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

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Should you visit Vigo or Gijon?

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 Gijon. 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.

Gijon

Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.

Which city is cheaper, Gijon 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 Gijon is €95. 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 Gijon in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Vigo €35
    Gijon €64
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Vigo €70
    Gijon €128

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Vigo €30
    Gijon €7.75

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vigo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vigo:

  • Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $45

Is it cheaper to fly into Vigo or Gijon?

Prices for flights to both Gijon 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
    Gijon €25

Typical Food prices in Gijon

Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:


  • Lunch for 2
    €22

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Vigo €8.00
    Gijon €9.97

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 Gijon

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

  • Gijon City Tour Hop on - Hop Off: $20
  • Full-Day Cudillero and Luarca Private Tour from Gijon: $286
  • Private Tour of Gijon City and Villaviciosa: $286
  • Private Cultural Tour of Oviedo with Pickup: $297
  • The Best of Gijon Walking Tour: $496
  • Guided tour “Love stories of Gijon": $496

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Vigo €4.57
    Gijon €11

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

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vigo and Gijon, we can see that Gijon 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 Gijon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gijon than you might in Vigo.

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