Budget Breakdown: Daily Costs in Spain
Spain offers incredible value with world-class cities, beaches, and culture. Here's the real breakdown of daily costs across top Spanish destinations.
Updated: January 2025•8 min read
Spanish Cities Budget Overview
€60-120
Budget-Friendly
Granada, Valencia, Seville
€85-150
Moderate
Madrid, Málaga, Bilbao
€100-180+
Expensive
Barcelona, San Sebastián, Ibiza
Spanish City Budget Breakdowns
Barcelona
€100-170
per day
Moderate-Expensive
🏨 Accommodation: €50-95
🍽️ Meals: €25-40
🚆 Transport: €8-15
🎫 Attractions: €15-25
Highlights:
La Sagrada FamíliaPark GüellLa RamblaGothic Quarter
Madrid
€85-150
per day
Moderate
🏨 Accommodation: €45-85
🍽️ Meals: €22-38
🚆 Transport: €6-12
🎫 Attractions: €10-20
Highlights:
Prado MuseumRoyal PalaceRetiro ParkGran Vía
Seville
€70-120
per day
Budget-Friendly
🏨 Accommodation: €35-70
🍽️ Meals: €18-32
🚆 Transport: €5-10
🎫 Attractions: €8-18
Highlights:
AlcázarCathedralPlaza de EspañaTriana
Valencia
€65-115
per day
Budget-Friendly
🏨 Accommodation: €32-65
🍽️ Meals: €16-30
🚆 Transport: €5-10
🎫 Attractions: €8-15
Highlights:
City of Arts & SciencesLa LonjaOld TownBeaches
Granada
€60-105
per day
Budget-Friendly
🏨 Accommodation: €30-60
🍽️ Meals: €15-28
🚆 Transport: €4-8
🎫 Attractions: €10-18
Highlights:
AlhambraAlbaicínFree Tapas CultureSierra Nevada
San Sebastián
€110-180
per day
Expensive
🏨 Accommodation: €55-100
🍽️ Meals: €30-50
🚆 Transport: €6-12
🎫 Attractions: €8-15
Highlights:
La Concha BeachPintxos BarsOld TownMonte Urgull
Money-Saving Tips for Spain
🏨 Accommodation
- • Visit in shoulder season (March-May, Sept-Nov).
- • Stay in pensiones for budget stays.
🍽️ Food
- • Menú del día lunch is €10-15 for 3 courses.
- • Granada offers free tapas with drinks!
🎫 Transport
- • Renfe AVE trains are fast but book early.
- • BlaBlaCar rideshares save money.