Mid-Range Travel Guide: Spain

Accommodation

$60-140 per night

Private rooms in boutique hotels, mid-range hotels, nice guesthouses, private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$40-75 per day

Mix of tapas bars and sit-down restaurants, some tourist area dining, occasional fine dining

Transportation

$20-50 per day

Mix of public transport and taxis, high-speed trains between cities, occasional car rentals

Activities

$30-70 per day

Paid museum entries, guided tours, flamenco shows, day trips, cultural experiences

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)