How much does a trip to Bilbao, Spain cost?

• Fair taxi price (official, daytime): €30 - €35. Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals. Agree on the fare or confirm the meter runs. Refuse drivers who approach you inside the terminal or offer flat inflated rates.
• Best alternative: Bizkaibus A3247 bus to Moyúa Plaza in the centre (€3)
• Validate your ticket at the machine on the platform before boarding the Metro or Tram, or at the entrance on buses. Always keep your ticket until you exit. Unvalidated or expired tickets are treated as fare evasion. Fine without a valid ticket: €100.
• Tipping is generally appreciated but not mandatory. Rounding up in restaurants and bars is normal, and 5 to 10 percent is generous for good service. Taxi drivers do not expect tips.
• There is no widespread cover charge in Bilbao like the Italian coperto. A service charge is usually included in the bill. Some bars may add a small charge for bread or table service; check the menu if prices are not shown.
• Always choose to be charged in euros and decline dynamic currency conversion. Prefer ATMs attached to major banks over standalone machines in tourist areas, which often charge high fees. Paying by card is widely accepted in Bilbao.

Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.

Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.

Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-06. Your trip can cost more or less.