Which place is cheaper, A Coruna or 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 Tenerife or A Coruna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or A Coruna, 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: Tenerife or A Coruna?
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
A Coruna
A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Tenerife Prices
Spain PricesA Coruna Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €156A Coruna €109
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €156, while the average daily cost in A Coruna is €109. 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 Tenerife and A Coruna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53A Coruna €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106A Coruna €102
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and A Coruna
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or A Coruna? 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: Tenerife Hotel Prices and A Coruna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60A Coruna €13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Teide National Park Buggy Tour with Hotel Transfer: $208
- Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks: $72
- Siam Park Ticket & Transfer: $75
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $101
- Marine-Life Tour with Transfer, Buffet and Drinks: $69
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $114
- Jet Ski Ocean Safari with Optional Transfer: $34
- Tenerife to Tenerife North Airport TFN Departure Private Transfer: $134
- Tenerife to Tenerife Airport (TFS) - Departure Private Transfer: $134
- Tenerife hotels to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $115
- Tenerife Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer and Buffet: $70
- Tenerife South Airport(TFS)to Tenerife-RoundTrip Private Transfer: $268
Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna
Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $142
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $155
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or A Coruna?
Prices for flights to both A Coruna and 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 dayTenerife €67A Coruna €49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mojo Workshop Cooking Class in Ancient Canarian Village: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $40
- Canarian Cooking Class in Ancient Tenerife Village: $40
- MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $48
- Comedy Drag Show Music Hall Tavern with Dinner: $58
- Medieval San Miguel Castle Dinner and Show in South Tenerife: $62
- Self-Drive Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing - No Dinner: $65
- Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer: $76
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing Experience - No Dinner: $77
- Paella Cooking Class in Traditional Canarian House: $82
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $91
- Mount Teide Night Tour: Stargazing, Dinner and Hotel Pick up: $92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $116
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27A Coruna €9.72
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Boat Cruise & Photos: Your Photographic Adventure at Sea": $279
- "Pyramids of Güímar Admission PREMIUM Ticket": $21
- 2 Hours Bonadea II Ecological Watching of Cetaceans Tour: $77
- 2 hour Buggy Tour in Tenerife with 40 minutes Off-Road: $189
- 2-H Viking Cruise: Whales and Dolphin Watching + SWIM STOP: $30
- 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $71
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour: $52
- 3H Shared Barrier-Free Cruise with Turtles Dolphins & Whales: $70
- 3h Whale Watching Private Tour Costa Adeje Lina7 Mizendoha: $640
- 3h Whale Watching Private tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $640
- 3h Whale Watching Share Tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $64
- 3h Whale watching Share Tour Costa Adeje Lina7 Mizendoha: $64
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tower of Hercules€3.00
Tours and Activities in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A CORUÑA Guided walking tour for cruise passengers: $30
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.18
- Cathedrals Beach and Lugo Tour from A Coruña: $82
- Discover Coruña 1 hour Private Tour in Tuk tuk: $178
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $77
- E-bike Tour with Galicia flavor: $148
- Excursion to Santiago de Compostela for cruises from Coruña: $82
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $82
- Guided Tour Lugo: $30
- Guided tour of the Cathedral of Lugo: $14
- Private La Coruña Walking Tour: $182
- Private PREMIUM Tour EN Tuk tuk A Coruña: $237
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43A Coruna €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Guided Tour Montesdeoca Cheese Factory - Cheese and Wine Tasting: $36
- Guided Tour with 6 Wine Tasting: $47
- Bodegas Monje Winery Ticket w/Wine Tasting & Mojo Sauce Workshop: $55
- Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting: $77
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $95
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $178
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $245
Sample the Local Flavors in A Coruna
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in A Coruna:
- Galician Wine Tasting with Pairing Lunch: $71
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and A Coruna, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is A Coruna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to A Coruna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in A Coruna 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 Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tenerife than you might in A Coruna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is A Coruna Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or A Coruna?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Tenerife or A Coruna in the Summer?
Both A Coruna and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Tenerife for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Tenerife is a little warmer than A Coruna in the summer. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and A Coruna fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in A Coruna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than A Coruna during summer. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 248 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tenerife usually receives less rain than A Coruna. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)A Coruna 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or A Coruna in the Autumn?
Both A Coruna and Tenerife during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Tenerife in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Tenerife is a little warmer than A Coruna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tenerife in October average around 22°C (72°F), and A Coruna averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Tenerife. In the autumn, Tenerife often gets more sunshine than A Coruna. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 155 hours of full sun.
A Coruna gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Tenerife usually gets less rain in October than A Coruna. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)A Coruna 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or A Coruna in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and A Coruna. Most visitors come to Tenerife for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Tenerife is generally much warmer than A Coruna. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 17°C (63°F), and A Coruna fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than A Coruna during winter. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
A Coruna receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Tenerife usually receives less rain than A Coruna. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)A Coruna 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or A Coruna in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as A Coruna. The spring months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Tenerife is a little warmer than A Coruna in the spring. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 18°C (64°F) in April, and A Coruna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In the spring, Tenerife often gets more sunshine than A Coruna. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 167 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in April than A Coruna. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)A Coruna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for A Coruna and Tenerife
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
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.