Prices in Spain. To Spain on your own: a useful cheat sheet How much money do you need to go to Spain

For some reason, dear Catalonia came to mind again, nostalgic feelings surged again and a desire appeared to see it again. But first you need to look in your wallet! This post contains a short story-memoir about what it costs in Spain and what minimum money you need to have with you for a week.

The trip to Spain was worth it 309 euros/person for a week. This is because it’s on fire and because the Schengen multiple entry visa in the passport has already been opened. This price included flights, transfer to the hotel and hotel accommodation. It was necessary to live in a budget hotel in a resort town, which, by the way, for some reason is not particularly popular among CIS travel agencies, which means the likelihood of meeting “your own” is reduced to a minimum.

Well, of course, I didn’t want to stay in one town for the whole week; I also wanted to go to Barcelona. Fortunately, Blanes is located in a convenient location, from where it is not difficult to get to both points by public transport. Overall the trip was as follows:

Day 1— arrival in Blanes (overnight in Blanes).

How much money to take to Spain

When going on a trip, everyone wonders how much money they will need on a trip to a particular country. The amount, of course, depends on prices in a given country and how much you want to spend.

Let's calculate approximately how much money you need to take to Spain. The official currency of Spain is the euro. There is no need to take dollars with you, their exchange rate here is very unfavorable, lower than the official one. It is also better to exchange rubles for euros at home before flying to Spain. After all, you can fly to Spain on a day off, when the country's banks are closed.

First, it's worth finding out how much food costs. If you are traveling through a travel agency, then you do not need to worry about this, since meals are included in the price of the trip in most cases. If only breakfast is included in the package, then expect that you will need an additional 30...40 euros per day for food.

Secondly, you will need to expect that you will spend money on various entertainment and excursions. The cost of excursions in Spain varies widely, from 8...50 euros. It depends on where the object is located and how to get to it. So here it’s up to you to decide how many excursions and which ones you want to attend, what amount you can afford. The approximate cost of visiting the cathedrals is about 2...5 euros, a ticket to the museum will cost 6...8 euros. There are also more expensive places, for example, visiting the aquarium in Barcelona costs 15 euros. And the most popular and visited shows in Spain - flamenco or “Spanish Night” and others cost about 30 euros. It is best to find out before your trip how much this or that entertainment costs, and based on this, calculate the amount of funds you need.

If you go on vacation on your own without the help of a tour operator, then you will have to pay for housing. In hotels, overnight stays cost 55...85 euros. The price depends on the level of the hotel and its location.

Transport costs should also be taken into account. Renting a car will cost approximately 300 euros per week.

You can travel between cities by rail. The cost of tickets also depends on the comfort level of the carriage. For example, a ticket from Madrid to Barcelona costs 60...130 euros.

Public transport in Spain is not cheap. One trip will cost you 1.5 euros. It is more profitable to buy travel cards. 10 trips will cost you 8.40 euros, and a pass for 2-3 days will cost you 16...20 euros.

Shopping in Spain should also be included as an expense item. In general, clothes here are expensive. It makes sense to buy it only during sales periods. Expect that clothes cost from 10...100 euros, souvenirs from 5 euros. It is impossible to visit Spain without tasting local wine. Its cost ranges from 2...20 euros.

As for relaxing on the beach, visiting them is completely free. You will only need to pay for things that you can rent on the beach - umbrellas and sunbeds. It will cost you 8...10 euros. Towel rental - 6 euros.

Let's summarize. If you are traveling to Spain on your own, then you need to count on 70...80 euros per day per person, or better yet 100 euros. If you have purchased a tourist voucher, the amount required per day can be reduced to 50...60 euros. These prices are valid for holidays in Barcelona or any major holiday centre. If you plan to relax on the beach on the coast, then the amount we calculated should be reduced by one and a half times.

Just in case, it would be good to have an additional 250...300 euros in addition to the amount we considered. This amount is needed for your own confidence and in case of unforeseen circumstances it will help you out a lot.

Most tourists prefer to vacation in countries such as Spain, Greece, etc. However, no matter where you go, the main issue for every tourist is the cost of the holiday. Let's talk about how much you will have to spend for a comfortable holiday in Spain.

Of course, it is impossible to name a specific cost. But roughly find out how much money to take to Spain for 7, 10, 14 days is quite real.


In Spain the official currency is the euro. Until 2002 there were pesetas. This money is still in use in some remote villages. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the information before traveling. You can take dollars or rubles with you, but the commission for currency conversion in this country is too high, and varies from 10 to 20 euros, but not less than 30 euros.

