Granada from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Granada, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Granada tripDay to day in Granada, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £21 | £27 |
| A balanced mix | £32 | £38 |
| Mostly restaurants | £35 | £41 |
- Local transport: about £5 a day. Taxi: £1 to start, then £0.84 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £8 a day for food.
- Tipping: about 5% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, en.wikivoyage.org, lovegranada.com; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
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32°A
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The most pleasant months are March to June and September to November. July is the driest month (1 mm of rain) and November the wettest (61 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Spain, place by placeCompare: Spain or Portugal · Spain or Italy · France or Spain · Spain or Greece
Visa for British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Granada
Generalife Gardensgarden · a couple of hoursThe Court of the Main Canal with its arcing water jets is the postcard shot.
- Albaicín quarterneighbourhood · half a day
Get lost on purpose; the C1 minibus from Plaza Nueva saves the climb.
Granada Cathedralchurch · a couple of hoursEnter from Gran Vía; the circular Capilla Mayor is the showpiece.
Royal Chapel (Capilla Real)church · a couple of hoursTombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, plus Isabella's painting collection.
- Carrera del Darro riverside walkstreet · a couple of hours
Walk from Plaza Nueva to Paseo de los Tristes for the Alhambra lit up at night.
Alhambra and the Nasrid Palacespalace · half a dayBook ahead. Book 2 to 3 months ahead; turn up on time for the Nasrid Palaces slot
- Alcazaba fortresscastle · a couple of hours
Palace of Charles Vpalace · a couple of hours
Mirador de San Nicolásviewpoint · a couple of hoursGo at sunset for the Alhambra view
- Flamenco show in a Sacromonte caveexperience · a couple of hours
Zambra shows in the cave houses along Camino del Sacromonte; book a table with a drink.
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Granada cost?
Food and getting around come to about £27 a person a day eating street food, £38 with a balanced mix and £41 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Granada?
The most pleasant months are March to June and September to November. July is the driest month (1 mm of rain) and November the wettest (61 mm); daytime highs run from 12 to 32 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Spain?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Granada?
Generalife Gardens, Albaicín quarter, Granada Cathedral, Royal Chapel (Capilla Real), Carrera del Darro riverside walk.
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