Luxury Travel Guide: Spain

Accommodation

$200-450 per night

Upscale hotels, boutique properties, paradors, luxury resorts, premium locations

Food & Dining

$80-180 per day

Fine dining restaurants, Michelin-starred establishments, hotel restaurants, premium tapas experiences

Transportation

$60-150 per day

Private transfers, taxis, first-class train tickets, car rentals with driver, domestic flights

Activities

$100-250 per day

Private guided tours, exclusive experiences, premium cultural events, luxury day trips

Eat menú del día lunches at local restaurants instead of tourist areas (typically 40-60% cheaper)

Use public transportation instead of taxis for daily travel (usually 70-80% savings)

Visit museums on free entry days or evenings (can save $10-15 per attraction)

Shop at local supermarkets and prepare some meals yourself (reduces food costs by 50-70%)

Book accommodation outside city centers and use public transport (typically 30-50% cheaper lodging)

Travel during shoulder seasons for accommodation discounts (generally 20-40% lower rates)

Take advantage of free walking tours and tip-based guides instead of paid tours

Eating only in tourist zones near major attractions (typically 100-150% markup over local areas)

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using excellent public transport systems (3-4x more expensive)

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season (can cost 200-300% more than advance booking)

Not researching free museum days and cultural events (missing potential savings of $50-100 per week)