Which place is cheaper, Quito or Valencia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Valencia or Quito?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Quito, 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 Quito?
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.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
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 Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayValencia $178Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is $178, while the average daily cost in Quito is $66. 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 Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia $67Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia $134Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Valencia or Quito? 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 Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valencia $21Quito $6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Minivan: $47
- Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery: Tour, Transfers & Basilica: $44
- Berlin Airport (BER) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van: $190
- Private Transfer from Callosa d'en Sarria to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $203
- Private Transfer from Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia hotels: $57
- Private Transfer: Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia in Luxury Van: $98
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Valencia (hotel OR airport pick-up): $73
- Transfer: Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia City Center: $29
- Transfer: Valencia City Center to Valencia Airport (VLC): $28
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Valencia HTL-APT (VLC): $58
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia - Arrival Private Transfer: $57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Custom Transfers Across Ecuador (quote required): $30
- Mariscal Sucre Airport to and from Quito Hotels Private Transfer: $45
- Private Arrival Transfer from Airport to Quito - One Way: $20
- Private Departure Transfer from Quito to the Airport - One Way: $20
- Private Premium Transfer Quito Airport To Quito City/hotel: $63
- Private Transfer IN from to the International Airport Mariscal Sucre to Quito: $48
- Private Transfer IN or OUT Hotel-Aiport Quito or Aiport-Hotel: $35
- Private Transfer Out From Quito to International Airport Mariscal Sucre: $59
- Private Transfer from or to Quito Airport (one way): $21
- Private Transfer in & out of the airport in Quito: $42
- Private Transfer to Quito airport and hotel: $35
- Quito Airport ↔ Quito Hotels Private Transfer Service: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito 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 $81Quito $34
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: $71
- Authentic Paella Dinner in Valencia: $72
- Valencia Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $76
- Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening: $77
- Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop: $77
- Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $77
- Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour: $77
- Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class: $81
- Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia: $83
- Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose: $115
- Tapas Dinner and Flamenco Show in Valencia: $116
- Spanish Tapas Cooking Class in Valencia (4- Course Meal): $145
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- Quito Eats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
- Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: $89
- Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour: $122
- Cooking Class at the Andes & Roses: PRIVATE Day trip from Quito: $178
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valencia $34Quito $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$19
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Tours in Valencia with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.53
- Valencia Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.54
- Valencia Essential : Self-Guided Tour created by local Official Guide: $5.90
- Valencia Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $7.06
- In Love with A Self-Guided Tour of its Landmarks: $7.99
- Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
- Valencia Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $8.24
- Valencia La Lonja de la Seda Tour with Fast Track Entry: $15
- Guided Walking Tour of Valencia City - ITALIAN: $18
- Valencia Guided City Tour: $18
- Tickets to Museum of Illusions Valencia: $19
- The Essentials of Valencia in a Guided Tour: $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Quito Old Town Free Walking tour Cacao taste included Small group: $1.00
- Quito Old Town Free Walking tour Small group Cacao Taste included: $1.00
- Skip the Line-Entry to Heaven's Gateway The Basilica Towers!: $7.99
- Quito Old Town Tour: History, Market Visit & Ice Cream Tasting: $29
- Walking Tour Quito: $30
- Quito Must-see Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide: $34
- Half day tour - Old Town of Quito - Ecuador: $35
- Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping: $40
- Experiential Walking tour in Quito's Old Town: $40
- Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings: $40
- Hidden Quito Private Tour: Culture, Food & Local Secrets: $40
- Quito Historic Center Night Tour: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayValencia $23Quito $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Tour in Valencia: $19
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $53
- Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center: $73
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting, Cava, and Snacks from Valencia: $81
- Ruzafa Evening Food and Wine Tour Tapas Drinks and Local Secrets: $100
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $164
- Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $177
- Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch (day trip): $195
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valencia and Quito, we can see that Valencia is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Valencia is in Europe and Quito 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 Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito 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 Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valencia Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Valencia or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 74% larger than the population of Valencia. When comparing the sizes of Valencia and Quito, 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.