Camino Costs

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Camino Costs: Walking the Camino de Santiago involves varying expenses depending on your chosen level of comfort. Whether you’re on a tight budget or have more flexibility, there are options to suit everyone.

Your daily food and accommodation costs on the Camino will remain relatively stable if you stick to your preferred travel style and budget, barring unexpected situations. However, if you plan on occasional stays in private rooms while otherwise budget-traveling, it’s wise to factor this into your Camino costs.

For travelers from North America, travel expenses can constitute a significant portion of your Camino costs. Additionally, consider budgeting for any necessary new gear specifically tailored for the Camino. Other expenses such as toiletries, first aid supplies, and miscellaneous items are comparatively less expensive but should still be accounted for

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Daily Camino Costs On A Shoestring

CAMINO FOOD

  • Breakfast – 5 €: food purchased from a grocery store the night before, fruit, yogurt, eggs. Juice.
  • Snack -3 €: nuts, fruit, yogurt.
  • Lunch -6 €: food bought along the way. Fruits, nuts, cheese, dried meats, bread.
  • Dinner -10 €: food purchased at grocery stores and prepared in the albergues. Pasta is inexpensive, and the carbs are burnt off in the walking.
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CAMINO ACCOMMODATION

  • 8-12 €: Staying in donativo convents, municipal and albergues will be dormitory-style with up to 100 beds per floor, usually bunks.
  • Camping can be difficult as private landowners might not allow it, but if they do, please be considerate and leave behind NO mess.  Camping on public property is NOT allowed in Spain, so take heed as you might be rushed off by authorities.
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LIFESTYLE

Laundry washed by hand and hung to dry each day.

34 €

a day

Daily Camino Costs On A Restricted Budget

This is the Most Popular Way to do the Camino.

 CAMINO FOOD

  • Breakfast- 8 €: food from albergues or local resto/bar consisting of bread, Spanish tortilla, juice, and coffee.
  • Snack-2 €: nuts, fruit, yogurt.
  • Lunch-8 €: food from restaurants or local pubs, Bobadilla, Spanish tortilla or food purchased along the way of cheese, dried meats, bread. Beverage.
  • Dinner-12 to 15 €: Pilgrim meal consisting of three courses, bread, and a glass of wine.
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 CAMINO ACCOMMODATION

  • 12 – 18 €:  Private or association albergues, generally in bunks and rooms of 4 to 20. Dormitory style bathrooms.
Camino Costs of bed in albergue

LIFESTYLE

  • 7 €: Laundry washed by hand and hung to dry most days.  Washing machine and dryer once a week.

50 €

a day

Daily Camino Costs

On A

Generous Budget

FOOD

  • Breakfast- 10 – 15 €: food from albergues or local restaurants consisting of eggs, bacon, fruits, croissants, sweet buns, various breakfast items, juice, and coffee.
  • Snack -10 €: nuts, fruit, marinated olives and mushrooms, yogurt, sweet pastries, ice cream, beverage.
  • Lunch- 15- 25 euro: food from restaurants or local pubs, tapas, and a beverage.
  • Dinner-20 – 40 € : menu al a carte.
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ACCOMMODATION

  • 45 + €: Private hostels, hotels, casa rurals, or Paradors (generally over 130 euro a night). More luxury accommodations are generally found closer to major cities.
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LIFESTYLE

  • 12 €: Laundry machine washed and dried per load a few days a week.

This style of travel significantly detracts from the most wonderful pilgrim experience.  If possible, we recommend staying at albergues with mixed accommodations, allowing you to socialize with your Camino family.  It’s one of the most memorable experiences you’ll have along the way.

140 €

a day

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Additional Camino Costs on The Camino de Santiago

To Factor Into Your Budget

Travel

Taxi, bus, train and airfare costs from your home to the start of your Camino then home again.

Gear

Any new gear or equipment you need to purchase specifically for your Camino. Backpack, boots, hydration system, rain gear etc…

Hotels en Route

Hotel accommodations before and after your Camino.  This is highly likely if you will be travelling for several hours and need a rest day due to jet lag.

Cultural

Admission to museums, events, pilgrim credentials, guidebook, patches, pilgrim shell and Camino souvenir.

Post Camino

Excursions you might take after the Camino.  Many people walk or bus to the end of the earth, Finisterre or Muxia. The ocean marks the end of the earth where your journey truly ends.

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