Which place is cheaper, Tenerife or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir or Tenerife?
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 Izmir and Tenerife. 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: Izmir or Tenerife?
Izmir
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.
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIzmir $105Tenerife $137
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Tenerife is $137. 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 Tenerife in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Tenerife $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Tenerife $114
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Tenerife
Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Tenerife? 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: Izmir Hotel Prices and Tenerife Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Tenerife $64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
- izmir kusadasi transfer: $82
- Vip Airport Transfer: $98
- VIP Private Transfer | Izmir Airport to Kusadasi or Selcuk: $46
- Transfer İzmir Airport to/from Kusadasi City Center Area: $75
- Transfer to Kusadasi from Izmir Airport: $75
- Transfer from Izmir to Fethiye: $153
- Transfer From izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Selcuk Ephesus: $82
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Gümüldür, Seferihisar: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Gümüldür, Seferihisar: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Manisa City: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Manisa City: $131
- Private Transfer: Izmir to Izmir Airport (ADB) : $44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Adeje: Guided Bike Tour to Masca with Transfers and Drinks: $99
- Canary Islands : Gran Canaria - Tenerife ferry transfer: $59
- Discover Scuba Diving with two dives in the Ocean in Tenerife with Transfers: $262
- From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $65
- Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $126
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $131
- Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife: $44
- Private Transfer from Tenerife to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: $44
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Tenerife (hotel OR airport pick-up): $66
- Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers: $21
- Roundtrip Transfer Caldera de Taburiente and Guaguas Station: $22
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Tenerife?
Prices for flights to both Tenerife 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayIzmir $24Tenerife $41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $33
- Tenerife : Horse Show Entry ticket with optional dinner: $48
- Castillo San Miguel Medieval Show with Dinner: $51
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $52
- Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Show Ticket & Dinner: $52
- Teide Sunset Night Tour with Dinner and Stargazing: $58
- Teide National Park Night Sky Star Safari & Dinner: $59
- Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer: $67
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $71
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $75
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari): $82
- Tenerife Sky At Night: Sunset, Stargazing and Dinner: $83
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Izmir $21Tenerife $29
Tours and Activities in Izmir
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Highlights of Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port : $131
- Small Group Ephesus Tour From Izmir Hotels: $100
- Small Group Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Hotels: $126
- "Ephesus tours" the "house of virgin mary tours" Tours from KUSADASI CRUİSE PORT: $67
- 1 Day Ephesus And Pamukkale Tour From Izmir By A Local Expert: $300
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour Highlights of Ephesus from Izmir: $169
- 5 Days Seven Churches Tour Turkey: $1,068
- Ancient Pergamon Tour From Izmir: $282
- Aphrodisias&Pamukkale Tour from Izmir: $280
- Best Seller Private Ephesus Tour for Cruisers : $70
- Biblical Ephesus, Mother Mary House, St John Basilica and Temple of Artemis Tour from Izmir with Private Guide: $272
- Cesme-Alacati Tour from Izmir: $174
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Teide Legends Exhibition Entry Ticket: $3.21
- Santa Cruz: Parque Maritimo Cesar Manrique Entry ticket: $5.35
- Icod de los Vinos: Dragon Tree & Botanical Garden Ticket: $5.35
- Icod de los Vinos: Casa del Plátano Entry Ticket: $5.35
- Santa Cruz de Palmetum Entry Ticket: $6.42
- La Casa de Los Balcones Entrance Ticket: $6.42
- La Caleta Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.38
- San Cristobal de La Laguna : Cathedral ticket w/ audioguide: $7.49
- Icod de los Vinos: ARTlandya Doll World Entry Ticket & Tour: $11
- Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience: $11
- Guïmar: Pyramids of Güímar Ethnographic Park Entry Ticket: $13
- Los Cristianos: Eco-Yacht Whale Watching Cruise with Swim: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $8.86Tenerife $6.89
Sample the Local Flavors in Izmir
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
- Wine Tasting Tour at Two Wineries in Urla Turkey: $98
- Wine Tour with Metropolis Ancient City: $114
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Mother's Mary House and visit to old village Sirince with wine tasting: $152
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $19
- Wine Tour & Taste surrounded by Anaga Forest: $25
- Half Day Southern Rural Tenerife Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tour of the senses through the South of Tenerife with Wine Tasting: $64
- Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife: $66
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $81
- Taste of Tenerife Tour With Wine Tasting: $93
- Wine tasting with tapas, Teide at sunset (shared): $102
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Tenerife, we can see that Tenerife 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 Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tenerife 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 Tenerife Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Izmir or Tenerife?
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.
Should I visit Izmir or Tenerife in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Tenerife. Also, most visitors come to Tenerife for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Izmir is a little warmer than Tenerife in the summer. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Tenerife fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Izmir this time of the year. In the summer, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Tenerife. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 268 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Tenerife. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIzmir 28°C (82°F)Tenerife 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Tenerife in the Autumn?
Both Tenerife and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Izmir is cooler than Tenerife. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Izmir in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Tenerife averages at about 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Tenerife. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Tenerife during autumn. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Izmir usually receives more rain than Tenerife. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIzmir 19°C (67°F)Tenerife 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Tenerife in the Winter?
Both Tenerife and Izmir during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year.
In January, Izmir is generally much colder than Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 9°C (48°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In the winter, Izmir often gets less sunshine than Tenerife. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 191 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually gets more rain in January than Tenerife. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIzmir 9°C (48°F)Tenerife 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Tenerife in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Tenerife. Furthermore, many travelers come to Tenerife for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Izmir is cooler than Tenerife in the spring. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Tenerife fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Tenerife during spring. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Izmir usually receives more rain than Tenerife. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIzmir 16°C (61°F)Tenerife 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Tenerife and Izmir
| Izmir | Tenerife | |||
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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) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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