Is Santander expensive?
An 8-day trip to Santander costs about $4,148 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $2,074 each, or $518 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $2,978; done well, about $6,440. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Spain · coast · beach · city · food · nature
8 days · 2 adults · October · 5,690 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
October is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,674 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $364 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $432 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $128 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $192 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $92 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,978 |
| likely $1,727–$4,229 · $1,489 per person · $372 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,674 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $798 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $816 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $224 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $448 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $92 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,148 |
| likely $2,406–$5,890 · $2,074 per person · $518 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,674 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,666 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,520 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $512 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $880 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $92 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $6,440 |
| likely $3,735–$9,145 · $3,220 per person · $805 per day · auto confidence | |
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