September 6, 2026 · 2 min read
How much the Camino de Santiago costs in 2026
A real daily budget for the Camino de Santiago with a private room, and what an organized trip adds. Checked 2026 figures.
Reviewed by the Xacobea team · October 2026
Figures from 2026, collected from guesthouses, hotels and bars along the Camino Francés, Portugués and Inglés. They assume a room of your own every night, which is how we recommend walking.
Daily budget
| Style | Accommodation | Food | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guesthouse room, pilgrim menu | €40–50 | €20 | €60–70 |
| Hotel double room shared by two, per person | €40–50 | €30 | €70–80 |
| Hotel or apartment with private bathroom | €55–65 | €30 | €85–90 |
| Organized with luggage transfer | included | €30 | €110–160 |
What people forget
- Transport to the start: €20–120 depending on where you come from.
- Credential: €2–3. Compostela: free; distance certificate €3.
- Luggage transfer: €6–8 per stage.
- Washer and dryer: €3–6 per use.
- First aid and Compeed: €15–25 for the whole walk.
- Travel insurance: €20–40 for two weeks.
Examples
- Sarria – Santiago, 5 days, private rooms booked ahead: about €350–450 without transport; organized with luggage transfer, €550–800.
- Tui – Santiago, 6 days, guesthouses and small hotels: about €420–540; organized, €650–950.
- Saint-Jean – Santiago, 33 days, mixed: €1,100–1,400.
How to spend less
Book early: rooms cost less six months out than six weeks out, and in the last 100 km from Sarria they sell out months ahead in 2027, a Holy Year. Share a double room if you walk with someone, take the pilgrim menu at lunch instead of dinner, carry a bottle and refill at fountains, and avoid eating in the most touristy stage-end villages. An organized trip costs more per day but fixes the price in advance, with rooms, luggage transfer and a phone number for problems included.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Camino cost per day?
€60–90 per person per day with a private room in a guesthouse, hotel or apartment; €110–160 organized with luggage transfer and every night booked.
How much does the Camino from Sarria cost?
About €350–450 for five days with a private room each night, excluding transport to Sarria; organized with luggage transfer, €550–800.
How can I save money on the Camino?
Book rooms early, share a double room, take the pilgrim menu at lunch, refill your bottle at fountains and avoid eating in the most touristy stage-end villages.
