Is Aquitaine Expensive?

Is Aquitaine expensive to visit?

Aquitaine is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $136. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like other cities in the country.

Aquitaine is not frequented by travelers as much as other areas, but it still offers destinations that attract plenty of visitors. One of the most expensive places to visit in Aquitaine is Bordeaux. For more affordability, you can visit Bordeaux.

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How expensive is Aquitaine?

The average cost of traveling to Aquitaine can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $136 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Aquitaine here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Aquitaine?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Aquitaine will cost around $408 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $816.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Aquitaine?

On average, a one week trip to Aquitaine costs about $953 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,905.

Is it expensive to backpack in Aquitaine?

Aquitaine is a fairly common backpacker destination with more than 7 hostels in the area. Dorm beds in hostels average about $28 per night. Keep in mind that you'll find a wide range in prices here, too.

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Aquitaine.

• $33 for a dorm bed at Hostel 20 Bordeaux
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Aquitaine?

Activities and things to do in Aquitaine can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $15 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $34.

• Basque tour of Biarritz: $49
• Private tour of Bordeaux at night in a sidecar: $120
• "Explore Saint-Émilion on e-Bikes: Small Group, Full-Day Tour": $196
• Private tour in the prestigious Médoc wine region: $207
• Bayonne Food Gastronomic Tour - Taste 10 Basque specialties: $97
• English Tour into the Sturgeon Farm With a Discovery Tasting: $23
• Private afternoon tour to Rocamadour by EXPLOREO: $198
• Guided Tapas Tour Hondarribia from Hendaye with Food and Drinks: $108

Is food expensive in Aquitaine?

Food in Aquitaine can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $40 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $46. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Saint Emilion Half Day Ebike and Wine Tour with Picnic Dinner: $125
• Basque Country Food Tour: $240
• Food Tour in Bordeaux : $97
• Bordeaux Organic Food Tour - French Apéro Style: $93
• Bordeaux Food Tour - Bakeries, Pastries, Chocolate and more!: $98
• Bayonne Food Tour: Journey Through Flavors (with food and drinks): $97

Is transportation expensive in Aquitaine?

Local transportation in Aquitaine can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $31 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $33. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.