Whenever you can save on a trip, you should, so we want to share this with you, because once we tried it, we felt it was a must-share. You pay €75 and the Principality of Asturias adds another €75. That's the Asturias Rural Tourism Voucher: €150 to spend on rural accommodation for half what it costs. We used it on our road trip around Asturias by car this October and, when we did the math, it was the most cost-effective part of the trip.
If you're planning a getaway before the end of the year, this is worth reading. Because the voucher has an expiry date, it has fine print (plenty of it), and it has a tax detail that almost nobody mentions.
We explain how it works, what we did, and how much we actually saved.
📋 What you'll find in this post
What the Asturias Rural Tourism Voucher is
How to get the voucher
The fine print: dates, minimum nights and limits
The detail almost nobody mentions: taxes
Our experience: Cudillero and Cangas de Onís at half price
Are there vouchers left? The second round
Tips from Pedro and Karyna
Frequently asked questions
What the Asturias Rural Tourism Voucher is
It's a subsidy from the Principality of Asturias to encourage people to stay in rural accommodation outside peak season. The idea is simple: you buy a digital voucher for €75 and receive €150 in credit to spend at village houses, rural hotels or rural apartments that are part of the program. We loved the ones we were able to enjoy.
The Government of Asturias covers the other half. And the credit can be spent at one or several participating accommodations, until it runs out.
It's that simple. The complicated part is in the details.
How to get the voucher
Everything is done on the official website, bonosturismoruralasturias.com. First you need to register on the platform and, once inside, you can buy the voucher.
The voucher is digital and works with a QR code. It's personal and non-transferable, so each person buys their own with their own details. Then, at the accommodation, they scan your QR code and the amount is deducted from your credit.
A tip before you buy: first check the list of participating accommodations on the same website. Not all rural accommodation in Asturias accepts the voucher, and there's no point buying it if the place you like isn't on the list.
The fine print: dates, minimum nights and limits
Each person can request up to 2 vouchers a year. That means you pay at most €150 out of your own pocket and have €300 for accommodation. If you travel as a couple and each of you requests your own, the combined credit can reach €600.
The program is valid from February 2 to December 31, 2026. During the year there were excluded dates: May 1, Holy Thursday and Good Friday, and July 1 to September 15. By now those dates have already passed, but each accommodation may have its own conditions, so ask before booking.
Another important condition: the minimum stay is 2 nights per voucher. It doesn't cover a single night, a meal or an activity.
And watch out for this: any credit you don't spend before December 31 is lost. There are no refunds.
The detail almost nobody mentions: taxes
We didn't see this mentioned almost anywhere, and we think it's important. The part paid by the Principality, the €75 per voucher, counts as a capital gain and must be declared in your income tax return (IRPF), under the general taxable base.
It's not an amount that will change your income, but it's better to know now than to get a surprise at tax time. If you're unsure how to include it, check with your accountant or with the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria).
It's also worth mentioning that each accommodation asked us for a deposit to confirm the booking, about €45, which they refunded once we arrived at the lodging. They do this as protection so the booked accommodation isn't left unused.
Our experience: Cudillero and Cangas de Onís at half price
On our road trip around Asturias we used the voucher at two rural accommodations, with 2 nights at each one.
The first was in Cudillero, at Villa Casina de Punticiella, from where we explored the western coast (we tell you everything in things to see in Cudillero and Cabo Vidio). The second was in Cangas de Onís, at the Les Xanes rural apartments, our base for the Picos de Europa and the Lagos de Covadonga hike.
The 4 nights would have cost us €300. With the vouchers we paid €150. Half price.
Huge savings. And on a multi-day road trip, €150 less on accommodation makes a real difference. The places let us disconnect and rest well to recharge every day. The houses were honestly bigger than we needed, so you can make better use of the voucher. Both were cabins for at least 4 people, so if you're planning a trip around Asturias with friends, this is perfect for you.
Are there vouchers left? The second round
Here's the heads-up. The first round, of 9,333 vouchers, sold out completely.
In September a second round came out with about 4,000 more vouchers, less than half of the first. It was activated on September 16, and vouchers can be redeemed until December 31, 2026.
So don't leave it until the last minute. Before planning anything, go to the official website and check that vouchers are still available and which accommodations are participating.
💡 Tips from Pedro and Karyna
🏡 Accommodation first, then the voucher Before buying anything, search the official website for participating accommodations in the area you want to visit. If the one you like isn't there, the voucher won't work for you.
📅 Mention it when you book Let the accommodation know you're paying with the voucher and confirm those dates aren't excluded. That way there are no surprises when you arrive.
🌙 Plan in blocks of 2 nights Each voucher requires a minimum of 2 nights. It fit perfectly with our road trip: 2 nights in Cudillero and 2 in Cangas de Onís, one voucher for each place.
💰 Spend the whole balance Anything you don't use before December 31 is lost. Plan your nights carefully so the credit doesn't end up half-used.
👫 As a couple, each have your own vouchers The voucher is personal. If you travel as two, each of you can request up to 2 vouchers and the savings multiply.
🧾 Keep your receipt The part paid by the Principality is declared in the IRPF. Keep the voucher details handy for your next income tax return.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Where can you buy the Asturias rural tourism voucher?
On the official website, bonosturismoruralasturias.com. You need to register first, and the voucher arrives in digital format with a QR code.
Which accommodations accept the Asturias rural tourism voucher 2026?
Only rural accommodation participating in the program: village houses, rural hotels and rural apartments. The list is on the voucher's own website.
How many vouchers can each person buy?
Up to 2 vouchers a year. That way you pay €150 and have €300 in credit for accommodation.
Until when can you use the Asturias rural tourism voucher?
Until December 31, 2026. Any credit you don't spend before that date is lost.
How many nights do you need to book to use the voucher?
A minimum of 2 nights per voucher. We stayed 2 nights at each accommodation and it worked perfectly.
Do you need to declare the rural tourism voucher on your tax return?
Yes. The part paid by the Principality counts as a capital gain and falls under the general taxable base of the IRPF.
Have you already used the voucher? Do you know any participating rural accommodation you'd recommend for next time? Let us know in the comments 👇
And if you're planning your getaway, here's our 6-day road trip around Asturias by car, the guide to Cudillero and Cabo Vidio and everything you need to know to hike to the Lagos de Covadonga. Prefer another mountain? Our getaway to the Pyrenees is also about sleeping in a small village and unwinding.
