The average price of a 7-day trip to Spain is $1,092 for a solo traveler, $1,745 for a couple, and $1,721 for a family of 4. Spain hotels range from $49 to $209 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $150 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Spain (from all airports) are between $665 and $1,103 per person for economy flights and $2,088 to $3,463 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $74 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Spain
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Spain and stay in a Spain hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 24th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Spain is usually late January and early February.
Average Spain Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Spain for a week is $948-$2,249($135-$321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $1,035 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Spain for a week is $1,541-$3,794($220-$542 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $147 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $683 to $2,069 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Spain for a week is $3,089-$7,247($441-$1,035 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $295 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,367 to $4,138 for economy
Lodging: $119 to $151 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $142 to $174 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Spain
How cheap can you make a vacation to Spain? The cheapest trip to Spain is about $102 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $16 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $41.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Spain for a week is $714-$1,881($102-$269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $1,035 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $69 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Spain for a week is $1,181-$3,167($169-$452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $683 to $2,069 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $69 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Spain for a week is $2,369-$6,040($338-$863 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,367 to $4,138 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $97 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $104 to $149 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Spain cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Spain Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Spain.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Spain for a week is $1,975-$9,621($282-$1,374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $853 to $2,603 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $209 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $499 to $997 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Spain for a week is $3,339-$13,261($477-$1,894 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $145 to $296 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,706 to $5,207 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $209 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $499 to $997 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Spain for a week is $6,671-$23,539($953-$3,363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $289 to $591 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,412 to $10,414 for first class
Lodging: $206 to $418 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $747 to $1,498 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Spain Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Spain is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Spain due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Spain Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Hotel Price
Prices are based on Spain hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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Percent of rentals
There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Spain.
Flight Costs to Spain
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,103 average in early August to a low of $665 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $654. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Spain our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Worldwide Flight Prices
Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices
The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Spain, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $438, so you can easily save about 66% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Spain can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $540 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.
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