Which place is cheaper, Hvar or La Laguna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit La Laguna or Hvar?
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 La Laguna and Hvar. 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: La Laguna or Hvar?
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.
Hvar
Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Croatia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLa Laguna €120Hvar €102
The average daily cost (per person) in La Laguna is €120, while the average daily cost in Hvar is €102. 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 La Laguna and Hvar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLa Laguna €53Hvar €38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLa Laguna €106Hvar €76
Compare Hotels in La Laguna and Hvar
Looking for a hotel in La Laguna or Hvar? 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: La Laguna Hotel Prices and Hvar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.La Laguna €41Hvar €47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hvar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hvar:
- Speedboat Transfer from Hvar Town to Split Airport: $535
Is it cheaper to fly into La Laguna or Hvar?
Prices for flights to both Hvar 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
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Food Meals for one dayLa Laguna €40Hvar €38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hvar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hvar.
- Hvar Charming Abandoned Village Small Group Tour and Local Dinner: $180
- Hvar Hidden Gems Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $187
- Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $202
- Hvar Abandoned Village Tour with Local Dinner: $214
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner: $234
- Food Tour: Traditional Flavours and Food Sampling on Hvar: $262
- The Best of Hvar in a Day with Wine tasting and Local Dinner: $273
- Hvar Small Group Wine Tour and Authentic Dalmatian Dinner: $273
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.La Laguna €28Hvar €7.48
Tours and Activities in Hvar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hvar are as follows:
- BLUE CAVE & 5 islands tour from Hvar: $98
- 1-Hour Battle Archery Game in Hvar Adventure Park: $22
- 1-Hour Private Paintball Adventure in Park Hvar Jelsa: $23
- 3-Hour Lavender Tour from Hvar: $150
- Adventurous Blue and Green Cave group tour: $86
- Back to the Roots - Ancient Island Interactive Experience: $141
- Beach bar Laganini and Hula Hula half-day Private Boat Tour: $918
- Blue & Green cave tour with yacht from town Hvar: $229
- Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar: $109
- Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands group Tour from Hvar: $107
- Blue cave group tour with swimming and snorkelling from Hvar: $76
- Blue cave tour with speed boat from town Hvar: $196
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLa Laguna €6.07Hvar €9.18
Sample the Local Flavors in Hvar
Also in Hvar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hvar Wine Tasting Experience: $118
- Hvar Wine tasting small group experience: $131
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour : $142
- Wine Tasting Tour: $157
- Chocolate and Wine Tasting Small Group Tour from Hvar: $175
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between La Laguna and Hvar, we can see that La Laguna is more expensive. And not only is Hvar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hvar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hvar 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 La Laguna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in La Laguna than you might in Hvar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is La Laguna Expensive? and Is Hvar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, La Laguna or Hvar?
La Laguna has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Hvar. When comparing the sizes of La Laguna and Hvar, 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.