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VdlP 23, Invierno 23, Fisterra 23
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Are there no costs involved in visiting churches / museums? SIM card cost / data charges? Nice approach though I think I’ll do something similar
@Robo
We budget very differently, but I feel that you would have a hard time spending that much money on the VdlP, which I walked last fall. For example, accommodation: I don't think I ever spent as much as 15 euros on an albergue. The cost of a hotel room varies but there is relatively little choice in much of the VdlP. Unless you splurge whenever you find a parador, there are many villages where the choice is very modest. You could use booking.com or another booking app to see what is available, if you want to spend the time. As for mid-day meals, the distance between towns varies greatly and there is often nowhere to purchase a meal when you are walking. You might have to carry prepared lunches (and even make them yourself) to have food to eat in the middle of your day's walk. Of course, if you are determined to spend as much as possible, you can find a way. Other pilgrims who walked the VdlP may be able to help you with that. Happy planning.
You have possibly blown the myth that someone can do a Camino for less that 30 euros per day
Remember with 2 of you staying in a double room the price will be very similar to a single person staying in a private room - so its proportionally cheaper. - you could probably allow E50 for 2 and be close enough.This is great Robo, thanks. The NZD isn’t too far off the Aussie so the numbers are close enough. I might be moving up my CF to May next year as my eldest would like to do it with me before she goes to university. This will help with my budget planning. I had planned on $4k per person.
This is great Robo, thanks. The NZD isn’t too far off the Aussie so the numbers are close enough. I might be moving up my CF to May next year as my eldest would like to do it with me before she goes to university. This will help with my budget planning. I had planned on $4k per person.
Thanks Lissie! Appreciate the input. I’ll do that.Remember with 2 of you staying in a double room the price will be very similar to a single person staying in a private room - so its proportionally cheaper. - you could probably allow E50 for 2 and be close enough.
The NZ $ is all over the place 92c to the Oz at the moment -just budget in Euros for the on-the-ground costs.
Thanks Robo!I refined the spreadsheet a bit more. Here it is for 2 people.
For private accommodation it stays the same nightly cost, and for Albergue accommodation it is multi[lied by the number of people.
Not strictly accurate as a private double room generally costs a bit more than a private single. Maybe 20% more.
All the other costs are multiplied by the number of people.
Remember this example is at the lower budget range @Keith H .
And it's also a 56 day Camino.....
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But one of the best passports!great work, Robo, thanks. My budget just tightened after coughing up $285 for my passport, so this is much appreciated. Geez, I reckon Australia has got the most expensive passports worldwide.
My wife and I are on a very limited budget of 30€ a day ( that is for both of us). And have been eating and drinking pretty well from the supermarkets. We have been walking for 29 days now.
Robo,
Each of us has to decide what our priorities or needs and purpose are when budgeting for the Camino.
Please do. I think it looks like a very helpful spreadsheet that lets each person adjust the assumptions and produce "high" and "low" estimates.Maybe I'll make it more user friendly and share it?
Oh that seems like a lot for less than 2 monthsWhat are we to do between Caminos?
My next one might be in 2019, but more likely 2020.
I need to seriously work on my weight and health first
So I look at routes I might walk next, read of others recent Caminos .............. and my latest diversion, budgeting!
My next Camino will be a lone one again, and likely the VdlP. The saving has started...........
I thought this initial attempt at a budget might be of interest and of course feel free to provide feedback. What have I missed?
