Should you visit Vigo or Gijon?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare 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. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Vigo and Gijon in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €70 for a double occupancy room in Vigo.
A hotel room in Gijon is about €128 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Vigo cost around €28 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €11.
The price of a meal in Gijon can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €25 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €10 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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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:
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Vigo is €30 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €7.75 per day to get around in Gijon.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vigo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vigo:
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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.
Entertainment
Vigo's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €8.00 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €9.97 per person, per day in Gijon. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Vigo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vigo are as follows:
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Private walking tour in Vigo:
$57
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Vigo and Bayona Tour:
$80
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Vigo Secrets Walking Tour:
$86
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Vigo Shore Excursion: Small Group Santiago De Compostela Full Day Tour:
$159
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Tuy and Baiona Private Day Tour from Vigo Port:
$345
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Full Day Santiago de Compostela Private Tour from Vigo:
$405
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Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña Private Tour:
$416
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Vigo Private City Tour with Hotel or Port Pick-up:
$491
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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:
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Gijon City Tour Hop on - Hop Off:
$20
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Full-Day Cudillero and Luarca Private Tour from Gijon:
$286
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Private Tour of Gijon City and Villaviciosa:
$286
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Private Cultural Tour of Oviedo with Pickup:
$297
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The Best of Gijon Walking Tour:
$496
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Guided tour “Love stories of Gijon":
$496
Alcohol
The average person spends about €4.57 on alcoholic beverages in Vigo per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about €11 on alcoholic beverages in Gijon per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Vigo
Also in Vigo, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Albariño trails Private Wine Tour/Shore excursion from Vigo:
$266
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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