Which place is cheaper, Barcelona 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 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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Fuerteventura Island Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFuerteventura Island €148Barcelona €179
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €148, while the average daily cost in Barcelona 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 Barcelona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFuerteventura Island €61Barcelona €92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuerteventura Island €122Barcelona €184
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:
- Acua Water Park Corralejo with Transfer: $47
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:
- private transfer from barcelona Sants station to cruise port: $32
- private transfer from Barcelona airport to city Center: $32
- Wheelchair Accessible Transfers in Barcelona: $172
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Barcelona APT-HTL (BCN): $145
- Transfers From Cruise Port to Barcelona Airport: $37
- Transfers From Barcelona Sants Train Station to Hotel bcn: $31
- Transfer: Barcelona City Center to El-Prat Airport (BCN): $32
- Transfer with wheelchair Accessible from Bcn airport/ port/city: $229
- Transfer from barcelona cruise port to barcelona Airport: $40
- Transfer from Barcelona city to barcelona airport: $29
- Transfer from Barcelona City to Girones City by Private Sedan: $275
- Transfer by Luxury Van from Barcelona City to Girones City: $300
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 €57Barcelona €58
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.
- Top Awarded Flamenco Show Tablao Cordobes with dinner option: $40
- Paella and Sangria Cooking Class in Three Hours: $51
- Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $56
- Barcelona Paella and Sangria Cooking Experience: $56
- Barcelona : Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour: $68
- Barcelona Morning Tapas Crawl by Food Tour: $68
- Barcelona Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience: $68
- Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks in Barcelona: $74
- Barcelona Culture & Food Tour: Stories, Traditions & Flavors: $79
- Barcelona Rooftop Paella Cooking Class with Sangria & Local Host: $86
- Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tastings: $89
- Rooftop Paella Cooking Class Experience in Barcelona with Sangria: $94
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:
- 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
- Corralejo La Oliva Bus Coach Tour Costa Calm: $29
- ECO Ferry Mini Cruise to Isla de Lobos: $34
- Snorkel Experience in Caleta de Fuste: $43
- Corralejo: self guided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and volcanoes: $43
- Wild Fuerteventura Barranco Self Guided E Bike Tour: $50
- From Fuerteventura: Playa Blanca minicruise to Papagayo Beaches: $51
- Dolphin Tours in Fuerteventura and snorkeling on the coast: $56
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $56
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $57
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:
- 'The Cathedral of the Sea' Walking Book Tour: $228
- "The Shadow of the Wind" Novel Walking Tour: $21
- (ENG) Barcelona Premium Chocolate Tour: $136
- 1 Day Private Sailing Tour from Sitges: $109
- 1 hour Shared Sailing Tour in Barcelona with Open Bar & Snacks: $29
- 2 hour French tour in the historic centre of Barcelona: $27
- 2 hour Sunrise Sailing Tour in Barcelona: $102
- 2,5h Barcelona Gaudí Segway Tour: $63
- 2-Hour Private Photo Walking Tour: $114
- 2-Hour Private Tour of Music in Barcelona: $172
- 2-Hour Small Group Cruise from Barcelona: $63
- 20 min Barceloneta and the Beach Supercar City Tour: $112
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: $40
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Local Products: $40
- Fuerteventura: Wine Tasting and El Cotillo Afternoon Escape: $88
Sample the Local Flavors in Barcelona
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Barcelona:
- Barcelona Bar Crawl: 3 Hosted Bars + VIP Club Entry: $17
- Barcelona Pub Crawl by KING -The Best Party tour & VIP Club Entry: $17
- Largest Bar Crawl in Barcelona: $17
- Pub Crawl 4 nightclubs + skip-the-line entry: $17
- Barcelona Pub Crawl with Karaoke and Beach bars and VIP Club: $18
- Estrella Damm Old Brewery Barcelona Guided Tour with Beer Tasting: $23
- Bar Crawl at Gaixample: $24
- Magic Montjuïc Tour, Wine Tasting & Best photo spots!: $34
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Penedès region 40min from Barcelona: $37
- Wine Tasting Experience in Barcelona: $40
- Barcelona Wine Tasting Experience in La Licorera Est. 1932: $46
- Barcelona Picasso Museum & Optional El Born Tapas & Wine Tour: $46
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.