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Galicia, Spain

How much does it cost to travel to Galicia?

You should plan to spend around $103 (€95) per day on your vacation in Galicia. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $33 (€30) on meals
  • $26 (€24) on local transportation
  • $93 (€86) on hotels

A one week trip to Galicia for two people costs, on average, $1,441 (€1,324). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $103
    95
  • One Week Per person
    $721
    662
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $1,441
    1,324
  • One Month Per person
    $3,089
    2,838
  • One Week For a couple
    $1,441
    1,324
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $2,883
    2,648
  • One Month For a couple
    $6,178
    5,675
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Galicia cost?

A one week trip to Galicia usually costs around $721 (€662) for one person and $1,441 (€1,324) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Galicia on average costs around $1,441 (€1,324) for one person and $2,883 (€2,648) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Galicia will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Galicia on average costs around $3,089 (€2,838) for one person and $6,178 (€5,675) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Galicia has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Galicia expensive to visit?

Prices in Galicia are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Galicia is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to many other destinations.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Galicia Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Galicia?

The average Galicia trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Galicia travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) 86 ($93)
Local Transportation 1 24 ($26)
Food 2 30 ($33)
Entertainment 1 16 ($17)
Tips and Handouts 1 1 - 2 ($1 - 2)
Alcohol 2 8 - 24 ($9 - 26)
Accommodation Budget in Galicia
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Galicia is $47 (€43). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Galicia is $93 (€86). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $47
    43
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $93
    86

Hotel Prices in Galicia

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Transportation Budget in Galicia
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The cost of a taxi ride in Galicia is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $26 (€24) per person, per day, on local transportation in Galicia.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $26
    24

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Food Budget in Galicia
Average Daily Costs

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  • While meal prices in Galicia can vary, the average cost of food in Galicia is $33 (€30) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Galicia should cost around $13 (€12) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Galicia is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $33
    30

Recommended


Entertainment Budget in Galicia
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Galicia typically cost an average of $17 (€16) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $17
    16

Recommended Activities


Tips and Handouts Budget in Galicia
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average cost for Tips and Handouts in Galicia is $1.09 (€1.00) per day. The usual amount for a tip in Galicia is 5% - 15%.


  • Tips and Handouts1 For guides or service providers
    $1.09
    1.00



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Alcohol Budget in Galicia
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $17 (€16) on alcoholic beverages in Galicia per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $17
    16

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Water Budget in Galicia
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, people spend $5.28 (€4.85) on bottled water in Galicia per day. The public water in Galicia is considered safe to drink.


  • Water2 Bottled water for one day
    $5.28
    4.85


Galicia On a Budget
Galicia The Cathendral of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Located in the lush green corner of northwestern Spain, the region of Galicia is best known for its seafood and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela located in the capital city. With an extensive Atlantic coastline, the climate of Galicia is often damp, though there are a number of rugged beaches that are frequented during the summer season. Other highlights include a culture that traces back to Celtic tribes and unique architecture from ancient standing stones to elaborate cathedrals.
Sights
The sights of Galicia are many and varied with landmarks dating from the Celtic tribes, through to the Roman Empire, plus 12th century churches and Cathedrals, amongst others. There are also many natural features worth visiting like cliffs, beaches, and islands just off the rocky shore. Some of the area's top attractions include:

The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela: A 12th century cathedral that marks the culmination of the Way of Saint James Pilgrimage route, located in the capital city of the region.

Tower of Hercules: The oldest Roman lighthouse still in use today, located in A Coruna. An UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Roman Walls: Located in Lugo, these ancient walls form a 2 kilometer loop around the old city complete with 71 watchtowers. Designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cape Finisterre: Translating to "Land's End," this was once thought to be the westernmost point of Europe. There are many beautiful trails here overlooking the Atlantic as well as the Cascada do Ezaro, the only waterfall in Europe to give into the open ocean.

Playa de las Catedrales: One of Galicia's most impressive beaches, the "Beach of Cathedrals" is located near Ribadeo and displays a unique collection of rock formations, arches, grottos, and natural passageways only accessible at low tide.

Cies Islands: Only reachable by ferry, the Cies Islands are a hidden getaway just off the coast of Vigo. They are part of a natural bird reserve and have great opportunities for hiking, camping, snorkeling and beaches.
Regions
The capital and probably the most visited city of the region is Santiago de Compostela. In addition to marking the final destination of the Way of Saint James pilgrimage, Santiago's public squares and narrow streets represent preserved examples another time and place firmly rooted in faith. Old town especially, with its cobbled streets and terra cotta roofs glow with an old world charm. The city is very navigable on foot with many shops, tapas bars, and bustling crowds. The cathedral, of course, is the centerpiece, its baroque façade of Galician granite dating back to the 12th century. Other notable towns and cities include A Coruna which is known for its Roman lighthouse, Lugo known for its Roman walls, Pontevedra which has a number of architectural gems, and Galicia's largest city, Vigo.

Activities
Galicia is a region full of opportunity to engage in just about any kind of activity. Historic sightseeing will unveil a range of Roman landmarks, elaborate cathedrals, churches, cobbled streets, and markets-while a walk into nature, especially along the coast, will show an assortment of outdoor beauty including unique rock formations, sweeping cliffs, ocean views, and rugged coastline. Some of these areas have beaches that are prime destinations for swimming and snorkeling, as well as boating to islands just offshore. Villages and cities will offer chances to engage in the local culture, sampling the sights and flavors of northwest Spain. You might even come across a festival of the region, like the Galician Entroido-a celebration dating back to pre-Christian times.
Food and Dining
Since Galicia is a world fishing power, it is definitely the place to go if you enjoy fresh fish and seafood. In fact, almost half of the world's mussels are sourced from the region. The Spanish word for seafood is "marisco," and fresh catches include things like clams, mussels, pod razors, cockles, crabs, barnacles, crayfish, snails, lobster, squid, sea bass, hake, scorpion fish, anchovies, sardines, and tuna. Pulpo a feira is a common seafood dish of octopus prepared with oil, salt, and hot paprika. Then there are empanadas-pies made with a traditional dough, filled with onion, pepper, and some meat, usually tuna, veal, or seafood. A specialty of Galicia is a type of stew called Caldo Galego, which is simple but satisfying for warding off the damp chill of the region's climate. For dessert churros are common throughout Galicia, while tarta de Santiago (cake of Saint James) is a ground almond cake marked with a Galician Cross that can only be found in Santiago de Compostela. Wine is the main drink, the favorite being Albarino.

Transportation
By air to Galicia, there are three international airports: A Coruna, Vigo, and Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de Compostela is the main airport for the area and connects Galicia with a number of European cities, including London, Dublin, Frankfurt, Liverpool, and Rome.

By car, there are plenty of motorways connecting Galicia with the rest of Spain and Portugal.

By train, there are also routes from Portugal and cities in Spain (via the RENFE rail company).

If you wish to take a ferry from the UK, the best route is to come into Santander located on Spain's northern coast in the Cantabria region.


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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.