How Much Does the Camino de Santiago Cost? Complete Budget Guide

The Short Answer

Walking the last 100 km of the Camino (Sarria to Santiago, 5 days) costs between €150 and €500 depending on your style. A full Camino Francés from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (35 days) costs €1,000 to €3,000.

Daily Budget Breakdown

Budget Pilgrim: €30-40/day

• Accommodation: Municipal albergue (€6-10)
• Breakfast: Coffee and toast at a bar (€3)
• Lunch: Bocadillo (sandwich) from a supermarket (€3-4)
• Dinner: Pilgrim menu (menú del peregrino) at a restaurant (€10-12)
• Extras: Water, fruit, snacks (€3-5)

Mid-Range Pilgrim: €50-70/day

• Accommodation: Private albergue or budget hotel (€15-35)
• Breakfast: Full breakfast at a café (€5-7)
• Lunch: Restaurant meal with drink (€8-12)
• Dinner: Pilgrim menu or à la carte (€12-18)
• Extras: Coffee stops, snacks, the occasional beer (€5-10)

Comfort Pilgrim: €80-120/day

• Accommodation: Hotel or casa rural (€40-70)
• Meals: Restaurants for all meals (€30-40)
• Extras: Luggage transport, taxis for tough stretches, spa visits (€10-20)

One-Time Costs

Before you start walking, factor in these costs:

• Getting to the starting point: Flights to Santiago (€50-200), then transfer to Sarria or other town (€20-80)
• Gear: Backpack, boots, rain jacket, sleeping bag if you do not already own them (€150-400) — see our packing list
• [Pilgrim credential](/en/blog/pilgrim-credential-how-to-get): €2-5
• Travel insurance: €20-50 for the trip duration

Hidden Costs

• Laundry: €3-6 per load at albergues
• Phone charging: Usually free, but bring a multi-plug adapter
• Blister supplies: €5-10 at pharmacies
• Souvenirs and gifts: Budget what you are comfortable with
• Return transport: Bus or taxi from Santiago to the airport

Money-Saving Tips

• Cook in albergue kitchens when available

• Buy fruit and bread at supermarkets

• Fill your water bottle at fountains (most are safe in Galicia)

• Share taxis when possible — splitting a transfer between 3-4 pilgrims saves everyone money

• Walk in spring rather than summer — accommodation and transport are cheaper

Transport Costs

A taxi transfer from Santiago airport to Sarria with lavtctaxi has a fixed price that becomes very affordable when shared among a group. We also offer luggage transport between stages so you can walk lighter. Call +34 600 000 000 for a quote.