Which place is cheaper, Alicante or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Alicante?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Alicante, 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: Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Alicante?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Not everyone traveling to Spain is looking to collapse on a beach somewhere. If you're in search of a bustling, vibrant and colorful Spanish capital city without the crowds of Barcelona, you might want to book a few days in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Located on the eastern tip of the island of Tenerife on the Canary Island chain, Santa Cruz's bright buildings, charming shops and rich, green scenery are there to greet visitors from all over the world - including you.
Alicante
Alicante is a gorgeous coastal city in the Costa Blanca region, on the east coast of Spain. The region is famous for its white sandy beaches, the party-haven of Benidorm and the stunning palm tree-lined boulevard in the city of Alicante. I have been visiting Alicante for close to 20 years, so, it has become almost a second home to me. Here are my top tips to have the best vacation in Alicante.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €155Alicante €179
The average daily cost (per person) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is €155, while the average daily cost in Alicante is €179. 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Alicante in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSanta Cruz de Tenerife €48Alicante €42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSanta Cruz de Tenerife €96Alicante €84
Compare Hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Alicante
Looking for a hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Alicante? 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: Santa Cruz de Tenerife Hotel Prices and Alicante Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €64Alicante -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santa Cruz de Tenerife:
- Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet: $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
- Albir: Alicante Airport (ALC) Private Transfer: $105
- Alicante : Fortuna Thermal Springs with Transfer: $73
- Alicante : Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $67
- Alicante Airport Private Transfer ALC to Benidorm City Center: $63
- Alicante Airport(ALC) to Alicante City - Arrival Private Transfer: $63
- Alicante Private Transfer & 1-Hour City Tour Combo: $151
- Alicante to Alicante Airport (ALC)- Departure Private Transfer: $63
- Bullring and Castle Guided Tour with Taxi Transfer: $76
- Canelobre Caves & Busot Tour including transfer: $61
- Premium Transfer Alicante - Valencia: $408
- Private Horseback Ride & Picnic with Transfer: $208
- VIP Transfer ALC Airport - Benidorm by Premium car: $146
Is it cheaper to fly into Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Alicante?
Prices for flights to both Alicante and Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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 daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €68Alicante €124
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alicante
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alicante.
- Secret Flavors Food Tour: $34
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $34
- Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Live Guitar Music: $41
- Alicante:Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Live Music: $42
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market: $57
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market: $58
- Paella Cooking Show in Alicante: $70
- Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars: $82
- Fuse Spanish With Italian For Dinner In Mutxamel: $97
- Cooking with us: Pasta Cooking Class in Alicante: $101
- Alicante Elche's Sweet and Savory Secrets: Food Tour: $130
- Alicante Food Tour: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €25Alicante €53
Tours and Activities in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Here are a few actual costs in Santa Cruz de Tenerife for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guided Tour to Teide National Park in Tenerife: $65
- Full Day Tour of Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal de La Laguna: $65
- Siam Park Tenerife Quick Entry Tickets: $71
- Private Tour Tenerife: Anaga, Taganana, Benijo & La laguna: $105
- Private Paragliding Flight Experience in Tenerife: $118
- Taucho Flight Experience: $128
- Tenerife Buggy Tour The Golden Mile: $143
- Tenerife: Anaga and La Laguna VIP Tour: $320
Typical Entertainment Prices in Alicante
Here are a few typical costs in Alicante for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Food and Tapas Tour (for 2)€54
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Catamaran Cruise (for 2)€67
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)€120
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Walking Tour (for 2)€60
Tours and Activities in Alicante
Here are a few actual costs in Alicante for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self Guided Tour of Alicante Hannibal, Bonfires and Cannonballs: $7.50
- Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket: $14
- Sierra Grossa: Hiking with views for adventurers: $15
- San Juan Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $17
- Campello Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $17
- Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option: $17
- tour a pie con guía local (2h) - centro histórico: $17
- Walking Tour: $19
- Museum of Illusions Alicante Entrance ticket: $22
- Alicante Tuk Tuk Tour: $23
- Alicante Walking Tour: Landmarks & Local Life: $30
- Guided City Highlights Walking Tour: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €7.50Alicante -
Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Shots and Beer: $26
- Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting: $30
- Alicante Best Wine Tasting & Tapas Club: $41
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club: $41
- Alicante:Winery Tour+ Wine Tasting + Old castle: $53
- Historic Winery Guided Tour + Wine Tasting / Private Transportation: $69
- Small-Group Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings: $69
- Small-Group Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings: $77
- Wine Tour in and Wine Tasting: $83
- Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $146
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies: $159
- Alicante Full-Day Wine Tour Two Wineries & Tastings: $176
When comparing the travel costs between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Alicante, we can see that Alicante 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Expensive? and Is Alicante Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Alicante?
Alicante has a larger population, and is about 42% larger than the population of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. When comparing the sizes of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Alicante, 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.