Which place is cheaper, Andalusia or Valencia?
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 Valencia or Andalusia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Andalusia, 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: Valencia or Andalusia?
Valencia
Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.
Andalusia
The Andalusia Region of Spain is located in the south of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Almeria, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaen, Malaga and the capital city of the region, Seville. Andalusia is in the south of the Iberian Peninsula and is the only European region with coastlines on both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. Traditionally, the main economic contribution of the area is from agriculture, but in recent years the service industry, specifically tourism, retail, and transportation, have become at least as important and possibly even more important to the economy.
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Valencia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayValencia €153Andalusia €326
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €153, while the average daily cost in Andalusia is €326. 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 Valencia and Andalusia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia €58Andalusia €137
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia €116Andalusia €274
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Andalusia
Looking for a hotel in Valencia or Andalusia? 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: Valencia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valencia €18Andalusia €36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $115
- Valencia City, Airport, Cruise Terminal Private Transfer: $96
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $57
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $115
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Valencia HTL-APT (VLC): $48
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Valencia (hotel OR airport pick-up): $79
- Private Valencia Transfer: Central Valencia to Cruise Port or Valencia Airport: $75
- Private Transfer: Valencia to Valencia Airport VLC in Luxury Van: $100
- Private Transfer: Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia in Luxury Van: $100
- Private Transfer from Valencia Hotels to Valencia Cruise Port: $58
- Private Transfer from Callosa d'en Sarria to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $207
- Private Transfer Valencia Airport to Hotel: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Andalusia
Also for Andalusia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Malaga Airport AGP to Malaga by Business Car: $65
- Airport Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Luxury Car: $80
- Airport Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Luxury Van: $71
- Almería Private Transfer from Almería Airport to City centre or Cabo de Gata: $77
- Arrival Transfer from Malaga airport AGP to Malaga City by Sedan: $55
- Cordoba: Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver: $145
- Departure Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Business Car: $59
- Departure Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Luxury Van: $66
- Granada Airport to Granada City Private Arrival Transfer: $49
- Granada Private Intercity Transfer to Malaga: $192
- Guided tour of Medina Azahara with transfer from Córdoba: $30
- Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) to Malaga Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $139
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Andalusia?
Prices for flights to both Andalusia and Valencia 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 dayValencia €70Andalusia €141
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
- Make Valencian 'Pizza' in Ruzafa: $72
- Valencian Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Sangria - Evening : $77
- Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.: $77
- Valencia Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $78
- Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia: $78
- Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour: $78
- Live the Valencian Experience Cooking Your Own Paella: $78
- Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $82
- Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class: $83
- Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.: $83
- Valencia Centre Food Tour with 9+ Tastings of Regional Delicacies: $110
- Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose: $115
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Andalusia
For Andalusia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tapas Food Tour in Jerez de la Frontera: $45
- Malaga Atarazanas Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $71
- Dinner and Show at Alegría Flamenco & Restaurant in Malaga: $72
- Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga: $73
- The Málaga Morning Food Tour By Food Lover Tour: $77
- Paella and Salmorejo 2-Hour Cooking Class in Córdoba: $80
- Spanish Cooking Class in Granada: $90
- Malaga Food Tour Tapas, Olive Oils, Iberian Ham & Sweet Treats: $95
- Malaga Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $95
- Andalucia by Sunset - half day tour including dinner and Ronda pickup: $102
- Cadiz Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $106
- Malaga Sunset Cruise and Restaurant Dinner: $122
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valencia €29Andalusia €35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Flamenco Tour€16
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour nocturno privado Mitos y leyendas a la luna de Valencia: $162
- 1 + 1 Discover Valencia Self Guided Cycling- and Walking Tour : $30
- 2 Hour Private Bike Tour in Valencia: $30
- 2 Hours Self Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $12
- A Fun Retreat Experience in Valencia - Solo Travellers Only: $155
- A day in the life of Valencia - Private tour with a local: $255
- Adventure Jetski: $216
- Adventures day: Thermal Springs and Waterfalls: $119
- Albufera Highlights Loop Bike Tour with Boat Trip & Paella: $51
- Best Bike Tour Dutch & English in Valencia: $39
- Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $12
- Bike Adventure from Valencia to Albufera Wetlands and Beaches: $48
Tours and Activities in Andalusia
For Andalusia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Alcazaba to Picasso: Málaga’s Best in a Self-Guided Tour: $1.17
- Skip the Line: Picasso's Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.79
- Cádiz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.13
- Malaga Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.15
- Algeciras Paco de Lucía’s Legacy: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.94
- Malaga Highlights Exploration Game and Tour: $5.98
- Guided Walking Tour of the Old Town of Frigiliana: $5.99
- Legends of Cádiz: Self-Guided History Puzzle Adventure: $7.13
- Renaissance Baeza: Self-Guided Tour Through Time and Architecture: $7.99
- Renaissance Úbeda: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Malaga Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Málaga Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayValencia €20Andalusia €51
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $54
- Ruzafa Evening Food and Wine Tour Tapas Drinks and Local Secrets: $84
- Wine tasting tour : $115
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $119
- Small Group - Half-Day Wine Tour: $138
- Two wineries tour with wine tasting : $138
- Horseback riding and wine tour (private tour): $180
- Requena Half-Day Private Vineyards & Premium Wine Tastings Tour: $234
Sample the Local Flavors in Andalusia
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Andalusia:
- Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry: $19
- Almería Visit to Eco Winery Cortijo El Cura and wine tasting: $26
- Almería Wine tour and tasting in English in Bio Winery: $26
- Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba: $29
- Almería Wine tour, tasting in Bio Winery and aperitif in English: $36
- Almería Wine tour, tasting in Bio Winery and aperitif in Spanish: $36
- Andalusian Wine Tasting Tapas and DE wine tastings: $47
- Wine Tasting in Granada: $56
- RONDA WINE EXPERIENCE Wine Tastings DE Olive Oil and Tapas: $59
- Artisan Spanish Wine Tasting of 6 Wines: $66
- Ronda Wine Tasting with Tapas in a Scenic Vineyard: $66
- Granada Tapas and wine tour!: $82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valencia and Andalusia, we can see that Andalusia is more expensive. And not only is Valencia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Valencia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Valencia 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 Andalusia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Andalusia than you might in Valencia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valencia Expensive? and Is Andalusia Expensive?.
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