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The Camino de Santiago is much more than a hiking trail. It is a life-changing experience that crosses cities, villages, landscapes, and diverse cultures. However, there is a logistical aspect that, if not planned properly, can cause inconvenience: knowing <\/span>how to carry and manage money during the route<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Over hundreds of kilometres, you will find everything from ATMs and shops with contactless payment to bars where they only accept coins. Knowing <\/span>when to use cash and when to pay by card<\/b> on the Camino de Santiago is key to avoiding unpleasant surprises and enjoying the journey.<\/span><\/p>\n In this guide you will discover:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before deciding how to carry your money, it\u2019s worth knowing the average daily expenditure. Obviously, this depends on the type of pilgrim: those staying in public hostels spend less than those booking hotels or dining in restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n Approximate daily expenses:<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Doing the Camino de Santiago with Mundiplus<\/a> can help you forget the stress of searching for accommodation and comparing prices every night. We take care of booking accommodation in <\/span>hotels, manor houses, rural homes, and hostels<\/b> at the best available price, optimising your daily budget. <\/span><\/p>\n This means that instead of facing variations from \u20ac10 to \u20ac60 per night, you can enjoy set, stable rates tailored to your needs. That way, you can plan your expenses in advance and focus on what really matters: experiencing the Camino.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, some traditional hotels can dramatically increase prices during high season. With Mundiplus, you secure comfortable and affordable options, some even with <\/span>included services such as breakfast, laundry, or luggage transfer<\/b>, without having to worry about unexpected charges.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In short, a pilgrim can spend between <\/span>\u20ac25 and \u20ac50 per day<\/b>, although some travellers opting for more comfort <\/span>exceed \u20ac70<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although digital payments are on the rise, <\/span>cash<\/b> is still king in many areas of the Camino.<\/span><\/p>\n This is because much of the route passes through small villages, family-run bars, and local businesses that don\u2019t always have card terminals or prefer cash to avoid fees. Even in large cities, having some cash on hand can save you when a card machine isn\u2019t working or the connection fails. <\/span><\/p>\n For this reason, even if you carry a card, cash is your lifeline at key moments.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A debit or credit card is becoming increasingly useful, especially in towns and cities with regular tourism.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Planning your cash withdrawals according to your route is essential, as not all stages have banks or ATMs.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The most popular route with the best infrastructure. From Roncesvalles to Santiago, you will pass through cities such as Pamplona, Burgos, Le\u00f3n and Ponferrada, where ATMs are plentiful. Even in medium-sized towns there are quite a few bank branches. <\/span>It\u2019s rare to walk more than 15 km without finding at least one ATM<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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How much does a day on the Camino de Santiago cost?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Using cash on the Camino de Santiago<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Tips for carrying cash safely<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Using a card on the Camino de Santiago<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Recommendations for paying by card<\/b><\/h3>\n
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ATMs and availability by route<\/b><\/h2>\n
Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/b><\/h3>\n
Camino del Norte<\/b><\/h3>\n