Which place is cheaper, Cantabria or Valencia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Valencia or Cantabria?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Cantabria, 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 Cantabria?
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.
Cantabria
Occupying Spain's northern coast, the region of Cantabria is known for its mountains, cave paintings, and the capital city of Santander. Its diverse landscape allows for locals and visitors alike to hit the beach in the summer and go on mountain adventures in the winter. While these natural features alone are breathtaking, there is also much to say for Cantabria's quaint seaside towns, fresh cuisine, and rich history.
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 €123Cantabria €0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €123, while the average daily cost in Cantabria is €0.00. 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 Cantabria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia €58Cantabria -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia €116Cantabria €0.00
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Cantabria
Looking for a hotel in Valencia or Cantabria? 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 €18Cantabria -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Barcelona to Montserrat: Guided Tour & Return Bus Transfers: $47
- Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van: $181
- From Albufera Day Trip with Boat Tour and Transfer: $61
- From Morella and Peñíscola Day Trip with Transfers: $122
- Private Transfer Valencia Airport to Hotel: $113
- Private Transfer from Callosa d'en Sarria to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $141
- Private Valencia Transfer: Central Valencia to Cruise Port or Valencia Airport: $63
- Transfer: Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia City Center: $28
- Transfer: Valencia City Center to Valencia Airport (VLC): $27
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Valencia Hotel or Address): $86
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Departure Transfer (Valencia Hotels to Valencia Airport): $86
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $61
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Cantabria?
Prices for flights to both Cantabria 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 €40Cantabria -
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
- Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $1.11
- Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner: $20
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Traveling Spoon Spanish Tapas Private Online Cooking Class: $40
- Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $50
- Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $55
- Private Food Tour with Basic Spanish Learning: $59
- Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $61
- Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $65
- Dinner in the Dark with Spanish Cuisine: $67
- Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.: $68
- Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and Ruzafa market visit: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valencia €29Cantabria -
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:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.33
- Highlights App Guided Tour with Puzzles: $6.64
- Valencia Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $7.90
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.31
- Self-Guided City Tour with Quizzes on your Phone: $8.86
- Historic Center Audio-Guided Tour with Earphones: $8.87
- Valencia Secrets of El Cabañal Tour and Exploration Game: $9.03
- Valencia (Modernist): Sights & Highlights Walking Tour: $9.49
- Highlights Self-Guided App Walking Tour: $9.49
- Hortensia Herrero Art Center Ticket or Guided Tour: $9.98
- Principe Felipe Science Museum Entry Ticket: $9.98
- Silk Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $9.98
Tours and Activities in Cantabria
Here are a few actual costs in Cantabria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Bilbao: Villages of Cantabria Private Tour with Lunch: $274
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayValencia €20Cantabria -
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 With Free Shots: $26
- Craft Beer Pub Crawl in Ruzafa - Valencia: $39
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $51
- Albufera: Boat Ride with Valencian Wine Tasting & Tapas: $53
- Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $61
- Local Tapas & Wine tasting experience: $88
- From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $110
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $112
- From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $127
- Small Group - Half-Day Wine Tour: $130
- Paella and Wine Tour: $133
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valencia and Cantabria, we can see that Valencia is more expensive. And not only is Cantabria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cantabria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cantabria 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 Cantabria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valencia Expensive? and Is Cantabria Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Valencia or Cantabria?
Valencia has a larger population, and is about 44% larger than the population of Cantabria. When comparing the sizes of Valencia and Cantabria, 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.
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.