Which place is cheaper, Girona 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 Girona?
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 Girona, 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 Girona?
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.
Girona
Girona is an ancient town in northeastern Spain, and serves as the capital of the province of the same name in Spain's Catalonia region. It is characterized by narrow medieval alleys, architecture, and an impressive wall that once served to fortify the city.
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 €155Girona €170
The average daily cost (per person) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is €155, while the average daily cost in Girona is €170. 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 Girona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSanta Cruz de Tenerife €48Girona €69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSanta Cruz de Tenerife €96Girona €138
Compare Hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Girona
Looking for a hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Girona? 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 Girona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €64Girona €49
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: $59
- Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet : $70
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: Transfer to Tenerife hotels: $413
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Girona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Girona:
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Arrival Private Transfer: $108
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $217
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Palamós - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Palamós - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Palamós to Barcelona Airport (BNC) - Departure Private Transfer: $292
- Palamós to Girona Airport (GRO) - Departure Private Transfer : $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Girona?
Prices for flights to both Girona 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 €68Girona €71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Girona
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Girona.
- Girona Morning Food Tour & Local Market: $106
- Girona Evening Food Tour and Tapas Bar Experience: $117
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €25Girona €24
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: Santa Cruz Guided Bike Tour 1.5 hour: $18
- Tenerife: Guided Historical Bike Tour with E-Bike Option: $29
- Tapas Bike Tour: $35
- From Costa Adeje or Santa Cruz: Contrasts of Tenerife Tour: $65
- Private Tour Tenerife: Anaga, Taganana, Benijo & La laguna: $88
- Tenerife Buggy Tour The Golden Mile: $116
- Tenerife: Island Tour with Teide Volcano and Lunch: $119
- Private Paragliding Flight Experience in Tenerife: $119
- Taucho Flight Experience: $129
- Tenerife: Introductory Dive for Cruise Ship Passengers: $140
- Private VIP Tour Tenerife Magic Circle: $277
- Tenerife: Anaga and La Laguna VIP Tour: $323
Tours and Activities in Girona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Girona are as follows:
- Self Guided Girona Game of Thrones Audio Tour with Mobile App: $5.77
- Entrance ticket to the Girona Art Museum: $7.16
- CG Gallery Lloret Ticket and Pass by Sergei Potetiunin: $11
- Girona City Tour Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Phone (no ticket): $12
- Ticket pass to Girona Cathedral, Sant Felix and Girona Art Museum: $14
- Castell de Lloret Castle Entry Ticket: $21
- Awaken the Adventure! Kayak at 8am: $30
- One Hour Game of Thrones Tour: $33
- Game of Thrones Girona Walking Tour: $33
- Cadaqués Swimming Adventure: $36
- Cadaqués Tour 1 hour stop and Super Vision underwater : $36
- Girona History, Legends, and Food Walking Tour with food tasting: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €7.50Girona €9.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Girona
Also in Girona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vineyard walk and wine tasting in l’Empordà: $31
- Horseback Ride and Wine Tasting Adventure: $107
When comparing the travel costs between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Girona, we can see that Girona 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 Girona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Girona?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Girona. When comparing the sizes of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Girona, 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.