Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Corinth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Corinth or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corinth or Playa de las Americas, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Corinth or Playa de las Americas?
Corinth
One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.
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 Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCorinth €121Playa de las Americas €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Corinth is €121, 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 Corinth and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCorinth €72Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCorinth €144Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Corinth and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Corinth 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Corinth €7.14Playa de las Americas €56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer & Guide in Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio: $273
- Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $219
- Taxi Transfer from Nafplio - Tolo to Athens Airport - Private up to 4 persons: $219
- Shared Transfer to Mycenae & Epidaurus from Nafplio: $121
Is it cheaper to fly into Corinth or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Corinth 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 dayCorinth €40Playa de las Americas €45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Corinth
For Corinth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Savor Nafplio Cooking Class: $126
- Cooking Class OR Demonstration & lunch in Nafplio: $127
- Nafplio Walking Food Tour: $141
- Sustainbable Cooking class, explore a mountainous village: $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Corinth €21Playa de las Americas €30
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3in1; Cycling, sightseeing, tasting: $229
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture: $100
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture from Nafplio: $142
- Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $68
- Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Ancient Olympia Day Tour: $213
- Athens Day Tour - History & Culture: $118
- Biblical Corinth in 7 hours private tour: $460
- 3D Representations & Audiovisual Self-Guided tour: $7.48
- Corinthian olive oil tour & tasting experience: $86
- Cycling Tour at Nafplio: $111
- Epidaurus: Refundable Ticket for the Temple of Asclepius &Theater: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCorinth €16Playa de las Americas €8.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Corinth:
- Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $16
- Corinth Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $21
- Nemea - Wine Tasting from Nafplion: $175
- Nemea Wine Tour from Athens, Nafplio or Nemea with Oenologists: $178
- Wine tour at the footsteps of Hercules in Nemea from Nafplio: $188
- 2. Wine Tour Nemea: The new wines of Nemea: $216
- Peloponnese Private Tour & Nemea Wine Tour & Ancient Nemea: $674
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corinth and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Corinth much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Corinth would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Corinth 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 Corinth.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Corinth Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Corinth or Playa de las Americas?
Corinth has a larger population, and is about 190 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Corinth 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 Corinth or Playa de las Americas?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Corinth or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Corinth and Playa de las Americas. Most visitors come to Corinth for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Corinth is generally a little warmer than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 27°C (81°F), 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. In Corinth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Corinth usually receives more sunshine than Playa de las Americas during summer. Corinth gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Corinth usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Corinth gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCorinth 27°C (81°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Corinth as well as Playa de las Americas.
Corinth is cooler than Playa de las Americas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Corinth averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, 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 Corinth this time of the year. In the autumn, Corinth often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas. Corinth gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets more rain in October than Playa de las Americas. Corinth gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCorinth 19°C (67°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
Both Playa de las Americas and Corinth are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums and the cuisine are the main draw to Corinth this time of year.
In the winter, Corinth is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Corinth in January average around 10°C (51°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 19°C (66°F).
Corinth usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during winter. Corinth gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Corinth usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Corinth gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCorinth 10°C (51°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
Both Playa de las Americas and Corinth during the spring are popular places to visit.
In April, Corinth is generally cooler than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 16°C (60°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Corinth. In the spring, Corinth often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Corinth gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets more rain in April than Playa de las Americas. Corinth gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCorinth 16°C (60°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Corinth
| Corinth | Playa de las Americas | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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