Which place is cheaper, Adeje or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tenerife or Adeje?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Adeje, 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 Adeje?
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.
Adeje
If you're looking for a luxurious winter getaway - the kind of place where tourists are top of mind - then you'll likely find yourself on Tenerife's coastal region. Located on the northern section of this strip is the city of Costa Adeje. Here you'll find hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants all ready to cater to every tourists wishes. It's the kind of getaway you always thought was reserved for the rich and famous. Now you can enjoy sitting in a beachy lap of luxury.
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 €128Adeje €173
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Adeje is €173. 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 Adeje in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Adeje €87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Adeje €174
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Adeje
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Adeje? 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 Adeje Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Adeje €64
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Adeje?
Prices for flights to both Adeje 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 €39Adeje €50
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Adeje €19
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
- 100% Pure Off-Road Quad Safari Experience: $160
- 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
Tours and Activities in Adeje
For Adeje, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $102
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Ifonche Flight Experience: $139
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Performance Flight Experience: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Adeje €8.21
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 Adeje, we can see that Adeje is more expensive. And not only is Tenerife much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tenerife would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tenerife 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 Adeje would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adeje than you might in Tenerife.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Adeje Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Adeje?
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 Adeje in the Summer?
Both Adeje and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tenerife in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Tenerife is around the same temperature as Adeje. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tenerife in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Adeje averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Adeje. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. Tenerife usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Adeje during summer. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Adeje receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tenerife usually receives more rain than Adeje. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Adeje receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Adeje 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Adeje in the Autumn?
Both Adeje and Tenerife during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Tenerife for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Tenerife is generally around the same temperature as Adeje. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 22°C (72°F), and Adeje fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Adeje, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tenerife. In the autumn, Tenerife often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Adeje. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adeje receives 200 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in October than Adeje. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Adeje receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Adeje 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Adeje in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Adeje. The winter months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Tenerife is around the same temperature as Adeje in the winter. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Adeje fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Tenerife usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Adeje during winter. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Adeje receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Adeje. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Adeje receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Adeje 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Adeje in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Adeje. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year.
In the spring, Tenerife is around the same temperature as Adeje. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tenerife in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Adeje averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Adeje. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In the spring, Tenerife often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Adeje. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adeje receives 205 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in April than Adeje. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Adeje receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Adeje 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Adeje and Tenerife
| Tenerife | Adeje | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 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) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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