Barcelona Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Dec 2023

Now one of Europe’s most popular cities, Barcelona should be high on your list if you are going to be anywhere in the area. The architecture is unlike anywhere else in the world, and the dining and nightlife scenes are among the best in Europe as well. When planning your first itinerary to Spain, be sure to include Barcelona along with Madrid.

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Travel Costs to Barcelona

Population 1,700,000
Area 4,200,000
Timezone UTC+1
Currency Euro
Airports Barcelona Airport (BCN)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$97.5
1 USD = 0.9200 EUR
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Barcelona

Barcelona Hotel Seasons

Barcelona Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar17.39 - 54.35
starstarstarstarstar23.91 - 86.96
starstarstarstarstar40.22 - 914.13
starstarstarstarstar53.26 - 288.04
starstarstarstarstar125.00 - 415.22

Barcelona Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed13.04 - 35.87

Barcelona Attractions Prices

Best tours in Barcelona

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Sagrada Familia cathedralThis famous still-under-construction cathedral is stunning on the outside, and you can pay to see the inside and visit a basement museum.
general
28.26
Picasso MuseumOne of the better museums dedicated to the artist who spent time in Barcelona. There are free entry evenings and special days so research ahead.
adults
16.30
Harbour cable carTake a ride to the Montjuic district for excellent views of the city from above.
roundtrip
one-way
21.74
13.04

Barcelona Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastIn Spain people generally eat light in the morning. Many hotels serve a continental breakfast included with the room.4.35 - 6.52
Budget lunchThere are fast-food options for a bit less, and plenty of casual dining places in this range.6.52 - 10.87
Budget dinnerRestaurants come in all price ranges, and budget dining options are rarely far away.11.96 - 19.57
Beer (pint)Casual pubs are easy to find in the tourist areas. Drinks at nightclubs will cost more.3.26 - 5.43
Table wine (glass)Inexpensive local wines can be a great bargain in Spain. 1.09 - 3.26
Beer (bottle, retail)Obviously it's cheaper to drink with your own supply.1.09 - 1.09
Baguette from bakery or marketSelf-catering meals can be cheap and tasty in Barcelona.0.00 - 1.09

Barcelona Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to city center35.87 - 47.83
Aerobús from airport to city center5.43
Train+public bus from airport to city center6.52
3km taxi ride in Barcelona7.61 - 10.87
Metro ride in Barcelona2.17

Getting to Barcelona

Getting around Barcelona

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When to visit Barcelona

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January56401.6
February58421.1
March61441.7
April64471.9
May69542.3
June76601.7
July82650.8
August82672.4
September78623.4
October71553.6
November63472.3
December58422.0

Barcelona Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:54am7:05pm
21 Jun6:19am9:28pm
21 Sep7:38am7:51pm
21 Dec8:14am5:25pm

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