A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Arles vs. Playa de las Americas for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Arles or Playa de las Americas?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Arles and Playa de las Americas can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Arles or Playa de las Americas?

Arles

Arles is a city (and commune) in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhone department. A large part of the Camargue is located on the territory of the commune, making it the largest commune in Metropolitan France in terms of territory. The city has a long history, and was considerably important in the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis. The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981. The Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh lived in Arles from 1888 to 1889 and produced over 300 paintings and drawings during his time there. The Arles area is full of culture and rich in history. It has many treasures, points of interest, and colorful sunbaked houses and is a great introduction into the Camarguais culture.

Playa de las Americas

If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to France, The Best G Adventures Tours to France, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Arles and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Arles much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Arles would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Arles 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas than you might in Arles.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Arles Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Arles or Playa de las Americas?

Arles has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Arles and Playa de las Americas, 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 Arles or Playa de las Americas?

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 Arles or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?

Both Playa de las Americas and Arles during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Arles because of the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Arles is generally around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Arles average around 24°C (75°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Arles. In the summer, Arles often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Arles gets 354 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun.

Arles usually gets more rain in July than Playa de las Americas. Arles gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Arles or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Arles and Playa de las Americas. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Arles this time of year.

Arles is cooler than Playa de las Americas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Arles averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa de las Americas this time of the year. Arles usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during autumn. Arles gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Arles gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Arles usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Arles gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Arles or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Arles as well as Playa de las Americas. Many travelers come to Arles for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In the winter, Arles is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Arles in January average around 7°C (44°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 19°C (66°F).

In the winter, Arles often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Arles gets 146 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun.

Arles usually gets more rain in January than Playa de las Americas. Arles gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Arles or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?

Both Playa de las Americas and Arles are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Arles in the spring for the natural beauty.

In April, Arles is generally much colder than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Arles average around 13°C (56°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).

It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Arles. Arles usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during spring. Arles gets 218 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Arles usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Arles gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Arles