Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Madrid?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Madrid or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Madrid and Playa de las Americas can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Madrid or Playa de las Americas?
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMadrid €136Playa de las Americas €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Madrid is €136, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €195. 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 Madrid and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMadrid €77Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMadrid €154Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Madrid and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Madrid or Playa de las Americas? 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: Madrid Hotel Prices and Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Madrid €18Playa de las Americas €56
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Segovia: Full-Day Tour with Transfer to and from Madrid: $465
- Private Transfer from Madrid Airport MAD to Segovia City by Van: $276
- Private Transfer from Moratalla to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $273
- From Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Transfer: $271
- Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid City: $271
- Private Transfer from Bolnuevo to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $254
- Private Transfer from La Manga strip dos Mares to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $237
- Private Transfer from La Manga Club to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $227
- From Private Transfer to Segovia: $220
- Private Transfer from Corvera Golf Resort to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $218
- Private Transfer from Cieza to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $205
- Private Transfer from El Verger to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $191
Is it cheaper to fly into Madrid or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Madrid 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 dayMadrid €34Playa de las Americas €45
Typical Food Prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee€2.00
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Ice Cream€3.00
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Kebabs (for 2)€16
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Croissant€1.50
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)€16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco Show, Dinner and Workshop at Taberna Flamenca El Cortijo: $54
- Flamenco Show with Dinner, Drinks and Optional Class: $55
- The Authentic Morning Food Tour!: $61
- Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid: $62
- Opera and Zarzuela Show and Dinner: $63
- Tapas Crawl in Madrid Historical Quarter for Lunch or Dinner: $65
- Iberico Ham and Spanish Wine Small-Group Food Tour: $65
- Madrid Old Town Tour & Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $67
- Spanish Omelet Cooking Class and Bottomless Wine brunch: $73
- Spanish Tapas Experience and Sangría Showcooking in Madrid: $73
- 10 Tapas 2.5-Hour Cooking Class: $75
- Tipsy Tapas Food Tour with Drinks and Food: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Madrid €33Playa de las Americas €30
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Madrid Photo Tour with Pro Photographer Lifestyle and Portrait: $96
- Tablao Flamenco las Tablas Madrid Admission Ticket: $51
- Ávila & Segovia and Alcazar Day Tour from Madrid lunch included: $168
- 1 Hour Private Tuk tuk Tour in Madrid: $102
- 1 hour tour in Madrid in Tuk Tuk through the best of the city: $158
- 1-Hour Flamenco Class in Madrid Experience: $46
- 15 Cultural Madrid 10- Hour Private Tour: $774
- 2 Days Guided Cultural Tour in Madrid Royal Palace and 3 Museums : $215
- 2 Hours Private Tuk tuk Tour in Madrid: $169
- 2-Hour Madrid - Prado Museum Private Tour: $255
- 2-Hour Patisserie Experience for Dessert Lovers: $62
- 2-Hour Walking Tour on the History of Islamic Medieval the origins: $198
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMadrid €19Playa de las Americas €8.57
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer€5.00
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)€13
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Pub Crawl Madrid Erasmus & International Meet and Party(New): $7.75
- Original Pub Crawl With VIP Club Entry: $11
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks and Nightclub Entry: $13
- Pub Crawl Madrid's Night Time: $15
- Guided Pub Crawl Madrid Experience and Club Entry: $17
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $17
- Pub Crawl Madrid: $19
- Pub Crawl (3 bars + 1 club) Party Night!: $22
- Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor: $23
- Wine Tasting Experience with 4 Spanish Wines: $33
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Madrid and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Madrid much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Madrid would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Madrid 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas than you might in Madrid.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Madrid Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Madrid or Playa de las Americas?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 1040 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Madrid and Playa de las Americas, 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.