Which place is cheaper, Fuerteventura Island or Malaga?
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 Malaga or Fuerteventura Island?
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 Malaga and Fuerteventura Island. 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: Malaga or Fuerteventura Island?
Malaga
Malaga is a port city in the southern part of Spain. It is the 6th largest city in Spain and the southernmost large city in Europe. Malaga lies on the Mediterranean on the Costa del Sol, only 62 miles east of the Strait of Gibraltar, and 80 miles north of Africa. Malaga's history dates back about 2,800 years, which makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. The archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and Christian eras make the historic center of the city an "open museum", displaying its history of more than 3,000 years. Because of its important cultural infrastructure and the artistic heritage, Malaga has been nominated for the European Capital of Culture. Malaga's most important economic contributors include tourism, technology, and construction, but transportation and logistics are becoming increasingly important factors as well.
Fuerteventura Island
Fuerteventura is a volcanic island, and the second largest of Spain's Canary Islands located off the northern coast of Africa. Roughly translating as "Strong Winds" or "Strong Venture," the island is best known for activities like wind surfing and kite surfing.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona.
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Malaga Prices
Spain PricesFuerteventura Island Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalaga €165Fuerteventura Island €148
The average daily cost (per person) in Malaga is €165, while the average daily cost in Fuerteventura Island is €148. 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 Malaga and Fuerteventura Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalaga €75Fuerteventura Island €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalaga €150Fuerteventura Island €122
Compare Hotels in Malaga and Fuerteventura Island
Looking for a hotel in Malaga or Fuerteventura Island? 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: Malaga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malaga €31Fuerteventura Island €46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malaga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Malaga:
- transfer from malaga Airport to Estepona: $186
- Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Nerja: $137
- Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Malaga Fuengirola or Marbella: $57
- Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Algeciras or Tarifa: $194
- Vip One Way Transfer from Malaga Airport to Malaga City: $39
- Transfer from Malaga airport to malaga city,marbella,banus,etc: $40
- Transfer from Malaga City Center to Malaga Airport (AGP): $32
- Transfer from Malaga Airport to Tarifa: $311
- Transfer from Malaga Airport to NERJA: $186
- Transfer from Malaga Airport to Granada: $309
- Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Malaga City Center: $32
- TRANSFER MALAGA AIRPORT from OR to ESTEPONA-PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE: $143
Is it cheaper to fly into Malaga or Fuerteventura Island?
Prices for flights to both Fuerteventura Island and Malaga 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 dayMalaga €60Fuerteventura Island €57
Typical Food Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of dining costs in Malaga are as follows:
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Dinner for 2€30
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Dinner for 2€44
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Breakfast for 2€8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malaga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Malaga.
- Authentic Flamenco Dinner Show at Restaurant VinoMio: $17
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $37
- Malaga Market Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks, and Local Flavors: $63
- Málaga: Morning Guided Food Tour: $75
- Japanese cooking class Sushi: $76
- Malaga -Italian cooking class : La domenica italiana: $76
- Authentic Paella Cooking Class with Sangría: $77
- Málaga: Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria: $77
- Paella Cooking Class in Malaga: $80
- Malaga Tapas Cooking Class: $80
- Food Tour with Local Guide, Tapas, and Drinks: $83
- Horse and Flamenco Show in Malaga with Dinner: $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malaga €31Fuerteventura Island €30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Malaga are as follows:
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Entrance to Castillos€7.10
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Concert€31
Tours and Activities in Malaga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Malaga are as follows:
- 1,5 hour Segway Tour of Málaga: $45
- 2 Hours Buggy Safari Experience in the Mountains of Mijas with Guide: $172
- 2 hours guided Quad tour in Mijas, Malaga.: $149
- 2-Hour Ronda Walking Tour: $92
- 3 Hours Guided Buggy Safari Adventure in the Mountains of Mijas: $217
- 3 Hours Mountain Bike Cycling Guided Tour in Costa del Sol: $114
- 3-hour guided quad/ATV adventure in Mijas, Málaga: $206
- 90-min Buggy Tour in Almuñecar with Picnic: $159
- Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Private Tour: $68
- Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Private Tour. Skip The Line: $291
- Alcazaba de Málaga: Ticket and Self-Guided Tour created by an Official Guide: $5.82
- Alcazaba to Picasso: Málaga’s Best in a Self-Guided Tour: $1.12
Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Lagoon Beach Club Day Pass Experience: $18
- Ferry to Isla de Lobos: round-trip tickets from Corralejo: $21
- ECO Ferry Mini Cruise to Isla de Lobos: $34
- Snorkel Experience in Caleta de Fuste: $43
- Corralejo: self guided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and volcanoes: $43
- From Fuerteventura: Playa Blanca minicruise to Papagayo Beaches: $51
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $56
- Dolphin Tours in Fuerteventura and snorkeling on the coast: $56
- 2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour: $57
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $57
- Get Wet Snorkeling Tour to Isla de Lobos from Corralejo: $59
- Jandia Highlights Tour From South: $63
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalaga €22Fuerteventura Island €6.79
Sample the Local Flavors in Malaga
Also in Malaga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Málaga: Pub Crawl Málaga Madness: $14
- Bodegas Quitapenas: Guided Visit + Wine Tasting: $22
- Visit the Oldest Winery of Malaga and Wine Tasting: $23
- Visit to the Oldest Winery of Malaga and Wine Tasting: $31
- Conrad Guided Cellar Tour and wine tasting in Ronda: $40
- Andalusian Wine Tasting Tapas and DE wine tastings: $45
- Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from Malaga: $63
- Malaga Food & Wine Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $67
- C/Echegaray 5 Málaga center: Malagueño Massage: Massage + Wine Tasting: $68
- Winederlust Wine Tasting: $69
- Málaga: Traditional Andalusian Tapas and Wine Tour: $72
- Ronda Wine Tasting with Tapas in a Scenic Vineyard: $77
Sample the Local Flavors in Fuerteventura Island
Also in Fuerteventura Island, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Local Products: $40
- Vineyard tour with wine tasting and local products: $40
- Fuerteventura: Wine Tasting and El Cotillo Afternoon Escape: $88
When comparing the travel costs between Malaga and Fuerteventura Island, we can see that Malaga 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 Malaga Expensive? and Is Fuerteventura Island Expensive?.
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.