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

Should you visit Valencia or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Buenos Aires, Argentina, 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina?

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.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires, federal capital of Argentina, also known as "The City of Tango", is best known for its energetic and unpredictable character. Like a restless child, Buenos Aires is a dynamic and modern city full of surprises. While its French-style palaces, rooftop restaurants, wide avenues and green plazas resemble European-style architecture, Buenos Aires preserves its musical, literary and culinary traditions. You can't miss dining in front of a Tango show, walking around the colourful streets of La Boca and visiting the renowned Recoleta Cemetery, designed by Argentina's most important architects and home to hundreds of illustrious corpses.

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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires.


Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Valencia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Valencia Prices
    Spain Prices
    Buenos Aires, Argentina Prices
    Argentina Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Valencia 153
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 53

The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €153, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is €53. 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Valencia 58
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 38
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Valencia 116
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 76
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Buenos Aires, Argentina

Looking for a hotel in Valencia or Buenos Aires, Argentina? 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina


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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 Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Valencia 18
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 1.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:

  • Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Sedan: $41
  • Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery: Tour, Transfers & Basilica: $45
  • Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van: $192
  • Private Transfer Valencia Airport to Hotel: $120
  • Private Transfer from Callosa d'en Sarria to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $207
  • Private Transfer from Valencia Hotels to Valencia Cruise Port: $58
  • Private Transfer: Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia in Luxury Van: $100
  • Private Transfer: Valencia to Valencia Airport VLC in Luxury Van: $100
  • Private Valencia Transfer: Central Valencia to Cruise Port or Valencia Airport: $75
  • Private arrival OR departure transfer in Valencia (hotel OR airport pick-up): $79
  • Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Valencia HTL-APT (VLC): $48
  • Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $115

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:

  • Aljibe, Tango and Folk Show With Transfer: $66
  • Airport Transfer: Buenos Aires to Airport EZE by Luxury Van: $154
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Luxury Van: $146
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires: $146
  • Arrival Transfer: Airport AEP to Buenos Aires by Business Car: $125
  • Arrival Transfer: Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires by Sedan: $126
  • Buenos Aires Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) Private Transfer: $45
  • Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) Transfer with English Speaking Driver: $34
  • Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) to Buenos Aires - Round -Trip Transfer: $107
  • Buenos Aires Airport Arrival Transfer (Ezeiza Airport to Buenos Aires Hotel or Address): $71
  • Buenos Aires Airport EZE to Buenos Aires Arrival Private Transfer: $45
  • Buenos Aires Airport EZE to Buenos Aires-Arrival Private Transfer: $54

Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 70
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 7.18

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: $72
  • Valencian Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Sangria - Evening : $77
  • Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.: $77
  • Valencia Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $78
  • Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia: $78
  • Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour: $78
  • Live the Valencian Experience Cooking Your Own Paella: $78
  • Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $82
  • Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class: $83
  • Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.: $83
  • Valencia Centre Food Tour with 9+ Tastings of Regional Delicacies: $110
  • Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose: $115

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

  • Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show with Optional Transfer and Dinner: $25
  • Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Lesson: $31
  • Madero Tango Dance Show with Dinner on Demand: $32
  • Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $35
  • Chacarita Walking Tour - Spooky Cemetery, History & Pizza: $38
  • Tango Show and Dinner at: Tango Porteño: $40
  • Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $43
  • Tango Show at Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $44
  • Dinner at Arte de Mafia, Mafioso Theme Restaurant in Palermo: $44
  • Early Tango Dinner Show with Optional Traditional Bus Transfer: $46
  • El Aljibe Tango Show in Buenos Aires with Optional Dinner: $47
  • Exclusive Italian Lunch or Dinner at Puny Pasta and Grill: $50

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Valencia 29
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 29
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:

  • Valencia El Cabañal Secrets: Exploration Game and Tour: $8.38
  • Christmas Boat Experience in Valencia: $8.38
  • Valencia Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $8.40
  • In Love with A Self-Guided Tour of its Landmarks: $9.99
  • Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $12
  • 2 Hours Self Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $12
  • Valencia Uncovered GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $14
  • Tickets to the Museum of Illusions Valencia, Where Nothing Is What It Seems: $18
  • Guided walking tour of the city of Valencia : $18
  • Valencia Guided City Tour: $18
  • Valencia Family Tour Guided tour in Italian: $18
  • Valencia City Highlights in Guided Bike or E-Bike Tour: $18

Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

  • Heart of Colonial Buenos Aires Walking Audio Tour: $5.34
  • Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires: $10
  • Recoleta Cemetery Walking Tour: $10
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour Evita Peron: Don't cry for me Argentina : $10
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango: $10
  • B.A Hidden Wonders Tour Parque Chas and Agronomía Park: $12
  • Private Tour of La Boca and Caminito: $12
  • Private Tour of San Telmo, Old Town: $12
  • La Boca Walking Tour: $13
  • 2 hrs. Walking Tour in San Telmo & Market : $13
  • Walking Tour Knowing Rodrigo Bueno in Buenos Aires: $15
  • Graffiti Tour: $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Valencia 20
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 8.76

Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia

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

  • Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $54
  • Ruzafa Evening Food and Wine Tour Tapas Drinks and Local Secrets: $84
  • Wine tasting tour : $115
  • Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $119
  • Small Group - Half-Day Wine Tour: $138
  • Two wineries tour with wine tasting : $138
  • Horseback riding and wine tour (private tour): $180
  • Requena Half-Day Private Vineyards & Premium Wine Tastings Tour: $234

Sample the Local Flavors in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

  • Buenos Aires Full City Tour with Wine Tasting and Stops: $37
  • Boutique Wine Tasting: A Unique Experience in Buenos Aires: $45
  • BA: Wine Tasting and Blending Experience in Palermo : $51
  • BA: Small Group Wine Tasting and Blending in Palermo: $54
  • Wine tasting in OASIS Palermo: $55
  • Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting: $55
  • Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting: $58
  • Malbec Wine Tasting at Boutique Hotel in Palermo: $59
  • Private argentinian wine tasting in downtown : $61
  • Wine Tasting at Encuentro Nativo a Historic Tenement in Caminito: $63
  • Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $65
  • Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $85


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valencia and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Valencia is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Valencia is in Europe and Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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


Which is Bigger, Valencia or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Valencia. When comparing the sizes of Valencia and Buenos Aires, Argentina, 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Buenos Aires, Argentina is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Valencia has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Valencia or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?

Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Valencia are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Valencia this time of year.

Valencia is around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentina in the summer. The daily temperature in Valencia averages around 25°C (76°F) in July, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in January.

It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Valencia. Valencia usually receives more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during summer. Valencia gets 303 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 279 hours of full sun in the summer.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In July, Valencia usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Valencia gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Valencia 25°C (76°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Valencia or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?

Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Valencia during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Valencia for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Valencia is around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Valencia in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (65°F)in April.

In Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Valencia often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Valencia gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 220 hours of full sun.

Buenos Aires, Argentina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Valencia usually gets less rain in October than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Valencia gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Valencia 19°C (66°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)

Should I visit Valencia or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Valencia and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many visitors come to Valencia in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In January, Valencia is generally around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 12°C (53°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

Valencia usually receives more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during winter. Valencia gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Valencia usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Valencia gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Valencia 12°C (53°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Valencia or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Valencia as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Most visitors come to Valencia for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.

Valencia is cooler than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the spring. The daily temperature in Valencia averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in October.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valencia this time of the year. In the spring, Valencia often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Valencia gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 227 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Valencia usually gets less rain in April than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Valencia gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Valencia 15°C (60°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)

Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Valencia

Valencia Buenos Aires, Argentina
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C (53°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 25°C (77°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Feb 12°C (54°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 24°C (75°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Mar 14°C (56°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 22°C (71°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 18°C (65°F) 104 mm (4.1 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) 12°C (53°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jul 25°C (76°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 12°C (53°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 21 mm (0.8 in) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 15°C (59°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 94 mm (3.7 in) 18°C (64°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Nov 15°C (58°F) 57 mm (2.2 in) 21°C (69°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 23°C (74°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)