The average price of a 7-day trip to Southern Madrid is $1,345 for a solo traveler, $2,416 for a couple, and $4,529 for a family of 4. Southern Madrid hotels range from $49 to $225 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) are between $604 and $951 per person for economy flights and $1,895 to $2,984 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $82 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 Southern Madrid, ES
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MAD and stay in a Southern Madrid hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- April 23rd to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- October 1st to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southern Madrid is usually mid November.
Average Southern Madrid Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southern Madrid for a week is $960-$1,983($137-$283 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $827 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $73 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southern Madrid for a week is $2,108-$3,632($301-$519 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $1,654 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $73 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southern Madrid for a week is $2,988-$6,768($427-$967 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $3,308 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $94 to $102 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southern Madrid
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southern Madrid? The cheapest trip to Southern Madrid is about $101 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% 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 $43.
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 Southern Madrid for a week is $706-$1,446($101-$207 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $827 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southern Madrid for a week is $1,172-$2,532($167-$362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $1,654 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southern Madrid for a week is $2,224-$4,932($318-$705 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $3,308 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $60 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Southern Madrid cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southern Madrid Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southern Madrid.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southern Madrid for a week is $1,943-$6,587($278-$941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $180 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $669 to $1,679 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $225 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southern Madrid for a week is $3,214-$9,526($459-$1,361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $360 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,338 to $3,358 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $225 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southern Madrid for a week is $6,428-$17,228($918-$2,461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $720 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,676 to $6,716 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $450 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $512 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southern Madrid Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southern Madrid is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southern Madrid 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.
Southern Madrid 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 Southern Madrid 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 Southern Madrid.
Flight Costs to Southern Madrid
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $951 average in early August to a low of $604 in mid November. Median flight price is $734. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southern Madrid our data includes 466 originating airports, and 191 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southern Madrid from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $7,706 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ibiza (IBZ) in Ibiza (Spain) at an average of just $62.
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 Southern Madrid, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $347, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Southern Madrid can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $561 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.