Which place is cheaper, A Coruna or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €128A Coruna €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in A Coruna is €89. 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:
- Transfer- Santa Cruz Tenerife Port to Tenerife South Airport(TFS): $44
- Transfer Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Santa Cruz Tenerife Port: $44
- Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks: $63
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $79
- Marine-Life Tour with Transfer, Buffet and Drinks: $63
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $99
- Tenerife to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) - Departure Transfer : $50
- Tenerife hotels to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Tenerife Transfer from North Area Hotels to South Airport (Reina Sofia): $197
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $252
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port -Roundtrip Private Transfer: $87
- Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) -Departure Private Transfer: $44
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: $131
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $72
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $72
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 €39A Coruna €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $33
- Tenerife : Horse Show Entry ticket with optional dinner: $48
- Castillo San Miguel Medieval Show with Dinner: $51
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $52
- Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Show Ticket & Dinner: $52
- Teide Sunset Night Tour with Dinner and Stargazing: $58
- Teide National Park Night Sky Star Safari & Dinner: $59
- Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer: $67
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $71
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $75
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari): $82
- Tenerife Sky At Night: Sunset, Stargazing and Dinner: $83
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:
- The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $64
- Food Market visit and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $104
- 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $104
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:
- Chef Roberto Medda's Private BBQ Experience - At Your Doorstep!: $87
- Tenerife Animal Farm Private Car Tour. Canarian Cheese and Wine: $164
- "Boat Cruise & Photos: Your Photographic Adventure at Sea": $320
- "Pyramids of Güímar Admission PREMIUM Ticket": $20
- 1 Hour and Half Mojo Sauce Workshop With Winery Tour: $60
- 2 hours of Tour and Safari on a jet ski: $186
- 3 Hour Kayak and Snorkeling Experience in Tenerife: $42
- 3-Hour Guided PADI Scuba Diving Experience in Tenerife: $130
- 3-Hour Private Boat Tour in Tenerife with Tapas: $175
- 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $66
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour : $44
- 3H Private o Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $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:
- 2 Hour Private Old Town Walking Tour in La Coruña: $152
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $82
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $82
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- A Coruña boat tour from the sea: $38
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $64
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Coruña: $32
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $75
- Group walking tour in Lugo: $1.09
- Guided Tour Lugo: $27
- Private City Tour of A Coruña - Shore Excursion : $237
- Private Walking Tour around Coruña with Beer or Wine: $53
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:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $19
- Wine Tour & Taste surrounded by Anaga Forest: $25
- Half Day Southern Rural Tenerife Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tour of the senses through the South of Tenerife with Wine Tasting: $64
- Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife: $66
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $81
- Taste of Tenerife Tour With Wine Tasting: $93
- Wine tasting with tapas, Teide at sunset (shared): $102
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $225
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) |
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