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 Alicante
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
- Transfer from Benidorm to Alicante airport in private Sedan car max. 3 passengers: $96
- Transfer from Alicante airport to Calpe in private Sedan car max. 3 passengers: $166
- Private arrival transfer from Alicante Airport to Benidorm (hotel or address): $100
- Private VIP Transfer from Alicante Airport to Denia area: $251
- Private VIP Transfer Alicante-Javea OR Javea-Alicante: $251
- Private VIP Transfer Alicante-Gandia OR Gandia-Alicante: $297
- Private Transfer from Elche to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $99
- Private Transfer from El Plantio Golf Resort to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $78
- Private Transfer from Camping Marjal Costa Blanca to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airpor: $102
- Private Transfer from Campello / Coveta Fuma to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $122
- Private Transfer from Alicante/Alicante Airport to Torrevieja area: $224
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Torrevieja: $119
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.
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $34
- Secret Flavors Food Tour: $34
- Alicante:Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Live Music: $42
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market: $56
- Paella & Sangria Cooking Class with Tapas & Market Tour: $56
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market: $57
- Paella Cooking Show in Alicante: $70
- Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars: $82
- Fuse Spanish With Italian For Dinner In Mutxamel: $94
- Alicante Elche's Sweet and Savory Secrets: Food Tour: $126
- Alicante cooking class with a private chef: $189
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:
- Lagoon Beach Club Day Pass Experience: $18
- Ferry to Isla de Lobos: round-trip tickets from Corralejo: $21
- Fuerteventura: Ferry ticket to Lanzarote with free wifi: $22
- ECO Ferry Mini Cruise to Isla de Lobos: $34
- Corralejo: self guided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and volcanoes: $44
- Snorkel Experience in Caleta de Fuste: $44
- From Fuerteventura: Playa Blanca minicruise to Papagayo Beaches: $52
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $56
- Dolphin Tours in Fuerteventura and snorkeling on the coast: $56
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $57
- 2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour: $57
- Get Wet Snorkeling Tour to Isla de Lobos from Corralejo: $60
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: $212
- Alicante 2 Hour Private City Highlights Tour by Car: $218
- Alicante : E-Bike Coast Tour, Roman Fish Farm and Snorkeling: $37
- Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $52
- Alicante : Sailing boat tour of the Mediterranean Sea: $126
- Alicante Adventure; Paraglide in Santa Pola or Agost: $172
- Alicante Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 17 audio reviews: $6.77
- Alicante Bay: Sunset Tour in Kayak with snorkel: $47
- Alicante Beach tour (min 2 people to book): $40
- Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea: $87
- Alicante City Bike Tour. Only Small groups: $41
- Alicante City Bike Tour: Beach & Central Market: $34
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: $40
- Fuerteventura: Wine Tasting and El Cotillo Afternoon Escape: $88
Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alicante Pub crawl: Party as a Local: $25
- Guided Pub Crawl with Shots and Beer: $26
- Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting: $30
- Alicante Best Wine Tasting & Tapas Club: $41
- Alicante:Winery Tour+ Wine Tasting + Old castle: $53
- Historic Winery Guided Tour + Wine Tasting / Private Transportation: $69
- Small-Group Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings: $69
- Alicante Winery Small Group Tour with Wine Tasting: $75
- Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $146
- Savor Premium Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies: $155
- Alicante Full-Day Wine Tour Two Wineries & Tastings: $171
- Wine tasting and tapas premium in Alicante: $172
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.