A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Santorini vs. Oviedo for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Santorini or Oviedo?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Oviedo, 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: Santorini or Oviedo?

Santorini

Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.

Oviedo

Oviedo is the capital city of the Asturias Principality in Northern Spain. It is a city of churches and cathedrals with many of its buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its old town, or Casco Antiguo, is the most historic part of Oviedo, where many of the UNESCO sites are situated.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Oviedo or Santorini?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Santorini Prices
    Greece Prices
    Oviedo Prices
    Spain Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Santorini 250
    Oviedo 134

The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €250, while the average daily cost in Oviedo is €134. 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 Santorini and Oviedo in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Santorini 118
    Oviedo 53
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Santorini 236
    Oviedo 106
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Oviedo

Looking for a hotel in Santorini or Oviedo? 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.

Hotels in Santorini


Hotels in Oviedo


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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: Santorini Hotel Prices and Oviedo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Santorini 35
    Oviedo 20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini

Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Helicopter Transfer between Mykonos & Santorini: $6,138
  • Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer: $167
  • Santorini Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Trip(BBQ,drinks, transfer): $155
  • Santorini Luxury Catamaran Sunset Cruise with BBQ, Drink and Transfer: $155
  • Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer: $143
  • Santorini Catamaran Day Cruise: Lunch, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $131
  • Santorini Private transfer up to 8 persons: $131
  • Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer: $131
  • Private Arrival Transfer From Santorini Port To All Destinations: $119
  • Santorini transfer from/to port or airport, up to 7 customers, : $114
  • Santorini Airport Departure Transfer (Santorini Hotels to Santorini Airport): $111
  • Private Transfers from/to Santorini Port (Athinios) to/from Oia: $108

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oviedo

Also for Oviedo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Gijon Cruise Port: $109

Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Oviedo?

Prices for flights to both Oviedo and Santorini 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Santorini 96
    Oviedo 66

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini

For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini: $60
  • Santorini Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $94
  • The Aegean Cooking Class: $119
  • Santorini Flavors, a Cooking Class in a Dreamy Setting: $131
  • Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $131
  • Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $143
  • Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings: $149
  • Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $155
  • Authentic Santorini Cooking Class Experience: $179
  • Santorini : Cooking Class & Easy Hike: $185
  • Traditional Kouzina Santorini Cooking Experience: $185
  • Santorini Private Wine Tasting with Dinner at Venetsanos Winery : $203

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oviedo

For Oviedo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Oviedo Food Tour with Sidra and Wine Experience Small Group: $114

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Santorini 35
    Oviedo 19

Tours and Activities in Santorini

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.

  • Santorini 6 Hour Private Custom Tour : $167
  • Santorini Private HIGHLIGHTS TOUR: $48
  • Stress-Free Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Highlights Tour: $215
  • Top Santorini Attractions Private Custom Tour: $188
  • 2-hour Private Wooden E-Bike Tour in Emporio Castle, Santorini: $84
  • 4 Hour Private Tour Experience in Santorini: $227
  • 4 Hours Private Sightseeing Tour in Santorini: $143
  • 4 hrs PRIVATE island tour and photos, Oia and Blue domes : $149
  • 4h private tour of Santorini's sights: $239
  • 5 Hour Mini-Group Santorini Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $87
  • 5 Hour Santorini Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $82
  • 5 Hour Semi Private Catamaran Tour in Santorini with Lunch: $161

Tours and Activities in Oviedo

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Oviedo.

  • 1934 Revolution Tour of Oviedo: $14
  • Civil War Tour of Oviedo: $14
  • Cudillero, Aviles and Cabo Peñas Lighthouse Tour from Oviedo: $54
  • Direct Tour to Covadonga Lakes Picos de Europa from Oviedo: $102
  • Gijon Cultural City Bus Tour Experience from Oviedo: $47
  • Guided Tour of the Cathedral of Oviedo: $18
  • Guided tour of Oviedo: $12
  • Historical Tour on the Origin of Oviedo: $11
  • Jurassic Museum of Asturias Tour from Oviedo: $65
  • Lakes of Covadonga, Onis Cangas and Ballasts Tour from Oviedo: $56
  • OVIEDO SCARY! Legends and Mysteries Tour: $12
  • Oviedo : Walking tour of the Historic Center: $165

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Santorini 25
    Oviedo 16

Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini

Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Half Day Simply Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
  • Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option: $90
  • Wine tasting and Carving lesson in Santorini: $90
  • Visit to a Wine Museum and Wine Tasting in Santorini : $92
  • Art and Wine Tour in a Historic Santorini Winery: $96
  • Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $106
  • Santorini Wine Tour with sunset in Oia: $131
  • Santorini Private Tailor Made Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $155
  • Santorini Private Wine Tasting Tour in two or three Wineries : $161
  • Santorini 3-Winery Tour with 12 Wine Tastings and Oia Sunset: $179
  • Half-Day Virtual Reality Tour and Wine Tasting: $179
  • Small Group Local Wine Tasting Tour In Santorini : $179


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Oviedo, we can see that Santorini is more expensive. And not only is Oviedo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Oviedo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oviedo 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini than you might in Oviedo.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santorini Expensive? and Is Oviedo Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Santorini or Oviedo?

Santorini has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Oviedo. When comparing the sizes of Santorini and Oviedo, 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.