Which place is cheaper, Corralejo or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Izmir and Corralejo. 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.
Izmir is a metropolitan city of Turkey and the second most populous city on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Most remnants of this past are gone; however, there are a few archaeological sites in addition to beaches, bustling city streets, and colorful markets.
Corralejo is a beach town located on the northern tip of the Canary Island of Fuerteventura. While the town is known for its vacation resorts and beaches, the island as a whole is famed for its very strong winds, which create prime conditions for surfing of all kinds.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Corralejo is $155. 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 Izmir and Corralejo in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
Also for Corralejo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Corralejo and Izmir 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.
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
For Corralejo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Corralejo, we can see that Corralejo is more expensive. And not only is Izmir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Izmir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Izmir 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 Corralejo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corralejo than you might in Izmir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Izmir Expensive? and Is Corralejo Expensive?.
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 180 times larger than the population of Corralejo. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Corralejo, 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.
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
The summer brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Corralejo.
Izmir is a little warmer than Corralejo in the summer. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Corralejo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Corralejo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Izmir this time of the year. In the summer, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Corralejo. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Corralejo receives 281 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets more rain in July than Corralejo. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Corralejo receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Corralejo and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Izmir is cooler than Corralejo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Izmir in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Corralejo averages at about 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Corralejo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Corralejo during autumn. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Corralejo receives 227 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Izmir usually receives more rain than Corralejo. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Corralejo receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Corralejo and Izmir during the winter are popular places to visit.
In January, Izmir is generally much colder than Corralejo. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 9°C (48°F), and Corralejo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In the winter, Izmir often gets less sunshine than Corralejo. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Corralejo receives 196 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually gets more rain in January than Corralejo. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Corralejo receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Corralejo.
Izmir is cooler than Corralejo in the spring. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Corralejo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Corralejo this time of the year. In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Izmir usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Corralejo during spring. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Corralejo receives 238 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Izmir usually receives more rain than Corralejo. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Corralejo receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Izmir | Corralejo | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |