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: $188
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $112
- Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $112
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $112
- Private Transfer: Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia in Luxury Van: $97
- Valencia City, Airport, Cruise Terminal Private Transfer: $93
- Private Valencia Transfer: Central Valencia to Cruise Port or Valencia Airport: $73
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Valencia HTL-APT (VLC): $58
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia - Arrival Private Transfer: $56
- Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $56
- Valencia hotels to Valencia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $56
- Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery: Tour, Transfers & Basilica: $49
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: $112
- Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Business Car: $69
- Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Luxury Car: $83
- Departure Private Transfer from Bilbao City to Bilbao airport BIO by Luxury Van: $112
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Cruise Port to Bilbao City Hotels: $92
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander Airport: $291
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Vitoria Airport: $176
- Private Transfer from Bilbao to Santander Port: $269
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria: $230
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria Airport: $230
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian city to Biarritz Airport: $194
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: $72
- Valencia Best Food Tour With A Local Guide: $73
- Valencia Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $75
- Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop: $76
- Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour: $76
- Seafood Paella cooking class Sangria workshop & Local Market: $76
- Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $76
- Paella cooking class - Local Market tour, Tapas & Wine: $76
- Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening: $76
- Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia: $82
- Carbonara Cooking Class in Valencia with an Italian Chef: $99
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 Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $87
- San Sebastian 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: $117
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $117
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $122
- Paella and Burnt Basque Cheesecake Cooking Class (in Bilbao): $146
- Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English: $162
- Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef: $162
- Bilbao Food Tour Market Pintxos and Wine: $180
- Gourmet Pintxos & Premium Wines small groups Food Tour: $210
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 Adventure: Medieval Valencia & Gardens: $52
- 1-Hour Segway Tour in Valencia + Full-Day Bike Rental: $47
- A day in the life of Valencia - Private tour with a local: $249
- Adventures day: Thermal Springs, Waterfalls, private guesthouse: $104
- Albufera Private Day Tour: Paella, Boat Cruise and Nature Walk: $251
- All-in-One Valencia Private Bike Tour: $76
- Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
- Bike tour with city guide from old to new: $41
- Chulilla Canyon Adventure and Hanging Bridges Hike: $146
- Chulilla Canyon Trail - private full day tour: $187
- City of Arts and Sciences Bike Tour: $52
- Cuevas de San José Tour from Valencia in a small group without bus: $99
Tours and Activities in Basque Country
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Basque Country.
- Historic Bilbao Free Tour With Guide: $3.49
- San Sebastián Walking Tour with Audio Guide on Your Smartphone: $9.32
- San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option: $14
- Sampling San Sebastián's History: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
- San Sebastian: Golden Hour Eco-Cruise & Sunset Views: $21
- Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket: $29
- Bilbao: Gugghenheim Museum E-Ticket with Gelato Tasting: $29
- San Sebastian Historic Walking Tour in Small Group: $30
- Small Group Hondarribia Historic Walking Tour: $30
- Spanish Tour of Bilbao + Artxanda Funicular: $33
- Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket: $35
- Bilbao Old Town Tour: $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
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $52
- Valencia Walking Tour with 13th Century Wine Tasting: $69
- Two wineries tour with wine tasting: $141
- Valencia Benimaclet Tour with Gourmet Conservas and Wine Tasting: $148
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $162
- Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $175
- Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch (day trip): $192
- Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries: $262
Sample the Local Flavors in Basque Country
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Basque Country:
- Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting: $112
- The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local: $115
- Basque Best Bites - #1 Food & Wine tour of Bilbao: $117
- San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour: $120
- Getaria Txakoli wine tour from San Sebastian: $169
- Small Group Basque Food, Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastian: $191
- Txakoli wine tour from Bilbao: $192
- Private Basque Vineyard Visit: Txakoli Wine Tasting from Bilbao: $204
- Best quality food & wine tasting tour in San Sebastian.: $210
- Open Food & Wine tours in San Sebastian: $210
- Private Half Day Txakoli Wine Tour & Getaria Fishing Village: $239
- Private Txakoli wine tour in Getaria from San Sebastian: $291
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.