A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Seville vs. Braga for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Seville or Braga?

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 Seville and Braga. 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: Seville or Braga?

Seville

The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.

Braga

Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Braga or Seville?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €151, while the average daily cost in Braga is €142. 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 Seville and Braga in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Seville 58
    Braga 54
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Seville 116
    Braga 108
Compare Hotels in Seville and Braga

Looking for a hotel in Seville or Braga? 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 Seville


Hotels in Braga


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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: Seville Hotel Prices and Braga Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Seville 18
    Braga 20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville

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

  • Bus Transfer Ticket between Airport and City Center: $8.05
  • Transfer from Seville City Center to Seville Airport(SVQ): $27
  • Transfer from Seville Airport(SVQ) to Seville City Center: $30
  • Transfer to Santa Justa Train Station: $41
  • Seville to Seville Airport (SVQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
  • Seville Airport (SVQ) to Seville - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
  • Sevilla! Private Transfer from/to Sevilla Airport: $48
  • Seville Airport(SVQ) to Seville hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $49
  • Private Transfer from Seville Airport or Seville Hotels: $54
  • One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $54
  • Transfer from Seville to Santa Justa Railway Station: $56
  • Private 1-Way Airport or Train Station Transfer: $56

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Braga

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:

  • Private Sedan Transfer from Braga or Guimaraes City to Porto City: $66
  • Braga Private Transfer to Porto: $60
  • Esposende Private Transfer to Porto: $45

Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Braga?

Prices for flights to both Braga and Seville 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
    Seville 64
    Braga 70
Typical Food Prices in Seville

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:


  • Lunch
    9.50
  • Ice Cream
    2.30
  • Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)
    12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville

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

  • Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $29
  • Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $38
  • Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $41
  • Flamenco Show Tablao La Cantaora Sevilla (Optional Dinner): $42
  • Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $47
  • El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $47
  • Paella Showcooking Experience: $48
  • Paella Showcooking Experience: $53
  • Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $56
  • Best Food Tour in Seville: $66
  • The Seville Morning Food Tour: $68
  • Seville Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $73

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Braga

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.

  • Authentic Braga Food Tour with Lunch & Local Guide 3 Hours: $106
  • Local Heritage Food Tour Gastronomy and Culture of Viana: $154

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Seville 29
    Braga 16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville

For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entrance to Cathedral
    8.00

Tours and Activities in Seville

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

  • FREE Walking Tour to Iconic Sites & Hidden Gems: $2.35
  • Rooftop Sunset Wine Experience : $3.57
  • Spritz Tasting Experience : $3.57
  • Self Guided Walking Tour of Secrets and Splendor of Seville: $5.20
  • Seville Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.74
  • Artisanal Ice Cream Tasting Tour in Seville: $5.97
  • Rooftop Wine Experience: $7.05
  • Museum of Flamenco Dance Admission Ticket: $7.05
  • Rooftop Wine Experience : $7.17
  • Skip the Line: Museo del Baile Flamenco Admission Ticket: $7.17
  • Sevilla Rooftop Wine Experience: $7.17
  • Seville’s Plaza de España: A Self-Guided Tour: $7.99

Tours and Activities in Braga

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:

  • 1h Buggy Tour • Arcos de Valdevez • Peneda Gerês: $106
  • 2h Buggy Tour • Arcos de Valdevez • Peneda Gerês: $166
  • 2h Quad Tour • Arcos de Valdevez • Peneda Gerês: $130
  • 4X4 Privat Tour – Discovering DA Serra d ́ Arga: $191
  • 4X4 Privat Tour - Peneda-Gerês National Park: $221
  • A Guimarães Hidden Gems Walking Tour Experience : $24
  • Barcelos, Braga & Guimarães Tour: $120
  • Braga Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $268
  • Braga Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.59
  • Braga Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tourer Hunt: $4.49
  • Braga and Guimarães Full Day Private Tour from Porto: $181
  • Braga’s Timeless Treasures: A Cultural Walking Tour: $288

