Which place is cheaper, Costa Teguise 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 Costa Teguise. 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.
Located on the eastern coast of Lanzarote, Costa Teguise is one of the most attractive tourist areas on the island. As is with most of the Canary Islands, beaches and watersports like windsurfing and scuba diving are especially popular. The island also has a golf course and a water park.
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 in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.
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 Costa Teguise is $165. 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 Costa Teguise in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Costa Teguise? 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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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
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Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Costa Teguise, we can see that Costa Teguise 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 Costa Teguise would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa Teguise 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 Costa Teguise Expensive?.
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 830 times larger than the population of Costa Teguise. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Costa Teguise, 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.
Both Costa Teguise and Izmir during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Izmir is generally a little warmer than Costa Teguise. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 28°C (82°F), and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Costa Teguise, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Izmir. In the summer, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Costa Teguise. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 282 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets less rain in July than Costa Teguise. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Costa Teguise.
Izmir is cooler than Costa Teguise in the autumn. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa Teguise 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 Costa Teguise during autumn. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Izmir usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Costa Teguise.
In the winter, Izmir is much colder than Costa Teguise. Typically, the winter temperatures in Izmir in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Costa Teguise averages at about 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Costa Teguise. In the winter, Izmir often gets less sunshine than Costa Teguise. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 204 hours of full sun.
Izmir receives a lot of rain in the winter. Izmir usually gets more rain in January than Costa Teguise. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Costa Teguise and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Izmir is generally cooler than Costa Teguise. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 16°C (61°F), and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Costa Teguise. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives less sunshine than Costa Teguise during spring. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Izmir usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Izmir | Costa Teguise | |||
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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) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 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) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |