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.
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.
Which place is cheaper, Galicia or Valencia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €153, while the average daily cost in Galicia 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 Galicia in more detail.
Accommodation
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
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Arrival Private Transfer Valencia Port to Valencia City by Van:
$41
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Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Minivan:
$41
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Barcelona to Montserrat: Guided Tour & Return Bus Transfers:
$45
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Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van:
$172
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From Albufera Day Trip with Boat Tour and Transfer:
$58
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From Morella and Peñíscola Day Trip with Transfers:
$116
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Private Transfer Valencia Airport to Hotel:
$108
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Private Transfer: Valencia to VLC Airport in Business Car:
$80
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Transfer: Valencia City Center to Valencia Airport (VLC):
$26
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Valencia Airport (VLC): Private Transfer to Valencia:
$118
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Valencia Airport (VLC): Transfer to Valencia Cruise Port:
$236
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Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer :
$38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Galicia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Galicia:
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Airport Transfer Santiago de Compostela:
$73
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Arrival Private Transfer Santiago de Compostela Airport to City Center by Minivan:
$91
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Departure Private Transfer Santiago de Compostela to SCQ Airport by Business Car:
$59
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One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport:
$53
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Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ):
$71
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Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels:
$200
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Private Transfer from Santiago Airport (SCQ) to La Coruna Port:
$71
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Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO):
$264
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Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels:
$264
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Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from SCQ Airport to City centre:
$61
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Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from the city centre to SCQ Airport:
$50
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Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from the city centre to SCQ Airport:
$61
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 day
Valencia €70
Galicia
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Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
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Cooking Class of traditional spanish food:
$1.06
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Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner:
$19
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Traveling Spoon Spanish Tapas Private Online Cooking Class:
$40
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Traditional Spanish Home Dinner:
$48
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Private Food Tour with Basic Spanish Learning:
$56
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Valencia Traditional Food Tour:
$58
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Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit:
$62
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Dinner in the Dark with Spanish Cuisine:
$63
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Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.:
$65
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Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and Ruzafa market visit:
$65
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Valencian Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Sangria - Evening :
$65
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Private Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks:
$68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Galicia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Galicia.
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The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room:
$64
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Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña:
$102
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Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef:
$159
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Experience Valencia’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$6.99
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Chistmas Boat Tour with Santa Claus & Wizard King.:
$7.40
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Valencia in 1 Day: Walking Tour with Digital Guide:
$7.93
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In Love with A Self-Guided Tour of its Landmarks:
$7.99
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Historic Center Audio-Guided Tour with Earphones:
$8.46
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Hortensia Herrero Art Center Ticket or Guided Tour:
$9.52
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Principe Felipe Science Museum Entry Ticket:
$9.52
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Silk Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide:
$9.52
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Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Smartphone:
$11
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2 Hours Self Guided Audio Tour in Valencia:
$11
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San Nicolas Church Entry Ticket:
$12
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Valencia Medieval Tour:
$12
Tours and Activities in Galicia
Here are a few actual costs in Galicia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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GROUP walking tour in Vigo:
$1.07
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Old Town of Santiago de Compostela Walking Tour:
$1.08
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Stroll Through History in Santiago: Quest Experience:
$6.94
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Pontevedra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour:
$9.20
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Vigo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour:
$9.23
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Santiago de Compostela Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour:
$9.23
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A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour:
$9.28
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Secrets of Santiago de Compostela: Private Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$9.99
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Self-Guided Audio Tour - Squares of Pontevedra:
$10
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Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Secrets of Pontevedra:
$10
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Discovering Vigo Quest Experience:
$11
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Guided Tour of the Old Town with an Official Guide:
$11
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl Tour in Valencia:
$13
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Pub Crawl With Free Shots:
$24
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Valencia Pub Crawl | Hostels & Travelers Experience:
$25
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Wine Tasting, Tapas, and Flamenco Show:
$42
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Boat Ride with Valencian Wine Tasting & Tapas:
$51
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Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia:
$58
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Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center:
$59
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From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting:
$82
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Local Tapas & Wine tasting experience:
$84
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Small Group - Half-Day Wine Tour:
$107
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Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia:
$107
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Wine tasting tour (private tour):
$120
Sample the Local Flavors in Galicia
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Galicia:
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Albariño Wine Tasting with Winery Tour:
$27
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Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience:
$31
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?.
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