A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Saint-Etienne vs. Playa del Ingles for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Saint-Etienne or Playa del Ingles?

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 del Ingles. 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 del Ingles?

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 del Ingles

Translating to "Englishman's Beach," Playa del Ingles is a sea resort located on the south coast of the Gran Canaria island of Spain's Canary Islands. Since the 1960s it has been built up to accommodate tourists from around the world, especially from Europe. Some of the most popular attractions include an abundance of bars and clubs as well as beachside activities like swimming, surfing, scuba, and snorkeling.

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 Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint-Etienne and Playa del Ingles, we can see that Playa del Ingles 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 del Ingles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa del Ingles 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 del Ingles Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Saint-Etienne or Playa del Ingles?

Saint-Etienne has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Playa del Ingles. When comparing the sizes of Saint-Etienne and Playa del Ingles, 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 del Ingles?

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 del Ingles in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint-Etienne and Playa del Ingles. Many visitors come to Saint-Etienne in the summer for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Saint-Etienne is generally around the same temperature as Playa del Ingles. Daily temperatures in Saint-Etienne average around 22°C (71°F), and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa del Ingles this time of the year. In Saint-Etienne, it's very sunny this time of the year. Saint-Etienne usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa del Ingles during summer. Saint-Etienne gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 293 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Saint-Etienne usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Saint-Etienne gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Saint-Etienne or Playa del Ingles in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Saint-Etienne as well as Playa del Ingles. Most visitors come to Saint-Etienne for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

Saint-Etienne is much colder than Playa del Ingles in the autumn. The daily temperature in Saint-Etienne averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa del Ingles. In the autumn, Saint-Etienne often gets less sunshine than Playa del Ingles. Saint-Etienne gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 213 hours of full sun.

Saint-Etienne usually gets more rain in October than Playa del Ingles. Saint-Etienne gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Saint-Etienne or Playa del Ingles in the Winter?

Both Playa del Ingles and Saint-Etienne are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Saint-Etienne because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

The weather in Saint-Etienne can be very cold. In the winter, Saint-Etienne is much colder than Playa del Ingles. Typically, the winter temperatures in Saint-Etienne in January average around 4°C (39°F), and Playa del Ingles averages at about 17°C (63°F).

Saint-Etienne usually receives less sunshine than Playa del Ingles during winter. Saint-Etienne gets 62 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 187 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Saint-Etienne usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Saint-Etienne gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Saint-Etienne or Playa del Ingles in the Spring?

Both Playa del Ingles and Saint-Etienne during the spring are popular places to visit. The natural beauty are the main draw to Saint-Etienne this time of year.

In April, Saint-Etienne is generally much colder than Playa del Ingles. Daily temperatures in Saint-Etienne average around 11°C (53°F), and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In Playa del Ingles, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Saint-Etienne often gets less sunshine than Playa del Ingles. Saint-Etienne gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 225 hours of full sun.

Saint-Etienne usually gets more rain in April than Playa del Ingles. Saint-Etienne gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Playa del Ingles and Saint-Etienne