A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Los Cristianos vs. Bari for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Los Cristianos or Bari?

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 Bari. 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 Bari?

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.

Bari

Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city.

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Which place is cheaper, Bari or Los Cristianos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Los Cristianos is €125, while the average daily cost in Bari is €113. 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 Bari in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Los Cristianos 57
    Bari 73
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Los Cristianos 114
    Bari 146
Compare Hotels in Los Cristianos and Bari

Looking for a hotel in Los Cristianos or Bari? 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.

Hotels in Los Cristianos


Hotels in Bari


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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 Bari Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Los Cristianos 49
    Bari 11

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:


  • Train to Lecce
    44

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari

Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Vineyard Wine Tasting & soft lunch & transfer included: $273
  • Transfer:From BARI CENTER to ROME AIRPORTS or reverse: $1,068
  • Puglia Village Experience - Molfetta: con transfer condiviso: $59
  • Private transfert from Bari to Naples: $401
  • Private transfer from Bari Airport to Polignano a mare: $131
  • Private Transfer from Polignano to Bari Cruise Port: $79
  • Private Transfer from Molfetta to Bari (BRI) Airport: $76
  • Private Transfer from Corato to Bari (BRI) Airport: $134
  • Private Transfer from Conversano to Bari (BRI) Airport: $177
  • Private Transfer from Cisternino to Brindisi (BDS) Airport: $177
  • Private Transfer from Castellana Grotte to Bari (BRI) Airport: $178
  • Private Transfer from Bisceglie to Bari (BRI) Airport: $95

Is it cheaper to fly into Los Cristianos or Bari?

Prices for flights to both Bari 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Los Cristianos 38
    Bari 32

Typical Food Prices in Bari

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:


  • Dinner
    44
  • Coffee
    2.00

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari

For Bari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Street food tour of Polignano a Mare: $39
  • Bari Walking Street Food Tour: $48
  • Bari Street Food Tour by Bike: $70
  • Italian Street Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $70
  • Puglia Plates - Bari Food Tour: $76
  • Street Food Tour in Bari old town - Do Eat Better Experience: $78
  • Rickshaw Street Food Tour: $80
  • Conversano: Apulian cooking lesson with dinner included: $82
  • Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $82
  • Bari Street Food Tour on Segway: $86
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Barletta with Show Cooking: $93
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Margherita di Savoia with Show Cooking: $93

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Los Cristianos 23
    Bari 8.61

Tours and Activities in Bari

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.

  • Bari tour with a local tour guide.: $219
  • Private Experience - day of fishing on the Bari coast: $219
  •  Guided tour and tasting at La Cantina Frrud - Wine Museum: $38
  • 1.5 Hour Cave's Tour Polignano a Mare: $38
  • 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour of Altamura the Lioness of Puglia: $38
  • 2 Hours Private Guided Tour in the Historic Centre of Altamura: $229
  • 2-Hour Bari City Tour: $241
  • 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Bari with Street Food: $49
  • Alberobello Private Tour with Pick Up: $175
  • Alberobello, Monopoli Polignano Small-Group Guided Tour from Bari: $152
  • Altamura walking tour: $229
  • Apulia: Bike Tour through the Treasures of Bari: $37

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Los Cristianos 7.14
    Bari 13

Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:


  • Beer
    2.00

Sample the Local Flavors in Bari

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bari:

  • Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting: $79
  • Private Tour: Trani walking tour with Moscato wine tasting: $115
  • Wine tasting experience in the Apulian countryside : $235


When comparing the travel costs between Los Cristianos and Bari, we can see that Los Cristianos is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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 Bari Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Los Cristianos or Bari?

Bari has a larger population, and is about 13760 times larger than the population of Los Cristianos. When comparing the sizes of Los Cristianos and Bari, 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.