A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Corralejo vs. Palermo for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Corralejo or Palermo?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Corralejo or Palermo? 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.

Where Should I go: Corralejo or Palermo?

Corralejo

Corralejo is a beach town located on the northern tip of the Canary Island of Fuerteventura. While the town is known for its vacation resorts and beaches, the island as a whole is famed for its very strong winds, which create prime conditions for surfing of all kinds.

Palermo

Located on its north coast, Palermo is the capital city of Sicily. The city has a lot to offer visitors who decide to venture to this often overlooked part of Italy. There is an interesting history, some unique and delicious food, and a fascinating culture. Prices in Sicily are generally cheaper than elsewhere in Italy. There are a handful of budget accommodation options and plenty of mid range hotels that are spread throughout the city. The rooms are usually comfortable and clean but as always, read reviews before making your reservation.

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Which place is cheaper, Palermo or Corralejo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Corralejo is €145, while the average daily cost in Palermo is €92. 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 Corralejo and Palermo in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Corralejo 67
    Palermo 56
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Corralejo 134
    Palermo 112
Compare Hotels in Corralejo and Palermo

Looking for a hotel in Corralejo or Palermo? 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.

Hotels in Corralejo


Hotels in Palermo


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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: Corralejo Hotel Prices and Palermo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Corralejo 56
    Palermo 5.64

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corralejo

Also for Corralejo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer VIP Corralejo-Aeropuerto: $856

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palermo

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Palermo:


  • Bus to Monreale
    3.00
  • Bus From Airport
    6.00
  • 90 Minute Bus Pass
    1.30
  • Short Taxi Ride
    4.35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palermo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Palermo:

  • Transfers From / to Palermo Airport: $108
  • Transfer from Palermo Airport to Verdura Resort: $214
  • Transfer from Palermo Airport to Palermo: $131
  • Quintocanto Hotel & Spa to Palermo Airport, Private Transfer: $37
  • Private transfer from Palermo airport to ibis Styles hotel or vice versa: $37
  • Private transfer from Palermo airport to Verdura Resort Sciacca or vice versa: $233
  • Private transfer from Palermo airport to Palazzo Brunaccini or vice versa: $37
  • Private transfer from Palermo airport to NH Palermo Hotel or vice versa: $42
  • Private transfer from Palermo airport to Marsala port or vice versa: $109
  • Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Tonic or vice versa: $37
  • Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Politeama or vice versa: $44
  • Private transfer from Palermo airport to Bio Hotel Palermo or vice versa: $37

Is it cheaper to fly into Corralejo or Palermo?

Prices for flights to both Palermo and Corralejo 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Corralejo 44
    Palermo 29

Typical Food Prices in Palermo

Some typical examples of dining costs in Palermo are as follows:


  • Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
    32
  • Fast Food Lunch
    5.32

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palermo

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Palermo.

  • Street Food Tour: $42
  • Street Food Tour: $65
  • Explore Palermo's with a Food Tour & Pizza Making Class: $68
  • Small Group Night Street Food Tour: $68
  • Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine: $74
  • Palermo Traditional Food Tour: $74
  • Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making: $75
  • Night Street Food Tour of Palermo : $75
  • Secret Food Tours Palermo: $85
  • Street Food Tour in Ballarò and Vucciria Markets: $86
  • Walking Street Food Tour with the Chef: $91
  • Sicilian Cooking Class: $101

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Corralejo 27
    Palermo 17

Tours and Activities in Corralejo

For Corralejo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • POP CORN BEACH, LOBOS ISLAND and SAND DUNES in ONE DAY TOUR: $70

Typical Entertainment Prices in Palermo

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Palermo are as follows:


  • Capuchin Catacombs (for 2)
    6.00
  • Castello della Zisa Entrance (for Two)
    12
  • Theater Tickets (for Two)
    49

Tours and Activities in Palermo

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Palermo are as follows:

  • 4 Hours Private Architectural Tour in Palermo: $165
  • Agrigento - Private Tour to the Valley of the Temples from Palermo: $295
  • Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Tour from Palermo: $133
  • Ballaro 'street food market tour & Santa Rosalia Sanctuary: $208
  • Cappella Palatina and Palazzo dei Normanni Tour: $91
  • Captivating Agrigento Sunset Tour of Valle dei Templi: $43
  • Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral Private Tour: $192
  • Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Palermo: $152
  • Discover the Charm of A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour: $38
  • Eating Street Food & Market Tour: $117
  • English or Spanish tour to immersive museum + lunch: $37
  • Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura: $11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Corralejo 7.86
    Palermo 11

