Which place is cheaper, Barcelona or Fuerteventura Island?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fuerteventura Island or Barcelona?
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 Barcelona. 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 Barcelona?
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.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with a population of over 1.5 million people. It's also the capital of Catalonia and is located on the northeastern part of the Mediterranean coast. Barcelona is one of the country's most popular travel destinations because of its rich history, interesting architecture, and vibrant culture. Barcelona hosted the 1992 Summer Olympic games and that had a strong influence over tourism in the area. Many different neighborhoods were renovated and rebuilt. Modern design became the norm in many parts of the city, although there is still an old city feel and many efforts at preservation.
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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFuerteventura Island €124Barcelona €158
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €124, while the average daily cost in Barcelona is €158. 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 Barcelona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFuerteventura Island €61Barcelona €96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuerteventura Island €122Barcelona €192
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Barcelona
Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island or Barcelona? 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: Barcelona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fuerteventura Island €46Barcelona €19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuerteventura Island
Also for Fuerteventura Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fuerteventura Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Corralejo Hotels or Address): $151
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Barcelona are as follows:
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10 Trip Metro Ticket€7.80
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Airport Bus€5.00
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Metro€2.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Barcelona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Barcelona:
- Transfers From Cruise Port to Barcelona Airport: $39
- Transfers From Cruise Port to Barcelona Airport: $42
- Transfers From Barcelona Sants Train Station to Hotel bcn: $32
- Transfer: El-Prat Airport (BCN) to Barcelona City Center: $31
- Transfer with wheelchair Accessible from Bcn airport/ port/city: $225
- Transfer to Montserrat Monastery from Barcelona: $21
- Transfer in private vehicle from Barcelona City - Barcelona Airport (BCN): $33
- Transfer in private vehicle from Barcelona Airport (BCN) - Barcelona City: $33
- Transfer from Barcelona to Reus Airport: $280
- Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Sitges (any Hotel or Address in Sitges): $189
- Transfer departure Shuttle Barcelona Port to Barcelona Airport: $19
- Transfer arrival Shuttle Barcelona Airport to Pineda de Mar: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Fuerteventura Island or Barcelona?
Prices for flights to both Barcelona 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 €33Barcelona €33
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: $84
Typical Food Prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of dining costs in Barcelona are as follows:
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Hot Cocoa & Churro€4.15
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Sandwich€1.70
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Baguette & Horchata€3.80
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Tapas on the beach€8.28
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Gelatto€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Barcelona
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Barcelona.
- Marrakech: Quad & Camel Ride with Sunset, Dinner & Show: $25
- Flamenco at El Patio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Barcelona Guided Street Food Tour and Gothic Quarter Visit: $39
- Barcelona Street Food Tour with Local Market & City Center Visit: $39
- Flamenco Casa Sors & Guitar Museum with optional Dinner&Cocktail: $41
- Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit : $42
- Barcelona Street Food Tour: Local Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide: $44
- Wine Tasting and Tapas 5-Course Pairing Dinner: $60
- Wine Tasting and 5 Course Tapas Pairing Dinner: $62
- Rooftop Terrace Paella Cooking Lesson: $66
- Private Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fuerteventura Island €30Barcelona €33
Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fuerteventura: Ferry ticket to Lanzarote with wifi: $19
- Ferry to Isla de Lobos: round-trip tickets from Corralejo : $20
- Selfguided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and the northern volcanoes: $41
- Winery and Chocolate Tasting Experience in Fuerteventura: $44
- Fuerteventura Cocktail Experience: $45
- 1.5-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour: $50
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $50
- Surf Experience in Cotillo: $50
- Fat Electric Bike Tour in Costa Calma: $55
- Fat Electric Bike Easy Tour Corralejo 3 Hours: $55
- Fuerteventura: Cofete Beach and "Villa Winter" VIP Tour: $55
- Experience the Wild West Coast of Fuerteventura: $62
Typical Entertainment Prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Barcelona are as follows:
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Picasso Walking Tour and Museum Pass€42
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Souvenir Gaudi Book€8.55
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Admission to Museo Picasso€6.00
Tours and Activities in Barcelona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Barcelona are as follows:
- Barcelona Arrival Airport to Barcelona Cruise Port: $41
- Barcelona Arrival Cruise Port to Barcelona Airport : $43
- Barcelona Christmas Walking Tour: $30
- Barcelona City to Airport or cruise port : $34
- Costa Brava Coves Towns and Winery Private Tour: $184
- Cruise into Barcelona? Get the Most out of Your Visit!: $117
- Montserrat Horseback Riding & Monastery Small Group Tour : $111
- Private Mountain Bike Tour in Barcelona: $28
- Sagrada Familia Comedy Tour: $3.34
- Sagrada Familia Guided Tour: $157
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Legends of the Gothic Quarter: $10
- Skip The Line - Early Picasso Museum and Born Neighborhood: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFuerteventura Island €6.79Barcelona €17
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: $45
Sample the Local Flavors in Barcelona
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Barcelona:
- Barcelona PUB Crawl With Shots and VIP Club Entrance: $9.88
- Larguest Bar Crawl in Barcelona: $13
- Tour in Barcelona Bar Crawl: $13
- Bar Crawl at Gaixample: $14
- Pub Crawl Barcelona : Free shots and VIP club entry: $16
- Estrella Damm Brewery Guided Tour with Tasting: $16
- Estrella Damm Brewery in El Prat de Llobregat tour with Tasting: $17
- Original Pub Crawl: $17
- Barcelona Pub Crawl by KING -The Best Party tour & VIP Club Entry: $17
- Pub Crawl With VIP Club Entry By Party Animals Barcelona: $20
- Estrella Damm Old Brewery Tour with Tasting: $22
- Pub Crawl Barcelona by EVOLVE The BEST night experience: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fuerteventura Island and Barcelona, we can see that Barcelona 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 Barcelona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Barcelona 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 Barcelona 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.