Which place is cheaper, Costa Teguise or Santander?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Santander and Costa Teguise can help you decide which place is right for you.
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the sun and sand.
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 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Santander is €108, 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 Santander and Costa Teguise in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Santander 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.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
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Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santander and Costa Teguise, we can see that Costa Teguise is more expensive. And not only is Santander much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Santander would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santander 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 Santander.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santander Expensive? and Is Costa Teguise Expensive?.
Santander has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Costa Teguise. When comparing the sizes of Santander 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.
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Costa Teguise and Santander during the summer are popular places to visit.
Santander is cooler than Costa Teguise in the summer. The daily temperature in Santander averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Costa Teguise, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Santander. In the summer, Santander often gets less sunshine than Costa Teguise. Santander gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 282 hours of full sun.
Santander usually gets more rain in July than Costa Teguise. Santander gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Santander and Costa Teguise.
In the autumn, Santander is cooler than Costa Teguise. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Santander in October average around 16°C (60°F), and Costa Teguise averages at about 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa Teguise this time of the year. Santander usually receives less sunshine than Costa Teguise during autumn. Santander gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Santander gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Santander usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Santander gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Santander as well as Costa Teguise.
In January, Santander is generally much colder than Costa Teguise. Daily temperatures in Santander average around 9°C (49°F), and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Costa Teguise. In the winter, Santander often gets less sunshine than Costa Teguise. Santander gets 91 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 204 hours of full sun.
Santander receives a lot of rain in the winter. Santander usually gets more rain in January than Costa Teguise. Santander gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Costa Teguise and Santander are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Santander is much colder than Costa Teguise in the spring. The daily temperature in Santander averages around 12°C (53°F) in April, and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Costa Teguise. Santander usually receives less sunshine than Costa Teguise during spring. Santander gets 148 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Santander. In April, Santander usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Santander gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Santander | Costa Teguise | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Mar | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
May | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |