A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Valencia vs. Bogota for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Valencia or Bogota?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Bogota, 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 Bogota?

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.

Bogota

Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.


Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Valencia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €123, while the average daily cost in Bogota is €48. 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 Bogota in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Valencia 58
    Bogota 24
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Valencia 116
    Bogota 48
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Bogota

Looking for a hotel in Valencia or Bogota? 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.

Hotels in Valencia


Hotels in Bogota


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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 and Bogota Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Valencia 18
    Bogota 8.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:

  • Roundtrip Transfer to Tabarca Island: $48
  • Private transfer from Valencia Airport to Alicante: $202
  • One-Way Boat Transfer to/from Port Saplaya: $13
  • Valencia to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
  • Valencia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Valencia hotels: $121
  • Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $74
  • Valencia City, Airport, Cruise Terminal Private Transfer: $88
  • Valencia Airport (VLC): Transfer to Valencia Cruise Port: $240
  • Valencia Airport (VLC): Private Transfer to Valencia: $121
  • Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $59
  • Valencia Airport (VLC) Departure Transfer (Valencia Hotels to Valencia Airport): $83
  • Valencia Airport (VLC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Valencia Hotel or Address): $83

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:


  • Taxi from Airport
    6.90
  • Taxi Ride
    0.36
  • 2 Bus Passes
    0.81

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota

Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
  • Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van: $134
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus: $124
  • Bogotá Graffiti Bike Tour - No Transfers: $80
  • Bogotá Private Luxury Transfer - Airport Pick Up or Drop Off - SUV Mercedes Benz: $97
  • Bogotá to or from Barichara or San Gil Private Transfer: $167
  • Bogotá to or from Villa de Leyva Private Transfer: $80
  • Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $24
  • Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Round Trip Private Transfer: $48
  • Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van: $134
  • El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
  • Premium Private Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Bogota Hotels: $21

Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Bogota?

Prices for flights to both Bogota 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Valencia 40
    Bogota 12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.

  • Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner: $19
  • Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $32
  • Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $48
  • Valencia Traditional Food Tour: $51
  • Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $54
  • Street Food Tour including Paella & Tapas Tasting: $59
  • Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $59
  • Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $64
  • Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $65
  • Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and visit market: $66
  • Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Market Visit: $66
  • Flamenco Show with Dinner at La Bulería: $70

Typical Food Prices in Bogota

For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Breakfast
    1.43
  • Hot Dog
    0.84

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota

For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Bogota Local Food Tour in the City Center: $13
  • Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
  • PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
  • Bogota Food Tour • Private Car • Fruits Cacao Lunch Coffee Beer: $59
  • Private Colombian Cooking Class and Market Tour In Bogota: $90
  • Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res DC: $100
  • Private Street Food Tour in Candelaria Bogota: $131

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Valencia 29
    Bogota 12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia

Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Flamenco Tour
    16

Tours and Activities in Valencia

Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 2 Hour Private Bike Tour in Valencia: $27
  • 3 Hours Valencia City Bike Tour with a Tasty Surprise: $35
  • 3hs-Hour Guided City Sightseeing and Beaches Bike Private Tour: $38
  • A day tour in Montanejos hot springs.: $97
  • Adventure Jetski: $156
  • Adventures day: Thermal Springs and Waterfalls: $104
  • Albufera Natural Park Tour with Boat Ride from Valencia : $64
  • Alicante: 8-hour cruise to Tabarca Island by private boat: $1,076
  • Anna: amazing water canyoning experience: $96
  • Authentic Tapas Tour Through Valencia City Center: $74
  • Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
  • Bike Grand Valencia Group Tour: $38

Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Beer
    1.20

Tours and Activities in Bogota

For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Party Tour: 6 nightclubs, Disco-Truck, After Party, 2 openbars: $2.95
  • Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria: $5.99
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part I : $6.99
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
  • Monserrate Regular Tickets: $11
  • Bike Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $12
  • Graffiti Tour: a fascinating walk through a street art City: $13
  • Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $13
  • Tour of the Colombian Armed Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
  • Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $14
  • Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural: $19
  • Bike Tour through Bogotá: $19

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Valencia 20
    Bogota 13

Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia

Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Guided Pub Crawl with Free Shots: $13
  • Pub Crawl Tour in the Old town of Valencia: $17
  • Pub Crawl With Free Shots: $25
  • Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $59
  • From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $91
  • Local Tapas & Wine tasting experience: $91
  • Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience: $102
  • Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $108
  • From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $124
  • Small Group - Half-Day Wine Tour: $126
  • Two wineries tour with wine tasting : $131
  • Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $164

Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:

  • Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá: $25
  • Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá : $25
  • Pub Crawl in Bogota - Ancient Brews : $103


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valencia and Bogota, we can see that Valencia is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Valencia is in Europe and Bogota is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bogota would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bogota 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 Valencia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valencia than you might in Bogota.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valencia Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Valencia or Bogota?

Bogota has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Valencia. When comparing the sizes of Valencia and Bogota, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Valencia or Bogota?

Valencia has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bogota experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Valencia or Bogota in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Valencia as well as Bogota. The summer months attract visitors to Valencia because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.

In July, Valencia is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 25°C (76°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).

Valencia usually gets less rain in July than Bogota. Valencia gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Valencia 25°C (76°F) 
    Bogota 14°C (57°F)

Should I visit Valencia or Bogota in the Autumn?

Both Bogota and Valencia are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Valencia this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Valencia is a little warmer than Bogota in the autumn. The daily temperature in Valencia averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Bogota. In October, Valencia usually receives less rain than Bogota. Valencia gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Valencia 19°C (66°F) 
    Bogota 14°C (57°F)

Should I visit Valencia or Bogota in the Winter?

Both Bogota and Valencia during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Valencia for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.

In the winter, Valencia is cooler than Bogota. Typically, the winter temperatures in Valencia in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).

Valencia usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Bogota. Valencia gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Valencia 12°C (53°F) 
    Bogota 14°C (57°F)

Should I visit Valencia or Bogota in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Valencia and Bogota. Many visitors come to Valencia in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Valencia is generally around the same temperature as Bogota. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 15°C (60°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

In April, Valencia usually receives less rain than Bogota. Valencia gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Valencia 15°C (60°F) 
    Bogota 15°C (59°F)

Typical Weather for Bogota and Valencia

Valencia Bogota
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C (53°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 14°C (57°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Feb 12°C (54°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 13°C (55°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Mar 14°C (56°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 15°C (59°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 15°C (59°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 33 mm (1.3 in) 15°C (59°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Jun 22°C (71°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Jul 25°C (76°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 21 mm (0.8 in) 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 14°C (57°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 94 mm (3.7 in) 14°C (57°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Nov 15°C (58°F) 57 mm (2.2 in) 14°C (57°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 12°C (54°F) 50 mm (2 in)