Should you visit La Laguna or Adeje?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for La Laguna and Adeje. 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. So, let's dig into it.
La Laguna
Much of the area in Tenerife has expanded and grown to cater to the tourist crowd of Europe and the world. However, there is one gem tucked away that has maintained the charm and beauty of the old world. The historic city of La Laguna is the home of mansions, bars, eccentric small shops, and serves as a model for many of the colonial towns in North America. In 1999 the town was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Adeje or La Laguna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in La Laguna is €96, while the average daily cost in Adeje is €139. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for La Laguna and Adeje in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in La Laguna, €84 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in La Laguna, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is €42, such as in a hostel.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about €138 in Adeje For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Local Transportation
La Laguna's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €33 per person, per day on transportation in La Laguna.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Adeje than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €51 on transportation in Adeje on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adeje
Also for Adeje, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Tenerife South Airport Departure Transfer (Playa de las américas to Airport):
$45
Is it cheaper to fly into La Laguna or Adeje?
Prices for flights to both Adeje and La Laguna 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
Food in La Laguna costs travelers about €32 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The average traveler spends about €40 per day in Adeje for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
La Laguna €32
Adeje €40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adeje
For Adeje, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Romantic Wine Tasting with a selection of Tapas for Dinner:
$108
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in La Laguna can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €22 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Sightseeing expenses in Adeje, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €15 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Adeje
For Adeje, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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3.5–Hour Professional Fishing Experience:
$79
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Private Motor Boat Cruise:
$1,926
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Costa 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour with Food and Drinks:
$40
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Costa Masca and Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise:
$57
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Costa Tuk Tuk Tour of Farm:
$20
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Double Jet Ski Safari 2.5 Hour Guided Tour of Tenerife:
$224
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East Coast Road Bike & Ebike Tour:
$81
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Masca Road Bike & Ebike Tour:
$81
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Most Famous Catamaran in Tenerife Island (2 hours and 3 hours tours):
$35
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Paragliding Epic Experience in Tenerife with the Spanish Champion Team:
$149
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Private 6-Hour Cliffs of the Giants & Whale Watching Experience:
$683
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Teide Cafe Road Bike & Ebike Tour:
$81
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting La Laguna spend on average €4.86 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting Adeje spend on average €6.57 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Adeje
Also in Adeje, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Private Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife:
$34
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Professional Wine Tasting in Tenerife:
$336
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between La Laguna and Adeje, we can see that Adeje is more expensive. And not only is La Laguna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to La Laguna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in La Laguna 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 La Laguna.
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