How Much Does a Doctor Cost in Spain? 2026 Price Guide for Tourists

One of the most common questions tourists have about Spain is what medical care actually costs. The answer depends on your nationality, your insurance, and which type of care you need. This guide breaks down real 2026 prices across every option — from free public ER care to private home visits.

Complete price comparison

Price breakdown by city

Medical costs vary by location in Spain. Tourist hotspots tend to charge slightly more due to higher demand and English-speaking availability.

Ibiza

• Home doctor visit: €150 (OnCall Clinic standard rate)
• Private clinic GP: €80–120
• Policlínica Nuestra Señora del Rosario: specialist from €120
• Pharmacy consultation: Free

Mallorca

• Home doctor visit: €120–180
• Private clinic GP: €60–100
• Hospital Quirónsalud Palmaplanas: specialist from €100
• Pharmacy consultation: Free

Costa del Sol (Marbella, Málaga, Fuengirola)

• Home doctor visit: €120–170
• Private clinic GP: €50–100
• Numerous international clinics in Marbella: €80–150
• Pharmacy consultation: Free

Tenerife

• Home doctor visit: €120–170
• Private clinic GP: €50–90
• Hospital Quirónsalud Tenerife: specialist from €90
• Pharmacy consultation: Free

Barcelona

• Home doctor visit: €130–190
• Private clinic GP: €70–130
• Hospital Clínic (private wing): specialist from €130
• Pharmacy consultation: Free

What does "free with EHIC" actually mean?

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) — or UK's GHIC — gives you access to Spanish public healthcare on the same terms as Spanish residents. In practice, this means:

Covered: Emergency room visits at public hospitals, primary care at centros de salud (with SIP card — hard to get as a tourist), ambulance transport when called via 112.

Not covered: Private clinics, private hospitals, home doctor visits, dental (except emergency extractions at some public facilities), repatriation, medical equipment.

The catch: Getting a routine appointment at a centro de salud as a tourist is nearly impossible without a SIP card (Spanish social security number). In practice, your EHIC gives you access to the ER — and that's it. For anything non-emergency, tourists effectively need private care.

How to pay and get reimbursed

Step 1: Pay at the point of care

Private clinics and home doctor services accept card payment. Public hospitals bill non-EU patients afterwards (by post, to the address you provide).

Step 2: Get your documents

You need two things for insurance reimbursement:

1. Invoice (factura): Must include doctor's name, medical licence number (número de colegiado), date, services provided, and amount paid. Private and home services issue this automatically.
2. Medical report (informe médico): One-page summary with diagnosis, treatment given, and any prescriptions. Ask for it at public hospitals before discharge; private services include it by default.

Step 3: Claim

Submit both documents to your travel insurer. Most policies reimburse within 10–30 days. For claims over €500, some insurers require pre-authorisation — check your policy.

The bottom line

For most tourist medical needs in Spain, you're looking at €120–180 for a home visit or €60–150 for a private clinic — fully reimbursable by standard travel insurance. The ER is free for EU citizens but comes with 3–6 hour waits for non-emergencies.

The most cost-effective approach: use the pharmacy for minor issues (free consultation, cheap OTC medication), call a home doctor for moderate illness or injury (€150, insurer pays), and save the ER for genuine emergencies.