Which place is cheaper, Cannes or Fuerteventura Island?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fuerteventura Island or Cannes?
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 Cannes. 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 Cannes?
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.
Cannes
While Cannes was once little more than a small fishing village, today it is a popular, glamorous seaside town frequented by celebrities. It's the place to see and be seen, particularly during the Cannes Film Festival in the month of May. During this time the city comes alive with celebrities from all over the world. While Cannes has its share of exclusive clubs, bars and restaurants, there are alternatives for budget travelers, so don't shy away. There's a beautiful area, Le Suquet, which is nice to visit with its cobblestone streets and stunning views. It's also fun to pass some time people watching by the marina. You never know who you'll spot. At night, the city comes to life with casinos and luxurious restaurants and clubs that give the area a vibe of exclusivity.
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 Bicycle Tours in France, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFuerteventura Island €124Cannes €137
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €124, while the average daily cost in Cannes is €137. 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 Cannes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFuerteventura Island €61Cannes €75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuerteventura Island €122Cannes €150
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Cannes
Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island or Cannes? 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: Cannes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fuerteventura Island €46Cannes €16
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 Cannes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cannes:
- Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé: Transfer to Cannes: $399
- Transfer Nice Airport French Riviera: $125
- Private Transfer: Cannes to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van: $116
- Private Transfer from Cannes Port to Nice Cote Airport (NCE): $82
- Private Transfer from Cannes Cruise Port to Monaco City Hotels: $91
- Private One-way Transfer From Cannes to Nice, 2h Stop in Antibes: $124
- Private Direct Transfer From Cannes to Nice: $101
- Private Direct Transfer From Cannes to Monaco: $139
- Mandelieu to St Tropez Round Trip Ferry Transfer: $95
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Nice Airport: $128
- Departure Transfer: Cannes to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $103
- Copenhagen: One Way Transfer to & from International Airport: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Fuerteventura Island or Cannes?
Prices for flights to both Cannes 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 €33Cannes €45
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fuerteventura Island €30Cannes €30
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 : $20
- Fuerteventura: Ferry ticket to Lanzarote with wifi: $22
- Vineyard Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting in Fuerteventura: $37
- Selfguided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and the northern volcanoes: $40
- Segway Corralejo Costal Tour : $43
- Winery and Chocolate Tasting Experience in Fuerteventura: $43
- Fuerteventura Cocktail Experience: $44
- 1.5-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour: $44
- Surf Experience in Cotillo: $49
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $49
- Fuerteventura: Cofete Beach and "Villa Winter" VIP Tour: $52
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $54
Tours and Activities in Cannes
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cannes are as follows:
- Watch the Fireworks from the boat. Unique experience: $1,593
- Cannes 2 Hours : Privat City Tour in a French Vintage Bus: $315
- Cannes 2.5-Hour E-bike Tour: $74
- Cannes : Ferrari experience: $214
- Cannes : Traditional Food Group Walking Tour: $102
- Cannes Discovery: walking Tour Led by a Local Expert: $38
- Cannes E-Bike Guided Tour: $75
- Cannes Experience private boat tour Islands French Riviera: $631
- Cannes Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $52
- Cannes Luxury Catamaran Half or Day Cruise with lunch option: $96
- Cannes Royal Regatta Catamaran cruise: $107
- Cannes Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFuerteventura Island €6.79Cannes €18
Sample the Local Flavors in Cannes
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cannes:
- St Paul de Vence, Antibes & Wine Tasting from Cannes: $130
- Grasse, Valbonne & Gourdon: Day Tour with Wine Tasting: $139
- French Riviera: Provencal Wine Tours: $759
- Wine Tasting, Cannes, Coco Chanel, Perfume Factory & Grasse: $1,273
When comparing the travel costs between Fuerteventura Island and Cannes, we can see that Cannes is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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 Cannes 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.