Which place is cheaper, Fuerteventura Island 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 Fuerteventura Island?
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 Fuerteventura Island, 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 Fuerteventura Island?
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.
Fuerteventura Island
Fuerteventura is a volcanic island, and the second largest of Spain's Canary Islands located off the northern coast of Africa. Roughly translating as "Strong Winds" or "Strong Venture," the island is best known for activities like wind surfing and kite surfing.
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 €155Fuerteventura Island €148
The average daily cost (per person) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is €155, while the average daily cost in Fuerteventura Island is €148. 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 Fuerteventura Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSanta Cruz de Tenerife €48Fuerteventura Island €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSanta Cruz de Tenerife €96Fuerteventura Island €122
Compare Hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Fuerteventura Island
Looking for a hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Fuerteventura Island? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €64Fuerteventura Island €46
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Fuerteventura Island?
Prices for flights to both Fuerteventura Island 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 €68Fuerteventura Island €57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €25Fuerteventura Island €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:
- Guided Tour to Teide National Park in Tenerife: $65
- Private Paragliding Flight Experience in Tenerife: $119
- Private Tour Tenerife: Anaga, Taganana, Benijo & La laguna: $105
- Taucho Flight Experience: $128
- Siam Park Tenerife Quick Entry Tickets: $71
- Tenerife Buggy Tour The Golden Mile: $143
- Tenerife: Anaga and La Laguna VIP Tour: $320
Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Ferry to Isla de Lobos: round-trip tickets from Corralejo: $21
- Fuerteventura: Ferry ticket to Lanzarote with free wifi: $24
- Fuerteventura Aloe Vera Workshop, Farm Tour and Local Tasting: $39
- Corralejo: self guided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and volcanoes: $39
- Snorkel Experience in Caleta de Fuste: $45
- Surf Experience in Cotillo: $53
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $53
- Dolphin Tours in Fuerteventura and snorkeling on the coast: $53
- FUERTEVENTURA: Sunset & Night Photography Tour: $58
- Jandia Highlights Tour From South: $58
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $58
- 2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €7.50Fuerteventura Island €6.79
Sample the Local Flavors in Fuerteventura Island
Also in Fuerteventura Island, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Local Products: $42
- Vineyard tour with wine tasting and local products: $42
- Fuerteventura: Wine Tasting and El Cotillo Afternoon Escape: $91
When comparing the travel costs between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Fuerteventura Island, we can see that Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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 Fuerteventura Island Expensive?.
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.