Is Benidorm Expensive? Benidorm Prices in 2026
What a pint, a coffee, a menú del día, the tram and the airport taxi actually cost in Benidorm right now.
No, Benidorm isn't expensive, and for drinks it's still cheap compared with home. A Spanish beer in a local bar is about €1.80 to €2.50, a pint of something British in a strip pub is usually €3 to €4, a cappuccino is around €2, and a menú del día starts from about €12. Where people overspend is the airport taxi and imported UK brands on the seafront.
Quick facts
- Caña (small Spanish beer), local bar: €1.80-2.50 (Euro Weekly News, May 2026).
- Pint in a British-style pub: €3-4, and it rarely goes over €3.50 in the old town and Levante pubs, according to the same report.
- Imported UK brands: up to about €5 a pint (Murcia Today, June 2026; Hello Benidorm, October 2026).
- Cappuccino: about €2, range €1.50-3 (combien-coute.net, October 2026).
- Menú del día: about €12-13 for a basic one, €16.50-22.50 for a nicer one (diner reviews, January-April 2026).
- Tram to Alicante: two zones, €2.80 single before the 1 October 2026 rise, so around €3 now.
- Airport taxi: about €90 on the meter in the day, around €98 at night and weekends (onbenidorm.com, October 2026).
Benidorm prices at a glance
| Item | Typical price | Source, month checked |
|---|---|---|
| Caña or cerveza in a local bar | €1.80-2.50 | Euro Weekly News, May 2026 |
| Spanish beer, pint | about €2-3 | Murcia Today, June 2026; Hello Benidorm, Oct 2026 |
| Pint in a British pub (e.g. Carling) | €3-4 | Euro Weekly News, May 2026 |
| Imported UK beer, pint | up to €5 | Murcia Today, June 2026 |
| Beer, 0.5L, bar average | €3 (range €2.50-4.50) | combien-coute.net, Oct 2026 |
| Beer, 0.5L, supermarket | €1.20 (range €0.60-1.80) | combien-coute.net, Oct 2026 |
| Cappuccino | €2 (range €1.50-3) | combien-coute.net, Oct 2026 |
| Menú del día | €11.90-13 basic, €16.50-22.50 nicer | Gastroranking diner reviews, 2025-Apr 2026 |
| Pintxo, old town | €2.50-5 | Hello Benidorm, Oct 2026 |
| Seafood rice, per person | €14-25 | Hello Benidorm, Oct 2026 |
| Mid-range dinner for two | about €45 | Hello Benidorm, Oct 2026 |
| TRAM single, 1 / 2 / 3 zones | €2 / about €3 / about €4 | onbenidorm.com, Oct 2026 |
| Local bus single | €1.60 (€1.75 at night) | onbenidorm.com, Oct 2026 |
| Airport taxi to Benidorm | about €90 day, €98 night/weekend | onbenidorm.com, Oct 2026 |
| Sunbed or parasol, per day | about €5-7 each | Travel guides, not an official 2026 tariff |
| Benidorm Palace show | from €40 show only, from €60 with dinner | benidormpalace.com, Oct 2026 |
All prices are at the time of writing (October 2026) and will move. Treat them as ranges, not promises.
Is Benidorm expensive for drinks?
Not by UK or Irish standards. The average draught pint in UK pubs hit £5.34 in 2026, according to the Morning Advertiser's survey. In Benidorm you'll pay about €2-3 for a Spanish beer and €3-4 for a pint in a British-style pub. The jump comes with imported brands, which can reach €5.
The easy saving is to drink Spanish. Order a caña (a small draught) or a tubo (a taller glass) of the local lager and you'll pay the low end every time.
British strip vs old town vs Spanish places
The British bar strip (Levante)
The pubs around the Levante bar area are competitive, so pint prices are fair, often €3-4, with happy hours and deals to pull you in. Where it climbs is imported UK beers and cocktails on the seafront. Bars like the Shamrock Irish Pub are where you go for the atmosphere, not the cheapest pint in town.
The old town
The old town is where you eat well for not much. Pintxos run about €2.50-5 each, and a few of them with a caña makes a cheap, good lunch. Try La Cava Aragonesa or El Rincón del Ribera on Plaza de la Constitució, and see our old town bars guide for more.
Spanish places away from the seafront
Walk a few streets back from the beach and you'll find the menú del día: usually a starter, a main, dessert or coffee, bread and a drink for a set price. Recent diner reviews quote €11.90, €12.50 and €13 for everyday menus, and €16.50-22.50 for more ambitious ones. It's the best-value meal in Spain, and it's mostly a weekday lunch thing.
Getting around
- TRAM: fares went up on 1 October 2026. A one-zone single is now €2. Two- and three-zone singles rose too (they were €2.80 and €3.90), but the new prices weren't published clearly when we checked, so look at the machine or the TRAM app. Benidorm to Alicante is two zones and takes about 72 minutes. A 10-trip ticket went from €4.80 to €5.40 in October 2026, but check whether it works for your route on the FGV site. Our Alicante to Benidorm by tram guide has the details.
- Local bus: €1.60 a single (€1.75 at night), or €12 for a 24-hour pass.
- Taxis: metered. Short hops around town are cheap. The airport run is the big one: about €90 on the daytime tariff and about €98 at night, weekends and holidays. Pre-booked transfers come in a bit lower, with comparison sites showing averages around €83-86 for a car. See our Alicante airport to Benidorm guide.
The beach
The beach itself is free. Sunbeds and parasols are run by a concession, and travel guides put them at about €5-7 each per day, with two loungers and a parasol around €15-20. Prices vary by row and season, and they're posted on the beach, so check the board. Bring a towel and you pay nothing.
How to keep it cheap
- Drink Spanish beer and order a caña, not a pint of an imported brand.
- Eat your big meal at lunch with a menú del día.
- Use the tram and bus, and save taxis for late nights and luggage.
- Do one of the weekly Benidorm markets for fruit, snacks and cheap holiday clothes.
- Check the bill on the seafront. Mistakes happen, and a tourist strip is where they happen most.
Thinking of staying longer? Our cost of living in Alicante guide covers rent and monthly bills, and the Benidorm area guide covers the rest.
FAQ
How much is a pint in Benidorm?
About €3-4 in a British-style pub, and often under €3.50, according to a May 2026 Euro Weekly News report. Spanish beer is cheaper, around €1.80-2.50 for a caña. Imported UK brands can reach €5.
Is Benidorm cheaper than the UK?
For drinks and eating out, yes. The average UK pub pint was £5.34 in 2026, while a Spanish beer in Benidorm is around €2-3 and a menú del día starts around €12.
How much is a coffee in Benidorm?
A cappuccino is about €2, with a range of about €1.50-3 depending on where you sit, based on October 2026 price data.
How much is the tram from Benidorm to Alicante?
It's a two-zone fare: €2.80 single before the 1 October 2026 rise, so roughly €3 now. Check the machine or the TRAM app for the exact price. It's a two-zone fare and the trip takes about 72 minutes.
How much is a taxi from Alicante airport to Benidorm?
About €90 on the meter in the daytime and about €98 at night, weekends and on holidays. Pre-booked transfers can be a little cheaper.
Benidorm is cheap if you let it be.