Spain can suit city breaks, beach holidays and multi-stop trips, which means there is no single seven-day budget that fits everyone.
Barcelona, Madrid, islands and coastal resorts can all produce different spending patterns.
Plan your budget
How much will your trip cost?
Build a personalised estimate for flights, accommodation, food, transport, activities and other major travel costs.
Calculate My Trip →How much should you budget?
A Spain budget depends heavily on destination and season. Major tourist centres and peak summer dates can cost considerably more than quieter cities or shoulder periods.
Your final cost will depend on travel dates, booking time, accommodation standard and the experiences you choose. Treat estimated figures as a planning guide and compare live prices before booking.
Accommodation costs
Compare hotels and apartments by neighbourhood as well as price. Staying slightly outside the most famous areas can sometimes reduce the nightly cost.
Location can make a major difference, so compare the total value of staying centrally with the cost of travelling in from cheaper areas.
Food and drink
Spain offers everything from inexpensive cafés and tapas to high-end restaurants, making it possible to control daily food spending without avoiding local experiences.
A useful approach is to mix inexpensive everyday meals with a smaller number of restaurants or experiences you particularly want to try.
Getting around
Public transport is useful in major cities, while trains, domestic flights or car hire may be needed for a multi-destination itinerary.
Remember to include airport transfers and any longer journeys or day trips rather than budgeting only for short local transport.
Activities and experiences
Museums, landmarks, tours and beach activities vary by destination, so build the activity budget around your actual itinerary.
List your must-do experiences before travelling so that attraction and tour costs do not become an unexpected addition to your budget.
How to keep the trip cost down
Avoid assuming every day needs a paid attraction and compare travel dates outside the busiest school-holiday periods where possible.
You can also use the Mystique Getaways travel cost calculator to create a starting estimate for your own route, trip length and travel style.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning your trip
Is Spain expensive?
It can suit different budgets, but the biggest variables are usually flights, accommodation, season and travel style. Planning those costs first gives you a much clearer idea of the total trip price.
How much spending money should I take?
That depends on what you have already paid for. Build a daily allowance for food, local transport and activities, then add a buffer for optional purchases and unexpected costs.
How can I get better value?
Compare dates, accommodation areas and transport options before booking. Shoulder periods can sometimes offer a better balance of price, weather and crowds than peak dates.