
Getting Around Spain: Renfe vs Iryo vs Ouigo vs Flying vs Driving
Getting around Spain in 2026 means choosing between Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo trains from €9, plus flights, driving, and buses, all compared route by route.

Every guide on the site, newest first: entry rules, tourist taxes, real 2026 prices and region-by-region routes, each one checked against official sources and updated when the rules change.

Getting around Spain in 2026 means choosing between Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo trains from €9, plus flights, driving, and buses, all compared route by route.

The Spain tourist tax varies by city in 2026: Barcelona charges up to €12/night, the Balearics up to €4.40, plus Galicia's new 2025 fees. Updated monthly.

EES biometric checks are live at Spanish borders and ETIAS arrives late 2026 at €20. Passports, the 90/180 rule, and the €122/day funds rule. Verified July 2026.