Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Fuerteventura Island?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fuerteventura Island or Playa de las Americas?
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 Playa de las Americas. 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 Playa de las Americas?
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.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
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 3-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFuerteventura Island €124Playa de las Americas €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €124, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €195. 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 Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFuerteventura Island €61Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuerteventura Island €122Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island or Playa de las Americas? 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: Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fuerteventura Island €46Playa de las Americas €56
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Fuerteventura Island or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas 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 €33Playa de las Americas €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 €30Playa de las Americas €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:
- Guided E-bike tour - easy level - 35km: $60
- Lobos Island Half-Day Sailing Tour with Lunch: $82
- 1.5-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour: $44
- 2,5-hour Segway Tour around Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura: $87
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $54
- 2-hour Quad Tour: Jandia Natural Park and Puerto de La Cruz: $74
- 3-Hour Small-Group Sailing Tour around the Lobos Island: $63
- 4-Hour Sailing Tour of Lobos Island from Fuerteventura: $71
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Tour in Cofete Beach and Villa Winter: $68
- Betancuria Active Hiking Tour: $82
- Catamaran Half-Day Cruise from Caleta de Fuste: $72
- Combo Electric Bike + Segway Tour: $92
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFuerteventura Island €6.79Playa de las Americas €8.57
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fuerteventura Island and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas 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.