Barcelona trip from Washington Dulles (IAD): what 6 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 6-night Barcelona trip from Washington Dulles (IAD) runs about $2,632 to $3,772 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | United non-stop | Gothic Quarter boutique hotel · 4★ | $1,540 | $1,320 | $744 | $168 | $3,772 |
| Best value | Delta Basic Economy via New York (budget fare) | El Raval hostel, private room · 2★ | $1,300 | $420 | $744 | $168 | $2,632 |
| Least cash | United non-stop | El Raval hostel, private room · 2★ | $1,540 | $420 | $744 | $168 | $2,872 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Montjuic cable car and castle$32 for 2
- Paella by the beachOrder: Seafood paella · $6 for 2 over your food budget
Day 2
- La Boqueria tasting tour$60 for 2
- Bar CaneteOrder: Tapas from the counter's daily list · $46 for 2 over your food budget
Day 3
- Gothic Quarter walkfree
- El Xampanyet cava barOrder: Anchovies with a glass of house cava · in your food budget
Day 4
- Park Guell$24 for 2
- Sant Antoni market lunchOrder: Graze the stalls for fresh market tapas · in your food budget
Day 5
- Gracia squares at nightfree
- Cerveceria Catalana tapasOrder: Montaditos and patatas bravas · in your food budget
Day 6
- Bunkers del Carmel at sunsetfree
- La Cova Fumada bombasOrder: The bomba, invented here · in your food budget
Flights from Washington Dulles (IAD)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Basic Economy via New York | 1 stop | 11h 04m | $1,300 |
| American via Philadelphia | 1 stop | 11h 04m | $1,410 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 8h 49m | $1,540 |
| Delta via New York | 1 stop | 11h 04m | $1,580 |
Food: about $62 a person a day
Breakfast$8
Lunch$15
Dinner$32
Snacks and coffee$7
Restaurants worth the trip
- Cerveceria Catalana tapasOrder: Montaditos and patatas bravas · about $30 a person
- El Xampanyet cava barOrder: Anchovies with a glass of house cava · about $25 a person
- Bar CaneteOrder: Tapas from the counter's daily list · about $55 a person
- La Cova Fumada bombasOrder: The bomba, invented here · about $18 a person
- Granja Viader hot chocolateOrder: Suizo: hot chocolate under whipped cream · about $8 a person
- Paella by the beachOrder: Seafood paella · about $35 a person
- Sant Antoni market lunchOrder: Graze the stalls for fresh market tapas · about $15 a person
Questions
How much is a 6-night trip to Barcelona from Washington Dulles (IAD)?
About $2,632 to $3,772 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 6 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Barcelona?
Delta Basic Economy via New York at about $1,300 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Barcelona?
About $62 a person a day at mid-range places, or $744 for 2 over 6 days.
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