Which place is cheaper, Fuerteventura Island or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tenerife or Fuerteventura Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Fuerteventura Island, 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 Fuerteventura Island?
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.
Fuerteventura Island
Fuerteventura is a volcanic island, and the second largest of Spain's Canary Islands located off the northern coast of Africa. Roughly translating as "Strong Winds" or "Strong Venture," the island is best known for activities like wind surfing and kite surfing.
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 €128Fuerteventura Island €124
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Fuerteventura Island is €124. 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 Fuerteventura Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Fuerteventura Island €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Fuerteventura Island €122
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Fuerteventura Island
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Fuerteventura Island? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Fuerteventura Island €46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Santa Cruz Tenerife Port: $43
- 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: $43
- Tenerife Sunset Catamaran tour with transfer - Food and Drinks included.: $64
- Tenerife South Airport(TFS) to Tenerife hotels - Arrival Transfer: $50
- Tenerife South Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Costa Adeje Hotels): $98
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port -Roundtrip Private Transfer: $87
- Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to Tenerife hotels- Arrival Transfer: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuerteventura Island
Also for Fuerteventura Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fuerteventura Airport Departure Transfer (Corralejo Hotels to Airport): $147
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Fuerteventura Island?
Prices for flights to both Fuerteventura Island 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 €39Fuerteventura Island €33
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
- Medieval Night With Dinner in Castillo San Miguel: $51
- Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Show Ticket & Dinner: $52
- Iconica Party Dinner Show: $53
- 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: $70
- Teide National Park Stargazing Experience Without Dinner(NO Food): $71
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $75
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari): $81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 2-Hour Cooking Activity in Fuerteventura, Spain: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Fuerteventura Island €30
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
- "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: $184
- 2h Viking Cruise Whales and Dolphins Watching: $38
- 3 Hour Kayak and Snorkeling Experience in Tenerife: $41
- 3-Hour Cetacean Watching and Snorkeling Tour in Tenerife: $81
- 3-Hour Guided PADI Scuba Diving Experience in Tenerife: $129
- 3-Hour Private Boat Tour in Tenerife with Tapas: $174
- 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $65
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour : $43
Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Guided E-bike tour - easy level - 35km: $60
- Lobos Island Half-Day Sailing Tour with Lunch: $81
- 1.5-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour: $43
- 2,5-hour Segway Tour around Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura: $87
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $53
- 3-Hour Small-Group Sailing Tour around the Lobos Island: $63
- 4-Hour Sailing Tour of Lobos Island from Fuerteventura: $70
- Betancuria Active Hiking Tour: $81
- Catamaran Half-Day Cruise from Caleta de Fuste: $68
- Combo Electric Bike + Segway Tour: $91
- Culinary discovery tour through Puerto Rosario: $81
- DISCOVER Fuerteventura: PANORAMA island GRAND tour: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Fuerteventura Island €6.79
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Tour of the senses through the South of Tenerife with Wine Tasting: $47
- Bodegas Monje Winery Ticket w/Wine Tasting & Mojo Sauce Workshop: $48
- Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting: $49
- Ecological Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $49
- Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife: $65
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $81
- Taste of Tenerife Tour With Wine Tasting: $90
- Wine tasting with tapas, Teide at sunset (shared): $101
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $224
When comparing the travel costs between Tenerife and Fuerteventura Island, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Fuerteventura Island Expensive?.
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.