Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Piedmont?
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 Piedmont or Basque Country?
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 Piedmont and Basque Country. 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: Piedmont or Basque Country?
Piedmont
The Alps sunken and faded in blue shadows swim amongst waves of roaming hills of fertile Italian countryside. Lush, quaint, breathtaking - Piedmont, whose name means "land of mountains," is the second-largest region of the twenty regions of Italy. Known for its delicacy in Slow Food and fine wine, Piedmont is a tourist attraction for those who want a true taste of Italian culture. After the Austrian wars, Piedmont emerged out of the unification movement that ran rampant throughout the 1850s, when the nation was given its first prime minister and its dynastic royal family. Prior to this era, many of the smaller towns found within Piedmont were once warring fiefdoms that often battled over religion and trade. Despite the chaos from whence it originated, Piedmont is now a serene escape from the noisy, overcrowded streets of Rome and Milan. Though far more peaceful than that of Rome or Milan, Piedmont also attains its fair share of excitement with its world-renowned museums, five-star restaurants, and expansive wine vineyards.
Basque Country
Upon its lush green hills that tower over the deep blue waves of the Atlantic Ocean, you will find its perfected oceanic climate and breathtaking landscape to be only the beginning of Basque Country, Spain. Basque Country, or Euskadi, is an autonomous community located in northern Spain. This community was based off the Statute of Autonomy of the Basque Country, a legal document that enabled Basque people to develop on Spanish territory. Due to its strong traditional currents in Spanish heritage as well as magnificent architecture, Basque Country is a hotspot for tourists everywhere.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Piedmont Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPiedmont €143Basque Country €104,676
The average daily cost (per person) in Piedmont is €143, while the average daily cost in Basque Country is €104,676. 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 Piedmont and Basque Country in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPiedmont €58Basque Country €46,622
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPiedmont €116Basque Country €
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Compare Hotels in Piedmont and Basque Country
Looking for a hotel in Piedmont or Basque Country? 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.Piedmont €37Basque Country €15,638
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Basque Country
Also for Basque Country, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Airport to Santander Port: $291
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Logroño Airport : $281
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian city to Pamplona Airport : $280
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian Airport to Pamplona city: $280
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander Airport : $277
- Private Transfer from Bilbao to Santander Port: $277
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Laguardia town: $229
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Elciego town: $229
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria Airport : $228
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria: $228
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao Cruise Port: $228
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Bilbao Cruise Port: $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Piedmont or Basque Country?
Prices for flights to both Basque Country and Piedmont 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 dayPiedmont €55Basque Country €35,294
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Basque Country
For Basque Country, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $107
- San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $118
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $120
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $120
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $126
- San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxo Tasting Paired with Spanish Wines: $131
- Best Street Food Tour of San Sebastian with a Local Guide: $133
- Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao: $150
- Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English: $155
- Basque cuisine cooking class: $155
- Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian Old Town: $165
- Private San Sebastian Walking Food Tour: $173
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Piedmont €14Basque Country €30,623
Tours and Activities in Basque Country
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Basque Country.
- " Basque Farm House & Cider house" tour + meal from San Sebastian: $111
- "A la Vasca" - Top Notch Gastro Cultural Experience: $208
- A Perfect Start to your SS visit! City/cultural Tour: $65
- Artist-Guided Tour of the Guggenheim Museum: $107
- BASQUE CRAFT BEER and FOOD - Private Gastronomic Adventure: $214
- BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $42
- Biarritz and French Coast Small Grop Tour from San Sebastian: $94
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum Private Walking Tour with guide: $246
- Bilbao City Tour from San Sebastian: $113
- Bilbao Electric Bike Tour: $59
- Bilbao Exclusive Private Walking Tour: $42
- Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPiedmont €7.42Basque Country €16,759
Sample the Local Flavors in Basque Country
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Basque Country:
- Basque Wine Tasting with Sommelier (Bilbao): $54
- Basque Best Bites - #1 Food & Wine tour of Bilbao: $120
- San Sebastian Centro Neighborhood Pintxos & Wine Tour: $130
- San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour: $132
- Small Group Basque Food, Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastian : $177
- Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour: $198
- Private Half Day Txakoli Wine Tour & Getaria Fishing Village: $208
- Open Food & Wine tours in San Sebastian: $214
- Marques de Riscal and Ysios Rioja Wine Tour w/ Lunch from Bilbao: $274
- Marques de Riscal and Ysios Architecture Wine Tour w/Lunch, SS: $284
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries Visit with Tasting from San Sebastian: $286
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $287
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Piedmont and Basque Country, we can see that Basque Country is more expensive. And not only is Piedmont much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Piedmont would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Piedmont 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 Basque Country would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Basque Country than you might in Piedmont.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Piedmont Expensive? and Is Basque Country Expensive?.
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.