Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Valencia?
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 Valencia or Basque Country?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia 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: Valencia or Basque Country?
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.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayValencia €153Basque Country €144
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €153, while the average daily cost in Basque Country is €144. 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 Basque Country in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia €58Basque Country €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia €116Basque Country €114
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Basque Country
Looking for a hotel in Valencia 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: Valencia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valencia €18Basque Country €25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van: $186
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $111
- Private Transfer: VLC Airport to Valencia in Business Car: $92
- Private Transfer: Valencia to VLC Airport in Business Car: $86
- Private Valencia Transfer: Central Valencia to Cruise Port or Valencia Airport: $73
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia - Arrival Private Transfer: $56
- Private Transfer from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Port: $56
- Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $56
- Valencia hotels to Valencia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $56
- Private Transfer from Valencia Port to Valencia Airport (VLC): $56
- Arrival Private Transfer Valencia Port to Valencia City by Van: $47
- Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery: Tour, Transfers & Basilica: $44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Basque Country
Also for Basque Country, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City by Business Car: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City by Luxury Van: $111
- Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $132
- Bilbao Airport Private Departure Transfer: $52
- Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Business Car: $68
- Departure Private Transfer from Bilbao City to Bilbao airport BIO by Luxury Van: $111
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao Cruise Port: $92
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Airport to Santander Port: $290
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander Airport: $290
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria: $228
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria Airport: $228
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian to Pamplona: $281
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Basque Country?
Prices for flights to both Basque Country 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 dayValencia €70Basque Country €63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
- Make Valencian 'Pizza' in Ruzafa: $70
- Authentic Paella Dinner in Valencia: $71
- Valencia Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $75
- Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening: $75
- Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop: $75
- Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $75
- Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour: $75
- Live the Valencian Experience Cooking Your Own Paella: $75
- Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class: $80
- Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia: $81
- Tapas Dinner and Flamenco Show in Valencia: $114
- Virtual Valencian Paella Cooking Class: $128
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:
- Food Tour and Pintxos in Tolosa, 4 Food and Drink Tastings: $57
- Bilbao Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $84
- San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $87
- Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $87
- Bilbao Authentic Food Tour with 9 Pintxos and Local Drinks: $113
- Traditional Basque Pintxos Cooking Class in Bilbao: $116
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $122
- Paella and Burnt Basque Cheesecake Cooking Class (in Bilbao): $145
- Basque cuisine cooking class: $151
- Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English: $161
- Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef: $161
- Bilbao Food Tour Market Pintxos and Wine: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valencia €29Basque Country €30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Flamenco Tour€16
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Hour Segway Tour in Valencia + Full-Day Bike Rental: $46
- Adventure Paddle: $41
- Adventures day: Thermal Springs, Waterfalls, private guesthouse: $103
- Albufera Natural Park Tour from Boat Ride & Local Guide: $68
- Best Bike Tour Dutch & English in Valencia: $38
- Bike & Boat Tour in Albufera, Nature and Culture: $92
- Catamaran Tour with Food at Sea and Bath from Valencia: $41
- Chulilla Canyon Adventure and Hanging Bridges Hike: $145
- Chulilla Canyon Trail - private full day tour: $186
- City of Arts and Sciences Bike Tour: $52
- Complete Valencia Segway Experience: Historic Center & Gardens 2h: $81
- Costa Blanca Tour from Altea, Villajoyosa & Benidorm: $145
Tours and Activities in Basque Country
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Basque Country.
- Bilbao´s Old Town Responsible Free Walking Tour: $3.47
- TOP Vitoria-Gasteiz : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.80
- San Sebastián Walking Tour with Audio Guide on Your Smartphone: $12
- San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option: $14
- Sampling San Sebastián's History: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Tour por el estadio Real Sociedad: $21
- Small Group Hondarribia Historic Walking Tour: $30
- San Sebastian Historic Walking Tour in Small Group: $31
- Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket: $32
- Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket: $35
- Hondarribia on Bicycle Tour of Nature and Basque Culture: $35
- Bilbao Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayValencia €20Basque Country €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Tour in Valencia: $19
- Pub Crawl Valencia | The Biggest | Club Entry Included: $20
- Pub Crawl Bars, Free Shots & Club Entry: $20
- Wine Tasting Experience in Valencia’s Old Town: $39
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $52
- Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center: $72
- Valencia Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting, Cava and Snacks: $80
- Two wineries tour with wine tasting: $145
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $161
- Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $174
- Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch (day trip): $191
Sample the Local Flavors in Basque Country
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Basque Country:
- Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with a Local Sommelier: $58
- The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local: $115
- San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour: $119
- Getaria Txakoli wine tour from San Sebastian: $168
- Small Group Basque Food, Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastian: $190
- Txakoli wine tour from Bilbao: $191
- Private Basque Vineyard Visit: Txakoli Wine Tasting from Bilbao: $203
- Best quality food & wine tasting tour in San Sebastian.: $209
- Private Half Day Txakoli Wine Tour & Getaria Fishing Village: $238
- La Rioja Boutique Wine Tour & Charming Lunch (From Bilbao): $267
- Private Txakoli wine tour in Getaria from San Sebastian: $290
- Architectural Rioja Wine Tour: Marqués de Riscal & Ysios (Bilbao): $290
When comparing the travel costs between Valencia and Basque Country, we can see that Valencia 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 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.