A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Santa Cruz de Tenerife vs. Alicante for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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 2-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Adventure Tours to Spain, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.


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.

  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife Prices
    Spain Prices
    Alicante Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 155
    Alicante 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 48
    Alicante 42
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 96
    Alicante 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.

Hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife


Hotels in Alicante


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 64
    Alicante -

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santa Cruz de Tenerife:

  • Mount Teide Tour with Transfer and Optional Cable Car Ticket: $51
  • Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: Transfer to Tenerife hotels: $361
  • Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet : $62

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:

  • Albir: Alicante Airport (ALC) Private Transfer: $90
  • Alicante : Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $67
  • Alicante Airport (El Altet) (ALC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Alicante Hotels): $37
  • Alicante Old Winery Tour and Wine Tasting Including Transfer: $56
  • Airport Transfer Alicante - Valencia: $193
  • Bullring and Castle Guided Tour with Taxi Transfer: $67
  • Canelobre Caves & Busot Tour including transfer: $55
  • Private transfer Alicante Airport - Altea Hills: $90
  • Private transfer Alicante Airport - Benidorm: $138
  • Arrival Transfer Alicante Airport ALC to Alicante by Business Car: $48
  • Calpe: Alicante Airport (ALC) Private Transfer: $148
  • Guided tour Santa Pola Bonita, half day with transfer and snack included.: $48

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 68
    Alicante 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: $30
  • Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market: $50
  • Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace: $51
  • Paella and Sangria Cooking Workshop: $51
  • Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars: $72
  • Alicante Food Tour: $73
  • Make and enjoy a real Neapolitan pizza in Spain: $91
  • Private Alicante Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $128
  • Alicante PRIVATE Food Tour With Locals: 10 Food & Drink Tastings Included: $132
  • Cooking Class with Private Chef and Local Wine: $169
  • Alicante cooking class with a private chef: $172

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 25
    Alicante 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:

  • Tenerife: Explore the Universe - Teide Telescope Experience: $41
  • Tenerife: Teide, Garachico, Icod, and Masca Full-Day Tour: $53
  • Costa Adeje: Whale Watching Eco Experience with Hydrophone.: $77
  • Private excursions for cruise-ship passengers: $100
  • Private Paragliding Flight Experience in Tenerife: $104
  • Taucho Flight Experience: $113
  • Tenerife: Introductory Dive for Cruise Ship Passengers: $123
  • Private VIP Tour Tenerife Magic Circle: $246
  • Anaga, La Laguna and Tacoronte-Acentejo - Forests, history and wines: VIP Tour: $282

Typical Entertainment Prices in Alicante

Here are a few typical costs in Alicante for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Food and Tapas Tour (for 2)
    54
  • Catamaran Cruise (for 2)
    67
  • Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)
    120
  • 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:

  • Guided Tour of Alicante Anti-Aircraft Shelters: $6.77
  • Tour of Alicante Bullring & Bullfighting Museum with Audioguide: $9.37
  • Alicante’s History and Highlights: Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
  • Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket: $12
  • BAILALOPARTY/ Silent Party Walking Tour: $18
  • Museum of Illusions Alicante Entrance ticket: $20
  • Alicante Discovery Tour from Benidorm: $26
  • Guided City Highlights Walking Tour: $28
  • Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour: $30
  • Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide : $30
  • Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting: $30
  • City. Discover Alicante by E-Bike & walking tour: $31

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 7.50
    Alicante -

Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante

Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl, party as a local!: $23
  • Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts: $27
  • Alicante Best Wine Tasting & Tapas Club: $36
  • Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club: $36
  • From Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Tapas: $64
  • From Alicante and Elche: Guided visit to an old winery + Wine tasting: $65
  • Vineyards of Wine Tasting Tour: $70
  • Alicante Wine Tour with Wine Tasting : $71
  • Gourmet Wine Tasting: Naturals and Biodynamics Wines.: $78
  • Guided tour of Vinalopó Castles and Wine Tasting: $78
  • Castle Tour in Province of Alicante and Wine Tasting: $81
  • Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $138


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.