Should you visit Valencia or Andalusia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Andalusia, 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: Valencia or Andalusia?
Valencia
Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.
Andalusia
The Andalusia Region of Spain is located in the south of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Almeria, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaen, Malaga and the capital city of the region, Seville. Andalusia is in the south of the Iberian Peninsula and is the only European region with coastlines on both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. Traditionally, the main economic contribution of the area is from agriculture, but in recent years the service industry, specifically tourism, retail, and transportation, have become at least as important and possibly even more important to the economy.
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Which place is cheaper, Andalusia or Valencia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €153, while the average daily cost in Andalusia is €154. 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 Valencia and Andalusia in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Valencia or Andalusia? 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:
Valencia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
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Valencia hotels to Valencia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer:
$56
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Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$112
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Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer:
$56
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Valencia City, Airport, Cruise Terminal Private Transfer:
$93
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Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$112
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Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia - Arrival Private Transfer:
$56
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Transfer: Valencia City Center to Valencia Airport (VLC):
$28
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Transfer: Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia City Center:
$29
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Private Transfer: Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia in Luxury Van:
$97
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Private Transfer from Valencia Port to Valencia Airport (VLC):
$56
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Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van:
$187
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Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery: Tour, Transfers & Basilica:
$49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Andalusia
Also for Andalusia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport Transfer: Malaga Airport AGP to Malaga by Business Car:
$63
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Airport Transfer: Malaga Airport AGP to Malaga by Luxury Car:
$78
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Airport Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Business Car:
$63
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Almería Private Transfer from Almería Airport to City centre or Cabo de Gata:
$75
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Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville by Sedan:
$86
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Arrival Transfer from Cordoba Airport ODB to Cordoba by Sedan:
$76
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Cordoba and its Mosque from Granada with Semiprivate Transfer:
$257
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Cordoba: Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver:
$141
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Departure Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Business Car:
$57
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Granada Airport to Granada City Private Arrival Transfer:
$48
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Granada City to Malaga Airport (AGP) - Departure Private Transfer:
$132
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Granada Private Intercity Transfer to Malaga:
$187
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Andalusia?
Prices for flights to both Andalusia and Valencia 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 day
Valencia €70
Andalusia €59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
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Make Valencian 'Pizza' in Ruzafa:
$70
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Authentic Paella Dinner in Valencia:
$72
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Valencia Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks:
$75
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Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local:
$76
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Live the Valencian Experience Cooking Your Own Paella:
$76
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Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour:
$76
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Seafood Paella cooking class Sangria workshop & Local Market:
$76
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Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop:
$76
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Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening:
$76
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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia:
$82
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Carbonara Cooking Class in Valencia with an Italian Chef:
$99
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Valencia Centre Food Tour with 9+ Tastings of Regional Delicacies:
$114
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Andalusia
For Andalusia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Authentic Flamenco Night in Seville - Dinner & Drinks:
$33
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Ugly Delicious Food Tour:
$35
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Seville: Paella Showcooking Experience:
$43
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Tapas Food Tour in Jerez de la Frontera:
$44
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Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda:
$61
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Sangria Tasting & Paella Showcooking Experience:
$64
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Malaga Market Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks, and Local Flavors:
$64
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Triana Market Food Tour - Jamón, Cheese & Sherry Wine Tastings:
$70
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The Granada Market and Tapas Food Tour:
$75
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Seville Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local:
$76
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Flamenco Show in Granada's Albayzín Cave with Tapas Dinner:
$76
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Seville: Guadalquivir River Cruise with Lunch or Dinner:
$81
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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1-Hour Segway Tour in Valencia + Full-Day Bike Rental:
$47
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A day in the life of Valencia - Private tour with a local:
$249
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Adventures day: Thermal Springs, Waterfalls, private guesthouse:
$104
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Albufera Natural Park Tour from Boat Ride & Local Guide:
$69
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Albufera Nature Reserve & Orange Orchard Farm: Private Tour:
$233
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All-in-One Valencia Private Bike Tour:
$76
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All-in-One Valencia Private E-Bike Tour:
$88
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Best Bike Tour Dutch & English in Valencia:
$38
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Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia:
$7.99
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Bike & Boat Tour in Albufera, Nature and Culture:
$92
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Bike Rentals Valencia Daily EBike Adventure:
$29
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Bike tour with city guide from old to new:
$41
Tours and Activities in Andalusia
For Andalusia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Seville City Walking Tour (Tip Based):
$2.80
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Self-Guided Tapas Tour of Granada:
$3.49
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Granada Walking Tour - The Ideal Way to Discover the City:
$3.49
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Tour of Almería Explore Andalusia's Hidden Gem:
$3.49
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Granada Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour:
$3.50
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Granada Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt:
$4.66
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Picasso's Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket:
$4.67
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Picasso's Puzzle Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game:
$4.95
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Algeciras Paco de Lucía’s Legacy: Exploration Game and Tour:
$5.23
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Cádiz Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt:
$5.82
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Essential Ubeda : Self-Guided Tour created by local Official Guide:
$5.82
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Essential Round : Self-Guided Tour created by local Official Guide:
$5.83
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl Tour in Valencia:
$19
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Pub Crawl Valencia | The Biggest | Club Entry Included:
$20
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Pub Crawl Bars, Free Shots & Club Entry:
$20
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Wine Tasting Experience in Valencia’s Old Town:
$40
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Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia:
$53
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Valencia Walking Tour with 13th Century Wine Tasting:
$69
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Private premium wine tasting with snacks in Valencia's old town:
$69
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Valencia Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting, Cava and Snacks:
$81
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Two wineries tour with wine tasting:
$141
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Valencia Benimaclet Tour with Gourmet Conservas and Wine Tasting:
$148
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Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia:
$162
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Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia:
$175
Sample the Local Flavors in Andalusia
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Andalusia:
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Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry:
$19
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Almería Visit to Eco Winery Cortijo El Cura and wine tasting:
$26
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Almería Wine tour and tasting in English in Bio Winery:
$26
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Seville: Sherry Wine Tasting Experience:
$29
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Torremolinos Gay Pub Crawl & Nightclub Experience:
$35
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Almería Wine tour, tasting in Bio Winery and aperitif in English:
$35
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Almería Wine tour, tasting in Bio Winery and aperitif in Spanish:
$35
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Conrad Guided Cellar Tour and wine tasting in Ronda:
$41
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Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Granada:
$49
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Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Cádiz:
$53
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Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Córdoba:
$53
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Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour Sevilla:
$53
When comparing the travel costs between Valencia and Andalusia, we can see that Andalusia is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valencia Expensive? and Is Andalusia Expensive?.
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