Is Galicia Expensive?

Is Galicia expensive to visit?

Galicia is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $102. 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.

Galicia has a handful of popular destinations that attract visitors. One of the most expensive places to visit is Santiago de Compostela. For more affordability, you can see Santiago de Compostela.

The Cathendral of Santiago de Compostela, Spain

How expensive is Galicia?

The average cost of traveling to Galicia can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $102 (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 Galicia here.

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

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Galicia will cost around $307 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $615.

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

On average, a one week trip to Galicia costs about $717 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 $1,435.

Is it expensive to backpack in Galicia?

Galicia is a fairly common backpacker destination with more than 9 hostels in the area. Dorm beds in hostels average about $18 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 Galicia.

• $17 for a dorm bed at Blanco Albergue
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Galicia?

Activities and things to do in Galicia 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 $17 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $29.

• Private tour Santiago de Compostela with tickets: $71
• Secrets of Compostela Private Tour: $44
• GROUP walking tour in Vigo: $1.09
• E-bike Tour La Coruña: $64
• Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
• Private walking tour in Vigo: $81
• Tour from santaigo to Ribeira sacra with boat trip: $71
• Tuy and Baiona Private Day Tour from Vigo - Shore Excursion: $165

Is food expensive in Galicia?

Food in Galicia can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $32 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $43. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $162
• The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $64
• Food Market visit and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $104
• 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $104

Is transportation expensive in Galicia?

Exploring local transportation in Galicia shows that the price can vary greatly by the type of transportation used. On average, previous travelers have spent $26 per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $30. If you want to save money, use public transit as it's much cheaper than taxis or private drivers.

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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.