Which place is cheaper, Madrid or Fuerteventura Island?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fuerteventura Island or Madrid?
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 Madrid. 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 Madrid?
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.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
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 €124Madrid €136
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €124, while the average daily cost in Madrid is €136. 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 Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFuerteventura Island €61Madrid €77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuerteventura Island €122Madrid €154
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Madrid
Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island or Madrid? 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: Madrid Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fuerteventura Island €46Madrid €18
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): $154
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Madrid HTL-APT (MAD): $61
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Madrid APT-HTL (MAD): $61
- Transfer: Barajas Airport (MAD) to Madrid City Center: $30
- Transfer to Madrid, travel calmly and comfortably: $151
- Transfer to Barajas Airport from Madrid: $79
- Transfer in private vehicle from Madrid City - Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD): $39
- Transfer in private minivan from Madrid City - Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD): $43
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) - Madrid City: $25
- Transfer from the Airport to Madrid: $112
- Transfer from Barajas Airport to Madrid: $98
- Shuttle Transfer Arrivals: Madrid Airport to City Center: $157
- Segovia: Full-Day Tour with Transfer to and from Madrid: $469
Is it cheaper to fly into Fuerteventura Island or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid 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 €33Madrid €34
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 Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee€2.00
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Ice Cream€3.00
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Kebabs (for 2)€16
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Croissant€1.50
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)€16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco Show, Dinner and Workshop at Taberna Flamenca El Cortijo: $54
- Flamenco Show with Dinner, Drinks and Optional Class: $56
- Corral de la Moreria Madrid Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $56
- The Authentic Morning Food Tour!: $61
- Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid: $62
- Dinner-Show La Circa de Marta Cariño! en el centro de Madrid: $63
- Opera and Zarzuela Show and Dinner: $64
- Madrid San Miguel Market and City Center Street Food Tour: $65
- Iberico Ham and Spanish Wine Small-Group Food Tour: $66
- Tapas Crawl in Madrid Historical Quarter for Lunch or Dinner: $66
- Paella and Tapas Cooking Workshop in Madrid: $67
- Spanish Omelet Cooking Class and Bottomless Wine brunch: $73
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fuerteventura Island €30Madrid €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:
- Lobos Island Half-Day Sailing Tour with Lunch: $84
- 1.5-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour: $51
- 2,5-hour Segway Tour around Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura: $90
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $55
- 2-hour Quad Tour: Jandia Natural Park and Puerto de La Cruz: $77
- 3-Hour Small-Group Sailing Tour around the Lobos Island: $67
- 4-Hour Sailing Tour of Lobos Island from Fuerteventura: $74
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Tour in Cofete Beach and Villa Winter: $75
- Barranco E Bike Tour in Corralejo North of Fuerteventura : $67
- Betancuria Active Hiking Tour: $85
- Catamaran Half-Day Cruise from Caleta de Fuste: $75
- Coast to Coast PREMIUM eBike Tour; moderate level - 45 km: $78
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Tablao Flamenco las Tablas Madrid Admission Ticket: $51
- Ávila & Segovia and Alcazar Day Tour from Madrid lunch included: $167
- 1-Hour Flamenco Class in Madrid Experience: $46
- 15 Cultural Madrid 10- Hour Private Tour: $1,082
- 2 Hour Madrid Walking Tour : $5.62
- 2-Hour Madrid - Prado Museum Private Tour: $257
- 2-Hour Patisserie Experience for Dessert Lovers: $62
- 2-Hour Tour of the Madrid of Mysteries: $14
- 2.5-Hour Evening Tapas Tour through Madrid: $39
- 3 Hours Bike tour from the City center to Santiago Bernabeu and it's Museum: $102
- 3-Hour Tapas Walking Tour of Madrid Food and Drink Included: $96
- 3-Hour Walking Tour in Madrid: $335
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFuerteventura Island €6.79Madrid €19
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer€5.00
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)€13
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Pub Crawl Madrid Erasmus & International Meet and Party(New): $7.81
- Original Pub Crawl With VIP Club Entry: $11
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks and Nightclub Entry: $13
- Pub Crawl Madrid's Night Time: $15
- Pub Crawl Madrid Running since 2005 Bar Exploration: $17
- Guided Pub Crawl Madrid Experience and Club Entry: $17
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $17
- Pub Crawl (3 bars + 1 club) Party Night!: $22
- Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor: $22
- Wine Tasting Experience with 4 Spanish Wines: $33
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
When comparing the travel costs between Fuerteventura Island and Madrid, we can see that Madrid 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 Madrid 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.