The average price of a 7-day trip to Bilbao Bay is $1,385 for a solo traveler, $2,487 for a couple, and $4,663 for a family of 4. Bilbao Bay hotels range from $63 to $218 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bilbao Airport (BIO) are between $654 and $1,074 per person for economy flights and $2,052 to $3,370 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $88 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 Bilbao Bay, ES
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BIO and stay in a Bilbao Bay hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- April 23rd to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- October 1st to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bilbao Bay is usually late January.
Average Bilbao Bay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bilbao Bay for a week is $1,004-$2,036($143-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $368 to $934 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $64 to $78 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bilbao Bay for a week is $2,196-$3,866($314-$552 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $736 to $1,868 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $64 to $78 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bilbao Bay for a week is $3,092-$7,172($442-$1,025 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,472 to $3,736 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $162 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $102 to $117 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bilbao Bay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bilbao Bay? The cheapest trip to Bilbao Bay is about $105 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 $55.
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 Bilbao Bay for a week is $734-$1,606($105-$229 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $368 to $934 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bilbao Bay for a week is $1,228-$2,792($175-$399 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $736 to $1,868 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bilbao Bay for a week is $2,336-$5,500($334-$786 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,472 to $3,736 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $60 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Bilbao Bay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bilbao Bay Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bilbao Bay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bilbao Bay for a week is $2,059-$7,958($294-$1,137 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $194 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $927 to $2,064 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $218 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bilbao Bay for a week is $3,518-$11,380($503-$1,626 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $388 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,854 to $4,128 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $218 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bilbao Bay for a week is $7,036-$20,492($1,005-$2,927 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $776 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,708 to $8,256 for first class
Lodging: $200 to $436 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bilbao Bay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bilbao Bay is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bilbao Bay due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Bilbao Bay 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 Bilbao Bay 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Bilbao Bay.
Flight Costs to Bilbao Bay
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,074 average in early August to a low of $654 in late January. Median flight price is $784. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bilbao Bay our data includes 167 originating airports, and 90 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bilbao Bay from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $15,090 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Seville (SVQ) in Seville (Spain) at an average of just $82.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bilbao Bay, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $420, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Bilbao Bay can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $543 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.