Which place is cheaper, Alicante or Fuerteventura Island?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Fuerteventura Island or Alicante?
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 Fuerteventura Island and Alicante. 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: Fuerteventura Island or Alicante?
Fuerteventura Island
Fuerteventura is a volcanic island, and the second largest of Spain's Canary Islands located off the northern coast of Africa. Roughly translating as "Strong Winds" or "Strong Venture," the island is best known for activities like wind surfing and kite surfing.
Alicante
Alicante is a gorgeous coastal city in the Costa Blanca region, on the east coast of Spain. The region is famous for its white sandy beaches, the party-haven of Benidorm and the stunning palm tree-lined boulevard in the city of Alicante. I have been visiting Alicante for close to 20 years, so, it has become almost a second home to me. Here are my top tips to have the best vacation in Alicante.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Fuerteventura Island Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFuerteventura Island €148Alicante €179
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €148, while the average daily cost in Alicante is €179. 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 Fuerteventura Island and Alicante in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFuerteventura Island €61Alicante €42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuerteventura Island €122Alicante €84
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Alicante
Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island or Alicante? 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: Alicante Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fuerteventura Island €46Alicante -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuerteventura Island
Also for Fuerteventura Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Acua Water Park Corralejo with Transfer: $48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
- Transfer from Benidorm to Alicante airport in private Sedan car max. 3 passengers: $101
- Transfer from Alicante airport to Calpe in private Sedan car max. 3 passengers: $174
- Transfer from Alicante airport to Albir in private Sedan car max. 3 passengers: $106
- Santa Barbara Castle and Show Flamenco with transfers Alicante: $90
- Private arrival transfer from Alicante Airport to Benidorm (hotel or address): $104
- Private VIP Transfer Alicante-Valencia OR Valencia-Alicante: $220
- Private VIP Transfer Alicante-Javea OR Javea-Alicante: $263
- Private Transfer from Orihuela Costa to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $160
- Private Transfer from El Plantio Golf Resort to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $82
- Private Transfer from Castell de Castells to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $268
- Private Transfer from Campello Pueblo Acantilado to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $104
- Private Transfer from Campello / Coveta Fuma to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $104
Is it cheaper to fly into Fuerteventura Island or Alicante?
Prices for flights to both Alicante and Fuerteventura Island 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 dayFuerteventura Island €57Alicante €124
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alicante
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alicante.
- Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Drinks in Alicante: $43
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace: $59
- Paella & Sangria Cooking Class in Alicante with Market Visit: $59
- Fuse Spanish With Italian For Dinner In Mutxamel: $98
- Make and enjoy a real Neapolitan pizza in Spain: $104
- Private Alicante Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $148
- Alicante PRIVATE Food Tour With Locals: 10 Food & Drink Tastings Included: $163
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fuerteventura Island €30Alicante €53
Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Ferry to Isla de Lobos: round-trip tickets from Corralejo: $21
- Fuerteventura: Ferry ticket to Lanzarote with free wifi: $24
- Corralejo La Oliva Bus Coach Tour Costa Calm: $30
- Corralejo: self guided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and volcanoes: $44
- Fuerteventura Cocktail Experience: $47
- Dolphin Tours in Fuerteventura: $54
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $54
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $58
- Fat Electric Bike Tour in Costa Calma: $58
- 2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour: $62
- Fuerteventura: Cofete Beach and "Villa Winter" VIP Tour: $65
- Corralejo E-trial Scooter Off Road Tour: $65
Typical Entertainment Prices in Alicante
Here are a few typical costs in Alicante for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Food and Tapas Tour (for 2)€54
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Catamaran Cruise (for 2)€67
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)€120
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Walking Tour (for 2)€60
Tours and Activities in Alicante
Here are a few actual costs in Alicante for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alcoy Walking Tour on the Modernist Route: $222
- Alicante City & Beach Bike Tour : $36
- Alicante E-Bike Coast Tour with Román Fishpond and Snorkeling: $42
- Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide : $35
- Alicante Highlights Private Tour with Castle : $90
- Alicante Highlights Tour for Cruise Passengers with Port Pickup: $116
- Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting: $35
- Alicante Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $58
- Alicante Olive Oil Tour: $102
- Alicante Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $273
- Alicante Secret Society Exploration Game and Tour: $8.41
- Alicante food and wine experience with sommelier: $156
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFuerteventura Island €6.79Alicante -
Sample the Local Flavors in Fuerteventura Island
Also in Fuerteventura Island, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vineyard tour with wine tasting and local products: $42
Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club: $42
- Guided tour of Vinalopó Castles and Wine Tasting: $90
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies: $162
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fuerteventura Island and Alicante, we can see that Alicante is more expensive. And not only is Fuerteventura Island much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Fuerteventura Island would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fuerteventura Island 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 Alicante would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Alicante than you might in Fuerteventura Island.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fuerteventura Island Expensive? and Is Alicante Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.