A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Sorrento vs. Costa Teguise for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Sorrento or Costa Teguise?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Sorrento and Costa Teguise can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Sorrento or Costa Teguise?

Sorrento

Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.

The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.

You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.

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 Adventure Tours to Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Costa Teguise or Sorrento?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Sorrento is €140, 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 Sorrento and Costa Teguise in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Sorrento 90
    Costa Teguise 84
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Sorrento 180
    Costa Teguise 168
Compare Hotels in Sorrento and Costa Teguise

Looking for a hotel in Sorrento 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 Sorrento


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: Sorrento Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Sorrento 7.56
    Costa Teguise 42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:


  • Local Bus Ticket
    4.20
  • Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)
    35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:

  • Transfer to Naples with Herculaneum Guided Tour: $404
  • Transfer to Naples with Guided Tour of Pompeii: $404
  • Private transfer from Sorrento to Rome: $281
  • Private Transfer from Sorrento to Amalfi: $251
  • Transfer Naples airport/station to Sorrento with stop in Pompeii: $240
  • Naples: Private transfer to Sorrento one way: $235
  • Naples Airport (NAP): Private One-Way Transfer from Sorrento: $235
  • Private Transfer by Minivan from Sorrento to Naples Airport, Train Station, Port: $235
  • Sorrento to Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $224
  • Private Transfer by Car from Sorrento to Ravello or from Ravello to Sorrento: $218
  • Private transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $218
  • Private Airport Transfer from Sorrento to Naples Station: $218

Is it cheaper to fly into Sorrento or Costa Teguise?

Prices for flights to both Costa Teguise and Sorrento 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
    Sorrento 38
    Costa Teguise 41
Typical Food Prices in Sorrento

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:


  • Pizza
    6.00
  • Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
    43
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    21

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sorrento.

  • Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento : $33
  • Amalfi Coast Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $48
  • Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless 'Views Village: $50
  • Pizza Making Class at Tirabusciò Cooking School: $64
  • Pizza Making Class: $64
  • Sorrento Pizza Making: $65
  • Pizza Making Course: $70
  • Dinner in Sorrento with Love, Laugh and Spaghetti: $70
  • Pizza School Experience from Sorrento: $71
  • Farm Visit with Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello: $75
  • Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $76
  • Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $76

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Sorrento 33
    Costa Teguise 30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento

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


  • Chair & Umbrella at Beach
    10
  • Bike Rental (24 Hours)
    20
  • Scuba Diving (Single Dive)
    45
  • Blue Mini Cruise
    22

Tours and Activities in Sorrento

Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • All inclusive Herculaneum Skip the Line Tour From Sorrento: $115
  • Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Small-Group Tour From Sorrento: $130
  • 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Sorrento : $199
  • 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $39
  • 3 Hours Guided Boat Tour for Small Groups on the Island of Capri: $164
  • 3 hours Private Capri Boat Tour : $239
  • 8 Hour Tour of Capri and Anacapri: $66
  • AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON ALLEGRA21: $1,390
  • AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON SAVER HARD TOP: $2,299
  • Amalfi Boat Tour From Sorrento with Positano Trip: $152
  • Amalfi Coast Boat Tour: $206
  • Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento: $166

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Sorrento 8.72
    Costa Teguise 9.29
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:


  • Bottle of Wine
    11

Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:

  • Walking Tour Wine Tasting and Typical Products in Sorrento Farm: $71
  • Campania wine tasting with traditional foods: $75
  • Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $97
  • Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $98
  • Small Group Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $104
  • From Mount Vesuvius Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $107
  • Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $108
  • Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $109
  • From Full-Day Pompeii & Wine Tasting Tour: $136
  • Full Day Small Group Pompeii Tour from Sorrento with Local Wine Tasting: $139
  • Pompeii Guided Tour & Wine tasting + Easy lunch: $185
  • Guided Tour of Pompei and Wine Tasting from Sorrento: $205


When comparing the travel costs between Sorrento and Costa Teguise, we can see that Costa Teguise 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 Sorrento Expensive? and Is Costa Teguise Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Sorrento or Costa Teguise?

Sorrento has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Costa Teguise. When comparing the sizes of Sorrento 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.


When is the best time to visit Sorrento or Costa Teguise?

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.

Should I visit Sorrento or Costa Teguise in the Summer?

Both Costa Teguise and Sorrento during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Sorrento for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Sorrento is generally around the same temperature as Costa Teguise. Daily temperatures in Sorrento average around 23°C (74°F), 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 Sorrento. In the summer, Sorrento often gets more sunshine than Costa Teguise. Sorrento gets 313 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 282 hours of full sun.

Sorrento usually gets more rain in July than Costa Teguise. Sorrento gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Sorrento 23°C (74°F) 
    Costa Teguise 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Sorrento or Costa Teguise in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sorrento and Costa Teguise. Many visitors come to Sorrento in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

Sorrento is cooler than Costa Teguise in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sorrento averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa Teguise this time of the year. Sorrento usually receives less sunshine than Costa Teguise during autumn. Sorrento gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Sorrento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Sorrento usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Sorrento gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Sorrento 17°C (63°F) 
    Costa Teguise 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Sorrento or Costa Teguise in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Sorrento as well as Costa Teguise. Most visitors come to Sorrento for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.

In the winter, Sorrento is much colder than Costa Teguise. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sorrento in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Costa Teguise averages at about 17°C (63°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Costa Teguise. In the winter, Sorrento often gets less sunshine than Costa Teguise. Sorrento gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 204 hours of full sun.

Sorrento receives a lot of rain in the winter. Sorrento usually gets more rain in January than Costa Teguise. Sorrento gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Sorrento 8°C (47°F) 
    Costa Teguise 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Sorrento or Costa Teguise in the Spring?

Both Costa Teguise and Sorrento are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Sorrento because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.

In April, Sorrento is generally cooler than Costa Teguise. Daily temperatures in Sorrento average around 13°C (55°F), and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

It's quite sunny in Costa Teguise. Sorrento usually receives less sunshine than Costa Teguise during spring. Sorrento gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Sorrento usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Sorrento gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Sorrento 13°C (55°F) 
    Costa Teguise 19°C (66°F)

Typical Weather for Costa Teguise and Sorrento

Sorrento Costa Teguise
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (47°F) 111 mm (4.4 in) 17°C (63°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 99 mm (3.9 in) 17°C (63°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Mar 11°C (51°F) 88 mm (3.5 in) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 19°C (66°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
May 17°C (63°F) 52 mm (2.1 in) 20°C (68°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 22°C (72°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Jul 23°C (74°F) 26 mm (1 in) 23°C (73°F) 8 mm (0.3 in)
Aug 24°C (74°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 25°C (77°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Sep 21°C (70°F) 87 mm (3.4 in) 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Oct 17°C (63°F) 132 mm (5.2 in) 22°C (72°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Nov 12°C (54°F) 161 mm (6.3 in) 20°C (68°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Dec 9°C (49°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 18°C (64°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)