque Country €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Tuscany
Also in Tuscany, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tasting in the historical Cantalici winery: $12
- Lucca: Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery: $16
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Tenuta Mareli - Wine Tasting in Tuscany: $21
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Tuscan Brewery Guided Tour with beer and food tasting: $27
- Wine Tasting at the Winery in the Panoramic Terrance: $27
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- San Gimignano: Chianti wine tasting : $33
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
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 Tuscany and Basque Country, we can see that Basque Country is more expensive. And not only is Tuscany much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tuscany would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tuscany 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 Tuscany.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tuscany Expensive? and Is Basque Country Expensive?.
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