Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Reims?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Reims or Playa de las Americas, 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.
Reims lies 129 km (80 mi) east-northeast of Paris. It was founded by the Gauls and became a major city during the Roman Empire. Reims played a prominent ceremonial role in French monarchical history as the traditional site of the crowning of the kings of France. The city's economy is based largely on wine production, for which the Champagne region is famous, and a visit to Reims often includes a popular tasting of the most famous French wines at the 'Maison de Champagne'. Reims has many attractive pedestrian boulevards, Roman remains, art-deco cafes and a flourishing fine-dining scene that counts among it four Michelin-starred restaurants. Of course Reims also has all the shops and other facilities that you would expect in a major city.
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Reims is €131, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €195. 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 Reims and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Reims or Playa de las Americas? 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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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Reims:
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Here are a few actual costs in Reims for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Reims and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Reims much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Reims would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Reims and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas than you might in Reims.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Reims Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Reims has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Reims and Playa de las Americas, 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.
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Playa de las Americas and Reims during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Reims for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Reims is generally cooler than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Reims average around 19°C (65°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Reims. In the summer, Reims often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Reims gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun.
Reims usually gets more rain in July than Playa de las Americas. Reims gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Reims and Playa de las Americas. The autumn months attract visitors to Reims because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Reims is much colder than Playa de las Americas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Reims averages around 12°C (53°F) in October, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa de las Americas this time of the year. Reims usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during autumn. Reims gets 122 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Reims usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Reims gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Reims as well as Playa de las Americas. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Reims this time of year.
It's quite cold in Reims in the winter. In the winter, Reims is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Reims in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In the winter, Reims often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Reims gets 50 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun.
Reims usually gets more rain in January than Playa de las Americas. Reims gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Playa de las Americas and Reims are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Reims for the natural beauty.
In April, Reims is generally much colder than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Reims average around 9°C (49°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. Reims usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during spring. Reims gets 172 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Reims usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Reims gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Reims | Playa de las Americas | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
Apr | 9°C (49°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
May | 13°C (56°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |