Córdoba

The questions people ask first about Córdoba, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
• SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
• Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
• TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
• SafetyCórdoba is a low-risk city; the real issues are pickpockets in the Mezquita queues and around the Roman Bridge, summer heat…

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeCoffee or cortado at a bar€1.30–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) (2026 estimate)
• Beerdraught at a bar€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) (2026 estimate)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across the centre€6–10 (≈ US$7–12) (2026 estimate)
• Metro or bus rideCity bus ride€1.30 (≈ US$2) (check)
• Museum or sight ticketMezquita entry€15 (≈ US$18)
• Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
• Mid-range bedDouble room, mid hotel, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
• High-end bedDouble room, mid hotel, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

ODB Córdoba Airport (6 km (3.7 mi) southwest; very small with limited service — check current schedules before booking) · SVQ Seville (Closest major airport; train or bus onward to Córdoba) · AGP Málaga (Train to Córdoba in about 50 min from Málaga María Zambrano) · MAD Madrid–Barajas (High-speed train from Madrid Atocha, about 1 h 45 min (check))ODB Córdoba Airport (3.7 mi (6 km) southwest; very small with limited service — check current schedules before booking) · SVQ Seville (Closest major airport; train or bus onward to Córdoba) · AGP Málaga (Train to Córdoba in about 50 min from Málaga María Zambrano) · MAD Madrid–Barajas (High-speed train from Madrid Atocha, about 1 h 45 min (check))

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

€55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed

Mid

€90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed

High

€160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

• Summer afternoons in Jul–Aug regularly pass 40 °C (104 °F): do the Mezquita at opening, then stay indoors until evening.Summer afternoons in Jul–Aug regularly pass 104 °F (40 °C): do the Mezquita at opening, then stay indoors until evening.
• The Mezquita is an active cathedral: Mass times and Sunday hours restrict tourist entry — check the official site the day before.
• Old-city lanes are uneven stone with no shade; wear shoes with grip and carry water.
• Restaurants on the streets immediately around the Mezquita are the most expensive and least interesting — walk 10 minutes for better value.
• Medina Azahara is 5 km (3.1 mi) out with limited shade and a shuttle from the car park; go early and book the bus or taxi.Medina Azahara is 3.1 mi (5 km) out with limited shade and a shuttle from the car park; go early and book the bus or taxi.