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

Should you visit Adeje or Rome?

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

Should I visit Adeje or Rome? 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 Rome?

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.

Rome

Rome is the capital and largest city in Italy. It is also a common entry point for most visitors flying into the country. Rome has been a center of power, culture, and religion for the last millenium, making it one of the most famous and popular destinations in not only Europe, but the world. The influence of the Roman Empire can be seen across continents.

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Which place is cheaper, Rome 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 Rome is €170. 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 Rome in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Adeje 87
    Rome 88
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Adeje 174
    Rome 176
Compare Hotels in Adeje and Rome

Looking for a hotel in Adeje or Rome? 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 Rome


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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 Rome Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Adeje 64
    Rome 21

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rome

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:


  • Metro Ride (for Two)
    2.00
  • Train to the Airport
    15
  • Taxi to Airport
    45
  • Bicycle Rental (Full Day)
    10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:

  • Verona Airport (VRN) : One-Way Private Transfer to Ravenna: $724
  • Vatican: Papal Basilicas and Holy Doors Tour with Transfers: $125
  • Van transfer service from / to airports in Rome: $135
  • VIP Transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Rome or Vice Versa: $67
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Rome HTL-APT (FCO): $88
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Rome HTL-APT (CIA): $61
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Rome APT-HTL (FCO): $88
  • Transfers from all Airports to ancient city of Rome: $67
  • Transfers from Fiumicino/Rome to Civitavecchia: $242
  • Transfers from Fiumicino airport: $79
  • Transfers from Civitavecchia to Fiumicino/Rome: $241
  • Transfers Ciampino airport To Rome: $47

Is it cheaper to fly into Adeje or Rome?

Prices for flights to both Rome 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
    Rome 48

Typical Food Prices in Rome

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:


  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    14
  • 4 Ice Cream Sandwiches
    2.99
  • Cafe e doce
    4.00
  • Pizza (Fast Food)
    2.65
  • Sitdown Lunch (for Two)
    32
  • Cheese and bread
    10
  • Espresso
    2.00
  • Dinner
    58

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome

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

  • Vatican Street Food Tour around the Biggest Fresh Market in Rome: $33
  • Food Tour of the Vatican with Farmers Market and Wine Tasting: $33
  • Pasta Making with Wine Tasting and Dinner in Frascati: $33
  • Dinner in Carbonara,Amatriciana,Cacio&Pepe e wine tasting : $36
  • Roman Master Chef Cooking Class with Wine: $43
  • Roman Dinner after History Tour: An Epic Journey Through Time: $43
  • Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide: $44
  • Wine Tasting and Food Tour at Vatican and Trionfale Farmers: $44
  • Rome Food Tour : Street Food Testings with Local Guide: $44
  • Tiber River Urban Rafting Tour with Roman Pizza: $44
  • Pub Crawl and Ultimate Party with Open Bar and Pizza: $44
  • Castel Gandolfo Kayak & Swimming Lake Tour with Pizza: $44

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Adeje 19
    Rome 36

Tours and Activities in Adeje

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

  • Tenerife: Masca and Teide National Park VIP Bus Tour: $82
  • BUBBLEMAKER: FIRST SCUBA DIVING EXPERIENCE FOR CHILD ADEJE: $93
  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Ifonche Flight Experience: $143

Typical Entertainment Prices in Rome

Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)
    69
  • Coliseum Tickets (for Two)
    33
  • Roma Pass
    30
  • Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)
    20
  • Segway Tour
    75

Tours and Activities in Rome

Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 2 Hours Guided Walking Tour in St. Peter's and Dome Exploration: $107
  • Appian Way and Aqueducts Electric Bike Tour: $84
  • Castel Sant Angelo Skip the Line Tickets: $40
  • Colosseum & Imperial Rome Afternoon Tour : $79
  • Colosseum Arena Floor Guided Tour with Ancient Rome Access : $201
  • Colosseum Tour With Kids: $201
  • Colosseum and Ancient Rome Guided Tour: $89
  • Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour with Circus Maximus and Forums: $17
  • Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill Professional Guided Tour: $166
  • Doria Pamphilj Gallery Entry Ticket : $39
  • Electric Bike Tour of City Centre with Gelato Highlights of Rome: $78
  • Exclusive Colosseum Arena Floor Tour and Ancient Rome Access: $223

