A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Adeje vs. Nice for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Adeje or Nice?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Adeje or Nice? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Adeje or Nice?

Adeje

If you're looking for a luxurious winter getaway - the kind of place where tourists are top of mind - then you'll likely find yourself on Tenerife's coastal region. Located on the northern section of this strip is the city of Costa Adeje. Here you'll find hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants all ready to cater to every tourists wishes. It's the kind of getaway you always thought was reserved for the rich and famous. Now you can enjoy sitting in a beachy lap of luxury.

Nice

Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Nice or Adeje?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Adeje is €173, while the average daily cost in Nice is €131. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Adeje and Nice in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Adeje 87
    Nice 59
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Adeje 174
    Nice 118
Compare Hotels in Adeje and Nice

Looking for a hotel in Adeje or Nice? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Adeje


Hotels in Nice


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Adeje Hotel Prices and Nice Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Adeje 64
    Nice 25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:

  • transfert Nice aéroport vers Isola 2000: $267
  • transfert Nice aéroport /Fréjus /Saint Raphaël: $160
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé: Transfer to Nice: $292
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $170
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Arrival Private Transfer: $85
  • Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche Port to Cannes Mandelieu Airport Departure Transfer: $87
  • Villefranche Port Round Trip Transfer to Monaco: $158
  • Transfert privé aéroport de Nice-Côte d’Azur - Cannes: $155
  • Transfer from Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé to Cannes : $85

Is it cheaper to fly into Adeje or Nice?

Prices for flights to both Nice and Adeje change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Adeje 50
    Nice 49

Typical Food Prices in Nice

Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:


  • Slushee
    2.50
  • Strawberries
    4.00
  • Loaf of Bread
    3.20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.

  • Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
  • Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
  • The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
  • Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
  • 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
  • Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
  • PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
  • Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
  • Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
  • Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Adeje 19
    Nice 12

Tours and Activities in Adeje

For Adeje, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $102
  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Ifonche Flight Experience: $139
  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Performance Flight Experience: $160

Tours and Activities in Nice

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:

  • Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $65
  • Majestic Christmas tour in French Riviera: $235
  • Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $59
  • 3 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Licensed Guide in Monaco: $60
  • 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Nice with a Licensed Guide: $33
  • 3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer: $80
  • 7h sightseeing excursion: Visit Saint Paul, Antibes, Cannes.: $104
  • A Guided Walking Tour through the Charming Streets of Nice: $32
  • A walk of wealth – guided tour in Monaco: $251
  • All-Inclusive Food & History Tour in Old Nice with Local Guide: $142
  • Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France: $111
  • Antibes Electric Bike Tour: $75

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Adeje 8.21
    Nice 17

Sample the Local Flavors in Nice

Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
  • Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
  • Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
  • Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
  • Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
  • Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
  • New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
  • New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
  • Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
  • Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
  • Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
  • Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Adeje and Nice, we can see that Adeje is more expensive. And not only is Nice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nice and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Adeje would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adeje than you might in Nice.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Adeje Expensive? and Is Nice Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Adeje or Nice?

Nice has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Adeje. When comparing the sizes of Adeje and Nice, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Adeje or Nice?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Adeje or Nice in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Adeje as well as Nice. Also, most visitors come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Adeje is around the same temperature as Nice in the summer. The daily temperature in Adeje averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Nice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

Adeje usually gets less rain in July than Nice. Adeje gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Adeje 23°C (73°F) 
    Nice 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Adeje or Nice in the Autumn?

Both Nice and Adeje are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Nice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Adeje is a little warmer than Nice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Adeje in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Nice averages at about 17°C (63°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Nice. In October, Adeje usually receives less rain than Nice. Adeje gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Adeje 23°C (73°F) 
    Nice 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Adeje or Nice in the Winter?

Both Nice and Adeje during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Nice this time of year.

In January, Adeje is generally much warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Adeje average around 18°C (64°F), and Nice fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).

Adeje usually gets less rain in January than Nice. Adeje gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Nice receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Adeje 18°C (64°F) 
    Nice 9°C (48°F)

Should I visit Adeje or Nice in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Adeje and Nice. Furthermore, many travelers come to Nice for the beaches and the natural beauty.

Adeje is a little warmer than Nice in the spring. The daily temperature in Adeje averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Nice fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).

In April, Adeje usually receives less rain than Nice. Adeje gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Adeje 19°C (66°F) 
    Nice 13°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Nice and Adeje

Adeje Nice
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 18°C (64°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 9°C (48°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Feb 18°C (64°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 9°C (49°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Mar 19°C (66°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 11°C (51°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Apr 19°C (66°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 13°C (56°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 11 mm (0.4 in) 16°C (62°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 20°C (68°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in) 23°C (73°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 13 mm (0.5 in) 21°C (69°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 23°C (73°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 17°C (63°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Nov 21°C (70°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 12°C (54°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Dec 19°C (66°F) 75 mm (3 in) 10°C (49°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)