Which place is cheaper, Basque Country or Sicily?
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 Sicily or Basque Country?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sicily or Basque Country, 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: Sicily or Basque Country?
Sicily
If Italy is a boot, then Sicily is the football about to be kicked. This large island is separated from mainland Italy by the Straits of Messina. It has a dynamic and rich cultural history that is a mix of many different invading forces over the course of history, each leaving its own mark on Sicily's art, cuisine, and language. Various archeological areas can be found throughout the island and many are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Sicilians have their own language, although most speak Italian and many learn English in school.
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 G Adventures Tours to Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rome, The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySicily €123Basque Country €104,676
The average daily cost (per person) in Sicily is €123, 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 Sicily and Basque Country in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSicily €59Basque Country €46,622
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSicily €118Basque Country €
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Compare Hotels in Sicily and Basque Country
Looking for a hotel in Sicily 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Sicily Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sicily €13Basque 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: $290
- San Sebastián: Transfer to Biarritz: $287
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian Airport to Pamplona city: $281
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Logroño: $281
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Logroño Airport : $281
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Logroño city: $281
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian city to Pamplona Airport : $281
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander Airport : $276
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Pamplona: $264
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Pamplona Airport : $264
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria Airport : $228
- Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria: $228
Is it cheaper to fly into Sicily or Basque Country?
Prices for flights to both Basque Country and Sicily 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 daySicily €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
- 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 cuisine cooking class: $155
- Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English: $155
- Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian Old Town: $166
- Private San Sebastian Walking Food Tour: $173
- Small-group Immersive Basque Cooking Class in Bilbao with Open Bar: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sicily €12Basque Country €30,623
Tours and Activities in Basque Country
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Basque Country.
- Pamplona City Tour from San Sebastian: $106
- " Basque Farm House & Cider house" tour + meal from San Sebastian: $111
- "A la Vasca" - Top Notch Gastro Cultural Experience: $208
- 2 h Privated Sail Sebastian Tour or Sunset: $281
- 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket: $300
- A Perfect Start to your SS visit! City/cultural Tour: $66
- Alhondiga Bilbao Group Tour: $72
- Artist-Guided Tour of the Guggenheim Museum: $107
- BASQUE CRAFT BEER and FOOD - Private Gastronomic Adventure: $214
- BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $42
- Best Private Pintxos tour in San Sebastian : $173
- Biarritz and French Coast Small Grop Tour from San Sebastian: $94
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySicily €14Basque 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
- The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local: $119
- Basque Best Bites - #1 Food & Wine tour of Bilbao: $120
- San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour: $123
- San Sebastian Centro Neighborhood Pintxos & Wine Tour: $130
- San Sebastian Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour: $173
- Small Group Basque Food, Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastian : $178
- Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour: $197
- Private Half Day Txakoli Wine Tour & Getaria Fishing Village: $209
- Open Food & Wine tours in San Sebastian: $214
- Marques de Riscal and Ysios Architecture Wine Tour w/Lunch, SS: $284
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries Visit with Tasting from San Sebastian: $287
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sicily and Basque Country, we can see that Basque Country is more expensive. And not only is Sicily much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sicily would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sicily 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 Sicily.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sicily 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.