Barcelona trip from Washington Reagan (DCA): what 6 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 6-night Barcelona trip from Washington Reagan (DCA) runs about $2,522 to $3,682 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
Plan it with my dates and budgetThree plans
| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Delta via New York | Gothic Quarter boutique hotel · 4★ | $1,450 | $1,320 | $744 | $168 | $3,682 |
| Best value | Delta Basic Economy via New York (budget fare) | El Raval hostel, private room · 2★ | $1,190 | $420 | $744 | $168 | $2,522 |
| Least cash | Delta Basic Economy via New York (budget fare) | Eixample apartment · 3★ | $1,190 | $840 | $744 | $168 | $2,942 |
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 Reagan (DCA)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Basic Economy via New York | 1 stop | 11h 02m | $1,190 |
| United Basic Economy via Newark | 1 stop | 11h 02m | $1,200 |
| Delta via New York | 1 stop | 11h 02m | $1,450 |
| United via Newark | 1 stop | 11h 02m | $1,460 |
| American via Philadelphia | 1 stop | 11h 02m | $1,460 |
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 Reagan (DCA)?
About $2,522 to $3,682 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 6 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Washington Reagan (DCA) to Barcelona?
Delta Basic Economy via New York at about $1,190 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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