Which place is cheaper, Los Cristianos 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 Los Cristianos?
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 Los Cristianos. 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 Los Cristianos?
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.
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.
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 PricesLos Cristianos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalaga €165Los Cristianos €152
The average daily cost (per person) in Malaga is €165, while the average daily cost in Los Cristianos is €152. 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 Los Cristianos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalaga €75Los Cristianos €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalaga €150Los Cristianos €114
Compare Hotels in Malaga and Los Cristianos
Looking for a hotel in Malaga or Los Cristianos? 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 and Los Cristianos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malaga €31Los Cristianos €49
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 Malaga Fuengirola or Marbella: $59
- Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Algeciras or Tarifa: $202
- Vip One Way Transfer from Malaga Airport to Malaga City: $39
- Transfer from Malaga airport to malaga city,marbella,banus,etc: $42
- Transfer from Malaga City Center to Malaga Airport (AGP): $33
- 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: $33
- TRANSFER MALAGA AIRPORT from OR to ESTEPONA-PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE: $148
- Private transfer from Málaga Hotels to Granada: $190
Is it cheaper to fly into Malaga or Los Cristianos?
Prices for flights to both Los Cristianos 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 €60Los Cristianos €65
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: $65
- Málaga: Morning Guided Food Tour: $75
- Malaga -Italian cooking class : La domenica italiana: $76
- Japanese cooking class Sushi: $76
- Authentic Paella Cooking Class with Sangría: $77
- Málaga: Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria: $77
- Food Tour with Local Guide, Tapas, and Drinks: $83
- Pedregalejo Food Tour: Explore Malaga's most iconic quarter: $86
- Malaga Atarazanas Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $89
- Horse and Flamenco Show in Malaga with Dinner: $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malaga €31Los Cristianos €23
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 Hour Guided Adventure at Quads ATV in Mijas Malaga: $101
- 1,5 hour Segway Tour of Málaga: $46
- 2 Hours Buggy Safari Experience in the Mountains of Mijas with Guide: $178
- 2-Hour Ronda Walking Tour: $95
- 3 Hour BMW GS Motorbike Tour: $148
- 3 Hours Guided Buggy Safari Adventure in the Mountains of Mijas: $225
- 3 Hours Mountain Bike Cycling Guided Tour in Costa del Sol: $118
- 3-Hours Catamaran Tour in Malaga with Paella: $53
- 3-hour Buggy Tour in Almuñecar with Picnic: $236
- 3-hour guided quad/ATV adventure in Mijas, Málaga: $213
- 90-min Buggy Tour in Almuñecar with Picnic: $165
- Alcazaba Malaga Guided Tour: $21
Tours and Activities in Los Cristianos
For Los Cristianos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Unforgettable snorkeling tours with turtles: $58
- Tenerife: Electric Paddle Board Adventure Awaits: $64
- VESPA TOUR TENERIFE+BOAT TOUR CLIFFS OF THE GIANTS+BATH +LUNCH: $169
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalaga €22Los Cristianos €7.14
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
- Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry: $19
- Bodegas Quitapenas: Guided Visit + Wine Tasting: $22
- Visit the Oldest Winery of Malaga and Wine Tasting: $24
- Conrad Guided Cellar Tour and wine tasting in Ronda: $42
- Andalusian Wine Tasting Tapas and DE wine tastings: $46
- Malaga Food & Wine Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $66
- C/Echegaray 5 Málaga center: Malagueño Massage: Massage + Wine Tasting: $68
- Winederlust Wine Tasting: $71
- Málaga: Traditional Andalusian Tapas and Wine Tour: $72
- Sun and Wine Route - Small group, wine tasting and tapas included: $93
- Flamenco, Tapas, and Wine Tour: $104
When comparing the travel costs between Malaga and Los Cristianos, 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 Los Cristianos Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malaga or Los Cristianos?
Malaga has a larger population, and is about 23920 times larger than the population of Los Cristianos. When comparing the sizes of Malaga and Los Cristianos, 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.