Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Palma de Mallorca?
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 Palma de Mallorca or Cordoba?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca or Cordoba, 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: Palma de Mallorca or Cordoba?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Palma de Mallorca Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalma de Mallorca €171Cordoba €58
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €171, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is €58. 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 Palma de Mallorca and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Cordoba €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Cordoba €92
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Cordoba
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca or Cordoba? 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices and Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Cordoba €2.71
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€6.80
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Bus Ride€1.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer to/from Mallorca Airport: $305
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Cala Mesquida : $233
- Departure Transfer: Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI by Luxury Car: $172
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Alcudia: $158
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Pollensa: $158
- Private Transfer from Can Picafort to Mallorca airport (PMI): $158
- Private Transfer from Cala d'Or to Mallorca airport (PMI): $143
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Colonia de Sant Jordi: $141
- Private Transfer from Andratx to Mallorca airport (PMI): $125
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Andratx : $125
- Private Transfer from Soller to Mallorca airport (PMI): $114
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Soller : $114
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Palma de Mallorca 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €78Cordoba €6.26
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Palma de Mallorca : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $62
- Treurer Gourmet Tapas Dinner and Olive Oil Tasting: $72
- Self Guided Food Tour in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca: $86
- Traditional recipes cooking experience: $108
- Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition: $114
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $143
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca €34Cordoba €16
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Champagne & Exlusive Majorcan Wines Experience: $129
- 1 Hour Electric Scooter Tour in Palma: $30
- 2 Hours E-Bike Tour in Palma : $48
- 3 Hour Slingshot Sunset Tour from Paguera: $141
- 3 hours Quad Sunset Tour from Paguera: $178
- 3 hours quad tour from Paguera: $178
- 4-Hour Private Gourmet Experience in Traditional Mallorcan Finca: $131
- 5-Hour Guided Robinson Boat Day Tour in Northern Mallorca: $78
- 5-hours Tour: Mallorca Inland Charming Villages: $90
- 8-Hour Formentor and Sineu Market with boat trip Tour in Mallorca: $60
- 90' Stand Up Paddle tour in a small group in Cala Ratjada: $56
- Afternoon Boat Tour in the Bay of Alcudia Mallorca: $72
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca €29Cordoba €6.58
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee€3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Wine tasting/wine tasting wines from Mallorca: $30
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $55
- Mallorca Wine Tour Taste Local Wines in Santa Maria: $72
- Wine Tasting Mallorca : $81
- Gastronomic Wine Tasting Experience Guided by a Sommelier: $84
- Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x wine tasting pick up east coast: $238
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palma de Mallorca and Cordoba, we can see that Palma de Mallorca is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Palma de Mallorca is in Europe and Cordoba is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca than you might in Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Cordoba?
Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Palma de Mallorca. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca and Cordoba, 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.
When is the best time to visit Palma de Mallorca or Cordoba?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Palma de Mallorca has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Cordoba in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Palma de Mallorca and Cordoba. The summer months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Palma de Mallorca is much warmer than Cordoba in the summer. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 24°C (76°F) in July, and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cordoba this time of the year. In Palma de Mallorca, it's very sunny this time of the year. Palma de Mallorca usually receives more sunshine than Cordoba during summer. Palma de Mallorca gets 334 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Palma de Mallorca usually receives less rain than Cordobain January. Palma de Mallorca gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryPalma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Cordoba in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Palma de Mallorca as well as Cordoba. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Palma de Mallorca this time of year.
In the autumn, Palma de Mallorca is a little warmer than Cordoba. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Palma de Mallorca in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Cordoba averages at about 16°C (61°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palma de Mallorca this time of the year. In the autumn, Palma de Mallorca often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cordobain April. Palma de Mallorca gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun.
Palma de Mallorca usually gets more rain in October than Cordobain April. Palma de Mallorca gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilPalma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)Cordoba 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Cordoba in the Winter?
Both Cordoba and Palma de Mallorca are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Palma de Mallorca is generally much colder than Cordobain July. Daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca average around 11°C (52°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Palma de Mallorca usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during winter. Palma de Mallorca gets 164 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Palma de Mallorca usually receives more rain than Cordobain July. Palma de Mallorca gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyPalma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Cordoba in the Spring?
Both Cordoba and Palma de Mallorca during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Palma de Mallorca is cooler than Cordoba in the spring. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in October.
In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Palma de Mallorca. In the spring, Palma de Mallorca often gets less sunshine than Cordobain October. Palma de Mallorca gets 210 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun.
Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in April than Cordobain October. Palma de Mallorca gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberPalma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Palma de Mallorca
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
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