Which place is cheaper, Galicia or Rhone-Alpes?
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 Rhone-Alpes or Galicia?
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 Rhone-Alpes and Galicia. 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: Rhone-Alpes or Galicia?
Rhone-Alpes
Rhone-Alps is part of Auvergne-Rhone-Alps, a new region in France, located along the Eastern border towards the south of the country. The region was named after the Rhone River and the Alps mountain range. The capital city, Lyon, is the second largest metropolitan area in France behind Paris and Rhone Alps has the sixth largest economy of any European region. The Rhone-Alps is a beautiful region, bordering Italy and Switzerland to the east, Burgundy to the north, Auvergne to the west and the Provence region to the south. The area features much of the greatest scenery in France, from the high Alps of the Savoy region to the lavender fields of the Drome and the stunning Gorges de l'Ardeche. A great outdoors destination!
Galicia
Located in the lush green corner of northwestern Spain, the region of Galicia is best known for its seafood and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela located in the capital city. With an extensive Atlantic coastline, the climate of Galicia is often damp, though there are a number of rugged beaches that are frequented during the summer season. Other highlights include a culture that traces back to Celtic tribes and unique architecture from ancient standing stones to elaborate cathedrals.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in France, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRhone-Alpes €206Galicia €114
The average daily cost (per person) in Rhone-Alpes is €206, while the average daily cost in Galicia is €114. 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 Rhone-Alpes and Galicia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRhone-Alpes €69Galicia €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRhone-Alpes €138Galicia €86
Compare Hotels in Rhone-Alpes and Galicia
Looking for a hotel in Rhone-Alpes or Galicia? 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.Rhone-Alpes €30Galicia €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhone-Alpes
Also for Rhone-Alpes, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Luxury Van: $118
- Chamonix to Turin Airport (TRN) - Departure Private Transfer: $234
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Luxury Van: $101
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Aix-les-Bains - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Morzine/Avoriaz - Arrival Private Transfer: $271
- Lyon Airport Private Transfer – Meet & Greet Included: $108
- Lyon Private Transfer from Lyon city centre to Lyon (LYS) Airport: $143
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport(LYS)to Aix-les-Bain-RoundTrip Transfer: $167
- Private Transfer Grenoble Airport GNB - Grenoble Ski Resort: $251
- Private Transfer from Geneva Airport to Évian-les-Bains: $176
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Luxury Van: $118
- Private Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car: $106
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Galicia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Galicia:
- Private Transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Porto with Tour: $209
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $206
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels: $206
- Private Transfer from Santiago city hotels to La Coruna Port : $157
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport (SCQ) to La Coruna Port: $157
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $157
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $143
- Santiago de Compostela Private Transfer from SCQ Airport to City centre: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Rhone-Alpes or Galicia?
Prices for flights to both Galicia and Rhone-Alpes 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 dayRhone-Alpes €74Galicia €49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhone-Alpes
For Rhone-Alpes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $90
- Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $96
- Food Tour by night: $102
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $106
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Fine Wine: $109
- Annecy Food Tour – A Full French Meal Experience by Do Eat Better: $118
- Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $125
- All Inclusive Food Tour of Annecy Old Town with Local Guide: $162
- Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Annecy with a Local: $190
- Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Food Tour: $272
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Galicia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Galicia.
- Santiago Food Tour Tapas Drinks and Delights with a Local: $106
- Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $117
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $178
- Córdoba, From Market to Table: A Hands-On Cooking Adventure: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rhone-Alpes €42Galicia €16
Tours and Activities in Rhone-Alpes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rhone-Alpes.
- Lyon's History and Must-Sees with a Local! (English Walking Tour): $5.97
- Lyon Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
- Lyon Interactive City Tour: $8.36
- Annecy Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.51
- Lyon Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Lyon UNESCO Heritage Walking Tour with an App: $9.99
- Chamonix Self Guided Walking Tour with an App: $9.99
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $12
- Private Self-Guided Tour of the Curse Quest of Old Lyon: $18
- Guided Tour of the Croix-Rousse: $23
- Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary: $30
- 1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon: $36
Tours and Activities in Galicia
Here are a few actual costs in Galicia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $90
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $90
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
- Cathedrals Beach and Lugo Tour from A Coruña: $78
- Day Tour to the Vigo Christmas Lights from Santiago de Compostela: $54
- Discover Coruña 60 Minute Private Tour in Tuk tuk: $179
- Discover La Coruña: Exclusive Cruise Tour from Coruña: $59
- Discover Vigo Historical and Cultural Private Walking Tour: $56
- Discover Vigo: Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $24
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $71
- E-bike Tour with Galicia flavor: $149
- EN Small Group Historic POR Coruña Walking Tour: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRhone-Alpes €22Galicia €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhone-Alpes
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rhone-Alpes:
- Lyon: Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $30
- Guided tour of Beaujolais by electric bike and wine tasting: $108
- Wine Tasting and Introduction to Tasting Techniques: $114
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $118
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tours from Lyon: $118
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $118
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $118
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $130
- Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day: $130
- Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon half day: $130
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $142
- Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais : $143
Sample the Local Flavors in Galicia
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Galicia:
- Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rhone-Alpes and Galicia, we can see that Rhone-Alpes is more expensive. And not only is Galicia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Galicia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Galicia 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 Rhone-Alpes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rhone-Alpes than you might in Galicia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rhone-Alpes Expensive? and Is Galicia 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.