Which place is cheaper, Tenerife or Ericeira?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ericeira or Tenerife?
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 Ericeira and Tenerife can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ericeira or Tenerife?
Ericeira
Beneath an indigo sky, a city perches at the edge of sandstone cliffs that overlook the vast expanse of the Atlantic. A seaside resort and fishing community, Ericeira is located in western Portugal within the municipality of Mafra. A picturesque village, Ericeira is quaint, quiet, and absolutely breathtaking with a population of no more than 10,260. Because of its blue waters and pristine coastlines, it has been named the Surfing Mecca of Europe. The town was a famous summer retreat for the families of Lisbon during the 1940s and 1950s and still remains so today for families beyond Lisbon's borders. Ericeira also has a World Surfing Reserve, the first in Europe and second in the world. Besides the many beaches on Ericeira, including Ribeira d'Ilhas, Pescadores, and Mataduoro, the town also has a park called Parque de Santa Maria as well as an old town center that has a collection of cafes, shops, restaurants, and bars. There are also some important landmarks that can be explored as no more than a brief visit, such as Forte Mil Regos and Casa De Cultura Jaime Lobo E. Silvs. Whether you are a surfer, fisher, or simply a lover of the beach, Ericeira is the perfect place for those who wish to experience the Atlantic like never before.
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lisbon, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEriceira €100Tenerife €128
The average daily cost (per person) in Ericeira is €100, while the average daily cost in Tenerife is €128. 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 Ericeira and Tenerife in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEriceira €51Tenerife €53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEriceira €102Tenerife €106
Compare Hotels in Ericeira and Tenerife
Looking for a hotel in Ericeira or Tenerife? 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: Tenerife Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ericeira €25Tenerife €60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ericeira
Also for Ericeira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Lisbon Airport to Ericeira: $91
- Transfer Privado de/para Aeroporto de Lisboa para Ericeira: $47
- Private Transfer To or From Ericeira: $91
- Lisbon: Private Transfer between the Airport & Ericeira Area: $75
- Lisbon Airport Private Transfer: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Discover Scuba Diving with two dives in the Ocean in Tenerife with Transfers: $262
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $252
- Tenerife Airport Transfer from South Airport (Reina Sofia) to North Area Hotels: $197
- Tenerife Transfer from North Area Hotels to South Airport (Reina Sofia): $197
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $131
- Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $126
- Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife Round-Trip Private Transfer: $101
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $99
- Adeje: Guided Bike Tour to Masca with Transfers and Drinks: $99
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port -Roundtrip Private Transfer: $87
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Ericeira or Tenerife?
Prices for flights to both Tenerife and Ericeira 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 dayEriceira €25Tenerife €39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $33
- Tenerife : Horse Show Entry ticket with optional dinner: $48
- Castillo San Miguel Medieval Show with Dinner: $51
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $52
- Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Show Ticket & Dinner: $52
- Teide Sunset Night Tour with Dinner and Stargazing: $58
- Teide National Park Night Sky Star Safari & Dinner: $59
- Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer: $67
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $71
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $75
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari): $82
- Tenerife Sky At Night: Sunset, Stargazing and Dinner: $83
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ericeira €26Tenerife €27
Tours and Activities in Ericeira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ericeira.
- Custom-Tailored Immersive Photo Experiences: $48
- Ericeira Private Tour: Hidden Gastronomic Gems with lunch: $106
- Highlights & Culinary Kickstart of Ericeira | PRIVATE Tour: $71
- Lisbon: Wellington's Defensive Lines Tour: $385
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Chef Roberto Medda's Private BBQ Experience - At Your Doorstep!: $87
- Tenerife Animal Farm Private Car Tour. Canarian Cheese and Wine: $164
- "Boat Cruise & Photos: Your Photographic Adventure at Sea": $320
- "Pyramids of Güímar Admission PREMIUM Ticket": $20
- 1 Hour and Half Mojo Sauce Workshop With Winery Tour: $60
- 2 hours of Tour and Safari on a jet ski: $186
- 3 Hour Kayak and Snorkeling Experience in Tenerife: $42
- 3-Hour Guided PADI Scuba Diving Experience in Tenerife: $130
- 3-Hour Private Boat Tour in Tenerife with Tapas: $175
- 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $66
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour : $44
- 3H Private o Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEriceira €17Tenerife €6.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Ericeira
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ericeira:
- Portuguese Wine Tasting - 4 Wines: $43
- Private Portuguese Wine Tasting - 4 Wines & Snacks: $61
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $19
- Wine Tour & Taste surrounded by Anaga Forest: $25
- Half Day Southern Rural Tenerife Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tour of the senses through the South of Tenerife with Wine Tasting: $64
- Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife: $66
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $81
- Taste of Tenerife Tour With Wine Tasting: $93
- Wine tasting with tapas, Teide at sunset (shared): $102
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ericeira and Tenerife, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Ericeira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ericeira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ericeira 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 Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tenerife than you might in Ericeira.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ericeira Expensive? and Is Tenerife Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Ericeira or Tenerife?
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 Ericeira or Tenerife in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Ericeira and Tenerife. Furthermore, many travelers come to Tenerife for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Ericeira is around the same temperature as Tenerife. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ericeira in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Tenerife averages at about 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In Ericeira, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ericeira usually receives more sunshine than Tenerife during summer. Ericeira gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ericeira usually receives more rain than Tenerife. Ericeira gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEriceira 23°C (73°F)Tenerife 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ericeira or Tenerife in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Ericeira as well as Tenerife. Additionally, many visitors come to Tenerife in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Ericeira is generally cooler than Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Ericeira average around 19°C (66°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ericeira this time of the year. In the autumn, Ericeira often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tenerife. Ericeira gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 200 hours of full sun.
Ericeira usually gets more rain in October than Tenerife. Ericeira gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEriceira 19°C (66°F)Tenerife 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Ericeira or Tenerife in the Winter?
Both Tenerife and Ericeira are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Tenerife for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
Ericeira is cooler than Tenerife in the winter. The daily temperature in Ericeira averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Tenerife fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Ericeira usually receives less sunshine than Tenerife during winter. Ericeira gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Ericeira. In January, Ericeira usually receives more rain than Tenerife. Ericeira gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEriceira 12°C (53°F)Tenerife 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Ericeira or Tenerife in the Spring?
Both Tenerife and Ericeira during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Ericeira is cooler than Tenerife. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ericeira in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Tenerife averages at about 18°C (64°F).
In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ericeira. In the spring, Ericeira often gets more sunshine than Tenerife. Ericeira gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 205 hours of full sun.
Ericeira usually gets more rain in April than Tenerife. Ericeira gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEriceira 16°C (60°F)Tenerife 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Tenerife and Ericeira
| Ericeira | Tenerife | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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