Which place is cheaper, Canary Islands or Andalusia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Andalusia or Canary Islands?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Andalusia or Canary Islands, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Andalusia or Canary Islands?
Andalusia
The Andalusia Region of Spain is located in the south of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Almeria, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaen, Malaga and the capital city of the region, Seville. Andalusia is in the south of the Iberian Peninsula and is the only European region with coastlines on both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. Traditionally, the main economic contribution of the area is from agriculture, but in recent years the service industry, specifically tourism, retail, and transportation, have become at least as important and possibly even more important to the economy.
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a territory of Spain located off the northwest coast of Africa. Made up of rugged volcanic islands, the archipelago is known for its black and white sand beaches with great surf as well as opportunities for hiking, biking, snorkeling, and scuba amongst other activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Andalusia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAndalusia €326Canary Islands €880
The average daily cost (per person) in Andalusia is €326, while the average daily cost in Canary Islands is €880. 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 Andalusia and Canary Islands in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAndalusia €137Canary Islands €82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAndalusia €274Canary Islands €164
Compare Hotels in Andalusia and Canary Islands
Looking for a hotel in Andalusia or Canary Islands? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Andalusia €36Canary Islands €56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Andalusia
Also for Andalusia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Malaga Airport AGP to Malaga by Business Car: $65
- Airport Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Luxury Car: $80
- Airport Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Luxury Van: $71
- Almería Private Transfer from Almería Airport to City centre or Cabo de Gata: $77
- Arrival Transfer from Malaga airport AGP to Malaga City by Sedan: $55
- Cordoba: Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver: $145
- Departure Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Business Car: $59
- Departure Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Luxury Van: $66
- Granada Airport to Granada City Private Arrival Transfer: $49
- Granada Private Intercity Transfer to Malaga: $192
- Guided tour of Medina Azahara with transfer from Córdoba: $30
- Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) to Malaga Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $139
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Canary Islands
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Canary Islands:
- Transfer Airport - Lodging: $65
- Transfer Accommodation - Airport: $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Andalusia or Canary Islands?
Prices for flights to both Canary Islands and Andalusia 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 dayAndalusia €141Canary Islands €125
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Andalusia
For Andalusia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tapas Food Tour in Jerez de la Frontera: $46
- Malaga Atarazanas Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $71
- Dinner and Show at Alegría Flamenco & Restaurant in Malaga: $72
- Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga: $73
- The Málaga Morning Food Tour By Food Lover Tour: $77
- Paella and Salmorejo 2-Hour Cooking Class in Córdoba: $80
- Spanish Cooking Class in Granada: $90
- Malaga Food Tour Tapas, Olive Oils, Iberian Ham & Sweet Treats: $95
- Malaga Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $95
- Andalucia by Sunset - half day tour including dinner and Ronda pickup: $102
- Food Tour Cadiz: $102
- Cadiz Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $107
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Andalusia €35Canary Islands €25
Tours and Activities in Andalusia
For Andalusia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Alcazaba to Picasso: Málaga’s Best in a Self-Guided Tour: $1.17
- Skip the Line: Picasso's Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.79
- Malaga Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.15
- Cádiz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.17
- Malaga Highlights Exploration Game and Tour: $5.98
- Guided Walking Tour of the Old Town of Frigiliana: $5.99
- Legends of Cádiz: Self-Guided History Puzzle Adventure: $7.51
- Algeciras Paco de Lucía’s Legacy: Exploration Game and Tour: $7.51
- Renaissance Úbeda: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Renaissance Baeza: Self-Guided Tour Through Time and Architecture: $7.99
- Malaga Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Málaga Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.57
Tours and Activities in Canary Islands
Here are a few actual costs in Canary Islands for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Collective Adventure: Travel & Volunteer in Tenerife: $1,527
- Corralejo: Power Jetski Experience: $116
- Discover Mount Teide and the Arenas Negras volcano on an intimate tour from the north.: $513
- From Santa Cruz : Visit Teide National Park (for cruise-ship passengers): $206
- Fuerteventura: 125cc Motorbike Tour Cruise The Mountains: $188
- Fuerteventura: Aloe Vera Workshop and Tasting Experience: $31
- Gran Canaria Rally Driving Experience Toyota GR Yaris: $529
- Guided Snorkelling experience in south of Gran Canaria: $65
- Guided tour of Roques de Garcia - Teide National Park: $23
- PACK TRIO Buggy, Jet Ski, and Parasailing Adventure: $352
- Papagayo Gourmet Experience: $2,302
- Snorkel tour Why not?: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAndalusia €51Canary Islands €19
Sample the Local Flavors in Andalusia
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Andalusia:
- Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry: $19
- Almería Visit to Eco Winery Cortijo El Cura and wine tasting: $26
- Almería Wine tour and tasting in English in Bio Winery: $26
- Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba: $29
- Almería Wine tour, tasting in Bio Winery and aperitif in English: $36
- Almería Wine tour, tasting in Bio Winery and aperitif in Spanish: $36
- Andalusian Wine Tasting Tapas and DE wine tastings: $47
- Wine Tasting in Granada: $56
- RONDA WINE EXPERIENCE Wine Tastings DE Olive Oil and Tapas: $59
- Artisan Spanish Wine Tasting of 6 Wines: $66
- Ronda Wine Tasting with Tapas in a Scenic Vineyard: $66
- Granada Tapas and wine tour!: $82
Sample the Local Flavors in Canary Islands
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Canary Islands:
- Lanzarote: Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting with Cheese: $41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Andalusia and Canary Islands, we can see that Canary Islands is more expensive. And not only is Andalusia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Andalusia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Andalusia 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 Canary Islands would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Canary Islands than you might in Andalusia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Andalusia Expensive? and Is Canary Islands 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.