Which place is cheaper, Adeje or Funchal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Funchal or Adeje?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Adeje? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Funchal or Adeje?
Funchal
Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.
Adeje
If you're looking for a luxurious winter getaway - the kind of place where tourists are top of mind - then you'll likely find yourself on Tenerife's coastal region. Located on the northern section of this strip is the city of Costa Adeje. Here you'll find hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants all ready to cater to every tourists wishes. It's the kind of getaway you always thought was reserved for the rich and famous. Now you can enjoy sitting in a beachy lap of luxury.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €93Adeje €173
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €93, while the average daily cost in Adeje is €173. 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 Funchal and Adeje in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Adeje €87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Adeje €174
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Adeje
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Adeje? 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: Funchal Hotel Prices and Adeje Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Adeje €64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer and Hiking PR8 Sao Lourenço : $44
- Transfer Madeira Airport - Funchal: $35
- Sunrise Transfer to Hike Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo: $71
- Private Transfer from Madeira Airport(FNC) to Madeira Cruise Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Funchal airport to Madeira south area: $59
- Private Transfer from Funchal Airport to Madeira Island: $123
- Private Transfer from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to Funchal Hotels: $69
- Private One way Transfer Madeira Airport to or from Funchal: $22
- Premium Transfer Madeira Airport - Funchal: $44
- PR18 Levada do Rei Private transfer: $71
- Minibus Transfer: Funchal - Madeira Airport: $38
- Madeira airport transfer for up to 8 people: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Adeje?
Prices for flights to both Adeje and Funchal 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 dayFunchal €31Adeje €50
Typical Food Prices in Funchal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Funchal:
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Coffee€1.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal
For Funchal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Walking Food Tour Around Funchal: $31
- Madeira Nights Tour - Dinner and Show: $41
- Sunset Tour to Pico do Arieiro with Dinner and Drinks included: $76
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Adeje €19
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Low Cost Wheelchair Handicap Half Day Tour, Fully Accessible Tour : $76
- “Le tour de Churchill” - From Funchal to Câmara de Lobos: $58
- Magnificent East Tour: $33
- 4 Hours Adventure Jeep Tour in Central Madeira Portugal: $47
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups : $71
- Accessible Half Day Tour Cabo Girão: $120
- Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira : $158
- Amazing East Tour : $31
- Amazing West - Jeep Safari Tour - Full Day: $60
- Arieiro Peak, Santo da Serra and Cristo Rei 4x4 Experience: $49
- Around The Island - Two Days Tour From 9am To 5pm (Each Day): $65
- Around the island - Two days tour: $82
Tours and Activities in Adeje
For Adeje, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $102
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Ifonche Flight Experience: $139
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Performance Flight Experience: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Adeje €8.21
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skywalk and 4x4 Adventure with Amazing Views and Wine Tasting: $49
- Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $53
- Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $53
- Wine tasting and Jeep Adventure in Madeira's Majestic Countryside: $56
- Pub Crawl: $59
- Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $86
- Amazing Skywalk, Wine Tasting & 4x4 Adventure + Dolphin Watching: $97
- Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $98
- Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $102
- Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $109
- Wine Tour by Overland Madeira: $150
- Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $158
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Funchal and Adeje, we can see that Adeje is more expensive. And not only is Funchal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Funchal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Funchal 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 Adeje would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adeje than you might in Funchal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Funchal Expensive? and Is Adeje Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Adeje?
Funchal has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Adeje. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Adeje, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Funchal or Adeje?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Funchal or Adeje in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Adeje.
Funchal is around the same temperature as Adeje in the summer. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 22°C (72°F) in July, and Adeje fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Adeje this time of the year. In Funchal, it's very sunny this time of the year. Funchal usually receives less sunshine than Adeje during summer. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Adeje receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Funchal usually receives more rain than Adeje. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Adeje receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Adeje 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Adeje in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Adeje.
In the autumn, Funchal is around the same temperature as Adeje. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Funchal in October average around 21°C (70°F), and Adeje averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Adeje. In the autumn, Funchal often gets less sunshine than Adeje. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adeje receives 200 hours of full sun.
Funchal receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Funchal usually gets more rain in October than Adeje. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Adeje receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Adeje 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Adeje in the Winter?
Both Adeje and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
In January, Funchal is generally cooler than Adeje. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 16°C (61°F), and Adeje fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Funchal usually receives less sunshine than Adeje during winter. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Adeje receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Funchal. In January, Funchal usually receives more rain than Adeje. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Adeje receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Adeje 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Adeje in the Spring?
Both Adeje and Funchal during the spring are popular places to visit.
Funchal is cooler than Adeje in the spring. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Adeje fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Adeje, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Funchal often gets less sunshine than Adeje. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adeje receives 205 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets more rain in April than Adeje. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Adeje receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Adeje 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Adeje and Funchal
| Funchal | Adeje | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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.