Which place is cheaper, Turin (Torino) or Santillana?
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 Santillana or Turin (Torino)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Santillana or Turin (Torino)? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Santillana or Turin (Torino)?
Santillana
A quaint town outside of Santander in northern Spain, Santillana de Mar is renowned for its medieval architecture. One of Spain's prettiest villages, Santillana del Mar and its cobbled streets are lined with palaces, churches, and balconies full of flowers. There are plenty of traditional shops selling local specialties, and it is nearby the UNESCO world heritage site of the Altamira Caves for something a little different.
Turin (Torino)
The first capital of modern Italy, Turin now serves as the capital of Italy's Piedmont region, making up the northwestern part of the country. Famous for hosting the 2006 Winter Olympics and today known as the World Book Capital, the city is also characterized by grand baroque architecture, palaces, churches, museums, and art galleries.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy.
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Santillana Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantillana €127Turin (Torino) €188
The average daily cost (per person) in Santillana is €127, while the average daily cost in Turin (Torino) is €188. 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 Santillana and Turin (Torino) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantillana €60Turin (Torino) €79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantillana €120Turin (Torino) €158
Compare Hotels in Santillana and Turin (Torino)
Looking for a hotel in Santillana or Turin (Torino)? 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: Santillana Hotel Prices and Turin (Torino) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santillana €17Turin (Torino) €44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Turin (Torino)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Turin (Torino):
- Torino Outlet Village Shopping Day private transfer from Turin: $36
- Arrival Transfer Turin Airport TRN to Turin City by Van or Car: $69
- Departure by Van or Car from Transfer Turin to Turin Airport TRN: $69
- Private Direct Transfer From Turin to Milan: $281
- Private Transfer from Turin City to Milan Airport/City by Sedan: $268
- Sestriere/Val Chisone to Turin Airport (TRN) - Departure Transfer: $234
- Turin Airport Private Departure Transfer: $131
- Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Breuil-Cervinia - Arrival Transfer: $234
Is it cheaper to fly into Santillana or Turin (Torino)?
Prices for flights to both Turin (Torino) and Santillana 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 daySantillana €53Turin (Torino) €74
Typical Food Prices in Santillana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Santillana:
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Breakfast€7.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Turin (Torino)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Turin (Torino).
- Turin Sweet & Chocolate Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $78
- Piedmontese Dinner with Local Wine Tasting in winebar: $84
- Turin, food tour, taste our tradition.: $93
- Cooking with chocolate in Langhe, Roero, Monferrato.: $96
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo Belbo with Show Cooking: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Casale Monferrato with Show Cooking: $102
- Turin Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine: $118
- Private Piedmontese Cooking Course in Treiso with Meal: $143
- Italian Cooking Class and Dinner at a Chef's House in Turin: $145
- Turin Cooking Class: Iconic Recipe & Tasting at Local's Home: $154
- Langhe: Cooking Class at Local's Home near Alba : $173
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Saluzzo: $173
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santillana €23Turin (Torino) €28
Tours and Activities in Santillana
Here are a few actual costs in Santillana for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Guided Walking Tour of Santillana del Mar: $215
- Private Walking Tour of Altamira and Neocave Museum: $239
Tours and Activities in Turin (Torino)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Turin (Torino) are as follows:
- Museo delle Langhe Entrance Ticket: $9.65
- Wine and Typical Product Tasting Tour: $18
- Chocolate Made in Piedmont: Guided Tour with Tastings: $22
- Guided tour of the Alpacas in the Educational Farm: $22
- City Sightseeing Turin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- Luci d'Artista City Tour: $23
- Serravalle Outlet Shopping Mall Shuttle Bus - Return ticket: $30
- Wine Experience of Nebbiolo in Alto Piemonte : $38
- Turin Highlights Small-group Walking Tour: $42
- Torino Magica® Evening Tour: $42
- Sightseeing walking tour of Turin: $42
- Skip-the-Line Ticket and Guided Royal Palace of Turin Group Tour: $43
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantillana €4.29Turin (Torino) €8.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Turin (Torino)
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Turin (Torino):
- Winery tour and wine tasting in Agliano Terme: $22
- Private Winery and Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting : $24
- Tour and Wine tasting of Agliano Wines: $30
- 2 Hours Guided Tour and Wine Tasting in the Heart of Roero: $42
- Organic Wine Tasting in Monferrato: $42
- Monferrato (Asti province): Barbera Wine Tasting Experience: $46
- Unique wine tasting at Winery Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta: $48
- Wine Tasting near Royal Palace of Turin: $54
- Discover Turin between art and wine tastings: $59
- Monferrato (Asti): Wine Tour with light lunch picnic in the vineyards: $60
- The Turin Chocolate & Wine Tasting Experience: $82
- Truffle Hunting and Cheese, Truffle & Wine Tasting near Alba: $94
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santillana and Turin (Torino), we can see that Turin (Torino) is more expensive. And not only is Santillana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Santillana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santillana 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 Turin (Torino) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Turin (Torino) than you might in Santillana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santillana Expensive? and Is Turin (Torino) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santillana or Turin (Torino)?
Turin (Torino) has a larger population, and is about 210 times larger than the population of Santillana. When comparing the sizes of Santillana and Turin (Torino), 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.