Which place is cheaper, Gijon 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 Gijon?
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 Gijon. 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 Gijon?
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.
Gijon
Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.
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 €148Gijon €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €148, while the average daily cost in Gijon is €142. 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 Gijon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFuerteventura Island €61Gijon €80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuerteventura Island €122Gijon €160
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Gijon
Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island or Gijon? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fuerteventura Island €46Gijon €9.69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:
- Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD): $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Fuerteventura Island or Gijon?
Prices for flights to both Gijon 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 €57Gijon €54
Typical Food Prices in Gijon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2€22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gijon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gijon.
- Cheese and Cider Gijon Food Tour: $37
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fuerteventura Island €30Gijon €12
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: $19
- Ferry to Isla de Lobos: round-trip tickets from Corralejo: $21
- Fuerteventura: Ferry ticket to Lanzarote with free wifi: $24
- Corralejo La Oliva Bus Coach Tour Costa Calm: $29
- Corralejo: self guided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and volcanoes: $39
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $53
- Dolphin Tours in Fuerteventura and snorkeling on the coast: $53
- From Fuerteventura: Playa Blanca minicruise to Papagayo Beaches: $53
- Jandia Highlights Tour From South: $58
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $58
- 2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour: $59
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $59
Tours and Activities in Gijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:
- Gijón Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Experience: $5.12
- Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo: $142
- Private Tour Historic Center of Gijón: $147
- Private Tour of Gijón: $86
- Private Tour of Gijón: $118
- Scenic Tour in TukTuk, Gijón: $29
- Tour Xixon Sailor: $12
- Tour to Lakes of Covadonga, Onís Cangas and Ballasts from Gijón: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFuerteventura Island €6.79Gijon €14
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: $41
- Fuerteventura: Wine Tasting and El Cotillo Afternoon Escape: $91
When comparing the travel costs between Fuerteventura Island and Gijon, we can see that Fuerteventura Island 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 Gijon 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.