Which place is cheaper, Los Cristianos 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.
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Should you visit Palma de Mallorca or Los Cristianos?
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 Los Cristianos, 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 Los Cristianos?
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.
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 Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Palma de Mallorca Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalma de Mallorca €171Los Cristianos €152
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €171, 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 Palma de Mallorca and Los Cristianos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Los Cristianos €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Los Cristianos €114
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Los Cristianos
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices and Los Cristianos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Los Cristianos €49
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:
- Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Mallorca Airport (PMI): $92
- Private transfer in Mallorca from PMI airport: $149
- Private Transfer from Peguera to Mallorca airport (PMI): $140
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Palma de Mallorca: $92
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Peguera: $140
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Cala d'Or: $193
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Cala Millor: $193
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Andratx: $132
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Alcudia: $162
- Private Transfer from Deyá to Mallorca airport (PMI): $109
- Private Transfer from Can Picafort to Mallorca airport (PMI): $149
- Private Transfer from Cala Mesquida to Mallorca airport (PMI): $193
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Los Cristianos?
Prices for flights to both Los Cristianos 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €78Los Cristianos €65
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.50
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:
- Sunset Boat Tour on the Andratx Coast + Pizza+ Snorkeling: $56
- Private Open Air Cinema Experience in Spain with Pizza: $57
- Self-guided food tour in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca: $86
- Unique self-guided food tour in Palma Old Town, Mallorca: $86
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $113
- Traditional recipes cooking experience: $137
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $149
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $166
- Kayaking, snorkeling and homemade pizzas.: $286
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca €34Los Cristianos €23
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:
- (GOYA dive)Blue Cave Private Group Introductory Diving Tour: $65
- 1 Hour Electric Scooter Tour in Palma: $46
- 3 Hour Slingshot Sunset Tour from Paguera: $135
- 4 Hour Shared Coastal Boat Tour with Swimming Stops in Mallorca: $80
- 5-hours Tour: Mallorca Inland Charming Villages: $86
- 8-Hour Formentor and Sineu Market with boat trip Tour in Mallorca: $66
- A Romantic Candlelight Experience for Couples: $40
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $10
- Adrenaline Tree Top Adventure in Mallorca: $30
- Alcudia Boat Tour Visit Places Only Accessible by Boat: $206
- Alcudia Winecellar Tour with Vineyard Visit, Tasting of 5 Wines: $56
- Andratx sightseeing quad tour: $68
Tours and Activities in Los Cristianos
For Los Cristianos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Scuba Experience + SSI Basic Diver Certification: $114
- Tenerife Buggy Tour The Golden Mile: $140
- Tenerife: Electric Paddle Board Adventure Awaits: $63
- Tenerife: Los Cristianos Kayak and Snorkeling Tour: $30
- Tenerife: Whale Watching and Sea Swim Tour on a Yacht for 22 People: $46
- Tenerife: Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran Cruise: $91
- VESPA TOUR TENERIFE+BOAT TOUR CLIFFS OF THE GIANTS+BATH +LUNCH: $165
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca €29Los Cristianos €7.14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee€3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Classic Wine Tasting and Tour at Can Gelat Mallorca: $43
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $54
- Mallorca Wine Tour Taste Local Wines in Santa Maria: $72
- The Original Tapas and Wine Tour: $79
- Gastronomic Wine Tasting Experience Guided by a Sommelier: $86
- Self-guided Food and Wine Tour Palma Off-Grid Mallorca: $86
- Wine Tasting Mallorca: $89
- Treurer Oil and wine tasting, olive grove tour and snack: $91
- Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $177
When comparing the travel costs between Palma de Mallorca and Los Cristianos, 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 Los Cristianos Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Los Cristianos?
Palma de Mallorca has a larger population, and is about 16340 times larger than the population of Los Cristianos. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca 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.