Should you visit Palma de Mallorca or Fuerteventura Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca or Fuerteventura Island, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Palma de Mallorca or Fuerteventura Island?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
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.
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Which place is cheaper, Fuerteventura Island or Palma de Mallorca?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €171, 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 Palma de Mallorca and Fuerteventura Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Palma de Mallorca €69
Fuerteventura Island €61
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Palma de Mallorca
€138
Fuerteventura Island
€122
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca 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:
Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride
€6.80
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Bus Ride
€1.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private transfer in Mallorca from PMI airport:
$148
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Private Transfers from Palma to Palme de Mallorca Airport PMI in Luxury Van:
$136
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Private Transfers from Palma to Palme de Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car:
$79
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Private Transfer from Soller to Mallorca airport (PMI):
$108
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Private Transfer from Pollensa to Mallorca airport (PMI):
$151
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Private Transfer from Peguera to Mallorca airport (PMI):
$140
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Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca city to Mallorca airport (PMI):
$79
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Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Soller:
$108
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Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Pollensa:
$151
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Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Peguera:
$140
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Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Magaluf:
$131
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Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Deyá:
$108
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Fuerteventura Island?
Prices for flights to both Fuerteventura Island and Palma de Mallorca 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 day
Palma de Mallorca €78
Fuerteventura Island €57
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Private Open Air Cinema Experience in Spain with Pizza:
$57
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Palma de Mallorca Street Food Tour With A Local Guide:
$60
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Treurer Dinner Flavors Treurer and Olive Oil Tasting:
$68
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Palma de Mallorca Food Tour with 10 Locals Favorites Dishes:
$97
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Mallorca Sunset Catamaran Cruise with DJ and Mediterranean Dinner:
$99
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Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition:
$108
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Mallorca Evening Tour: Horseback Riding, Dinner and Dance:
$122
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Traditional recipes cooking experience:
$137
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Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca:
$148
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Romantic SPA day with couples massage and romantic dinner at Eurotel Punta Rotja:
$238
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Kayaking, snorkeling and homemade pizzas.:
$285
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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(GOYA dive)Blue Cave Private Group Introductory Diving Tour:
$65
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1 Hour of Adrenaline and Speedboat adventure in Alcúdia:
$60
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2 Hours E-Bike Tour in Palma:
$63
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3 Hour Quad Tour on Mallorca / Passenger FREE:
$181
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3 Hour Slingshot Sunset Tour from Paguera:
$135
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3 Hours Trike Sunset Tour from Paguera:
$135
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4 Hour Shared Coastal Boat Tour with Swimming Stops in Mallorca:
$80
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5-hours Tour: Mallorca Inland Charming Villages:
$86
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A Sea Cave Adventure: Explore Cova des Coloms:
$100
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AVENIDA WINE EXPERIENCE- Treasures of the local wine:
$108
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Best Palma de Mallorca and ValLdemossa Tour from Cruise Port:
$79
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Best of Mallorca Valldemossa Soller and Tramuntana Villages Tour:
$193
Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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2,5-hour Segway Tour around Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura:
$91
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2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura:
$56
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2-hour 4-seater Buggy experience in Fuerteventura:
$251
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4-Hour Sailing Tour of Lobos Island from Fuerteventura:
$86
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Catamaran Freebird Tour Isle of Wolves:
$71
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Catamaran Half-Day Cruise from Caleta de Fuste:
$76
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Cofete 4x4 Safari Tour from North:
$105
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Corralejo E-trial Scooter Off Road Tour:
$63
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Corralejo: Sunrise Silent Yoga Experience at Popcorn Beach:
$33
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Corralejo: self guided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and volcanoes:
$43
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Desert and North Shore Fuerteventura E-Bike Barranco Tour:
$91
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Exclusive Sailing Catamaran Experience to Lobos Island with lunch:
$80
Alcohol
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
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Classic Wine Tasting and Tour at Can Gelat Mallorca:
$43
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Alcudia Vineyard Tour and Exclusive Wine Tasting Experience:
$45
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Es Fangar Winery Tour and 6 Wine Tasting Mallorca:
$68
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Luxury Wine Tasting Experience at Can Gelat in Mallorca:
$80
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Self-guided Food and Wine Tour Palma Off-Grid Mallorca:
$86
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Treurer Oil and wine tasting, olive grove tour and snack:
$91
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Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours:
$177
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Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x Wine Tasting Pickup Southwest Coast:
$227
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:
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Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Local Products:
$40
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Vineyard tour with wine tasting and local products:
$40
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Fuerteventura: Wine Tasting and El Cotillo Afternoon Escape:
$88
When comparing the travel costs between Palma de Mallorca and Fuerteventura Island, we can see that Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Fuerteventura Island Expensive?.
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