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Seville 10
    Braga 21

Sample the Local Flavors in Seville

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

  • 3 Bars Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entrance & 3 Free Shots: $18
  • Sherry Wine Tasting with Light Snacks: $29
  • Seville Outdoor Walking Tour with Orange Wine Tasting: $35
  • Sevilla: Fun Wine Tasting with an Spanish Sommelier: $54
  • Sevilla: Fun Wine Tasting with an Spanish Sommelier: $55
  • Wine Tasting in the Center of Seville with Pairing: $82
  • Tapas and Wine Tour with Rooftop Drink: $94
  • Seville's Triana Neighborhood Tapas & Wine Tour: $94
  • Seville Tapas & Wine Tasting Rooftop Experience: $96
  • Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour in Sevilla Spain: $106
  • Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia in small group: $112
  • Jerez, Cadiz Wine Tasting with Optional Horse Show: $115

Sample the Local Flavors in Braga

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:

  • Customized Wine Tasting: Your Choices: $30
  • Wine Tasting & Lunch | Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde: $62
  • Wine tour at Mosteiro de Tibães with an exclusive wine tasting: $66
  • Tour of the Green Wine villages and wine tasting.: $119
  • Green Wine Ponte Lima Region-Small Group tour-Lunch,Wine Tastings: $161
  • Private Culture and Wine Tourism Tour: $245


When comparing the travel costs between Seville and Braga, we can see that Seville is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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


Which is Bigger, Seville or Braga?

Seville has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Braga. When comparing the sizes of Seville and Braga, 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 Seville or Braga?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Seville or Braga in the Summer?

Both Braga and Seville during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seville this time of year.

In the summer, Seville is a little warmer than Braga. Typically, the summer temperatures in Seville in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Braga averages at about 21°C (69°F).

In Braga, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Seville. In the summer, Seville often gets more sunshine than Braga. Seville gets 360 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 308 hours of full sun.

Seville usually gets less rain in July than Braga. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Braga receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Seville 27°C (81°F) 
    Braga 21°C (69°F)

Should I visit Seville or Braga in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Braga. Many travelers come to Seville for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Seville is generally a little warmer than Braga. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 20°C (67°F), and Braga fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).

In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Braga during autumn. Seville gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Braga receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Seville usually receives less rain than Braga. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Braga receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Seville 20°C (67°F) 
    Braga 17°C (62°F)

Should I visit Seville or Braga in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Seville as well as Braga. Many visitors come to Seville in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.

Seville is around the same temperature as Braga in the winter. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Braga fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).

In the winter, Seville often gets more sunshine than Braga. Seville gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 124 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Braga. Seville usually gets less rain in January than Braga. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Braga receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Seville 11°C (51°F) 
    Braga 10°C (50°F)

Should I visit Seville or Braga in the Spring?

Both Braga and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.

In the spring, Seville is a little warmer than Braga. Typically, the spring temperatures in Seville in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Braga averages at about 14°C (56°F).

It's quite sunny in Braga. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seville. Seville usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Braga during spring. Seville gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Braga. In April, Seville usually receives less rain than Braga. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Braga receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Seville 16°C (61°F) 
    Braga 14°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Braga and Seville

Seville Braga
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (51°F) 89 mm (3.5 in) 10°C (50°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Feb 12°C (54°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 11°C (51°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)
Mar 14°C (58°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 12°C (54°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 57 mm (2.2 in) 14°C (56°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
May 20°C (67°F) 32 mm (1.2 in) 16°C (60°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 24°C (74°F) 19 mm (0.7 in) 19°C (66°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 21°C (69°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Aug 27°C (81°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 20°C (69°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 20°C (67°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Oct 20°C (67°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 17°C (62°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Nov 15°C (58°F) 96 mm (3.8 in) 13°C (55°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Dec 11°C (52°F) 88 mm (3.5 in) 11°C (51°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)