Which place is cheaper, Segovia or Valencia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Valencia or Segovia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Segovia, 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 Segovia?
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.
Segovia
Segovia is a historic town of Spain, predating the Roman Empire to a time of Celtic possession. The town is also capital of a province of the same name, and was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 for its multitude of historic structures, including a Roman aqueduct, Gothic cathedral, and royal palace.
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 €123Segovia €145
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €123, while the average daily cost in Segovia is €145. 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 Segovia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia €58Segovia €75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia €116Segovia €150
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Segovia
Looking for a hotel in Valencia or Segovia? 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 Segovia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valencia €18Segovia €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- One-Way Boat Transfer to/from Port Saplaya: $13
- Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Sedan: $38
- Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer : $39
- Arrival Private Transfer Valencia Port to Valencia City by Van: $43
- Barcelona to Montserrat: Guided Tour & Return Bus Transfers: $47
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Valencia APT-HTL (VLC): $48
- Private transfer: Valencia to Valencia Airport (VLC): $54
- From Albufera Day Trip with Boat Tour and Transfer: $60
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $61
- Private Valencia Transfer: Central Valencia to Cruise Port or Valencia Airport: $63
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Departure Transfer (Valencia Hotels to Valencia Airport): $85
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Valencia Hotel or Address): $85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Segovia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:
- Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Optional Transfers from Madrid: $229
- Private One Way Transfer from Avila to Madrid City Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $215
- Private transfer from Segovia to Madrid city/airport: $157
- Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid: $269
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Segovia?
Prices for flights to both Segovia 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 €40Segovia €48
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: $1.10
- Dinner + Party + City Tour TOP 10 Wonders of Valencia : $7.00
- 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: $49
- Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $55
- Private Food Tour with Basic Spanish Learning: $58
- Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $60
- Valencia Traditional Food Tour: $61
- Authentic Food Tour with Paella Valenciana: $64
- Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valencia €29Segovia €34
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:
- Valencia Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.37
- Valencia in 1 Day - Walking Tour - Audioguide in 7 languages: $7.49
- Valencia Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $7.86
- In Love with A Self-Guided Tour of its Landmarks: $7.99
- Valencia in 1 Day: Walking Tour - Audioguide in 7 languages: $8.23
- City Discovery Tour with Quizzes on your Phone: $8.77
- Historic Center Audio-Guided Tour with Earphones: $8.78
- Principe Felipe Science Museum Entry Ticket: $9.88
- Silk Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $9.88
- Hortensia Herrero Art Center Ticket or Guided Tour: $9.88
- Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Smartphone: $11
- Discover Mexico in an Immersive Experience: $11
Tours and Activities in Segovia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Segovia are as follows:
- Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.76
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket to Cathedral of Segovia: $4.77
- Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $8.70
- Segovia from the Aqueduct to the Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Guided Tuktuk Tour with Stops and Drop-off in Ávila: $17
- City Sightseeing Segovia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $19
- From Madrid: Segovia Tour with Cathedral and Alcazar Entry: $39
- Madrid to Segovia and Toledo: Alcazar Tour: $110
- Discover Segovia Aqueduct & Alcázar, Toledo's Cathedral Tour: $123
- Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Avila with official tour guide: $144
- Segovia Walking Private Tour 3 hours with tickets included: $157
- Tour Toledo y Segovia, 8 destinos imprescindibles: $159
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayValencia €20Segovia €24
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 With Free Shots: $25
- Craft Beer Pub Crawl in Ruzafa - Valencia: $38
- Boat Ride with Valencian Wine Tasting & Tapas: $53
- Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $60
- From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $109
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $111
- From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $126
- Gourmet Food & Wine Tour: $143
- Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $169
- Rafting and Wine Tourism in Requena: $169
- Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch: $183
- Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience: $209
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valencia and Segovia, we can see that Segovia is more expensive. And not only is Valencia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Valencia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Valencia 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 Segovia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Segovia than you might in Valencia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valencia Expensive? and Is Segovia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Valencia or Segovia?
Valencia has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Segovia. When comparing the sizes of Valencia and Segovia, 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.