A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Vigo vs. Bilbao for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Vigo or Bilbao?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vigo and Bilbao. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Vigo

Originally a small fishing town, Vigo has grown to become the most populated municipality in the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Remnants of the old world still exist in its historic center architecture and plazas, while the commodities of a modern city have blended into its boundaries. The old center remains the hub of activity with plenty to see and do, shopping and dining included.

Bilbao

The industrial city of Bilbao is located on a port of the Nervión River in northern Spain, an important location of Basque country. While the downtown is filled with skyscrapers and innovative architecture, it sits between a river and mountains of natural allure. A city of hard-workers to the core, Bilbao displays remnants of its industrial past, though in more recent years it has transformed into a center for art. It is now a popular location for visitors looking to experience art galleries and museums.

Which city is cheaper, Bilbao or Vigo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Vigo is €80, while the average daily cost in Bilbao is €110. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Vigo and Bilbao in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Vigo €35
    Bilbao €57
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Vigo €70
    Bilbao €114

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Vigo €30
    Bilbao €21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vigo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vigo:

  • Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bilbao

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bilbao:

  • Private Airport Transfer: from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao: $25
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Bilbao to Bilbao Airport (BIO): $25
  • Arrival Private Transfer Business Car Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City: $47
  • Departure Private Transfer Business Car Bilbao City to Bilbao airport BIO: $47
  • Bilbao Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $48
  • Bilbao Airport Private Departure Transfer: $48
  • Private Transfer to/from Bilbao Airport (BIO): $51
  • Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Business Car: $54
  • Departure Private Transfers: Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Business Car: $57
  • Bilbao Private Transfer from Bilbao city centre to Bilbao Airport: $67
  • Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Van Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City: $67
  • Departure Private Transfer Luxury Van Bilbao City to Bilbao airport BIO: $67

Is it cheaper to fly into Vigo or Bilbao?

Prices for flights to both Bilbao and Vigo 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Vigo €28
    Bilbao €37

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bilbao

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bilbao.

  • The authentic Bilbao food tour: $96

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Vigo €8.00
    Bilbao €23

Tours and Activities in Vigo

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vigo are as follows:

  • Private Walking Tour: $51
  • Private walking tour in Vigo: $57
  • Vigo and Bayona Tour: $80
  • Vigo Secrets Walking Tour: $86
  • Vigo Shore Excursion: Small Group Santiago De Compostela Full Day Tour: $159
  • Tuy and Baiona Private Day Tour from Vigo Port: $345
  • Full Day Santiago de Compostela Private Tour from Vigo: $405
  • Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña Private Tour: $416
  • Vigo Private City Tour with Hotel or Port Pick-up: $491
  • Santiago de Compostela Private Tour from Vigo with Hotel or Port Pick-up: $586

Tours and Activities in Bilbao

Here are a few actual costs in Bilbao for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Guided Tour of the Arriaga Theater: $5.66
  • Old Town Walking Tour and Cable Car Ride: $19
  • 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour: $36
  • Bilbao Historical Area: Small-Group Walking Tour: $36
  • Alternative Bike Tour: $40
  • Guided Tour of Guggenheim in Spanish with Ticket: $44
  • personalized guided tour with a local: $50
  • Old Quarter Walking Guided Tour: $51
  • Off-the-Beaten-Path Seaside Cycling Tour: $62
  • Basque Coast Tour: Vizcaya Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika: $75
  • Getxo and Bizcaya Bridge (UNESCO Site) Bike Tour from Bilbao: $77
  • Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup: $81

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Vigo €4.57
    Bilbao €17

Sample the Local Flavors in Vigo

Also in Vigo, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Granbazán Winery: Guided Tour and Wine Tasting: $16
  • Albariño trails Private Wine Tour/Shore excursion from Vigo: $266

Sample the Local Flavors in Bilbao

Also in Bilbao, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • La Rioja and Vitoria Wine Tour with Winery Visit: $87
  • Cantabric Sea Experience: Food & Wine Tasting: $199
  • La Rioja Wine Tour with Two Winery Visits with Wine Tasting from Bilbao: $243
  • Architectural Rioja Wine Tour from Bilbao: $287
  • San Sebastian & The Basque Wine Region with Lunch and Wine Tasting (From Bilbao): $305
  • Essential Rioja Private Wine Tour from Bilbao: $311
  • La Rioja Wine Tour with Gourmet lunch from Bilbao: $383

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vigo and Bilbao, we can see that Bilbao is more expensive. And not only is Vigo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vigo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vigo 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 Bilbao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bilbao than you might in Vigo.

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