The cost of a vacation directly depends on your financial capabilities. We will consider an average vacation, taking into account excursions, shopping, etc. The average cost of a holiday in Spain is 1500-2000 euros. To calculate the approximate costs for 7, 10, 14 days, you need to figure out how much you will spend per day. Approximate costs are 50-70 euros per day. The main expense items include:

  • Nutrition
  • Shopping
  • Excursions
  • Souvenirs
  • Other expenses (visiting the bathhouse, relaxing on the beach, car rental, etc.)

Now consider all the points in order.

Food costs in Spain

The most important factor is rest. The average cost of a set lunch is 10-15 euros. Light breakfast (coffee and croissant) – 2-3 euros. Dinner for two in a restaurant with wine by candlelight – 50-70 euros. Paella will cost 10-23 euros. Prices are focused on the center, and the further you go, the cheaper. Also, do not forget about tips - 5-6% of the cost of lunch (in hotels - 1 euro). In addition, in some cafes they may charge you 15-20% for lunch outdoors. Ordinary inexpensive “eateries” are similar to our canteens - you walk in with a tray, put on food and pay.

Shopping expenses

One of the important components of a holiday in Spain (especially for women). Why for them? Because men may give preference to vintage wine, expensive cheese, etc. But for a woman, a vacation without shopping is not a vacation at all.

Traditionally, Spain has a summer and winter sale. This is very convenient and beneficial for our tourists, since you can buy clothes for little money. In the first days of the sale, discounts are about 30%, and in the last days 50-70%. Despite this, it is worth buying clothes during a sale in the first days, since at the end of the sale you will have difficulty finding the size you need.

Generally speaking, clothing prices in Spain are lower than in Russia. An average jacket can be bought for 40 euros, jeans - 15-20, T-shirt - 5-10. At the collapse market you can buy a lot of clothes for 5-10 euros.

As for global brands, the situation here is a little different. Prices for well-known clothing brands are very high.

The only and cheapest brand in Spain is Zara. This is a Spanish manufacturer of world-famous clothing, so its prices are much lower than anywhere else.

Excursions in Spain

Spain is a country on the Mediterranean coast. Therefore, it is worth noting that prices for Mediterranean resorts are much higher than in the usual Turkey, Egypt, etc. However, they are acceptable for connoisseurs of real relaxation. Let us dwell in more detail on the popular resorts of Spain.

The most famous and visited resort is. There really is something to see here - a variety of architecture from different times, buildings by Antoni Gaudi and other buildings of the Art Nouveau era. Also from Barcelona you can go to France, where you can see ancient Carcassonne. The price of such a trip is about 150 euros.

Madrid, Ibiza, Mallorca are no less popular resorts. A trip to Cape Formentor in Mallorca, the ancient city of Toledo in Madrid, incredible diving in Ibiza - all this will bring an unforgettable experience. The cost of such resorts is about 150 euros.

Santa Cruz, Valencia, Costa Brava, Costa Dorada are also quite popular resorts. There are many famous attractions here that every tourist simply needs to pay attention to. The cost of a trip to one of these resorts is 60-90 euros.

Buying souvenirs

Here, as they say, “taste and color.” In general, purchasing souvenirs will not cost you much. All sorts of magnets, key chains, etc. cost from 0.5 to 10 euros, ashtrays - 3-6 euros, fans - 5-35 euros. Buying souvenirs as a keepsake is a necessary thing, and not at all expensive.

other expenses

It is advisable to purchase a voucher for the trip, since the cost of living in Spanish hotels ranges from 50 to 90 euros per day. To explore the sights you will need a car. It is advisable to rent it for the entire duration of your vacation - it’s cheaper. The cost of renting a car for one day is 20-120 euros, for a week – 300 euros. In addition, you can rent a motorcycle and other vehicles much cheaper than a car. As we have already said - tips, they also apply to daily expenses. A trip to the sauna costs about 5 euros. Entrance to a nightclub costs from 5 to 10 euros.

Now we count money

It is impossible to name the final amount for the trip to Spain. However, you can still roughly calculate. If you rent a hotel, then you will spend from 110 to 160 euros per day. If accommodation is included in the trip, the amount will be significantly lower – 50-70 euros. So, let’s sum up the final results of the question “How much money to take to Spain”:

  • For 7 days of rest we need to count on the amount of 450 euros
  • For 10 days of rest – 600 euros
  • For 14 days of rest – 900 euros

In addition, you need to have a couple of hundred euros in reserve to feel more confident. Have a good trip and enjoy your holiday!

