Which place is cheaper, Galicia or Valencia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Valencia or Galicia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Galicia, 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 Galicia?
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.
Galicia
Located in the lush green corner of northwestern Spain, the region of Galicia is best known for its seafood and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela located in the capital city. With an extensive Atlantic coastline, the climate of Galicia is often damp, though there are a number of rugged beaches that are frequented during the summer season. Other highlights include a culture that traces back to Celtic tribes and unique architecture from ancient standing stones to elaborate cathedrals.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayValencia €123Galicia €95
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €123, while the average daily cost in Galicia is €95. 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 Galicia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia €58Galicia €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia €116Galicia €86
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Galicia
Looking for a hotel in Valencia or Galicia? 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 €18Galicia €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Arrival Private Transfer Valencia Port to Valencia City by Van: $41
- Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Minivan: $41
- Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Sedan: $37
- Barcelona to Montserrat: Guided Tour & Return Bus Transfers: $46
- Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van: $175
- From Albufera Day Trip with Boat Tour and Transfer: $59
- From Morella and Peñíscola Day Trip with Transfers: $117
- Private Transfer - Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC): $38
- Private Transfer Valencia Airport to Hotel: $109
- Private Transfer from Callosa d'en Sarria to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $136
- Private Transfer: Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia City Center: $27
- Private Transfer: Valencia City Center to Valencia Airport (VLC): $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Galicia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Galicia:
- Departure Private Transfer Santiago de Compostela to SCQ Airport by Business Car: $38
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $54
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $72
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $72
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport (SCQ) to La Coruna Port: $72
- Private Transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Oporto: $189
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $42
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from SCQ Airport to City centre: $51
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from the city centre to SCQ Airport: $51
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from the city centre to SCQ Airport: $51
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer to SCQ Airport by Van: $89
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $130
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Galicia?
Prices for flights to both Galicia 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 €40Galicia €30
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
- Traveling Spoon Sangria and Tapa Private Online Cooking Class: $40
- Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $48
- Valencia Traditional Food Tour: $51
- Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $53
- Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $53
- Street Food Tour including Paella & Tapas Tasting: $58
- Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $63
- Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $64
- Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and visit market: $65
- Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Market Visit: $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Galicia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Galicia.
- The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $64
- Food Market visit and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $103
- 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $103
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valencia €29Galicia €16
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: $3.20
- Self-Guided City Exploration Game and Walking Tour: $3.73
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $3.73
- The Essentials of Valencia in a Guided Tour: $5.44
- In love with A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- In love with A Self-Guided tour of its landmarks: $6.99
- Between Two Gates Self-Guided Smartphone Tour: $7.99
- Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
- Silk Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $8.52
- Historic Center Audio-Guided Tour with Earphones: $8.52
- Hortensia Herrero Art Center Ticket or Guided Tour: $8.52
- Scavenger Hunt and Iconic Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.78
Tours and Activities in Galicia
Here are a few actual costs in Galicia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- GROUP walking tour in Vigo: $1.09
- Group walking tour in Lugo: $1.09
- Old Town of Santiago de Compostela Walking Tour: $1.09
- Vigo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.98
- Pontevedra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.98
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.98
- Secrets of Santiago de Compostela: Private Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Secrets of Pontevedra: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Squares of Pontevedra: $10
- Guided Tour of the Old Town with an Official Guide: $11
- Tui Cathedral Guided Tour: $13
- Night Tour Land of Legends and Meigas: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayValencia €20Galicia €16
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: $25
- Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $59
- Local Tapas & Wine tasting experience: $91
- Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience: $101
- From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $123
- Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $163
- Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch: $173
- Requena: 1/2 Day Private Vineyards & Premium Wine Tastings: $191
- From Utiel-Requena Wine Tour and Traditional Lunch: $208
- Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries: $212
Sample the Local Flavors in Galicia
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Galicia:
- Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Albariño Wine Tasting with Winery Tour: $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valencia and Galicia, we can see that Valencia is more expensive. And not only is Galicia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Galicia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Galicia 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 Galicia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valencia Expensive? and Is Galicia 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.