Which place is cheaper, Santander 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 Santander?
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 Santander. 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 Santander?
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.
Santander
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the sun and sand.
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 €148Santander €138
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €148, while the average daily cost in Santander is €138. 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 Santander in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFuerteventura Island €61Santander €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuerteventura Island €122Santander €102
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Santander
Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island or Santander? 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: Santander Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fuerteventura Island €46Santander €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuerteventura Island
Also for Fuerteventura Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Acua Water Park Corralejo with Transfer: $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santander
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
- Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport: $66
- Santander Private Transfer from Santander Airport to City centre: $88
- Santander Private Arrival Transfer: $42
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport: $293
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao: $293
- Private Transfer from Santander Port to Bilbao Airport: $293
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Santander Airport: $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Fuerteventura Island or Santander?
Prices for flights to both Santander 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 €57Santander €70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fuerteventura Island €30Santander €18
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: $23
- Corralejo La Oliva Bus Coach Tour Costa Calm: $29
- Corralejo: self guided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and volcanoes: $38
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $52
- From Fuerteventura: Playa Blanca minicruise to Papagayo Beaches: $53
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $57
- FUERTEVENTURA: Sunset & Night Photography Tour: $57
- Jandia Highlights Tour From South: $57
- Dolphin Tours in Fuerteventura and snorkeling on the coast: $57
- 2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour: $58
Tours and Activities in Santander
Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Barcena Mayor and Carmona Tour from Santander Small Groups: $70
- Bilbao and Castro Urdiales Day Tour from Santander: $94
- Cantabria Full-Day Private Guided Tour: $616
- City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Train: $30
- Comillas, Modernism & Gaudi with entrance tickets -small groups: $76
- Crime Tour "Santander Under Summary Secret": $18
- El Soplao Cave Visit with entrance ticket- small groups: $80
- Exclusive Tour of Santander with Cathedral and Booty Centre: $248
- From Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Tour: $81
- Guided kayak tour of Santander Bay with a tour guide.: $41
- Guided tour in English through the heart of Santander: $24
- Guided tour of Santander Cathedral: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFuerteventura Island €6.79Santander €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
- Vineyard tour with wine tasting and local products: $41
- Fuerteventura: Wine Tasting and El Cotillo Afternoon Escape: $90
Sample the Local Flavors in Santander
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Santander:
- Wine Tourism and Cheese in Cantabria: $228
When comparing the travel costs between Fuerteventura Island and Santander, 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 Santander 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.