A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Evora vs. Tenerife for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Evora or Tenerife?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Evora and Tenerife. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Evora or Tenerife?

Evora

A medieval time capsule, this city is a collection of ancient relics that leaves a lasting air of enchantment upon you. Evora, Portugal is the seat of the Evora District as well as the capital of the Alentejo region. With a population of no more than 60,000, Evora is a small municipality that holds a treasure trove of culture, art, and history. Evora is known internationally for its preservation of medieval architecture, such as parts of medieval walls that still partially surround the city. Moreover, Evora is a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network and because of its multitude of historic sites, the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of said historic sites include Se Cathedral, Evora Museum, Roman Temple, Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval, the Church of St. John the Evangelist, and the Church of Saint Francis. Besides of its historic beauty, Evora also lives up to the demands of the modern world. According to Expreso, the city was named one of the second most livable cities in Portugal. Evora is also an ambitious and even competitive city, ranked number-one in competitiveness out of the 18 Portuguese capital cities. Whether you look to explore Roman ruins or simply enjoy the current amenities, you will fall under the enchantment that is Evora, Portugal.

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 Coach Bus Tours in Portugal, The Best Adventure Tours to Portugal, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Tenerife or Evora?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Evora is €109, 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 Evora and Tenerife in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Evora 45
    Tenerife 53
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Evora 90
    Tenerife 106
Compare Hotels in Evora and Tenerife

Looking for a hotel in Evora 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.

Hotels in Evora


Hotels in Tenerife


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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: Evora Hotel Prices and Tenerife Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Evora 30
    Tenerife 60

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Evora

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Evora:

  • Private Faro Airport Transfers to Albufeira (car up to 4pax): $53

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife

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

  • Adeje: Guided Bike Tour to Masca with Transfers and Drinks: $99
  • Canary Islands : Gran Canaria - Tenerife ferry transfer: $59
  • Discover Scuba Diving with two dives in the Ocean in Tenerife with Transfers: $262
  • From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $65
  • Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $126
  • Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $131
  • Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife: $44
  • Private Transfer from Tenerife to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: $44
  • Private arrival OR departure transfer in Tenerife (hotel OR airport pick-up): $66
  • Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers: $21
  • Roundtrip Transfer Caldera de Taburiente and Guaguas Station: $22
  • Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $44

Is it cheaper to fly into Evora or Tenerife?

Prices for flights to both Tenerife and Evora 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
    Evora 44
    Tenerife 39

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Evora

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

  • A Taste of the Alentejo: Wonderful 3-Course Dinner: $81

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Evora 20
    Tenerife 27

Tours and Activities in Evora

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

  • ÉVORA AND MONSARAZ FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR BY CAR: $257
  • Évora Full Day Tour: $219
  • Évora Private Walking Tour: $63
  • Évora Private Walking Tour: $254
  • Évora Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
  • Évora With Love Walking Tour: $53
  • Évora: Christian Heritage Private Walking Tour: $63
  • Évora: City Highlights Private Walking Tour: $225
  • Évora: Exploration Game & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $26
  • Évora: Private tour with entrance tickets to main monuments: $52
  • Évora: Tales and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $53
  • 2 Hour Redondo Walking Tour: $22

Tours and Activities in Tenerife

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

  • Teide Legends Exhibition Entry Ticket: $3.21
  • Santa Cruz: Parque Maritimo Cesar Manrique Entry ticket: $5.35
  • Icod de los Vinos: Dragon Tree & Botanical Garden Ticket: $5.35
  • Icod de los Vinos: Casa del Plátano Entry Ticket: $5.35
  • Santa Cruz de Palmetum Entry Ticket: $6.42
  • La Casa de Los Balcones Entrance Ticket: $6.42
  • La Caleta Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.38
  • San Cristobal de La Laguna : Cathedral ticket w/ audioguide: $7.49
  • Icod de los Vinos: ARTlandya Doll World Entry Ticket & Tour: $11
  • Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience: $11
  • Guïmar: Pyramids of Güímar Ethnographic Park Entry Ticket: $13
  • Los Cristianos: Eco-Yacht Whale Watching Cruise with Swim: $16

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Evora 22
    Tenerife 6.43

Sample the Local Flavors in Evora

Also in Evora, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Lisbon: Full-Day Évora Wine Tour: $89
  • From Lisbon: Évora and Monsaraz Day Tour with Wine Tasting: $104
  • Lisbon: Private Full Day Evora & Alentejo Wine Tour: $277
  • Full Day - Private Tour - Evora with Wine Tasting: $524

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 Evora and Tenerife, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Evora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Evora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Evora 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 Evora.

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



When is the best time to visit Evora or Tenerife?

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 Evora or Tenerife in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Evora as well as Tenerife. Also, most visitors come to Tenerife for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In July, Evora is generally around the same temperature as Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Evora average around 25°C (78°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Evora this time of the year. In the summer, Evora often gets more sunshine than Tenerife. Evora gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 268 hours of full sun.

Evora usually gets more rain in July than Tenerife. Evora gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Evora 25°C (78°F) 
    Tenerife 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Evora or Tenerife in the Autumn?

Both Tenerife and Evora are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

Evora is cooler than Tenerife in the autumn. The daily temperature in Evora averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Tenerife fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

It's quite sunny in Tenerife. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Evora. Evora usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tenerife during autumn. Evora gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Evora usually receives more rain than Tenerife. Evora gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Evora 19°C (67°F) 
    Tenerife 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Evora or Tenerife in the Winter?

Both Tenerife and Evora during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year.

In the winter, Evora is much colder than Tenerife. Typically, the winter temperatures in Evora in January average around 11°C (52°F), and Tenerife averages at about 17°C (63°F).

In the winter, Evora often gets less sunshine than Tenerife. Evora gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 191 hours of full sun.

Evora usually gets more rain in January than Tenerife. Evora gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Evora 11°C (52°F) 
    Tenerife 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Evora or Tenerife in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Evora and Tenerife. Furthermore, many travelers come to Tenerife for the beaches and the natural beauty.

In April, Evora is generally cooler than Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Evora average around 15°C (60°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In Evora, it's very sunny this time of the year. Evora usually receives more sunshine than Tenerife during spring. Evora gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Evora usually receives more rain than Tenerife. Evora gets 60 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Evora 15°C (60°F) 
    Tenerife 18°C (64°F)

Typical Weather for Tenerife and Evora

Evora Tenerife
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (52°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 17°C (63°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mar 14°C (56°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 60 mm (2.3 in) 18°C (64°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
May 19°C (65°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 8 mm (0.3 in)
Jun 23°C (73°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 21°C (70°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Jul 25°C (78°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Aug 26°C (78°F) 4 mm (0.1 in) 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 23°C (73°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Oct 19°C (67°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 22°C (72°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Nov 15°C (58°F) 76 mm (3 in) 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 12°C (53°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 17°C (63°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)