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Adeje 8.21
    Rome 18

Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:


  • Bottle of Wine
    6.50
  • Pint of Beer
    6.34
  • Beer
    10

Sample the Local Flavors in Rome

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:

  • Trionfale and Prati Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $32
  • Vatican Food and Wine Tasting Tour next to the Sistine Chapel: $33
  • Cabaret and Burlesque Show: $34
  • Local Farms Guided Virtual Tour + Unlimited wine tasting: $40
  • Vatican Quarter and Trionfale Farmers Market Food and Wine Tour: $44
  • Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Drinks: $54
  • Wine Tasting in Trastevere with Food and Gelato: $55
  • Rome Nightlife Experience: Guided Bar Crawl with Local Expert: $55
  • EAT AND DRINK LIKE A LOCAL - Wine Tasting in Trastevere w/ Gelato: $67
  • E-Bike Night Tour with Food and Wine Tasting: $70
  • Trastevere Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $72
  • Rome by Night-Ebike tour with Food and Wine Tasting: $72


When comparing the travel costs between Adeje and Rome, we can see that Adeje is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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


Which is Bigger, Adeje or Rome?

Rome has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Adeje. When comparing the sizes of Adeje and Rome, 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 Rome?

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 Rome in the Summer?

Both Rome and Adeje during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Rome for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In the summer, Adeje is around the same temperature as Rome. Typically, the summer temperatures in Adeje in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Rome averages at about 25°C (77°F).

In Rome, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Adeje. In the summer, Adeje often gets less sunshine than Rome. Adeje gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rome receives 338 hours of full sun.

Adeje usually gets less rain in July than Rome. Adeje gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Rome receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Adeje 23°C (73°F) 
    Rome 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Adeje or Rome in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Adeje and Rome. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Rome because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Adeje is generally a little warmer than Rome. Daily temperatures in Adeje average around 23°C (73°F), and Rome fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

In Adeje, it's very sunny this time of the year. Adeje usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Rome during autumn. Adeje gets 200 hours of sunny skies, while Rome receives 198 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Adeje usually receives less rain than Rome. Adeje gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Rome receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


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

Should I visit Adeje or Rome in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Adeje as well as Rome. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Rome this time of year.

Adeje is much warmer than Rome in the winter. The daily temperature in Adeje averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Rome fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).

In the winter, Adeje often gets more sunshine than Rome. Adeje gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rome receives 127 hours of full sun.

Adeje usually gets less rain in January than Rome. Adeje gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Rome receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Adeje 18°C (64°F) 
    Rome 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit Adeje or Rome in the Spring?

Both Rome and Adeje are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Rome for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Adeje is a little warmer than Rome. Typically, the spring temperatures in Adeje in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Rome averages at about 14°C (57°F).

It's quite sunny in Rome. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Adeje. Adeje usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Rome during spring. Adeje gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Rome receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Adeje usually receives less rain than Rome. Adeje gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Rome receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Adeje 19°C (66°F) 
    Rome 14°C (57°F)

Typical Weather for Rome and Adeje

Adeje Rome
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 18°C (64°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 8°C (47°F) 81 mm (3.2 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 (52°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Apr 19°C (66°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 14°C (57°F) 50 mm (2 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 11 mm (0.4 in) 18°C (64°F) 42 mm (1.6 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 22°C (71°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in) 25°C (77°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 25°C (77°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 13 mm (0.5 in) 22°C (71°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Oct 23°C (73°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 17°C (63°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Nov 21°C (70°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 12°C (54°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Dec 19°C (66°F) 75 mm (3 in) 9°C (49°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)