The average price of a 7-day trip to Barcelona is $997 for a solo traveler, $1,791 for a couple, and $3,357 for a family of 4. Barcelona hotels range from $23 to $106 per night with an average of $41, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are between $613 and $1,063 per person for economy flights and $1,924 to $3,336 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $19 to $39 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 Barcelona, VE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Barcelona hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 5th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Barcelona is usually late September.
Average Barcelona Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Barcelona for a week is $682-$1,400($97-$200 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $39 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $23 to $28 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Barcelona for a week is $1,630-$2,906($233-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $39 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $23 to $28 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Barcelona for a week is $2,368-$5,132($338-$733 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $78 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $42 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Barcelona
How cheap can you make a vacation to Barcelona? The cheapest trip to Barcelona is about $85 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 45% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $21.
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 Barcelona for a week is $594-$1,259($85-$180 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $18 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $23 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Barcelona for a week is $1,068-$2,278($153-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $23 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Barcelona for a week is $2,064-$4,460($295-$637 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $46 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Barcelona cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Barcelona Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Barcelona.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Barcelona for a week is $1,534-$6,643($219-$949 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $978 to $2,313 for first class
Lodging: $53 to $106 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Barcelona for a week is $2,750-$9,446($393-$1,349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,956 to $4,626 for first class
Lodging: $53 to $106 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Barcelona for a week is $5,500-$16,972($786-$2,425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,912 to $9,252 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $212 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $512 to $960 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Barcelona Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Barcelona is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Barcelona due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Barcelona 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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Prices are based on Barcelona 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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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Barcelona.
Flight Costs to Barcelona
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,063 average in late December to a low of $613 in late September. Median flight price is $675. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Barcelona our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Barcelona from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juancho E. Yrausquin (SAB) in Saba (the Caribbean Netherlands) at an average of just $208.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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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 Barcelona, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $450, so you can easily save about 73% 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 Barcelona can easily cost $130 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $265 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.