Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Braga?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Should I visit Braga or Playa de las Americas? 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.
Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Braga is €112, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €195. 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 Braga and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Braga or Playa de las Americas? 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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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Braga 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Braga and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Braga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Braga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Braga 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 Braga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Braga Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Braga has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Braga 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.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Braga as well as Playa de las Americas.
In July, Braga is generally cooler than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Braga average around 21°C (69°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Braga this time of the year. In the summer, Braga often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Braga gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun.
Braga usually gets more rain in July than Playa de las Americas. Braga gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Playa de las Americas and Braga are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Braga is cooler than Playa de las Americas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Braga averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. Braga usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during autumn. Braga gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Braga. In October, Braga usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Braga gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Playa de las Americas and Braga during the winter are popular places to visit.
In the winter, Braga is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Braga in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In the winter, Braga often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Braga gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Braga. Braga usually gets more rain in January than Playa de las Americas. Braga gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Braga and Playa de las Americas.
In April, Braga is generally cooler than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Braga average around 14°C (56°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa de las Americas this time of the year. In Braga, it's very sunny this time of the year. Braga usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during spring. Braga gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
Braga gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Braga usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Braga gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Braga | Playa de las Americas | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |