Family budget for 6 days in Barcelona in April

Six days in Barcelona in April with two children is a trip that can work on almost any budget. The biggest variable is accommodation: between a functional 3-star in the Eixample and a five-star on Passeig de Gràcia, the difference over 5 nights runs into thousands of pounds.

This guide breaks down every cost for a family of four (2 adults, 2 children aged 6 and 10) over 6 days / 5 nights in April. Prices have been checked against official websites and assume bookings made 4-6 weeks in advance. Flights are calculated from London, though Ryanair, easyJet and Vueling offer similar fares from Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol.

The food bill is the most flexible item: eating out for lunch and dinner with two children easily hits £60 per day, but mixing picnics, set-lunch deals and one restaurant dinner brings it down to £35-45. Attraction tickets add up quickly (Casa Batlló alone costs 93 EUR for a family), but many museums are free for under-16s.

The good news: April Barcelona is cheaper than summer. Hotels run 15-25% below July-August rates, and budget airline fares stay under £80 return outside the Easter peak. With the pound buying around 1.17 EUR at the time of writing, British families get solid value.