Typical Alcohol Prices in Palermo

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Palermo:


  • Beer
    2.56
  • Bottle of Quality Wine
    11

Sample the Local Flavors in Palermo

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Palermo:

  • Pub Crawl Palermo: $16
  • Wine Tasting with Snacks at Bottega Monteleone: $41
  • Natural Local Wine Tasting & Sicilian Tapas: $49
  • Natural Wine Tasting with snacks at Bottega Monteleone: $53
  • Eating Palermo Food & Wine Tour: $82
  • 2-Hour Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour: $128
  • From Erice and Marsala Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $181
  • Wine Tasting for Small Groups in the Palermo Countryside: $196


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corralejo and Palermo, we can see that Corralejo is more expensive. And not only is Palermo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Palermo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palermo 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 Corralejo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corralejo than you might in Palermo.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Corralejo Expensive? and Is Palermo Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Corralejo or Palermo?

Palermo has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Corralejo. When comparing the sizes of Corralejo and Palermo, 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 Corralejo or Palermo?

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 Corralejo or Palermo in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Corralejo as well as Palermo. Additionally, most visitors come to Palermo for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In July, Corralejo is generally around the same temperature as Palermo. Daily temperatures in Corralejo average around 23°C (73°F), and Palermo fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palermo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Corralejo this time of the year. In the summer, Corralejo often gets less sunshine than Palermo. Corralejo gets 281 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palermo receives 347 hours of full sun.

Corralejo usually gets less rain in July than Palermo. Corralejo gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Palermo receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Corralejo 23°C (73°F) 
    Palermo 25°C (76°F)

Should I visit Corralejo or Palermo in the Autumn?

Both Palermo and Corralejo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Palermo because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

Corralejo is a little warmer than Palermo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Corralejo averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Palermo fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).

It's quite sunny in Palermo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Corralejo. Corralejo usually receives more sunshine than Palermo during autumn. Corralejo gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Palermo receives 204 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Corralejo usually receives less rain than Palermo. Corralejo gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Palermo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Corralejo 22°C (72°F) 
    Palermo 20°C (67°F)

Should I visit Corralejo or Palermo in the Winter?

Both Palermo and Corralejo during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Palermo this time of year.

In the winter, Corralejo is a little warmer than Palermo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Corralejo in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Palermo averages at about 12°C (53°F).

In the winter, Corralejo often gets more sunshine than Palermo. Corralejo gets 196 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palermo receives 133 hours of full sun.

Corralejo usually gets less rain in January than Palermo. Corralejo gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Palermo receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Corralejo 17°C (63°F) 
    Palermo 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Corralejo or Palermo in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Corralejo and Palermo. Also, many travelers come to Palermo for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.

In April, Corralejo is generally a little warmer than Palermo. Daily temperatures in Corralejo average around 19°C (66°F), and Palermo fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palermo this time of the year. In Corralejo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Corralejo usually receives more sunshine than Palermo during spring. Corralejo gets 238 hours of sunny skies, while Palermo receives 219 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Corralejo usually receives less rain than Palermo. Corralejo gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Palermo receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Corralejo 19°C (66°F) 
    Palermo 15°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Palermo and Corralejo

Corralejo Palermo
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C (63°F) 27 mm (1.1 in) 12°C (53°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Feb 17°C (63°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 12°C (53°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Mar 18°C (64°F) 14 mm (0.6 in) 13°C (55°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Apr 19°C (66°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 15°C (58°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 4 mm (0.2 in) 18°C (65°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 1 mm (0 in) 22°C (71°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 0 mm (0 in) 25°C (76°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 0 mm (0 in) 25°C (77°F) 9 mm (0.3 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 42 mm (1.6 in)
Oct 22°C (72°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 20°C (67°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Nov 20°C (68°F) 11 mm (0.4 in) 16°C (60°F) 65 mm (2.5 in)
Dec 19°C (66°F) 15 mm (0.6 in) 13°C (55°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)