Spain is one of Europe’s oldest countries and is filled with history, culture and architecture. Without a doubt, everyone should plan to visit Spain once in their lifetime. If you have been thinking about visiting this gorgeous country and want to know how much does it cost to go to Spain, read on. We have broken this down by categories including flying to Spain from USA, traveling internally, accommodation, sightseeing and food. These numbers will give you a price range per person that you need to budget for a trip to Spain from USA, and finally, you will get the cost to go to Spain for a 10 day Spain trip for two people.
Cost To Go To Spain – Cost Of Flights
The best time to visit Spain is in summer, so the cost of flights to Spain from USA are going to be the most expensive during the months of June to August. As a family, we prefer traveling in business class. However, we have also included pricing for economy and premium economy below, as the cost of flights easily adds up depending on the number of people in your family and is the biggest spend in your entire trip.
- Business class round-trip from USA to Spain in July – $5K to $5.6K
- Premium economy class round-trip from USA to Spain in July – $2K to $2.5K
- Economy class round-trip from USA to Spain in July – $1.2K to $1.5K
There’s a lot to do in Spain even outside of summer, so if you are looking to traveling to Spain during the other months of the year and want to know what to do in Spain, check out this blog. If you are looking for ideas on how to have a memorable vacation in Spain, read our blog on how to spend 10 days in Spain.
Cost To Go To Spain – Cost Of Hotels
Hotel prices will vary with the cities in Spain, but they are going to be the highest in summer. The pricing range below is based on double occupancy and includes taxes and fees, but excludes 5 star and budget hotels. So, you will find a lot of hotels that put you in locations that are close to the main attractions and are comfortable with good amenities.
- Barcelona hotel cost per night in July – $250 to $350
- Madrid hotel cost per night in July – $200 to $300
- Seville hotel cost per night in July – $150 to $250
- Pamplona hotel cost per night in July – $500 to $700
Cost To Go To Spain – Cost Of Traveling
Traveling between cities in Spain is best done using their train service that connects all major cities and towns. Within a city, you can choose to walk or use their bus system with extensive schedules that make it convenient for you during your vacation.
- Train from Barcelona to Seville in July – 75€ to 90€ (around $80 to $100)
- Train from Seville to Madrid in July – 50€ to 60€ (around $55 to $65)
- Train from Madrid to Pamplona in July – 70€ to 75€ (around $75 to $80)
- Train from Pamplona to Barcelona in July – 60€ to 65€ (around $65 to $70)
- One-day car rental in Seville (for day trips) – $60 to $90
- Bus service in Barcelona – 20€ (around $22)
- Bus service in Madrid – 30€ (around $35)
Cost To Go To Spain – Cost Of Food
The choices for restaurants are plentiful in Spain, and the cost range widely varies depending on the locality or street that you are eating at. If you are eating out as a family of 2, plan to spend around $60 to $75 per person per day on food and drinks.
Cost To Go To Spain – Cost Of Sightseeing
Spain is the land of architecture and history, so there’s a lot to visit and explore, for which you will need to buy tickets. There are many places that are free to visit as well, so the below is not an exhaustive list of all the spots to visit at any location.
Barcelona
- Ticket to Casa Batlló – 29€ to 35€ (around $32 to $38)
- Ticket to Park Güell – 10€ (around $11)
- Tour ticket for La Sagrada Familia – $50 to $60
Madrid
- Ticket to Royal Palace of Madrid – 12€ (around $13)
- Ticket to Museo Nacional del Prado – 15€ (around $16)
Seville
- Ticket to watch Flamenco dance – $30
- Ticket to watch a bull fight – $50 to $100
Pamplona
- Reserve a local’s balcony to watch the running of the bulls – 175€ to 225€ (around $190 to $245)
Cost To Go To Spain For A 10-Day Spain Trip
Now that you have a range for the expected cost to go to Spain towards all the essentials for a Spain trip, let’s calculate how much will it cost for a 10-day Spain trip for two people in July. This is based on our 10 day Spain itinerary, so check it out for a detailed itinerary on how to spend 10 days in Spain.
Flights
- Business class – $10K to $11.2K
- Premium economy class – $4K to $5K
- Economy class – $2.4K to $3K
Hotels
- Barcelona (2 nights) – $500 to $700
- Madrid (4 nights) – $800 to $1200
- Seville (3 nights) – $450 to $750
- Pamplona (1 night) – $500 to $700
Transportation
- Train tickets – $550 to $630
- Bus tickets – $115
- Car rental – $60 to $90
Food – $1200 to $1500
Sightseeing – $800 to $1025
Total cost for a 10-day Spain trip for 2 people in July:
- Traveling in business class is around $15K to $18K.
- Traveling in premium economy class is around $9K to $12K.
- Traveling in economy class is around $7.4K to $10K.
If you do not have 10 days to spend in Spain, and instead want to plan it for 7 days, then the total cost for a 7-day Spain trip for 2 people in July:
- Traveling in business class is around $13.2K to $15.7K.
- Traveling in premium economy class is around $7.2K to $9.5K.
- Traveling in economy class is around $5.6K to $7.5K.
We wouldn’t recommend anything less than 7 days to visit Spain, else it will be too rushed for you without having an opportunity to actually experience Spain. As we mentioned in the start of this blog, summer is the best time time to visit Spain and is hence going to be the most expensive as well. Check this blog to learn about the best time of the year to visit Spain. If you need a custom itinerary that would work perfectly for and your family, email us and we can put together a memorable Spain itinerary just for you!