Which place is cheaper, Seville or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Seville?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Varna and Seville can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Varna or Seville?
Varna
Varna is a coastal city on the Black Sea. It's the third largest city in Bulgaria and many people consider it the summer capital of the country. It's a major tourist destination and it can make for a relaxing escape at the beach if you're in Bulgaria during the summer. It is the only city in Bulgaria that cruises visit, and as such, it's tourist infrastructure has grown. In addition to being a tourist destination, Varna is also a business and university center, seaport, and the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine.
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Seville $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Seville is $133. 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 Varna and Seville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Seville $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Seville $124
Compare Hotels in Varna and Seville
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Seville? 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: Varna Hotel Prices and Seville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Seville $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Varna to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $644
- Bucharest to Varna - Private Transfer: $451
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Sofia (SOF) Airport : $300
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sunny Beach: $219
- Private Transfer from Albena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $155
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sozopol: $155
- Varna Airport - Ravda | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $136
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $131
- Varna Airport - Nessebar | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $131
- Private Transfer from Varna to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $128
- Private Transfer from Saints Constantine and Helena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Pomorie: $118
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer from Monte Gordo to Seville: $214
- Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville City by Luxury Van: $97
- Caminito del Rey from Seville with semiprivate transfer: $191
- Departure Private Transfer: Seville City to Seville Airport SVQ by Business Car: $60
- From Full-Day Private Transfer to Granada via Ronda: $341
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $384
- From Private Transfer to Granada with Tour of Ronda: $396
- Granada: Full-Day Trip from Seville with Transfers: $172
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $44
- Private Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $93
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Seville Airport: $93
- Private IN/OUT transfer from/to Seville city: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Seville?
Prices for flights to both Seville and Varna 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 dayVarna $23Seville $39
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch$10
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Ice Cream$2.46
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $28
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $46
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $63
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $68
- Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner: $70
- 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Seville $31
Tours and Activities in Varna
Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Action Aqua Park Entrance Ticket: $25
- Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $15
- Bulgaria Day Bike & E-bike Tours - country & sea: $63
- E-Motorcycle Tour in Old Rock Monastery and Old Roman Fortress : $114
- From Hiking and Climbing Day Tour: $74
- From Rock Sanctuaries Hiking Tour: $74
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the North of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the South of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Small-Group Tour of Bulgaria by Minivan with Lunch: $87
- GPS & Video guided Tour to The North Coast Of The Black Sea: $183
- Guided Nessebar Sightseeing Tour with Pick Up: $108
- Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral$8.57
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- SEVILLE in one day: GPS-AutoGuided Audio Tour: $1.07
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.21
- Barrio de Santa Cruz Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Triana Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $3.21
- Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.26
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.27
- Walking Tour of Sevilla's Historic Sites: $3.27
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Seville Cathedral: $4.36
- Unveil Flamenco's World through a Self-Guided Tour: $4.60
- Seville Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (EN, ES): $5.40
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Seville $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Varna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Varna:
- Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour: $53
- Bulgarian Wine Tasting & Art Gallery Experience in Varna: $53
- Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting: $64
- Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting: $64
- The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour: $75
- E-bike & Wine Tour to the Bulgarian Coast: $104
- Varna Gourmet Tour including Wine Tasting: $127
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $34
- Flamenco show with wine tasting and tapas at Bodega La Jara: $49
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $95
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $112
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour: $114
- Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $150
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour in Seville Small Groups and Jewish Quarter: $158
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
- Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $295
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Seville, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Varna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Varna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varna 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville than you might in Varna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Varna Expensive? and Is Seville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Seville?
Seville has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Varna. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Seville, 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 Varna or Seville?
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 Varna or Seville in the Summer?
Both Seville and Varna during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Seville for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Varna is generally cooler than Seville. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 23°C (73°F), and Seville fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Varna. In the summer, Varna often gets less sunshine than Seville. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seville receives 360 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets more rain in July than Seville. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Seville receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Seville 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Varna or Seville in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Seville. Furthermore, many visitors come to Seville in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Varna is cooler than Seville in the autumn. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Seville fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seville this time of the year. Varna usually receives less sunshine than Seville during autumn. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Seville receives 208 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Varna usually receives less rain than Seville. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Seville receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Seville 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Varna or Seville in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Varna as well as Seville. Additionally, most visitors come to Seville for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
Varna can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Varna is much colder than Seville. Typically, the winter temperatures in Varna in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Seville averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the winter, Varna often gets less sunshine than Seville. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seville receives 173 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in January than Seville. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Seville receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Seville 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Varna or Seville in the Spring?
Both Seville and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Seville because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Varna is generally cooler than Seville. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 11°C (52°F), and Seville fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Seville. Varna usually receives less sunshine than Seville during spring. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Seville receives 221 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Varna usually receives less rain than Seville. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Seville receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Seville 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Seville and Varna
| Varna | Seville | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
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