Which place is cheaper, Azores or Bilbao?
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 Bilbao or Azores?
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 Bilbao and Azores. 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: Bilbao or Azores?
Bilbao
The industrial city of Bilbao is located on a port of the Nervión River in northern Spain, an important location of Basque country. While the downtown is filled with skyscrapers and innovative architecture, it sits between a river and mountains of natural allure. A city of hard-workers to the core, Bilbao displays remnants of its industrial past, though in more recent years it has transformed into a center for art. It is now a popular location for visitors looking to experience art galleries and museums.
Azores
The Azores are a group of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal. Although the islands were created through volcanic activity, there is far less activity now, making the Azores the perfect beach escape. Most people speak Portuguese, or a dialect of it, with English spoken primarily by those in the tourism industry.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal.
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Bilbao Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBilbao €170Azores €163
The average daily cost (per person) in Bilbao is €170, while the average daily cost in Azores is €163. 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 Bilbao and Azores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBilbao €72Azores €67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBilbao €144Azores €134
Compare Hotels in Bilbao and Azores
Looking for a hotel in Bilbao or Azores? 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: Bilbao Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bilbao €26Azores €30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bilbao
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bilbao:
- Transfer Bilbao or San Sebastian Airports to San Sebastian by Van: $116
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Laguardia town: $229
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao Cruise Port: $228
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao: $176
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Logroño Airport : $281
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Bilbao Airport: $176
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Elciego town: $229
- Private Transfer from Bilbao to Santander Port: $277
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Vitoria Airport : $176
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Vitoria: $176
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander Airport : $277
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Bilbao Cruise Port: $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Bilbao or Azores?
Prices for flights to both Azores and Bilbao 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 dayBilbao €77Azores €74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bilbao
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bilbao.
- Bilbao Food Tour with Pintxos & Drinks with a Local: $105
- Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $107
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairings: $112
- Basque Food Tour and Wine Tasting with Guide: $112
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class: $112
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $120
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $120
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $126
- Paella Cooking Class with Sangria in Bilbao: $148
- Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao: $150
- Immersive Basque Cooking Class: $165
- Gourmet Pintxos & Premium Wines small groups Food Tour: $216
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bilbao €29Azores €22
Tours and Activities in Bilbao
Here are a few actual costs in Bilbao for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4-hour Private Bilbao City Walking Tour: $213
- Artist-Guided Tour of the Guggenheim Museum: $107
- Awesome Bilbao – Private Family Walking Tour: $473
- BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $42
- Basque Country 7-Day Guided Tour from Bilbao: $1,315
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum Private Walking Tour with guide: $246
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Private Walking Tour from Hotel/Center: $308
- Bilbao - Private Historic walking tour: $414
- Bilbao 3-Day Package: Guggenheim, Hotel Stay and Bike Tour: $297
- Bilbao : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $53
- Bilbao All Iron Tour: Guggenheim and San Mamés with Lunch: $295
- Bilbao Electric Bike Tour: $59
Tours and Activities in Azores
For Azores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Madeira: Group and Private Tea Drinking Experiences: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBilbao €21Azores €9.64
Sample the Local Flavors in Bilbao
Also in Bilbao, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Unique Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier - In Bilbao: $53
- Basque Wine Tasting with Sommelier (Bilbao): $54
- Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour: $70
- From La Rioja Wineries Day Trip with Wine Tastings: $75
- Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide: $100
- Basque Best Bites - #1 Food & Wine tour of Bilbao: $120
- Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour: $195
- Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour: $198
- Guided Txacoli Wine Tasting: $207
- Boutique Rioja Wine Tour with Charming Lunch (From Bilbao): $266
- Marques de Riscal and Ysios Rioja Wine Tour w/ Lunch from Bilbao: $274
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $287
When comparing the travel costs between Bilbao and Azores, we can see that Bilbao is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bilbao Expensive? and Is Azores Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Bilbao or Azores?
Bilbao has a larger population, and is about 45% larger than the population of Azores. When comparing the sizes of Bilbao and Azores, 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.