Which place is cheaper, La Spezia or Gijon?
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 Gijon or La Spezia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Gijon or La Spezia, 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: Gijon or La Spezia?
Gijon
Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.
La Spezia
Located on the coast beside the Ligurian Sea, La Spezia is known for its military and commercial harbors hosting the arsenal of the Italian Navy. It is also well connected by rail and by boat to Cinque Terre National Park - a unique collection of five medieval villages along the coastline - as well as other coastal towns of the region. Other attractions include a number of museums as well as an annual boat race called Palio de Golfo.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Adventure Tours to Spain, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGijon €142La Spezia €235
The average daily cost (per person) in Gijon is €142, while the average daily cost in La Spezia is €235. 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 Gijon and La Spezia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGijon €80La Spezia €109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGijon €160La Spezia €218
Compare Hotels in Gijon and La Spezia
Looking for a hotel in Gijon or La Spezia? 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: La Spezia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gijon €9.69La Spezia €41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:
- Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD): $109
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Spezia
Also for La Spezia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from La Spezia hotels to La Spezia Port: $67
- La Spezia to La Spezia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $67
- Private Transfer from La Spezia Port to La Spezia Hotels: $67
- La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
- Guided Tour of Florence & Pisa with Bus Transfer: $87
- La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $134
- Private Transfer from La Spezia to Cinque Terre by car or van: $155
- La Spezia Cruise Port to Pisa Intl Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $210
- Private Transfer from La Spezia Cruise Port to Pisa Airport (PSA): $210
- Private Transfer La Spezia to Pisa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $222
- Arrival Private Transfer La Spezia to Genoa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $278
- Transfer from La Spezia to Cinque Terre and Return to the Ship: $299
Is it cheaper to fly into Gijon or La Spezia?
Prices for flights to both La Spezia and Gijon 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 dayGijon €54La Spezia €96
Typical Food Prices in Gijon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2€22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in La Spezia
For La Spezia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste Cinque Terre on a Full Meal Food Tour: $99
- Small-Group Street Food Tour: $104
- Sunset Cruise with Aperitif and Dinner: $105
- Taste Cinque Terre on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $106
- Tour of Apericena at Sunset and Dinner on Boat: $108
- La Spezia. Sunset Aperitif and Dinner on the Boat: $115
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in La Spezia: $118
- La Spezia Cinque Terre Food Tour: $136
- Private Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
- Sunset dinner boat tour in the Gulf of Poets: $169
- Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in La Spezia: $173
- Cooking Class and Home Restaurant Experience: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gijon €12La Spezia €39
Tours and Activities in Gijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:
- Classic romantic walking tour in Gijon: $211
- Fascinating Memories of the Gijon Walking Tour: $228
- Gijón Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Experience: $5.15
- Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo: $102
- Private Tour of Gijón: $87
- Tour to Lakes of Covadonga, Onís Cangas and Ballasts from Gijón: $56
Tours and Activities in La Spezia
For La Spezia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Interactive tour of Portovenere: $11
- tour HOP ON HOP OFF con trenino e guida turistica: $12
- La Spezia Walking Tour: History, Panoramic Views, & Museum: $49
- From Round-Trip to Pisa Cruise Shore Excursion: $50
- Guided Walking Tour with Italian-Inspired Music: $50
- From La Spezia to Pisa with optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $51
- Pisa Tour by bus: $60
- Private trip La Spezia to La Spezia Cruise Port or Train Station: $67
- From Portovenere Islands Golden Hour Boat Tour: $70
- Home Restaurant Experience with Pool Access: $70
- Rome Colosseum Ticket PM Entry and 48 Hours Hop on Hop Off bus: $72
- Dolcevita Aperitif Golden Hour Cruise in Portovenere Archipelago: $72
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGijon €14La Spezia €35
Sample the Local Flavors in La Spezia
Also in La Spezia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Hiking in the Cinque Terre with wine tasting and light lunch: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gijon and La Spezia, we can see that La Spezia is more expensive. And not only is Gijon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gijon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gijon 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 La Spezia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in La Spezia than you might in Gijon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gijon Expensive? and Is La Spezia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gijon or La Spezia?
Gijon has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of La Spezia. When comparing the sizes of Gijon and La Spezia, 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.