Which place is cheaper, Costa Teguise or Catania?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Catania or Costa Teguise?
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 Catania and Costa Teguise can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Catania or Costa Teguise?
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
Costa Teguise
Located on the eastern coast of Lanzarote, Costa Teguise is one of the most attractive tourist areas on the island. As is with most of the Canary Islands, beaches and watersports like windsurfing and scuba diving are especially popular. The island also has a golf course and a water park.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, The Best Walking Tours in Italy, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCatania €120Costa Teguise €154
The average daily cost (per person) in Catania is €120, while the average daily cost in Costa Teguise is €154. 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 Catania and Costa Teguise in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCatania €65Costa Teguise €84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatania €130Costa Teguise €168
Compare Hotels in Catania and Costa Teguise
Looking for a hotel in Catania or Costa Teguise? 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Catania Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Catania €20Costa Teguise €42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- From 1-Way Private Airport Transfer to Palermo: $775
- Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Palermo by Car: $722
- TAXI Transfer from CATANIA to Capo d'Orlando (or vice versa): $421
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Agrigento: $373
- Private TAXI transfer from Catania to Agrigento or viceversa: $332
- Catania Airport to/from Verdura Resort Transfer: $321
- From Private transfer to Agrigento Temples: $320
- Private Transfer from Catania to PORTOROSA marina yachting: $310
- Private Transfer From Catania to Palermo or vice versa: $256
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to PALERMO (or VICEVERSA): $233
- Private TAXI transfer from CATANIA to MESSINA or viceversa: $230
- Private TAXI Transfer from Catania to Comiso (or viceversa): $214
Is it cheaper to fly into Catania or Costa Teguise?
Prices for flights to both Costa Teguise and Catania 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 dayCatania €41Costa Teguise €41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $38
- Catania Street Food Tour: $52
- Cooking class & visit to the Catania Historical market: $59
- Patisserie Food tour: $60
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $63
- Food tour of Catania by night: $64
- Catania Street Food Tour: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $73
- Aci Trezza boat tour with dinner on board: $85
- Cooking Class Tiramisù: $95
- Cooking Class Arancini in Catania: $96
- Cooking class Pizza: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catania €19Costa Teguise €30
Tours and Activities in Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- From Catania, Syracuse and Taormina: fly fishing experience: $240
- Taormina and Castelmola private tour with traditional lunch: $272
- 2 hours guided tour of Catania: $40
- 3-Hour Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour: $118
- Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour: $131
- BOAT TOUR WITH APERITIF ON BOARD IN THE CYCLOPS ISLANDS: $64
- Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour): $120
- Benedictine Monastery of Guided tour in English: $11
- Boat tour to the Ulysses caves with swimming guide: $84
- Boat trip and tour Savoca and Taormina: $142
- Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $49
- Catania Bike Tour with Tasting food: $182
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatania €18Costa Teguise €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market: $48
- Wine Tasting in the South Slope of Etna: $50
- Etna: Urban Winery, Vineyards Walk & Wine Tasting at Sunset: $62
- Wine tour in Catania: $102
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $116
- Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania: $126
- From Mt.Etna picnic and wine tasting: $128
- Guided Tour of Etna with Wine Tasting & Appetizers: $139
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $147
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $158
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $265
- From Catania/Taormina: Mount Etna Private Wine Tasting Tour: $433
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Catania and Costa Teguise, we can see that Costa Teguise is more expensive. And not only is Catania much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Catania would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Catania 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 Costa Teguise would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa Teguise than you might in Catania.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Catania Expensive? and Is Costa Teguise Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Catania or Costa Teguise?
Catania has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Costa Teguise. When comparing the sizes of Catania and Costa Teguise, 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 Catania or Costa Teguise?
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 Catania or Costa Teguise in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Catania as well as Costa Teguise. Most visitors come to Catania for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Catania is a little warmer than Costa Teguise. Typically, the summer temperatures in Catania in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Costa Teguise averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Costa Teguise. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Catania this time of the year. In the summer, Catania often gets more sunshine than Costa Teguise. Catania gets 325 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 282 hours of full sun.
Catania usually gets less rain in July than Costa Teguise. Catania gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCatania 26°C (79°F)Costa Teguise 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Catania or Costa Teguise in the Autumn?
Both Costa Teguise and Catania are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Catania because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
In October, Catania is generally cooler than Costa Teguise. Daily temperatures in Catania average around 19°C (67°F), and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Costa Teguise. Catania usually receives less sunshine than Costa Teguise during autumn. Catania gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Catania. In October, Catania usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Catania gets 128 mm (5 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCatania 19°C (67°F)Costa Teguise 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Catania or Costa Teguise in the Winter?
Both Costa Teguise and Catania during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Catania this time of year.
Catania is much colder than Costa Teguise in the winter. The daily temperature in Catania averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Costa Teguise, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Catania often gets less sunshine than Costa Teguise. Catania gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 204 hours of full sun.
Catania usually gets more rain in January than Costa Teguise. Catania gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCatania 10°C (51°F)Costa Teguise 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Catania or Costa Teguise in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Catania and Costa Teguise. Many travelers come to Catania for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Catania is cooler than Costa Teguise. Typically, the spring temperatures in Catania in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Costa Teguise averages at about 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa Teguise this time of the year. In Catania, it's very sunny this time of the year. Catania usually receives less sunshine than Costa Teguise during spring. Catania gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Catania usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Catania gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCatania 15°C (58°F)Costa Teguise 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Costa Teguise and Catania
| Catania | Costa Teguise | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
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