Which place is cheaper, Madrid or Vigo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Vigo or Madrid?
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 Madrid. 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.
Where Should I go: Vigo or Madrid?
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.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVigo €125Madrid €162
The average daily cost (per person) in Vigo is €125, while the average daily cost in Madrid is €162. 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 Vigo and Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVigo €43Madrid €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVigo €86Madrid €156
Compare Hotels in Vigo and Madrid
Looking for a hotel in Vigo or Madrid? 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: Vigo Hotel Prices and Madrid Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vigo €37Madrid €18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vigo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vigo:
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $201
- Transfer Vigo and Vigo Airport: $58
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- MAD Airport Private Transfer to/from Madrid City Center: $23
- Private transfer from Atocha Station to Madrid city center: $26
- Private transfer departure from City Centre to Madrid Airport: $28
- Madrid Barajas Airport Private Transfer To Madrid City: $34
- Seamless Madrid Airport Transfer One Way or Round Trip Options: $41
- Madrid Airport (MAD) to Madrid - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Private Transfer From Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid: $46
- Private One-way Airport Transfer Madrid Airport To Madrid: $58
- Private Transfer from San Vicente del Raspeig to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $63
- Private Transfer from Novelda to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $63
- Private Transfer Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid: $64
- Private One-way Airport Transfer Madrid To Madrid Airport: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Vigo or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid 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
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Food Meals for one dayVigo €61Madrid €59
Typical Food Prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee€2.00
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Ice Cream€3.00
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Kebabs (for 2)€16
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Croissant€1.50
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)€16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Corral de la Moreria Madrid Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $58
- Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid: $64
- Madrid Old Town Tour & Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $68
- Madrid Paella and Churros Cooking Class Ham and Wines Tasting: $68
- Small-Group Food Tour with Local Tapas & Spanish Wine: $75
- Spanish Tapas Experience and Sangría Showcooking in Madrid: $75
- 10 Tapas Cooking Class Experience in Madrid with Sangria: $86
- Madrid Food Tour: Best Tapas, Churros & Market Sights by FLT: $87
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars: $89
- Madrid Spanish Omelet Cooking Class and Bottomless Wine brunch: $93
- Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid: $99
- Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vigo €10Madrid €33
Tours and Activities in Vigo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vigo are as follows:
- Celta Vigo Abanca Balaídos Stadium Tour: $26
- Discover Vigo : Private Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $115
- Discover Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $23
- Electric bike tour with optional pick-up for cruisers: $75
- Excursion from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela - Cruise-ship passengers only: $82
- Full-Day Excursion from Vigo to Santiago - Cruisers Only: $82
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from Vigo for Cruisers Only: $80
- Monumental Morning Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $21
- Pontevedra Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.80
- Private Tour in Ourense: $87
- Private Vigo experience: $71
- Private Walking Tour in Vigo with Beer or Wine: $52
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park: $3.47
- Walking Tour of Madrid Modern: $3.47
- Tuk Tuk Tour of the Best of Madrid (booking only): $3.47
- Madrid Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.47
- A Self-Guided Tour of El Retiro Park’s Rise, Ruin and Redemption: $5.00
- Manzanares River’s Story: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Madrid: $5.99
- Madrid Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Let's Tapear! The Madrid Tapas Route Walking Audio Tour: $7.33
- Madrid Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Surreal Adventure Game: $8.11
- Museo Lazaro Galdiano Admission Ticket in Madrid: $8.85
- Retiro Park Walking Tour in Madrid: $8.87
- A local's A self-guided audio tour: $9.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVigo €5.71Madrid €19
Sample the Local Flavors in Vigo
Also in Vigo, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Walking Tour with Beer or Wine Tasting: $53
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer€5.00
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)€13
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Top Pub Crawl Madrid & Party: $12
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Madrid Pub Crawl: VIP Entry & Shots, Games (Kapital, Fitz, Shoko): $14
- Madrid Pub Crawl: Club Entry, Bars & Shots: $20
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $29
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
- Wine Tasting in Madrid Experience: $53
- Madrid Royal Palace Small Group Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $68
- Spanish Wine Tasting and Tapas Tour: $75
- New Year Eve Madrid Pub Crawl: $80
- Spanish Wine Tasting : $90
- Madrid Tapas and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vigo and Madrid, we can see that Madrid 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 Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid than you might in Vigo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vigo Expensive? and Is Madrid Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vigo or Madrid?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Vigo. When comparing the sizes of Vigo and Madrid, 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.