How Much Does the Camino de Santiago Cost in 2026

How much does the Camino de Santiago cost in 2026?

One of the most common questions from Camino planners: *how much money do I need?* It depends on your style, but here is a full breakdown.

Daily budget: three levels

Budget pilgrim (€25-35/day)

• Public hostel: €8-12
• Pilgrim menu: €10-12
• Breakfast and snacks: €5-7
• Extras: €3-5

Mid-range pilgrim (€45-65/day)

• Private hostel or guesthouse: €15-30
• Restaurant meals: €15-20
• Café breakfast: €5-7
• Extras: €5-10

Comfort pilgrim (€70-100/day)

• Hotel or rural house: €30-50 per person
• À la carte restaurants: €20-30
• Café and tapas: €10-15
• Extras and taxis: €10-15

Accommodation: the most variable cost

| Type | Price/night |

|------|------------|

| Public hostel | €8-12 |

| Private hostel | €12-20 |

| Guesthouse | €25-45 (double) |

| Hotel | €50-90 (double) |

| Rural house (group) | €11-22/person |

Tip: groups of 3+ sharing a rural house like Casa Andaina pay from €22/person with a full kitchen — less than a private hostel + eating out. Read our [hostel vs rural house comparison](/en/blog/hostel-vs-rural-house-camino) to decide which suits you best.

Food (€15-25/day)

• Pilgrim menu: €10-12 (starter, main, dessert, bread and drink)
• Breakfast: coffee and toast, €3-5
• Dinner: cook at your accommodation for €4-6, or eat out for €12-20
• Trail snacks: fruit, nuts, sandwich: €3-5

Tip: cooking at accommodation with a kitchen saves €10-15 per day.

Transport

• Flight/train to start point: €50-200 depending on origin
• Bus/train between Camino towns: €5-15
• Taxi between villages: €15-30
• Backpack transfer: €5-7 per stage
• Bus Santiago → airport: €3

Extras

• Pilgrim credential: €2-3
• Laundry: €3-5 every 3-4 days
• First aid and pharmacy: €10-20 for the whole Camino
• Travel insurance: €15-30

Total budget (last 100 km, 5-6 days)

| Level | Daily | Total 6 days |

|-------|-------|-------------|

| Budget | €30 | €180 |

| Mid-range | €55 | €330 |

| Comfort | €85 | €510 |

How to save money on the Camino

• Cook your own meals when you have a kitchen. Pasta: €2 vs €12 at a restaurant.

• Travel in a group and share a rural house. 4 people at Casa Andaina = €28/person with kitchen and bedrooms.

• Carry a reusable water bottle. Camino fountains are abundant and free.

• Shop at village supermarkets, not pilgrim souvenir shops.

• Use the pilgrim menu for lunch — the best value meal in Spain.

• Book ahead for the best prices.

The Camino does not have to be expensive

With €30-55 per day you cover accommodation, three meals and extras. And for groups, a rural house with a kitchen is unbeatable: you pay hostel prices but sleep hotel-style. In Palas de Rei, Casa Andaina offers the apartment from €110/night (up to 5 people) or the full house from €190/night (up to 10 people).

For groups who want to simplify logistics, OurWay.Travel offers all-inclusive packages with accommodation, transport and experiences — a way to keep the budget under control without the hassle.