Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Tangier?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tangier or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tangier and Playa de las Americas 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: Tangier or Playa de las Americas?
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTangier $61Playa de las Americas $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $61, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is $209. 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 Tangier and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTangier $23Playa de las Americas $123
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTangier $46Playa de las Americas $246
Compare Hotels in Tangier and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Tangier or Playa de las Americas? 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: Tangier Hotel Prices and Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tangier $23Playa de las Americas $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Tangier to Marrakesh: $801
- Transfer from Tangier to Nador: $618
- Transfer from Tangier to Casablanca: $397
- Door to door transfer from Tangier to Fes: $291
- Tangier to Chefchaouen: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $276
- Private Transfer from Asilah to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $273
- From Tangier : Private Luxury Transfer to Fes: $272
- Private Transfer from Tarifa to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $262
- From Transfer to Fez via Chefchaouen and Volubilis: $245
- Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $245
- Transfer from Tangier to Kenitra: $237
- Luxury transfer from Tangier to Tamuda bay or vice versa: $233
Is it cheaper to fly into Tangier or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Tangier 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 dayTangier $20Playa de las Americas $48
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Private Moroccan Food Tour in Tanger : $49
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $60
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $66
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified local guide!: $67
- Tangier food tour with Rababe: $71
- Tangier food tour : $71
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified guide!: $71
- Morocco Food Cooking Class and Tangier City Tour: $71
- Moroccan 3-in-1 Cooking Experience: $75
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $76
- The Food tour of Tangier: $76
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tangier $20Playa de las Americas $32
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $87
- Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour: $87
- Luxury Tangier private Day Tour from Tarifa Spain All inclusive : $251
- Private Guided Food Experience Tour in Medina of Tangier: $76
- Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $76
- Tangier Private Tour from Tarifa Ferry & Lunch Included : $209
- Tangier private customized tour & camel ride experience : $102
- Tangier walking tour with lunch Moroccan food : $60
- The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $541
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $512
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $251
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTangier $11Playa de las Americas $9.18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tangier and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tangier is in Africa and Playa de las Americas is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Tangier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tangier 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas than you might in Tangier.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tangier Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tangier or Playa de las Americas?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 230 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Tangier and Playa de las Americas, 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 Tangier or Playa de las Americas?
Playa de las Americas has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Tangier experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tangier or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
Both Playa de las Americas and Tangier are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
In the summer, Tangier is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tangier in July average around 24°C (74°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Playa de las Americas during summer. Tangier gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tangier usually receives around the same amount of rain as Playa de las Americas. Tangier gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTangier 24°C (74°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
Both Playa de las Americas and Tangier during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Tangier is generally cooler than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Tangier average around 20°C (68°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tangier. In the autumn, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Tangier gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun.
Tangier usually gets more rain in October than Playa de las Americas. Tangier gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTangier 20°C (68°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tangier and Playa de las Americas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.
Tangier is much colder than Playa de las Americas in the winter. The daily temperature in Tangier averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Tangier usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during winter. Tangier gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
Tangier gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Tangier usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Tangier gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTangier 13°C (55°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Tangier as well as Playa de las Americas. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Tangier is cooler than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tangier in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tangier this time of the year. In the spring, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Tangier gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun.
Tangier usually gets more rain in April than Playa de las Americas. Tangier gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTangier 15°C (60°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Tangier
| Tangier | Playa de las Americas | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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