Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg or Valencia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Valencia or Gothenburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
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.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayValencia €123Gothenburg €91
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €123, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is €91. 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 Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia €58Gothenburg €37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia €116Gothenburg €74
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Valencia or Gothenburg? 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 and Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valencia €18Gothenburg €17
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: $201
- One-Way Boat Transfer to/from Port Saplaya: $13
- Valencia to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Valencia hotels to Valencia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Valencia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Valencia hotels: $120
- Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer : $38
- Valencia City, Airport, Cruise Terminal Private Transfer: $87
- Valencia Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $65
- Valencia Airport (VLC): Transfer to Valencia Cruise Port: $238
- Valencia Airport (VLC): Private Transfer to Valencia: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Are Resort to Trondheim Vaernes Airport(TRD) - Departure Transfer: $114
- Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $120
- Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $153
- Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $95
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $110
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $15
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $15
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Central Ostersund to Ostersund Airport: $174
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $174
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg 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 €40Gothenburg €36
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
- Street Food Tour including Paella & Tapas Tasting: $58
- Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $59
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valencia €29Gothenburg €14
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:
- 150 Min Bike Group Tour with Local Guide: $33
- 2 Hour Private Bike Tour in Valencia: $27
- 3hs-Hour Guided City Sightseeing and Beaches Bike Private Tour: $38
- A day in the life of Valencia - Private tour with a local: $233
- Adventure Jetski: $155
- 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: $1,069
- Anna: amazing water canyoning experience: $95
- Best Bike Tour Dutch & English in Valencia: $35
- Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
- Bike Grand Valencia Group Tour: $38
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $21
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $30
- Hop-On Hop-Off 24-Hour Sightseeing Boat: $30
- Lilla Bommen: 4-Hour Guided Boat Tour to Vinga Island: $31
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $31
- Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour: $31
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
- Paddan Sightseeing Cruise on the Savean River: $33
- Guided boat tour to Vinga in Gothenburg: $33
- Archipelago cruise with guide: $36
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayValencia €20Gothenburg €19
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
- From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $90
- 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: $123
- Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $164
- Requena: 1/2 Day Private Vineyards & Premium Wine Tastings: $191
- From Utiel-Requena Wine Tour and Traditional Lunch: $209
- Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries: $213
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valencia and Gothenburg, we can see that Valencia is more expensive. And not only is Gothenburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gothenburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valencia Expensive? and Is Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Valencia or Gothenburg?
Valencia has a larger population, and is about 60% larger than the population of Gothenburg. When comparing the sizes of Valencia and Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Valencia or Gothenburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Valencia as well as Gothenburg. Many visitors come to Valencia in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Valencia is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Valencia in July average around 25°C (76°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gothenburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valencia this time of the year. In the summer, Valencia often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Valencia gets 303 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 243 hours of full sun.
Valencia usually gets less rain in July than Gothenburg. Valencia gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyValencia 25°C (76°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
Both Gothenburg and Valencia are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Valencia for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Valencia is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 19°C (66°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
Valencia usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during autumn. Valencia gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 94 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Valencia usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Valencia gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberValencia 19°C (66°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Gothenburg in the Winter?
Both Gothenburg and Valencia during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Valencia because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Gothenburg in the winter. Valencia is much warmer than Gothenburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Valencia averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Valencia often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Valencia gets 162 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun.
Valencia usually gets less rain in January than Gothenburg. Valencia gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryValencia 12°C (53°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Gothenburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Valencia and Gothenburg. The beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Valencia this time of year.
In the spring, Valencia is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Valencia in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 5°C (41°F).
In Valencia, it's very sunny this time of the year. Valencia usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during spring. Valencia gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Valencia usually receives around the same amount of rain as Gothenburg. Valencia gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilValencia 15°C (60°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Valencia
| Valencia | Gothenburg | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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