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

Should you visit Corralejo or Rome?

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

Should I visit Corralejo or Rome? 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 Rome?

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.

Rome

Rome is the capital and largest city in Italy. It is also a common entry point for most visitors flying into the country. Rome has been a center of power, culture, and religion for the last millenium, making it one of the most famous and popular destinations in not only Europe, but the world. The influence of the Roman Empire can be seen across continents.

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Which place is cheaper, Rome 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 Rome is €170. 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 Rome in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Corralejo 67
    Rome 89
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Corralejo 134
    Rome 178
Compare Hotels in Corralejo and Rome

Looking for a hotel in Corralejo or Rome? 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 Rome


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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 Rome Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Corralejo 56
    Rome 21

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 Rome

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


  • Metro Ride (for Two)
    2.00
  • Train to the Airport
    15
  • Taxi to Airport
    45
  • Bicycle Rental (Full Day)
    10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:

  • private transfer from Rome to Fiumicino airport: $55
  • Welcome in airport Transfer with welcome box: $89
  • Verona Airport (VRN) : One-Way Private Transfer to Ravenna: $706
  • Van transfer service from / to airports in Rome: $131
  • VIP Transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Rome or Vice Versa: $51
  • VIP Experience Private Transfer from the Civitavecchia Port to Rome: $191
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Rome HTL-APT (FCO): $160
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Rome HTL-APT (CIA): $61
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Rome APT-HTL (CIA): $61
  • Trieste Port: One-Way Private Transfer to/from Rome Hotels: $2,535
  • Transfers from Airports to Rome city or Rome city to Airports: $63
  • Transfers From Fiumicino to Terracina: $154

Is it cheaper to fly into Corralejo or Rome?

Prices for flights to both Rome 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
    Rome 47

Typical Food Prices in Rome

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:


  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    14
  • 4 Ice Cream Sandwiches
    2.99
  • Cafe e doce
    4.00
  • Pizza (Fast Food)
    2.65
  • Sitdown Lunch (for Two)
    32
  • Cheese and bread
    10
  • Espresso
    2.00
  • Dinner
    58

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome

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

  • Award-Winning Roman Food Tours: $16
  • Tipsy Food Crawl Walking Tour with Dinner: $31
  • Vatican and Trionfale Farmers Market Food tour and Wine tasting : $32
  • Food Tour of the Vatican with Farmers Market and Wine Tasting: $32
  • Rome Food Tour with Wine Tasting and Farmers Market in Prati Area: $32
  • Guided Food Tour with Food and Drink Tastings: $33
  • Roman Master Chef Cooking Class with Wine: $36
  • Roman Dinner & History Tour: An Epic Journey Through Time: $37
  • Painting & Pizza Party with Unlimited Wine: $40
  • Campo dei Fiori & Jewish Ghetto area Street Food Tour: $42
  • Rome Food Tour : Street Food Testings with Local Guide: $43
  • Wine Tasting and Food Tour at Vatican and Trionfale Farmers: $43

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Corralejo 27
    Rome 36

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 Rome

Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)
    69
  • Coliseum Tickets (for Two)
    33
  • Roma Pass
    30
  • Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)
    20
  • Segway Tour
    75

Tours and Activities in Rome

Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Appian Way and Aqueducts Electric Bike Tour: $82
  • Castel Sant Angelo Skip the Line Tickets: $39
  • Colosseum Arena Floor Guided Tour with Ancient Rome Access : $195
  • Colosseum Gladiator Arena Floor Complete Guided Tour : $206
  • Colosseum Tour With Kids: $195
  • Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour with Circus Maximus and Forums: $16
  • Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill Professional Guided Tour: $161
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour: $184
  • Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt: $43
  • Cruise into Rome?! Full-Day Rome Discovery from Civitavecchia : $96
  • Fast Track Colosseum with Arena and afternoon Vatican Museums Tour: $191
  • Golf Cart Driving Tour: Rome City Highlights in 2.5 hrs: $104

