Which place is cheaper, Coimbra or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tenerife or Coimbra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Coimbra, 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 Coimbra?
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.
Coimbra
Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €128Coimbra €103
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Coimbra is €103. 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 Coimbra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Coimbra €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Coimbra €88
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Coimbra
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Coimbra? 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 Coimbra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Coimbra €11
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 Coimbra
Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Viseu - Porto: $157
- Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $147
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Coimbra?
Prices for flights to both Coimbra 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 €39Coimbra €48
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 Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chanfana: Cooking Traditional Portuguese Cuisine Experience: $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Coimbra €18
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
Tours and Activities in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Coimbra : $199
- A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão: $120
- An adventure through the Forest and Palace of Bussaco - Coim: $70
- An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã: $76
- An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã (with walk): $131
- Arista Tour - Penacova Windmills and Landscapes (noon): $76
- Bairrada Winery Route Experience, full-day from Coimbra: $134
- Coimbra Private Walking Tour: $254
- Coimbra Private Walking Tour with U.C. Tickets Early Access: $44
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $5.45
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Coimbra's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Coimbra €12
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:
- Wine Tasting Experience in Portugal: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Coimbra, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Coimbra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Coimbra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Coimbra 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 Coimbra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Coimbra Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Coimbra?
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 Coimbra in the Summer?
Both Coimbra 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 July, Tenerife is generally around the same temperature as Coimbra. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 23°C (73°F), and Coimbra fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Coimbra. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. Tenerife usually receives less sunshine than Coimbra during summer. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Coimbra. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Coimbra 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Coimbra in the Autumn?
Both Coimbra 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.
Tenerife is a little warmer than Coimbra in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Coimbra fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Tenerife. In the autumn, Tenerife often gets more sunshine than Coimbra. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 184 hours of full sun.
Coimbra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Tenerife usually gets less rain in October than Coimbra. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Coimbra 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Coimbra in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Coimbra. The winter months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Tenerife is much warmer than Coimbra. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tenerife in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Coimbra averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than Coimbra during winter. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
Coimbra receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Coimbra. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Coimbra 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Coimbra in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Coimbra. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year.
In April, Tenerife is generally a little warmer than Coimbra. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 18°C (64°F), and Coimbra fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. 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 Coimbra. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 217 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in April than Coimbra. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Coimbra 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Coimbra and Tenerife
| Tenerife | Coimbra | |||
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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) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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