A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Fuerteventura Island vs. Aveiro for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Fuerteventura Island or Aveiro?

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 Aveiro. 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 Aveiro?

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.

Aveiro

Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.

While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.

Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.

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 Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Aveiro or Fuerteventura Island?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €124, while the average daily cost in Aveiro is €80. 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 Aveiro in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fuerteventura Island 61
    Aveiro 46
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fuerteventura Island 122
    Aveiro 92
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Aveiro

Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island or Aveiro? 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 Fuerteventura Island


Hotels in Aveiro


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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: Aveiro Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fuerteventura Island 46
    Aveiro 8.57

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuerteventura Island

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

  • Fuerteventura Airport Departure Transfer (Corralejo Hotels to Airport): $148

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aveiro

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

  • Aveiro Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $128

Is it cheaper to fly into Fuerteventura Island or Aveiro?

Prices for flights to both Aveiro 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Fuerteventura Island 33
    Aveiro 28

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fuerteventura Island

For Fuerteventura Island, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • 2-Hour Cooking Activity in Fuerteventura, Spain: $82

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fuerteventura Island 30
    Aveiro 8.57

Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island

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

  • Guided E-bike tour - easy level - 35km: $60
  • Lobos Island Half-Day Sailing Tour with Lunch: $82
  • 1.5-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour: $44
  • 2,5-hour Segway Tour around Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura: $87
  • 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $54
  • 2-hour Quad Tour: Jandia Natural Park and Puerto de La Cruz: $74
  • 3-Hour Small-Group Sailing Tour around the Lobos Island: $63
  • 4-Hour Sailing Tour of Lobos Island from Fuerteventura: $71
  • 4x4 Jeep Safari Tour in Cofete Beach and Villa Winter: $68
  • Betancuria Active Hiking Tour: $82
  • Catamaran Half-Day Cruise from Caleta de Fuste: $72
  • Combo Electric Bike + Segway Tour: $92

Tours and Activities in Aveiro

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.

  • Aveiro Privat City Tour w/ Local Boat 1 H Cruise & Egg Sweet: $96
  • Aveiro Private Tour, Bairrada Wine Cellars & Roasted Piglet: $117
  • Aveiro Tour: $139
  • Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $150
  • Coimbra & Aveiro Amazing Cultural Full Day Tour from Porto: $102
  • From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $139
  • From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $273
  • From Porto: e-Bike Tour in Aveiro, Boat Trip and Costa Nova!: $84
  • Porto to Lisbon private Tour, choose 2 or 3 stops on the way: $312
  • Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $117

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fuerteventura Island 6.79
    Aveiro 17


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

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 Aveiro Expensive?.