First time in Camino and will be traveling solo.

[aes]

Hello, my name is Allan and I am planning to walk solo "The Complete Camino de Santiago Frances from St. Jean" on April 1, 2025. This my first time to hike in Camino de Santiago.

Do you have any idea how much would it cost me if I use a travel agency to plan may Camino pilgrimage?

Thank you.

 

[trecile]

It's easy to find out the costs by going to the providers' websites.

But the majority of forum members and pilgrims on the Camino arrange it themselves and save a lot of money in the process. Plus you can customize the Camino for your ability and interests. And when you are in control of your own bookings you can change them as circumstances change, as they are likely to do over a walk of many weeks.

 

[aes]

It's easy to find out the costs by going to the providers' websites.

But the majority of forum members and pilgrims on the Camino arrange it themselves and save a lot of money in the process. Plus you can customize the Camino for your ability and interests. And when you are in control of your own bookings you can change them as circumstances change, as they are likely to do over a walk of many weeks.

Thank you for your suggestions. I appreciate it very much!

I will be starting to do my own research on how to navigate / explore the Camino cost-efficiency.

Suggestions are welcome!

 

[MARSKA]

In regards to cost plan on 50 euros/day on average. I am a "mature" woman who walked St Jean to SDC without using a travel company in 2023 & again in 2024 - and met so many awesome people. You do not need to pay a travel company..

Look at gronze.com, pick up a guide book, and download wisepilgrim or other Camino apps.

Keep asking questions on this forum& you will get answers and support!

 

[Corned Beef]

A lot of the agencies offer packages for "the first 100km" or the "last 100km". If you are uncertain about either your abilities or your motivation then book one of the 100's and then complete the rest at your leisure. The packages help work out if this is for you as it takes a lot of the planning work / bed race out of it.

But the obligatory warning. If you do one, you'll want to do another.

 

[davejsy]

Yes the Camino Frances is not complicated and it better done on your own terms and at your own speed. Plenty of great YouTube and internet articles that will cover all you need to know, as well as this forum.

If cost efficiency is of particular importance then planning it and executing it yourself will save you a lot of money, although I can understand why you may feel more comfortable having everything arranged for you when you do not know what it will entail.

 

[Roland49]

If you are on the cheaper side and do it all by yourself (Albergues, dorms, Pilgrims Meal or Menu del dia, shopping in supermercados): anything between 25-75€ per day.
If you want it comfortable: 75€ and up.

On my CF in 2019 I spent 24€ per day in average.
On my CP in 2023 I spent 27€ per day in average.
Travel expenses not included! Albergues only, most days Pilgrims Meals.
Only a minimal rise of costs.

I will be on the CF next year in summer and do plan with daily rates of 35€.
Don't use a travel agency for a pilgrimage, the way is well marked, the pilgrims are the most awesome people you'll ever met if you let it happen! The uncertainty is part of the experience!