Prices in Granada - Find Out How Much You'll Spend

How much will it cost to travel to Granada? How much would you spend visiting monuments? How much do you usually spend on food? What is the cost of transportation? What is the cost of accommodation? What extra costs might you have?

Here we explain, point by point, everything you're likely to spend on your trip to Granada so that you're fully prepared.


It's difficult to create a specific budget for how much you'll spend because, of course, everyone is different and spends according to their preferences. What we're going to do is show you what the average expenses might be, explain how you can save money, and, at the end, add up the total.

We're not going to include flights, because, of course, some people come from Latin America, others from Europe, and the prices vary greatly.

How much does accommodation cost in Granada?

The first expense to consider is accommodation. There are many hotels in Granada, and they're generally not expensive compared to countries like France or England.

The lowest price is around 30–40 euros per night for two people in a hostel, and 4-star hotels usually cost around 100 euros. Of course, there are more expensive hotels, but we've taken an average price of around 80 euros.

If you'd like to take a look, here's our accommodations page. It's our selection of the best hostels and hotels in Granada, based on amenities, reviews, and location.

How much does transportation cost in Granada?

Public transportation in Granada works well, both by bus and metro. The Granada Airport bus to the city center costs only 3 euros, and the Málaga Airport to Granada bus is around 15 euros.

The most practical way to get around the city and visit tourist sites is by bus. There are no one-day passes; you can only buy a regular ticket or a Credibús.

This is a card that makes the trip almost half the price of a regular ticket. Two or more people can share this pass, and a trip with it costs about 60 cents.

In reality, almost everything interesting is in the city center, so it's advisable to walk. We estimate that you'll only make about 4 to 6 trips a day.

Therefore, the one-day price for two people is about 5 euros in total. You also have to pay 2 euros for the card (plastic), which is non-refundable.

What's the cost of eating in Granada?

You can eat very well in Granada. Of course, you have to try the local traditional food. Here are some recommendations:
Food will cost around 20-30 euros per person for a meal with a drink, or around 50 euros for a day. You can go to McDonald's or Burger King; but if you're in Granada, it's better to try the local traditional food. A coffee costs between 1.50 and 2.50 euros; a small ice cream, about 3-4 euros.

Typical dishes include the Alpujarra dish, Sacromonte tortilla, remojón, broad beans with ham, and more.

So, on average, two people would spend about 100 euros a day on food.

Eating more affordably in Granada

Can you do it for less money? Yes, of course you can go to the supermarket, where food is cheaper.

Here are some supermarket prices. As examples, we'll use the prices of common products sold worldwide so you can compare.

For example, a can of beer (in this case, La Alhambra) costs 60–70 cents, a loaf of bread 50–70 cents, 1.5 liters of water less than 30 cents, and 1 kg of bananas between 2.50 and 3 euros.

In the city center, there are supermarkets like Mercadona, Covirán, and Carrefour Express, and their prices are similar.

Some Mercadona stores offer prepared “Ready-to-Eat” food, microwaves, and tables for dining.

On this map, you can see the locations of supermarkets in Granada, as well as the Mercadona stores where you can buy prepared food, heat it up, and eat in a specially designed area.

How much do the monuments in Granada cost?

If you want to save money, you can walk around the city and enjoy the free parts of Granada. However, if it's your first time here, the least you can do is visit the Alhambra, which is spectacular.

It would be a shame to come here and not see the Alhambra. Its monumental complex also includes the Alhambra Museum and the Fine Arts Museum, both of which are free.

Furthermore, the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, the Cartuja Monastery, and the Monastery of San Jerónimo are important monuments and are not expensive to visit. Walking through the Albaicín, and its cármenes and viewpoints, is free.

If you're in Granada for two or three days, you can save money by purchasing the Granada Card, which includes entry to the Alhambra and several other monuments. If you're in Granada for just one day, it's better to buy tickets separately instead of getting the Granada Card.

Don't forget to buy your tickets to the Alhambra well in advance to avoid the unpleasant surprise of not getting them.

The Alhambra costs about 22 euros, plus 7 euros for the Cathedral, 7 euros for the Royal Chapel, and the monasteries also cost 7 euros.

Price Examples in Granada in 2025

Summary of total expenses per person in Granada

Let's see the total cost per person, including accommodation, transportation, food, and monuments.


This is without shopping, which can be a bit tempting when you visit Granada. But, of course, we can't predict how much you'll spend on shopping.

Travel expenses are hard to predict because everything depends on each person's tastes, where you want to eat, the type of accommodation, and other factors.

You'll probably treat yourself and buy some souvenirs and gifts, so you'll need to add a little extra to your budget. In the end, everyone chooses to spend their money on what they enjoy the most.

Tell us in the comments, if you'd like, what you missed or any advice you have for others visiting Granada about managing expenses.

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