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How much does a trip to Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain cost?
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A 3-night trip to Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain for 2 people costs about €830 on a mid-range budget, from €335 travelling cheaply up to €1,200 in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated September 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €395 |
| Food & drinks | €225 |
| Local transport | €71 |
| Sights & activities | €140 |
| Total | €830 |
Cost per person per day in Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €21 | €66 | €83 |
| Food & drinks | €21 | €38 | €52 |
| Local transport | €4.5 | €12 | €20 |
| Sights & activities | €9 | €23 | €46 |
| Total per person per day | €56 | €140 | €200 |
What things cost in Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain
Hotel room per night
- Budget€43
- Mid-range€130
- Comfort€165
Live nightly rates for a double room near the centre: median of 12 hotels on Agoda for a night next month.
- Restaurant meal€17.86
- Street food or quick meal€4.46
- Coffee€1.34
- Beer€3.13
- Taxi per km€1.16
- Public transport ticket€1.70
Hotels in Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain
Budget: €43 · Mid-range: €130 · Comfort: €165
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): €30 - €40. Use the official taxi rank outside the arrivals hall and confirm the meter is running. Refuse drivers who quote flat rates without a meter. Uber, FreeNow and Cabify also operate and offer app-set pricing.
- Best alternative: Euskotren bus line from the airport terminal to the city centre, arriving at the central bus station near Plaza Gipuzkoa. (€3)
- Buy the ticket before boarding at stops or via the official app, and validate it on the bus when you board. Tickets are single-use, so validate a fresh one for each ride. Keep it until you get off, inspectors check regularly. Fine without a valid ticket: €80.
- Service is usually included in the bill. Round up or leave 5-10% for good table service in restaurants; rounding is fine for taxis and bars.
- Cover charges are uncommon in San Sebastián. Check that menu prices match the final bill, and confirm the price before ordering pintxos from a counter, some bars charge per skewer or per toothpick.
- Prefer ATMs attached to bank branches. Always choose to be charged in euros and decline dynamic currency conversion. Independent ATMs and exchange booths near the old town often add fees or poor rates; use your bank's card where possible.
Tickets for the top sights
Check current prices and book official tickets in advance.
How we calculate
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 2026-10-08. Your trip can cost more or less.