A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Saint-Etienne vs. Playa de las Americas for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Saint-Etienne or Playa de las Americas?

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 Saint-Etienne and Playa de las Americas. 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: Saint-Etienne or Playa de las Americas?

Saint-Etienne

Saint-Etienne (Saint Stephen), a city southwest of Lyon, is drawing on its Industrial Revolution origins and its history of arms, bicycle, textile and ribbon production, to reinvent itself as design city. And the change is noticeable. After almost 30 years of decline, the city is now looking optimistically towards the future. Its center and suburbs are smartening up at a rapid pace. There are plenty of good surprises, including two great museums and a great eating scene.

Playa de las Americas

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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Paris, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint-Etienne and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Saint-Etienne much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Saint-Etienne would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Saint-Etienne 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 Saint-Etienne.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Saint-Etienne Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Saint-Etienne or Playa de las Americas?

Saint-Etienne has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Saint-Etienne 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.

When is the best time to visit Saint-Etienne or Playa de las Americas?

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 Saint-Etienne or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?

Both Playa de las Americas and Saint-Etienne are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Saint-Etienne for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.

Saint-Etienne is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas in the summer. The daily temperature in Saint-Etienne averages around 22°C (71°F) in July, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint-Etienne. Saint-Etienne usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during summer. Saint-Etienne gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Saint-Etienne usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Saint-Etienne gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Saint-Etienne or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?

Both Playa de las Americas and Saint-Etienne during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Saint-Etienne in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Saint-Etienne is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Saint-Etienne in October average around 14°C (56°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 24°C (75°F).

In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Saint-Etienne often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Saint-Etienne gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun.

Saint-Etienne usually gets more rain in October than Playa de las Americas. Saint-Etienne gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Saint-Etienne or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint-Etienne and Playa de las Americas. Most visitors come to Saint-Etienne for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Saint-Etienne can be very cold during winter. In January, Saint-Etienne is generally much colder than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Saint-Etienne average around 4°C (39°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

Saint-Etienne usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during winter. Saint-Etienne gets 62 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Saint-Etienne usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Saint-Etienne gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Saint-Etienne or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Saint-Etienne as well as Playa de las Americas. The spring months attract visitors to Saint-Etienne because of the natural beauty.

Saint-Etienne is much colder than Playa de las Americas in the spring. The daily temperature in Saint-Etienne averages around 11°C (53°F) in April, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. In the spring, Saint-Etienne often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Saint-Etienne gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun.

Saint-Etienne usually gets more rain in April than Playa de las Americas. Saint-Etienne gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Saint-Etienne