Which place is cheaper, Galicia or Tuscany?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tuscany or Galicia?
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 Galicia. 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 Galicia?
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.
Galicia
Located in the lush green corner of northwestern Spain, the region of Galicia is best known for its seafood and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela located in the capital city. With an extensive Atlantic coastline, the climate of Galicia is often damp, though there are a number of rugged beaches that are frequented during the summer season. Other highlights include a culture that traces back to Celtic tribes and unique architecture from ancient standing stones to elaborate cathedrals.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTuscany €0.00Galicia €95
The average daily cost (per person) in Tuscany is €0.00, while the average daily cost in Galicia is €95. 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 Galicia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTuscany -Galicia €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTuscany €0.00Galicia €86
Compare Hotels in Tuscany and Galicia
Looking for a hotel in Tuscany or Galicia? 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 -Galicia €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tuscany
Also for Tuscany, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence to Pisa Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Private One-way Airport Transfer (Florence Airport To/From Florence Hotels): $65
- Private Transfer from Florence to Milan: $216
- Arrival Private Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence City by Sedan or Van: $60
- Arrival transfer Siena Airport SAY to Siena City by van or car: $148
- Chianciano to Fiumicino Airport(FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Chianciano to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $146
- Chianti Wine Tastings and Visit to 3 Cellars with Lunch&Transfer: $234
- Departure Private Transfer Florence City to Florence Station SMN by Sedan or Van: $60
- Departure Private Transfer from Pisa to La Spezia by car or van: $203
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Montecatini Terme - RoundTrip Transfer: $183
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Siena or Sovicille - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $209
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Galicia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Galicia:
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $131
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer to SCQ Airport by Van: $91
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from the city centre to SCQ Airport: $51
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from the city centre to SCQ Airport: $51
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from SCQ Airport to City centre: $51
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $43
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $72
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $72
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $54
- Departure Private Transfer Santiago de Compostela to SCQ Airport by Business Car: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer Santiago de Compostela Airport to City Center by Minivan: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Tuscany or Galicia?
Prices for flights to both Galicia 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 -Galicia €30
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 Galicia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Galicia.
- The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $64
- Food Market visit and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $104
- 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $104
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tuscany -Galicia €16
Tours and Activities in Tuscany
For Tuscany, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales: $0.02
- The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.26
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.27
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.27
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.50
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.44
- Self Guided Audio Tour of Florence Medieval Sights: $6.39
- Florence Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Florence: The curious Oltrarno, Self-Guided Audio tour: $8.72
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Pisa: $8.72
- Florence, City centre, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- Florence, Outer ring, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
Tours and Activities in Galicia
Here are a few actual costs in Galicia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hour Private Old Town Walking Tour in La Coruña: $152
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $82
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $82
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- A Coruña boat tour from the sea: $38
- Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
- Albarino : Sensorial experience and Heritage: $129
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $64
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Coruña: $32
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Vigo: $32
- Excursion to Finisterre, Muxia and Cabo Vilan With Boat Cruise : $59
- Finisterre y Costa da Morte el tour más completo desde Santiago: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTuscany -Galicia €16
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 Galicia
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Galicia:
- Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Albariño Wine Tasting with Winery Tour: $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tuscany and Galicia, we can see that Galicia 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 Galicia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Galicia 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 Galicia 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.