Which place is cheaper, Fuerteventura Island or Albufeira?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Albufeira or Fuerteventura Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Albufeira or Fuerteventura Island? 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: Albufeira or Fuerteventura Island?
Albufeira
Located in the Algarve region in the south of Portugal, Albufeira was once a small fishing village which has since evolved into a popular destination for tourists attracted by the area's beaches, pleasant climate, and fresh seafood.
Fuerteventura Island
Fuerteventura is a volcanic island, and the second largest of Spain's Canary Islands located off the northern coast of Africa. Roughly translating as "Strong Winds" or "Strong Venture," the island is best known for activities like wind surfing and kite surfing.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlbufeira €148Fuerteventura Island €124
The average daily cost (per person) in Albufeira is €148, while the average daily cost in Fuerteventura Island is €124. 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 Albufeira and Fuerteventura Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlbufeira €74Fuerteventura Island €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlbufeira €148Fuerteventura Island €122
Compare Hotels in Albufeira and Fuerteventura Island
Looking for a hotel in Albufeira or Fuerteventura Island? 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.
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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: Albufeira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Albufeira €34Fuerteventura Island €46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Albufeira
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Albufeira:
- Transfer Vilamoura - Benamor Golf (Conceição): $81
- Transfer Vilamoura - Balaia Golf (Albufeira): $30
- Transfer Vilamoura - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor): $72
- Transfer Vila Real de Santo Antonio - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor): $168
- Transfer Vila Real de Santo António - Balaia Golf (Albufeira): $143
- Transfer Vila Real de Santo António - Alamos Golf (Portimão): $168
- Transfer Vila Nova de Cacela - Benamor Golf (Conceição): $65
- Transfer Vila Nova de Cacela - Balaia Golf (Albufeira): $143
- Transfer Vila Nova de Cacela - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor): $155
- Transfer Tavira - Benamor Golf (Conceição): $48
- Transfer Silves - Benamor Golf (Conceição): $101
- Transfer Silves - Balaia Golf (Albufeira): $42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuerteventura Island
Also for Fuerteventura Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fuerteventura Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Corralejo Hotels or Address): $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Albufeira or Fuerteventura Island?
Prices for flights to both Fuerteventura Island and Albufeira 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
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Food Meals for one dayAlbufeira €48Fuerteventura Island €33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Albufeira
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Albufeira.
- Portuguese Dinner and Cocktail Experience with Pick up: $54
- Albufeira Food Tour: Wine and Traditional Tapas Experience: $55
- Dinner at the Vineyards in Lagoa: $61
- Sunset Safari with Traditional Dinner : $67
- 6-Hour Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar: $67
- Sunset Tour - Champagne and Traditional Dinner: $72
- Half-Day-Orange Picking &Jam Cooking/Lunch with the Orange Farmer: $106
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 2-Hour Cooking Activity in Fuerteventura, Spain: $84
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Albufeira €39Fuerteventura Island €30
Tours and Activities in Albufeira
Here are a few actual costs in Albufeira for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3h30 Hours Vilamoura Algarve Sunset Tasting Tour: $67
- Full Day Private Tour in Silves and Coast Gems: $195
- 3 Hour Benagil Sunset and Coastline Boat Tour in Albufeira: $37
- 3H Guided Bike Tour in Vilamoura: $42
- 70 Minutes Guided Old Ruins Walking Tour in Albufeira: $22
- 70 Minutes Guided Secrets of Albufeira Walking Tour: $22
- Adventure between friends - Private safari, from 1 to 6 PAX: $166
- Afternoon: Jeep Safari Tour with Liquor and Honey Tasting: $49
- Albufeira 1 hour Off-Road Tour Buggy Adventure Tour: $33
- Albufeira 1 hour Off-Road Tour Quad Adventure Tour: $25
- Albufeira 2 hour Off-Road Tour Buggy Adventure Tour: $50
- Albufeira 2 hour Off-Road Tour Quad Adventure Tour: $36
Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fuerteventura: Ferry ticket to Lanzarote with wifi: $19
- Return Ferry Ticket to Lobos Island from Corralejo, Fuerteventura: $19
- Ferry to Isla de Lobos: round-trip tickets from Corralejo : $20
- Selfguided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and the northern volcanoes: $41
- Fuerteventura Cocktail Experience: $44
- 1.5-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour: $50
- Surf Experience in Cotillo: $50
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $50
- Fat Electric Bike Tour in Costa Calma: $55
- Fuerteventura: Cofete Beach and "Villa Winter" VIP Tour: $55
- Volcanic Discovery PREMIUM eBike Tour; easy level: 35 km: $61
- Experience the Wild West Coast of Fuerteventura: $61
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlbufeira €26Fuerteventura Island €6.79
Sample the Local Flavors in Albufeira
Also in Albufeira, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half Day Safari Tour with Wine Tasting: $59
- Winery Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $65
- Small-Group Wine Tour & Silves Exploration (from Albufeira): $69
- Albufeira Coast Tour w/ Wine tasting & Chicken lunch: $75
- Albufeira Coast Tour with Wine Tasting and Chicken PiriPiri Lunch: $77
- From Private Lagos Tour Whith Wine Tasting: $94
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Albufeira and Fuerteventura Island, we can see that Albufeira is more expensive. And not only is Fuerteventura Island much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Fuerteventura Island would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fuerteventura Island 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 Albufeira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Albufeira than you might in Fuerteventura Island.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Albufeira Expensive? and Is Fuerteventura Island Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.