Seville is one of Spain's better-value cities, but the Alcázar and the Cathedral both sell timed tickets that sell out. A flamenco show, airport rides and a day trip to Córdoba are what most visitors forget.
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Compare hotels in central Seville →The sample is 2 travelers for 4 nights. Your plan ($3,190) covers the main costs most people budget for, the ones you enter on the left. Costs people forget ($647, about 20% more for this trip) are the fees, taxes, tips and extras listed in the calculator. Prices were last checked on October 17, 2026.
Share of the $3,837 real cost. Nights and travelers multiply most of these costs, so changing either one moves the total the most.
4 of this trip's numbers link to a published price or rate. The rest are our estimates, and each one says what it is based on. You can also read how we calculate every trip.
| Cost | Default | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Airfare per person | $1,000 per traveler | Our estimate of a typical round-trip economy fare to Seville from a major US airport, usually with one connection. Our estimate |
| Hotel per night | $160 a night | Our estimate for a mid-range double room in central Seville. Rates rise around Holy Week and the April Fair. Our estimate |
| Food per person, per day | $55 per traveler, per day | Our estimate for tapas bars and casual restaurants, about $55 per person a day. Our estimate |
| Cost | Default | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Checked bag fees Off by default | $90 per traveler | Most economy fares to Europe include one checked bag, so this is off by default. Basic economy fares charge extra. Source |
| Passports Off by default | $165 per traveler | A new adult passport costs about $165 and can take weeks. Our estimate |
| Airport transfers | $60 for the trip | The EA airport bus is €6 one way or €8 round trip; $60 is our estimate using fixed-fare taxis instead. Source |
| Alcázar and Cathedral tickets | $35 per traveler | The Cathedral with the Giralda is €13 online; with the Alcazar at about €13 to €15.50, the pair is roughly $30 to $35. Source |
| Alcázar Upper Royal Quarters Off by default | $6 per traveler | The guided visit to the royal apartments adds about €5.50. Our estimate |
| Flamenco show | $40 per traveler | Our estimate for an evening flamenco show in Seville, about $40 per person. Our estimate |
| Tips | $3 per traveler, per day | Tipping is optional in Spain; most people round up or leave small change. Our estimate |
| Day trip to Córdoba Off by default | $70 per traveler | Fast trains reach Córdoba in under an hour, and the Mezquita charges entry. Our estimate |
| Phone data | $30 per traveler | An international plan or eSIM. Our estimate |
| Card fees | 3% of your plan | Foreign transaction fees on credit cards are usually around 3% of each purchase. Source |
| Travel insurance | 6% of your plan | Squaremouth says a comprehensive plan averages about 6% of the trip cost, usually 4% to 10%. Source |
| Pre-trip shopping | $60 for the trip | Our estimate for travel-size toiletries, sunscreen and small things bought before a trip. Our estimate |
| Pet boarding or sitter | $50 a day, if you check Pets | Dogster puts regular kennel boarding at about $35 to $85 a night. Overnight sitters at home cost more. Source |
For 4 nights with flights, a central hotel and food, plan on about $3,200. Once you add the costs most visitors forget, like Alcázar and Cathedral tickets, a flamenco show, airport rides and card fees, it's closer to $3,850. Use the calculator above to change any number to match your trip.
Not in 2026. Andalusia has no general tourist tax, though Seville's city council has pushed for one. Check again before a future trip. Source
Yes, especially in spring and fall. Both use timed entry, and popular slots sell out. The Cathedral with the Giralda is €13 online and €14 at the ticket office, and children under 13 enter free. Source
The EA airport bus costs €6 one way or €8 return and stops near the old town. Taxis charge a fixed fare into the center, so confirm it before you get in. Source
Spring and fall are the most comfortable. July and August are very hot, so plan sightseeing for the mornings and evenings. Book early for Easter week and spring, when hotels fill up.