Updated regularly! The most up-to-date information in one place - organizing an independent trip to Spain is now very easy. To travel to Spain on your own, here you will find everything you need - life hacks, useful links and tips for Spain. Even those who have visited Spain more than once will be able to find a lot of new things. And for a beginner, this cheat sheet will become indispensable on your first trip. Take advantage, get to know Spain and enjoy your holiday in this beautiful country. Even if you come to Spain on a tour package, you can visit many interesting places on your own and inexpensively thanks to our tips.

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Resorts in Spain: where is it better to go to the sea on your own?

The best resorts in Spain are located on the Costa Brava, Costa Merisme, Costa Dorada and Costa Blanca:, Salou,. The most popular islands for holidays are and. Youth holiday - Ibiza (preferred by those under 20).
We recommend reading more about the resorts, and.

To make it easier to navigate, look on the map where the resorts on the mainland are located:

Coast map, sea resorts of Spain

Currency in Spain and how much money to take

The currency of Spain is the euro. All stores accept bank cards, so it’s better to travel to Spain on your own with a card in euros or rubles. You can take some euro cash with you. Please note that bills over 50 euros may not be accepted everywhere.
How much money to take to Spain? See.

Booking accommodation in Spain yourself

The peak of tourists in Spain is in August. This month, housing prices are at their highest and reservations for August must be made in advance (the best and cheapest options are sold out six months in advance).
The swimming season in Spain lasts from May to early October.

What to see in Spain + undiscovered places

In addition to popular attractions in Spain, such as those in Barcelona, ​​there are many lesser-known places. However, first of all, you should still visit the largest cities - and. They are very different.


In the photo: exploring Barcelona almost always begins with the Sagrada Familia

Then we recommend going to all the popular, as well as little-known places. Transport in Spain is well developed and inexpensive, so even if you are traveling to Spain on a package tour, be sure to try to go somewhere on your own - this will make your trip unforgettable.


Choose a small town on the map, a couple of hours away, take a bus or train and arrange an independent trip around Spain, even if it’s just a short one. Be sure to spend the night in the chosen city - this way you will get much more impressions from the trip - book some inexpensive hotel in advance so that upon arrival you do not find that everything is booked.

Where to go and what to see in Spain on your own

If you are in:

Barcelona

  • – the most popular place in the city.
  • – a beautiful view of Barcelona from the mountain – a place where tourists are not taken.

Costa Brava, Catalonia(from Blanes, Caleia, Malgrad de Mar, Lloret de Mar, etc.):


Costa Blanca, 1-2 hours drive from Alicante you can see:

  • TOP 11: .
  • – a sweet city of joy with colorful houses and a sandy beach, the famous chocolate factory.
  • – for those who love a relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle.
  • - a resort by the sea, on the Costa Blanca, a little over an hour from Alicante.
  • If you get to , you can visit for free.

Andalusia(from Malaga and others):


Northern Spain (Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, Basque Country)

  • La Coruña
  • Santiago de Compostela
  • Oviedo
  • Gijon
  • Aviles
  • Bilbao
  • Portugalete
  • San Sebastian

Islands of Spain


More interesting Spanish cities and places

  • Valladolid
  • Pamplona is the city where the famous San Fermin festival takes place with the running of the bulls through the streets of the old part of the city. Hemingway wrote about this holiday in his story “The Sun Also Rises.”
  • Zaragoza
  • Lleida
  • Toledo

Transport in Spain


Buses are an excellent transport for those traveling to Spain on their own

Public transport in Spain is inexpensive and easy to use. It is convenient to travel between cities by trains and buses. These links will help you get around Spain on your own:

  • By bus in Spain - see (prices from 1 euro).
  • Trains are the most expensive form of transport in Spain, see Renfe.
  • If you travel far, the cheapest way is to fly with Ryanair. Even to neighboring countries. The most popular cheap routes: from Barcelona to Seville, from Madrid to Tenerife, from Valencia to Hamburg, from Barcelona to Ibiza and Mallorca or to Budapest, from Seville to the Canary Islands, etc.

Car rental in Spain


In mainland Spain, cars for rent are mostly with manual transmission. To rent a machine, you need to place an order a month or more in advance. In the Canary Islands, everything is simpler - there are many cars with automatic transmission and rental is inexpensive.