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

Should you visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Costa Teguise?

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 Costa Teguise, 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 Costa Teguise?

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.

Costa Teguise

Located on the eastern coast of Lanzarote, Costa Teguise is one of the most attractive tourist areas on the island. As is with most of the Canary Islands, beaches and watersports like windsurfing and scuba diving are especially popular. The island also has a golf course and a water park.

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.


Which place is cheaper, Costa Teguise or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is €126, while the average daily cost in Costa Teguise is €154. 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 Costa Teguise in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 48
    Costa Teguise 84
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 96
    Costa Teguise 168
Compare Hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Costa Teguise

Looking for a hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Costa Teguise? 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 Costa Teguise


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 64
    Costa Teguise 42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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

  • Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $256
  • Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: Transfer to Tenerife hotels: $256
  • Tenerife South Airport Departure Transfer (Costa Adeje Hotels to Airport): $99
  • Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet : $65
  • Tenerife South Airport Departure Transfer (Playa de las américas to Airport): $60
  • Mount Teide Tour with Transfer and Optional Cable Car Ticket: $43

Is it cheaper to fly into Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Costa Teguise?

Prices for flights to both Costa Teguise 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 40
    Costa Teguise 41

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 25
    Costa Teguise 30

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:

  • Full Day Guided Tour of Teide by Cabrio Bus : $76
  • Full Day Tour of Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal de La Laguna: $49
  • Guided Tour to Teide National Park in Tenerife: $44
  • Private Paragliding Flight Experience in Tenerife: $110
  • Private VIP Tour Tenerife Magic Circle: $259
  • Taucho Flight Experience: $119
  • Volcano Teide National Park Shared Tour from Costa Adeje Los Cristianos Tenerife: $52

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 7.50
    Costa Teguise 9.29


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Costa Teguise, we can see that Costa Teguise is more expensive. And not only is Santa Cruz de Tenerife much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Santa Cruz de Tenerife would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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 Costa Teguise would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa Teguise than you might in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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 Costa Teguise Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Costa Teguise?

Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Costa Teguise. When comparing the sizes of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Costa Teguise, 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.