Which place is cheaper, Madrid 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 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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Fuerteventura Island Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFuerteventura Island €148Madrid €162
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €148, while the average daily cost in Madrid is €162. 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 €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuerteventura Island €122Madrid €156
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
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:
- Vehicle transfer with driver included in Madrid: $155
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Madrid APT-HTL (MAD): $68
- Transfer from Barajas Airport to Madrid: $119
- Shuttle Transfer Arrivals: Madrid Airport to City Center: $215
- Seamless Madrid Airport Transfer One Way or Round Trip Options: $42
- Private transfer from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid: $93
- Private transfer departure from City Centre to Madrid Airport: $29
- Private tour of Prado & Reina Sofía, tickets and transfer included: $292
- Private one way Transfer from/to Madrid to/from Segovia: $149
- Private Transfers Madrid Airport to Central Madrid: $51
- Private Transfer: Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid in Luxury Car: $122
- Private Transfer: Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid by Business Car: $85
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 €57Madrid €59
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:
- Corral de la Moreria Madrid Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $60
- Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $64
- Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid: $66
- Small-Group Food Tour with Local Tapas & Spanish Wine: $70
- Madrid Old Town Tour & Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $70
- Murder Mystery Dinner Experience: $76
- Madrid Food Tour: Best Tapas, Churros & Market Sights by FLT: $89
- Madrid Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Food Tour: $94
- The Best Flamenco in Madrid Show with Dinner and Drink: $98
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars: $101
- Madrid Food Tour in a Neighborhood Market with Churros: $106
- Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef: $106
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:
- 2,5-hour Segway Tour around Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura: $94
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $58
- 2-hour 4-seater Buggy experience in Fuerteventura: $259
- 20-minute jet ski tour from Caleta de Fuste: $87
- 2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour: $60
- 3-Hour Small-Group Sailing Tour around the Lobos Island: $77
- 4-Hour Sailing Tour of Lobos Island from Fuerteventura: $89
- Catamaran Sunset Deluxe Tour to Isle of Wolves: $59
- Cofete 4x4 Safari Tour from North: $106
- Cofete 4x4 Safari Tour from South: $83
- Corralejo E-trial Scooter Off Road Tour: $65
- Corralejo: self guided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and volcanoes: $45
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Ávila & Segovia Day Trip From Madrid with Monument Tickets: $118
- 2 Hour Madrid City Expert Tour: $201
- 2 Hour Private Panoramic Tuk Tuk Tour: $203
- 2 in 1 Madrid Art Tour Prado and Reina Sofia Museums: $82
- 2-Hour Patisserie Experience for Dessert Lovers: $119
- 3-hour experience on the Redován K2 Family Via Ferrata: $49
- 30 Minutes of Jet Ski Adventure on the Coast of Alicante: $106
- 3h Prado Museum Private Tour Skip the Line & Hotel Pick-up: $212
- A local's A self-guided audio tour: $12
- ANGLE - Experience Madrid With a Local Photographer: $255
- Alcalá de Henares Private Tour from Madrid: $255
- Alcala de Henares and Cervantes Guided Tour from Madrid: $56
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: $42
- Vineyard tour with wine tasting and local products: $42
- Fuerteventura: Wine Tasting and El Cotillo Afternoon Escape: $92
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:
- Top Pub Crawl Madrid & Party: $12
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Pub Crawl Madrid Adventure bars with Open bar and VIP Club Entry: $17
- Madrid Pub Crawl: Club Entry, Bars & Shots: $20
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $30
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
- Wine Tasting in Madrid Experience: $55
- Madrid Tapas and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $74
- Hypno Tasting Wine Tasting under Hypnosis in Madrid: $77
- New Year Eve Madrid Pub Crawl: $82
- Spanish Wine Tasting : $90
- Toledo Full Day with Winery Visit, Tapas and Wine Tasting: $94
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.