Which place is cheaper, Alicante or Los Cristianos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Los Cristianos or Alicante?
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 Los Cristianos and Alicante. 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: Los Cristianos or Alicante?
Los Cristianos
Picture your ultimate beach vacation. It probably consists of sand, sun and the most pristine resorts to pamper and spoil you. You've just dreamed up a place that actually exists - Los Cristianos. Located in the south of the Canary Island of Tenerife, Los Cristianos is one of the most popular tourist centers in this area, and for good reason. This area knows how to treat vacationers. The sea is a way of life in this area of the world, and that's apparent everywhere you look. Harbor tours, fishing trips and dolphin watching excursions are being advertised everywhere you look - all ready to give you the Los Cristianos experience.
Alicante
Alicante is a gorgeous coastal city in the Costa Blanca region, on the east coast of Spain. The region is famous for its white sandy beaches, the party-haven of Benidorm and the stunning palm tree-lined boulevard in the city of Alicante. I have been visiting Alicante for close to 20 years, so, it has become almost a second home to me. Here are my top tips to have the best vacation in Alicante.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Los Cristianos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLos Cristianos €152Alicante €179
The average daily cost (per person) in Los Cristianos is €152, while the average daily cost in Alicante is €179. 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 Los Cristianos and Alicante in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLos Cristianos €57Alicante €42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLos Cristianos €114Alicante €84
Compare Hotels in Los Cristianos and Alicante
Looking for a hotel in Los Cristianos or Alicante? 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: Los Cristianos Hotel Prices and Alicante Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Los Cristianos €49Alicante -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
- VIP Transfer from Alicante/ Alicante Airport to Benidorm area: $157
- VIP Transfer Alicante Airport-Benidorm OR Benidorm-Alicante: $156
- Transfer from Benidorm to Alicante airport in private Sedan car max. 3 passengers: $98
- Transfer from Alicante city to Alicante airport with private Sedan max. 3 passengers: $54
- Transfer from Alicante airport to Albir in private Sedan car max. 3 passengers: $103
- Private transfer from Alicante airport to San Juan Playa: $63
- Private VIP Transfer from Alicante Airport to Denia area: $255
- Private Transfer from Orihuela Costa to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $155
- Private Transfer from El Plantio Golf Resort to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $79
- Private Transfer from Dehesa de Campoamor to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $155
- Private Transfer from Castell de Castells to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $260
- Private Transfer from Campello / Coveta Fuma to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $101
Is it cheaper to fly into Los Cristianos or Alicante?
Prices for flights to both Alicante and Los Cristianos 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 dayLos Cristianos €65Alicante €124
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alicante
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alicante.
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $34
- Secret Flavors Food Tour: $34
- Alicante:Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Live Music: $42
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market: $57
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market: $57
- Alicante Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $57
- Paella Cooking Show in Alicante: $70
- Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars: $82
- Fuse Spanish With Italian For Dinner In Mutxamel: $96
- Cooking with us: Pasta Cooking Class in Alicante: $100
- Alicante Elche's Sweet and Savory Secrets: Food Tour: $128
- Alicante PRIVATE Food Tour With Locals: 10 Food & Drink Tastings Included: $159
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Los Cristianos €23Alicante €53
Tours and Activities in Los Cristianos
For Los Cristianos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tenerife: Los Cristianos Kayak and Snorkeling Tour: $30
- Tenerife: Whale Watching and Sea Swim Tour on a Yacht for 22 People: $46
- Tenerife: Electric Paddle Board Adventure Awaits: $63
- Tenerife: Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran Cruise: $91
- First Scuba Experience + SSI Basic Diver Certification: $114
- Tenerife Buggy Tour The Golden Mile: $140
- VESPA TOUR TENERIFE+BOAT TOUR CLIFFS OF THE GIANTS+BATH +LUNCH: $165
Typical Entertainment Prices in Alicante
Here are a few typical costs in Alicante for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Food and Tapas Tour (for 2)€54
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Catamaran Cruise (for 2)€67
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)€120
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Walking Tour (for 2)€60
Tours and Activities in Alicante
Here are a few actual costs in Alicante for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Tour Guiado en Bicicleta Eléctrica (E-Bike)”: $47
- “Tour Guiado por el Centro de Alicante “: $41
- Alicante : E-Bike Coast Tour, Roman Fish Farm and Snorkeling: $37
- Alicante : Kayaking adventure through Morro de Toix and Cueva Coloms: $64
- Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $52
- Alicante : Sailing boat tour of the Mediterranean Sea: $128
- Alicante Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 17 audio reviews: $6.88
- Alicante Bay: Sunset Tour in Kayak with snorkel: $47
- Alicante Beach tour (min 2 people to book): $41
- Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea: $87
- Alicante City Bike Tour. Only Small groups: $41
- Alicante City Bike Tour: Beach & Central Market: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLos Cristianos €7.14Alicante -
Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alicante Pub crawl: Party as a Local: $23
- Guided Pub Crawl with Shots and Beer: $26
- Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting: $30
- Alicante Best Wine Tasting & Tapas Club: $41
- Alicante:Winery Tour+ Wine Tasting + Old castle: $53
- Historic Winery Guided Tour + Wine Tasting / Private Transportation: $69
- Small-Group Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings: $69
- Wine Tour in and Wine Tasting: $76
- Alicante Evening Tapas & Wine Tour with Local Guide: $87
- Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $146
- Alicante Full-Day Wine Tour Two Wineries & Tastings: $174
- Winery Tour with 7 Wine Tasting and Small Group Guadalest: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Los Cristianos and Alicante, we can see that Alicante is more expensive. And not only is Los Cristianos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Los Cristianos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Los Cristianos 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 Alicante would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Alicante than you might in Los Cristianos.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Los Cristianos Expensive? and Is Alicante Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Los Cristianos or Alicante?
Alicante has a larger population, and is about 13730 times larger than the population of Los Cristianos. When comparing the sizes of Los Cristianos and Alicante, 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.