I have always tended to stay in Hotels, but recognise the VdlP will require a fair number of Albergue nights. So I have factored that in. Of course I may get thrown out early on due to snoring
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I skipped on the pilgrims dinner and bought most of my food in the supermarketEach version I make, the budget is getting lower, as I find out more about the VdlP
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What's it like biking the route, Anthony? I'm trying to decide whether I walk it or bike it. I guess with biking it, one has to stay on the roads and is rarely on the walking path? Also, does one bring their own bike or better to rent one there? What about the panniers; did you bring your own or rent them there?i did my 40 day cycling Camino on 60euro a week ,so that is less than 10 euro a day BUT I did not sleep in a hostel every night so I slept in my tent or under the stars ,it was more of a camping trip and not a survival one , I know its not for everyone ,each to her/his ownView attachment 46939View attachment 46940
I took my own bike and panniers both times and used OUIBUS and ALSA buses to transport my bike because airlines cost way too much etc buses cost me less than 100 euro to get from Santiago to Nottingham ,the only down side is transport and using your own bike is ,transporting you have to dismantle your bike and put it in a bag or wrap it up (you can get a bag from ALSA buses for 15 euro and they charge you 10 euro to transport your bike ) and repairs or replacement parts you have to do yourself or get to a cycle shop , the up side is its your bike plus gear and you know it almost inside out and you been riding it 3 months before you leave ,train on signal paths ,farm untarred roads and cycle tracks and you done the basic maintenance ,repairs and packed your own panniers (like walkers only pack what you need because extra weight is strain on you and your bike ), where hiring a bike will cost you , for the peace of mind but I don't know about repairs or returns ,I did ride on the paths as much as I could ,there will be signs say suitable for bikes and there is a cyclist map for Camino francs, I used a MTB (hardtail ) on both of my Caminos I have a Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/256100694847356/)that might help ,I am still busy writing about my last Camino from Paris to Porto and back to Irun via Camino francsWhat's it like biking the route, Anthony? I'm trying to decide whether I walk it or bike it. I guess with biking it, one has to stay on the roads and is rarely on the walking path? Also, does one bring their own bike or better to rent one there? What about the panniers; did you bring your own or rent them there?
Hi David. I'm planning my Camino in Sept 2019. I'm keen to know how much you're paying for the Albergues each night. I'm going to be doing this on a shoestring budget.My wife and I are on a very limited budget of 30€ a day ( that is for both of us). And have been eating and drinking pretty well from the supermarkets. We have been walking for 29 days now.
Thanks and very interesting. That's great you can get on the path at times and that it's okay to do so! I'd probably rent a bike over there. There must be places and especially because I'd be coming from the statesI took my own bike and panniers both times and used OUIBUS and ALSA buses to transport my bike because airlines cost way too much etc buses cost me less than 100 euro to get from Santiago to Nottingham ,the only down side is transport and using your own bike is ,transporting you have to dismantle your bike and put it in a bag or wrap it up (you can get a bag from ALSA buses for 15 euro and they charge you 10 euro to transport your bike ) and repairs or replacement parts you have to do yourself or get to a cycle shop , the up side is its your bike plus gear and you know it almost inside out and you been riding it 3 months before you leave ,train on signal paths ,farm untarred roads and cycle tracks and you done the basic maintenance ,repairs and packed your own panniers (like walkers only pack what you need because extra weight is strain on you and your bike ), where hiring a bike will cost you , for the peace of mind but I don't know about repairs or returns ,I did ride on the paths as much as I could ,there will be signs say suitable for bikes and there is a cyclist map for Camino francs, I used a MTB (hardtail ) on both of my Caminos I have a Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/256100694847356/)that might help ,I am still busy writing about my last Camino from Paris to Porto and back to Irun via Camino francs
I would say the paths from Pamplona are good ,if you find it hard going the road is not too far away ,the pilgrims path always crosses over the road at some point where you can rejoin it again , if you have any more questions I will be happy to answer them ,I just googled quick and found this website https://www.cycling-rentals.com/ 300+euro for 14 days hire ,that's a price of a high street bike hereThanks and very interesting. That's great you can get on the path at times and that it's okay to do so! I'd probably rent a bike over there. There must be places and especially because I'd be coming from the states. I'm about to check out your Facebook page....
Yes. I often wonder at those breakfast figures of €4. My average breakfast at bar cost is €2.30. And that’s a tortilla with cafe con leche. I buy fruit from the tienda for really cheap. Once a week in a hotel (for sanity’s sake) @ €40-45. Only 2 pilgrim meals so far (one very overrated, but that’s another story), @ €12 a pop. €30/day average easily doable.I believe it!
Hi Liz, we just got back from VdLP. We paid 4-6 euro for public Alburgue and 8-15 euro for private Alburgue. Download Wise Pilgrim apps. It shows the price of the Alburgue. Sometime when we arrive, the Alburgue was actually donativo. We used the apps as the indicator on how much is the fair cost. Ultreia!Hi David. I'm planning my Camino in Sept 2019. I'm keen to know how much you're paying for the Albergues each night. I'm going to be doing this on a shoestring budget.
Buen Camino !
Liz
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