Part of our Spain guide.
2 places and guides from our Spain coverage, gathered into one page.
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How Expensive Is A Trip To Spain
A trip to Spain costs between €60 and €150 per person per day, depending on your travel style. Budget travelers can get by on €60–€80 daily, mid-range travelers on €100–€130, and luxury travelers on €150 or more.
Accommodation ranges from €25 per night for a hostel dorm to €80–€150 for a mid-range hotel room, and €200+ for a luxury resort. A three-course lunch menu (menú del día) costs €10–€15, while tapas bars charge €2–€4 per dish. A beer is €2–€4, a glass of wine €2–€5, and coffee €1.50–€3. Public transport in cities costs €1.50 for a single metro or bus ticket; a 10-ride ticket is around €10. Intercity trains like the AVE from Madrid to Barcelona start at €40 one-way if booked in advance. A one-day car rental starts at €30–€50. Entrance to major museums like the Prado in Madrid is €15–€20. These prices applied as of 2023–2024.
How Much Is The Tourist Tax In Spain
The tourist tax in Spain varies by region and is not a single national fee. In the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera), the tax is €1–€4 per person per night for most accommodations, capped at 14 nights. In Catalonia (Barcelona, Costa Brava), the regional tourist tax is €0.75–€2.25 per person per night, depending on the type of accommodation. In the Canary Islands, a similar tax ranges from €0.50 to €1.50 per person per night. Some cities, like Valencia, charge a city tax of €0.50–€2 per person per night. These rates applied as of 2023–2024. The tax is added to your hotel or rental bill, not paid at a separate counter.
Exploring Spain’s lesser-known destinations can also help you avoid the highest tourist tax rates, as smaller towns often have lower or no such fees.
