September 27, 2026 · 2 min read
How much does the Camino de Santiago cost in dollars?
Camino de Santiago cost in US dollars: rooms, meals, flights and the organized trip from Sarria or Tui, with 2026 reference prices.
Reviewed by the Xacobea team · October 2026
Prices below are in US dollars so you can plan from home: orientative, checked in October 2026, converted at the ECB reference rate of 1.1208 dollars per euro (2026-10-15). Everything on the ground is paid in euros; the dated table with every single price is further down.
Organized trip, per person
| Section | Nights | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Sarria – Santiago | 5 | $600–870 |
| Tui – Santiago | 6 | $700–1,030 |
| Ferrol – Santiago | 6 | $700–1,030 |
| O Cebreiro – Santiago | 8 | $980–1,410 |
Included: a room every night with private bathroom, luggage moved hotel to hotel, pilgrim credential and a 24 h support line. Breakfast or half board depending on the plan. Flights and travel insurance are not included. Ask for your own quote; it is free.
Getting there
- Round-trip flight from the East Coast to Madrid or Porto: $600–1,100 in spring and fall, more in July and August.
- Train Madrid – Sarria: $40–70. Bus or train Porto – Tui: $15–25.
- Return from Santiago via Madrid or Lisbon: included in most round-trip tickets if you book multi-city.
What is not worth paying for
- Trekking boots: $150 you will regret. Trail running shoes ($100–130) are lighter and blister less on the Camino’s tracks and asphalt.
- A big backpack: if your luggage is moved, a 20-liter daypack is plenty.
- Guidebooks: the stage pages on this site have the profile, distances, services and places to stay for free, and a PDF guide for your route when you subscribe to the newsletter.
Bottom line
A week from Sarria, organized, with flights from the East Coast: about $1,400–2,000 per person all in. Booking yourself saves $200–300 but adds evenings of planning and the risk of no room in 2027, a Holy Year, when the last 100 km sell out months ahead.
Prices checked in October 2026
| Mid-range (shared double room) | up to €85 (≈ up to $95) | * |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort (hotels, luggage and bookings included) | €100–€180 (≈ $112–$202) | * |
* Orientative, based on published prices, checked in October 2026. Calculated: a double room of up to €90 split by two (€45) plus food of up to €40. Dollars at the ECB reference rate of 1.1208 USD per euro on 2026-10-15.
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Private room in a hotel or rural house (night) | up to €80–€90 (≈ up to $90–$101) | * |
| Breakfast | up to €5 (≈ up to $6) | * |
| Pilgrim menu | from €10 (≈ from $11) | * |
| Dinner | €15–€20 (≈ $17–$22) | * |
| All food per day | up to €40 (≈ up to $45) | * |
| Luggage transfer Sarria – Santiago (1 bag, whole section) | €20 (≈ $22) | * |
| Luggage transfer per stage | Quoted in your personal budget | — |
| Compostela | Free | [1] |
| Certificate of distance | €3 (≈ $3) | [1] |
Sources: [1] Oficina del Peregrino (Catedral de Santiago) · 2026-10-15 · [2] European Central Bank · euro reference rates · 2026-10-15
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Camino cost per day?
Up to about $95 per person per day sharing a double room, and about $112–202 with hotels, luggage transfer and bookings done for you. Orientative, at the ECB rate of 2026-10-15.
How much is the organized Camino from Sarria?
About $600–870 per person for five nights, with a room every night, luggage transfer, credential and 24 h support. Flights are extra.
Is the Camino cheaper than a normal vacation in Europe?
Yes. A week on the Camino with hotels and meals costs less than a week in Paris or Rome, and the flight is the biggest single expense.