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Corralejo 7.86
    Rome 18

Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome

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


  • Bottle of Wine
    6.50
  • Pint of Beer
    6.34
  • Beer
    10

Sample the Local Flavors in Rome

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

  • Trionfale and Prati Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $31
  • Trionfale Farmers Market and Vatican Quarter Food and Wine Tour: $32
  • Vatican Food and Wine Tasting Tour next to the Sistine Chapel: $32
  • Cabaret & Burlesque Show: $32
  • Vatican Quarter and Trionfale Farmers Market Food and Wine Tour: $43
  • Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Drinks: $52
  • Tipsy Tour: Fun Bar Crawl In Rome With Local Guide : $53
  • Wine Tour in Historic Center of Rome: $55
  • Frascati Wine Tasting Experience & Vineyards Tour : $61
  • Pasta Making Class & Wine Tasting in a Trasteve Villa: $68
  • E-Bike Night Tour with Food and Wine Tasting: $68
  • Private Wine Tasting in Trastevere: $71


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

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


Which is Bigger, Corralejo or Rome?

Rome has a larger population, and is about 190 times larger than the population of Corralejo. When comparing the sizes of Corralejo and Rome, 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 Rome?

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 Rome in the Summer?

Both Rome and Corralejo during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Rome for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In July, Corralejo is generally around the same temperature as Rome. Daily temperatures in Corralejo average around 23°C (73°F), and Rome fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).

In Rome, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Corralejo. In the summer, Corralejo often gets less sunshine than Rome. Corralejo gets 281 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rome receives 338 hours of full sun.

Corralejo usually gets less rain in July than Rome. Corralejo gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Rome receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Corralejo 23°C (73°F) 
    Rome 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Corralejo or Rome in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Corralejo and Rome. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Rome because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

Corralejo is a little warmer than Rome in the autumn. The daily temperature in Corralejo averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Rome fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

In Corralejo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Corralejo usually receives more sunshine than Rome during autumn. Corralejo gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Rome receives 198 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Corralejo usually receives less rain than Rome. Corralejo gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Rome receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Corralejo 22°C (72°F) 
    Rome 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Corralejo or Rome in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Corralejo as well as Rome. Additionally, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Rome this time of year.

In the winter, Corralejo is much warmer than Rome. Typically, the winter temperatures in Corralejo in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Rome averages at about 8°C (47°F).

In the winter, Corralejo often gets more sunshine than Rome. Corralejo gets 196 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rome receives 127 hours of full sun.

Corralejo usually gets less rain in January than Rome. Corralejo gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Rome receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Corralejo 17°C (63°F) 
    Rome 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit Corralejo or Rome in the Spring?

Both Rome and Corralejo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Rome for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In April, Corralejo is generally a little warmer than Rome. Daily temperatures in Corralejo average around 19°C (66°F), and Rome fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).

It's quite sunny in Rome. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Corralejo. Corralejo usually receives more sunshine than Rome during spring. Corralejo gets 238 hours of sunny skies, while Rome receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Corralejo usually receives less rain than Rome. Corralejo gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Rome receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Corralejo 19°C (66°F) 
    Rome 14°C (57°F)

Typical Weather for Rome and Corralejo

Corralejo Rome
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C (63°F) 27 mm (1.1 in) 8°C (47°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Feb 17°C (63°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 9°C (49°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Mar 18°C (64°F) 14 mm (0.6 in) 11°C (52°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Apr 19°C (66°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 14°C (57°F) 50 mm (2 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 4 mm (0.2 in) 18°C (64°F) 42 mm (1.6 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 1 mm (0 in) 22°C (71°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 0 mm (0 in) 25°C (77°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 0 mm (0 in) 25°C (77°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 22°C (71°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Oct 22°C (72°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 17°C (63°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Nov 20°C (68°F) 11 mm (0.4 in) 12°C (54°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Dec 19°C (66°F) 15 mm (0.6 in) 9°C (49°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)