A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Peniche vs. Tenerife for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Peniche or Tenerife?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Peniche and Tenerife can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Peniche or Tenerife?

Peniche

Peniche is a beach destination with many attractions for travelers. First, the raging sea and the lay of the land make this a popular surfing destination. The best of many supreme beaches is Praia dos Supertubos, which has a tubular wave fit for big time international events. Peniche has also been a port since the Early Modern Age, when a fort was constructed to defend it. This monument has an absorbing history, first as a maritime defense and then a prison during the Estado Novo regime in the 20th century. The walled historic center makes for pleasant strolling, and the seaside fort where Salazar's regime detained political prisoners is a must-see for anyone interested in Portuguese history. Artisan lovers will enjoy Peniche's specialty, handmade lace, and it is even possible to see the lace-work in action. And on top of everything, Peniche also has the Berlingas Islands, a natural reserve off the coast, which are well worth a visit.

Tenerife

European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Tenerife or Peniche?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Peniche is €122, while the average daily cost in Tenerife is €128. 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 Peniche and Tenerife in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Peniche 50
    Tenerife 53
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Peniche 100
    Tenerife 106
Compare Hotels in Peniche and Tenerife

Looking for a hotel in Peniche or Tenerife? 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.

Hotels in Peniche


Hotels in Tenerife


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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: Peniche Hotel Prices and Tenerife Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Peniche 53
    Tenerife 60

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Peniche

Also for Peniche, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Lisbon: Transfer from/to Peniche (Wave Capital): $128

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife

Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Discover Scuba Diving with two dives in the Ocean in Tenerife with Transfers: $262
  • Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $252
  • Tenerife Airport Transfer from South Airport (Reina Sofia) to North Area Hotels: $197
  • Tenerife Transfer from North Area Hotels to South Airport (Reina Sofia): $197
  • Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $131
  • Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $126
  • Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife Round-Trip Private Transfer: $101
  • Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $99
  • Adeje: Guided Bike Tour to Masca with Transfers and Drinks: $99
  • Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
  • Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port -Roundtrip Private Transfer: $87
  • Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $79

Is it cheaper to fly into Peniche or Tenerife?

Prices for flights to both Tenerife and Peniche 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Peniche 41
    Tenerife 39

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife

For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $33
  • Tenerife : Horse Show Entry ticket with optional dinner: $48
  • Castillo San Miguel Medieval Show with Dinner: $51
  • Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $52
  • Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Show Ticket & Dinner: $52
  • Teide Sunset Night Tour with Dinner and Stargazing: $58
  • Teide National Park Night Sky Star Safari & Dinner: $59
  • Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer: $67
  • Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $71
  • Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $75
  • Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari): $82
  • Tenerife Sky At Night: Sunset, Stargazing and Dinner: $83

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Peniche 19
    Tenerife 27

Tours and Activities in Peniche

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Peniche.

  • From Lisbon: Berlenga Grande Sightseeing Tour: $134
  • From 1-Hour Cabo Carvoeiro Boat Tour: $16
  • From Round-Trip Boat Tour of Berlengas Archipelago: $24
  • Lisbon: Private Full Day Tour to Berlengas Island: $235
  • Peniche : Walking Tour: $37
  • Berlenga Island and Cave Tour: $33
  • Berlengas Island Caves Tour and Snorkeling: $44
  • Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour: $36
  • Berlengas Roundtrip and Glass-Bottom Boat Cave Tour: $33
  • Mountain Bike Tour: $53
  • Private Jeep Tour + Tasting Offer: $53
  • Private Walking Tour - Footsteps of Our People: $21

Tours and Activities in Tenerife

For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Chef Roberto Medda's Private BBQ Experience - At Your Doorstep!: $87
  • Tenerife Animal Farm Private Car Tour. Canarian Cheese and Wine: $164
  • "Boat Cruise & Photos: Your Photographic Adventure at Sea": $320
  • "Pyramids of Güímar Admission PREMIUM Ticket": $20
  • 1 Hour and Half Mojo Sauce Workshop With Winery Tour: $60
  • 2 hours of Tour and Safari on a jet ski: $186
  • 3 Hour Kayak and Snorkeling Experience in Tenerife: $42
  • 3-Hour Guided PADI Scuba Diving Experience in Tenerife: $130
  • 3-Hour Private Boat Tour in Tenerife with Tapas: $175
  • 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $66
  • 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour : $44
  • 3H Private o Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $64

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Peniche 12
    Tenerife 6.43

Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:

  • Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $19
  • Wine Tour & Taste surrounded by Anaga Forest: $25
  • Half Day Southern Rural Tenerife Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
  • Tour of the senses through the South of Tenerife with Wine Tasting: $64
  • Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife: $66
  • Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $81
  • Taste of Tenerife Tour With Wine Tasting: $93
  • Wine tasting with tapas, Teide at sunset (shared): $102
  • Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $225


When comparing the travel costs between Peniche and Tenerife, we can see that Tenerife 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 Peniche Expensive? and Is Tenerife Expensive?.



When is the best time to visit Peniche or Tenerife?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Peniche or Tenerife in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Peniche and Tenerife. Furthermore, many travelers come to Tenerife for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Peniche is generally around the same temperature as Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Peniche average around 23°C (73°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In Peniche, it's very sunny this time of the year. Peniche usually receives more sunshine than Tenerife during summer. Peniche gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Peniche usually receives more rain than Tenerife. Peniche gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Peniche 23°C (73°F) 
    Tenerife 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Peniche or Tenerife in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Peniche as well as Tenerife. Additionally, many visitors come to Tenerife in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

Peniche is cooler than Tenerife in the autumn. The daily temperature in Peniche averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Tenerife fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Peniche this time of the year. In the autumn, Peniche often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tenerife. Peniche gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 200 hours of full sun.

Peniche usually gets more rain in October than Tenerife. Peniche gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Peniche 19°C (66°F) 
    Tenerife 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Peniche or Tenerife in the Winter?

Both Tenerife and Peniche are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Tenerife for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.

In the winter, Peniche is cooler than Tenerife. Typically, the winter temperatures in Peniche in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Tenerife averages at about 17°C (63°F).

Peniche usually receives less sunshine than Tenerife during winter. Peniche gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.

It's quite rainy in Peniche. In January, Peniche usually receives more rain than Tenerife. Peniche gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Peniche 12°C (53°F) 
    Tenerife 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Peniche or Tenerife in the Spring?

Both Tenerife and Peniche during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the beaches and the natural beauty.

In April, Peniche is generally cooler than Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Peniche average around 16°C (60°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Peniche. In the spring, Peniche often gets more sunshine than Tenerife. Peniche gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 205 hours of full sun.

Peniche usually gets more rain in April than Tenerife. Peniche gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Peniche 16°C (60°F) 
    Tenerife 18°C (64°F)

Typical Weather for Tenerife and Peniche

Peniche Tenerife
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C (53°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 17°C (63°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 111 mm (4.4 in) 17°C (63°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mar 14°C (58°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 18°C (64°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Apr 16°C (60°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 18°C (64°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 19°C (66°F) 8 mm (0.3 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 21 mm (0.8 in) 21°C (70°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 23°C (73°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Aug 23°C (74°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Sep 22°C (72°F) 26 mm (1 in) 23°C (73°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 22°C (72°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 108 mm (4.3 in) 17°C (63°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)