Which place is cheaper, Centre and Loire Valley or Andalusia?
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 Andalusia or Centre and Loire Valley?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Andalusia or Centre and Loire Valley, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Andalusia or Centre and Loire Valley?
Andalusia
The Andalusia Region of Spain is located in the south of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Almeria, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaen, Malaga and the capital city of the region, Seville. Andalusia is in the south of the Iberian Peninsula and is the only European region with coastlines on both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. Traditionally, the main economic contribution of the area is from agriculture, but in recent years the service industry, specifically tourism, retail, and transportation, have become at least as important and possibly even more important to the economy.
Centre and Loire Valley
The Loire Valley, part of the larger Centre region of France, is located in the middle stretch of the Loire River. It is referred to as the Cradle of the French and the Garden of France because of the many vineyards, fruit orchards, and vegetable fields, which line the banks of the river. The Loire Valley has been inhabited since the Middle Paleolithic period, so it has many notable historic towns, architecture, and wines. The central part of the Loire Valley is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sights. This area is a great location if you are looking for French splendor, style, and cuisine. The Loire Valley was once of great strategic importance between the north and south of France, so there are many amazing castles and towers in the area. The Valley is best known for its outstanding wines and its lively, sophisticated cities. The area in general has a pleasant or laid back feel, and has been called a bit of a story-book wonderland. It is definitely a must see if you're planning a trip to France.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in France, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAndalusia €326Centre and Loire Valley €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Andalusia is €326, while the average daily cost in Centre and Loire Valley is €151. 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 Andalusia and Centre and Loire Valley in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAndalusia €137Centre and Loire Valley €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAndalusia €274Centre and Loire Valley €118
Compare Hotels in Andalusia and Centre and Loire Valley
Looking for a hotel in Andalusia or Centre and Loire Valley? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Andalusia €36Centre and Loire Valley €22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Andalusia
Also for Andalusia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Malaga Airport (AGP) to Seville - Arrival Private Transfer: $286
- Malaga Airport (AGP) to Cancelada - Arrival Private Transfer: $286
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Mezquitilla: $284
- Malaga Airport (AGP) to Granada - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $271
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Torremuelle: $255
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Torre del Mar: $255
- Private Transfer from Torremuelle to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $236
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to El Palo: $235
- Private Transfer from El Palo to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $225
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Alhaurín El Grande: $224
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Coín: $224
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Campanillas: $210
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Centre and Loire Valley
Also for Centre and Loire Valley, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Nantes Hotels to La Rochelle Cruise Port: $251
- Private Transfer from Nantes Airport (NTE) to La Rochelle Port: $251
- Private Transfer from Airports to Nantes: $66
- Nantes to Nantes Airport (NTE) - Departure Private Transfer: $63
- Nantes Private Transfer from Nantes city centre to Nantes Airport: $62
- Nantes Private Transfer from Nantes Airport to City centre: $62
- Nantes Airport (NTE) to Nantes hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $63
- Nantes Airport (NTE) to Nantes - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $126
Is it cheaper to fly into Andalusia or Centre and Loire Valley?
Prices for flights to both Centre and Loire Valley and Andalusia 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 dayAndalusia €141Centre and Loire Valley €65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Andalusia
For Andalusia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tapas Food Tour in Jerez de la Frontera: $45
- Malaga Atarazanas Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $71
- Dinner and Show at Alegría Flamenco & Restaurant in Malaga: $72
- Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga: $73
- The Málaga Morning Food Tour By Food Lover Tour: $77
- Paella and Salmorejo 2-Hour Cooking Class in Córdoba: $80
- Spanish Cooking Class in Granada: $90
- Malaga Food Tour Tapas, Olive Oils, Iberian Ham & Sweet Treats: $95
- Malaga Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $95
- Andalucia by Sunset - half day tour including dinner and Ronda pickup: $102
- Cadiz Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $106
- Malaga Sunset Cruise and Restaurant Dinner: $122
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Centre and Loire Valley
For Centre and Loire Valley, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunchtime Food Tour of Tours: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Andalusia €35Centre and Loire Valley €19
Tours and Activities in Andalusia
For Andalusia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Guided Tour of the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba: $14
- Malaga Coffee and City Tour with Real Spanish Tapas: $90
- Private Walking Tour with Play Granada: $95
- Seville Tour with Alcazar, Cathedral and Giralda from Granada: $252
- Úbeda Monumental - Guided tour with interiors: $22
- Úbeda-Baeza historical tour with Water Synagogue : $42
- 1 Hour Flamenco Class Experience in Granada: $45
- 1 Hour Private Flamenco Class Experience in Malaga: $45
- 1.5-Hour Roman Theater and Alcazaba Castle Walking Tour: $32
- 2 Hours Sunset Buggy Tour in Sierra de Mijas : $262
- 2 Hours Tour around Cádiz: History, anecdotes and curiosities : $18
- 2 hours guided Quad tour in Mijas, Malaga. : $144
Tours and Activities in Centre and Loire Valley
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Centre and Loire Valley.
- Amboise Alcove 3 Hours Exclusive Walking Tour: $235
- Castle Epicurean Experience with Wine & Local Specialties: $118
- Chenonceau Castle Entry Ticket: $31
- Chenonceau Castle guided half-day trip from Tours: $117
- Clos Lucé Castle and Da Vinci Park Entry Ticket: $36
- Day Tour of Chateaux of Chenonceau & Chambord from Tours/Amboise: $226
- Day Tour of Chateaux of Chenonceau, Chambord & Caves Ambacia from Tours/Amboise: $281
- Day Tour to Chenonceau and Chambord Castles : $174
- Discovery ride from Tours: $120
- English Speaking Loire Winery Tours originating from Chinon: $274
- Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties: $56
- Guided treetop adventure course in the heart of Nantes: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAndalusia €51Centre and Loire Valley €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Andalusia
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Andalusia:
- Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry: $19
- Almería Visit to Eco Winery Cortijo El Cura and wine tasting: $26
- Almería Wine tour and tasting in English in Bio Winery: $26
- Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba: $29
- Almería Wine tour, tasting in Bio Winery and aperitif in English: $36
- Almería Wine tour, tasting in Bio Winery and aperitif in Spanish: $36
- Andalusian Wine Tasting Tapas and DE wine tastings: $47
- Wine Tasting in Granada: $56
- RONDA WINE EXPERIENCE Wine Tastings DE Olive Oil and Tapas: $59
- Artisan Spanish Wine Tasting of 6 Wines: $66
- Ronda Wine Tasting with Tapas in a Scenic Vineyard: $66
- Granada Tapas and wine tour!: $82
Sample the Local Flavors in Centre and Loire Valley
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Centre and Loire Valley:
- Caves Ambacia, Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley: $34
- Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley: $65
- Loire Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Tours : Vouvray Wine Tasting: $119
- Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray: $150
- Loire Valley Wine Tour in Chinon & Bourgueil: $168
- Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise: $174
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Andalusia and Centre and Loire Valley, we can see that Andalusia is more expensive. And not only is Centre and Loire Valley much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Centre and Loire Valley would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Centre and Loire Valley 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 Andalusia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Andalusia than you might in Centre and Loire Valley.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Andalusia Expensive? and Is Centre and Loire Valley Expensive?.
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