Which place is cheaper, Catalonia or Canary Islands?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Canary Islands or Catalonia?
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 Catalonia 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 Catalonia?
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.
Catalonia
Catalonia is a famous autonomous community in Spain. It is situated in the northeastern part of the country and consists of four provinces. The provinces consist of Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona. Barcelona is not only the capital of Catalonia, but is also the biggest city in the region. Because Barcelona is such a large city and Catalonia’s long history of international trade, the area is a very popular tourist destination. Another reason for Catalonia’s success is its temperate climate. Two other reasons that make Catalonia different from other areas in Spain are, people speak Catalan, Spanish and Aranese, and its climate has both beaches and mountain ranges.
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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCanary Islands €0.00Catalonia €0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Canary Islands is €0.00, while the average daily cost in Catalonia is €0.00. 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 Catalonia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCanary Islands -Catalonia -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCanary Islands €0.00Catalonia €0.00
Compare Hotels in Canary Islands and Catalonia
Looking for a hotel in Canary Islands or Catalonia? 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 -Catalonia -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catalonia
Also for Catalonia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Barcelona Airport to Cruise Port Private Transfer: $39
- Barcelona City to Cruise Port Private Transfer: $31
- Barcelona Group Departure Transfer: $133
- Private Transfer from Barcelona Airport to PortAventura hotels: $212
- Transfer from Barcelona To Blanes(Tossa de mar)Malgra de mar: $265
- Airport Transfer: $122
- America's cup venue pick and drop from barcelona private transfer: $53
- Arrival Barcelona Airport Private Transfer: $32
- Arrival Cruise Port barcelona to Airport private Transfer: $39
- Arrival Cruise Port to barcelona city Private Transfer: $36
- Arrival Private Transfer by Sedan from BCN airport to Barcelona: $71
- Arrival Private Transfer from Barcelona Airport BCN to Barcelona: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Canary Islands or Catalonia?
Prices for flights to both Catalonia 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 -Catalonia -
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Barcelona Guided Street Food Tour and Gothic Quarter Visit: $39
- Barcelona Street Food Tour with Local Market & City Center Visit: $39
- Flamenco Casa Sors & Guitar Museum with Dinner or Drink: $41
- Barcelona Street Food Tour: Local Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide: $43
- Barcelona street food tour La Boqueria Market: $64
- Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience in Barcelona: $77
- Delicious Catalan Paella Cooking Class Small Group: $78
- Spanish Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class: $83
- Barcelona´s Lunch or Dinner Tapas Tour: Food, drinks, happiness!: $85
- Barcelona La Barceloneta Tapas Food Tour: $88
- Guided Food Tour with Tapas and Dinner in El Born Barcelona: $88
- Pizza Boat Trip by Night in Barcelona: $88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Canary Islands -Catalonia -
Tours and Activities in Canary Islands
Here are a few actual costs in Canary Islands for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Best of the South Tour - Electric Bike Tour: $108
- Boat Snorkeling Tour with Drinks and Snacks: $60
- Fuerteventura’s Cultural Gems: A Walking Tour: $519
- Lanzarote: Guided Mountain Bike Tour: $65
- Snorkelling experience in south of Gran Canaria: $60
- Tenerife : Pack of 2 Private Dives for Experienced Divers: $163
- Tenerife, Teide Sunset Supercar Experience: $272
Tours and Activities in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Premium El Born: History & Legends Comedy Tour: $3.32
- Barcelona Gothic Quarter: History&Legends Comedy Tour: $3.32
- Self-Guided Private City Tour in Barcelona's Best Kept Secrets: $3.32
- Free Tour Sant Cugat History and Legends: $3.32
- Self-Guided Tours Barcelona: 150+ Captivating Audio Stories: $3.33
- Gaudí & Sagrada Familia Free Tour in English : $3.34
- Tarragona Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self Guided Tour: $4.44
- Gaudi and La Sagrada Familia Exterior Self-Guided Audio Tour : $5.00
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Barcelona: $5.54
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Gothic Quarter of Barcelona: $5.55
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Montjuic Park: $5.57
- Walking Tour in Barcelona with Arabic Guide: $5.57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCanary Islands -Catalonia -
Sample the Local Flavors in Catalonia
Also in Catalonia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Barcelona: Original Pub Crawl: $13
- Visit winery and wine tasting: $14
- Barcelona Pub Crawl by KING -The Best Party tour & VIP Club Entry: $17
- Pub Crawl in Barcelona: $17
- Estrella Damm Brewery in El Prat de Llobregat tour with Tasting: $17
- Pub Crawl Barcelona by EVOLVE The BEST night experience: $22
- Estrella Damm Old Brewery Barcelona Guided Tour with Beer Tasting: $22
- Barcelona Bar Crawl: $27
- Bar Crawl at Gaixample: $28
- Barcelona Halloween Bar Crawl: $28
- Go out like a local, pub Crawl / Tour in Raval - Barcelona: $30
- Barcelona Art & Wine Tour: $31
When comparing the travel costs between Canary Islands and Catalonia, we can see that Canary Islands is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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 Catalonia 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.