Which place is cheaper, Asturias or Canary Islands?
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 Canary Islands or Asturias?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Canary Islands and Asturias can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Canary Islands or Asturias?
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.
Asturias
Asturias is a region of Northwest Spain known for its rugged coastline, mountain landscapes, religious sites, and medieval architecture. While the natural landscapes answer the calling for outdoor adventures, the cities offer chances to experience the local history and culture. When it comes to sampling the best features of Asturias, there really is a little bit of everything.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Canary Islands Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCanary Islands €880Asturias €37,998
The average daily cost (per person) in Canary Islands is €880, while the average daily cost in Asturias is €37,998. 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 Canary Islands and Asturias in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCanary Islands €82Asturias €13,030
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCanary Islands €164Asturias €
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Compare Hotels in Canary Islands and Asturias
Looking for a hotel in Canary Islands or Asturias? 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.Canary Islands €56Asturias €4,074
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Canary Islands
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Canary Islands:
- Transfer Accommodation - Airport: $88
- Transfer Airport - Lodging: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asturias
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Asturias:
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Gijon Cruise Port: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Canary Islands or Asturias?
Prices for flights to both Asturias and Canary Islands 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 dayCanary Islands €125Asturias €12,322
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Asturias
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Asturias.
- Oviedo Food Tour with Sidra and Wine Experience Small Group: $114
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Canary Islands €25Asturias €3,902
Tours and Activities in Canary Islands
Here are a few actual costs in Canary Islands for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tenerife: A tour in a food forest and a vanilla cultivation: $17
- Guided tour of Roques de Garcia - Teide National Park: $23
- Fuerteventura: Aloe Vera Workshop and Tasting Experience: $31
- Tenerife: Cliffside Yoga, Meditation, and Cava Experience: $46
- Walking tour in Garachico (1:30 h): $47
- Tenerife: Guided tour with tasting of 6 wines: $47
- Guided Snorkelling experience in south of Gran Canaria: $65
- Snorkel tour Why not?: $70
- Tenerife: Teide National Park Supercar Tour: $88
- The Lucky Adventure: first steps towards real transformation: $88
- Trek Through Teide with a Lava Tube Adventure.: $92
- Tenerife: Paragliding Tour With Instructor: $105
Tours and Activities in Asturias
Here are a few actual costs in Asturias for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Oviedo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Private Tour: $5.14
- Historical Tour on the Origin of Oviedo: $11
- Guided tour of Oviedo: $12
- OVIEDO SCARY! Legends and Mysteries Tour: $12
- Oviedo Civil War Tour: $14
- 1934 Revolution Tour of Oviedo: $14
- Guided Tour of the Cathedral of Oviedo: $18
- Premium Small Group Guided Tour to Monumental Oviedo: $24
- Gijon Cultural City Bus Tour Experience from Oviedo: $47
- Cudillero, Aviles and Cabo Peñas Lighthouse Tour from Oviedo: $54
- Lakes of Covadonga, Onis Cangas and Ballasts Tour from Oviedo: $56
- Jurassic Museum of Asturias Tour from Oviedo: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCanary Islands €19Asturias €2,245
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 Canary Islands and Asturias, we can see that Asturias is more expensive. And not only is Canary Islands much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Canary Islands would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Canary Islands 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 Asturias would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Asturias than you might in Canary Islands.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Canary Islands Expensive? and Is Asturias 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.