Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Honfleur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Honfleur or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Honfleur and Playa de las Americas can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Honfleur or Playa de las Americas?
Honfleur
Honfleur is a commune in the Calvados Department in northwestern France. It is located on the southern bank of the Seine estuary across from le Havre and very close to the Pont de Normandie exit. Honfleur is the most picturesque of the Cote Fleurie's seaside towns. The cobbled streets that are lined with a stunning selection of stylish boutiques in the old timber houses. It is especially known for its old, beautiful port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists, including in particular Gustave Courbet, Eugene Boudin, Claude Monet and Johan Jongkind, forming the ecole de Honfleur (Honfleur school) which contributed to the appearance of the Impressionist movement. Much of its Renaissance architecture remains intact-especially around the 17th-century Vieux Bassin harbor, where the water is fronted on one side by two-story stone houses with low, sloping roofs and on the other by tall slate-topped houses with wooden facades.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in France, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in France, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHonfleur €148Playa de las Americas €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Honfleur is €148, 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 Honfleur and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHonfleur €70Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHonfleur €140Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Honfleur and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Honfleur 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: Honfleur Hotel Prices and Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Honfleur €30Playa de las Americas €56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Honfleur
Also for Honfleur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Paris On Your Own: Round Trip Transfer from Le Havre Cruise Port: $134
Is it cheaper to fly into Honfleur or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Honfleur 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 dayHonfleur €58Playa de las Americas €45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Honfleur €19Playa de las Americas €30
Tours and Activities in Honfleur
For Honfleur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Paris Deluxe Shore Excursion from Le Havre Cruise Port: $75
- A Full-Day Paris Tour from Le Havre for Cruise Passengers : $99
- Cruise into Paris?! A Paris Full-Day Discovery from Le Havre: $82
- Deauville and Honfleur Flower Coast Private Half-Day Sidecar Tour: $199
- Etretat Gardens entrance ticket: $14
- Flower Coast: Honfleur & Deauville Private Half-Day Sidecar Tour: $199
- From Le Havre to Heroism: Private D-Day Normandy Experience: $96
- From Le Havre: Paris Seine River Cruise and Highlights Shore Trip: $196
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur: $24
- Half Day tour in Vintage Sidecar Motorcycle from le Havre or Honfleur: $267
- Honfleur & Deauville Private Half-Day Sidecar Tour (3H30): $202
- Honfleur Private Guided Walking Tour: $307
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHonfleur €23Playa de las Americas €8.57
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Honfleur and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Honfleur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Honfleur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Honfleur 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 Honfleur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Honfleur Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Honfleur or Playa de las Americas?
Honfleur has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Honfleur and Playa de las Americas, 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.
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.