Which place is cheaper, Fuerteventura Island 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 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 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 PricesFuerteventura Island Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €156Fuerteventura Island €148
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €156, while the average daily cost in Fuerteventura Island is €148. 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:
- Tandem Paragliding in Adeje with hotel transfer: $113
- Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks: $67
- Siam Park Entrance Ticket & Round-Trip Transfer: $82
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $105
- Marine-Life Tour with Transfer, Buffet and Drinks: $67
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $112
- Tenerife to Tenerife North Airport TFN 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: $75
- Tenerife South Airport(TFS)to Tenerife-RoundTrip Private Transfer: $268
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $410
- Tenerife North Airport(TFN) to Tenerife -Arrival Private Transfer: $134
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 €67Fuerteventura Island €57
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: $39
- Canarian Cooking Class in Ancient Tenerife Village: $39
- Canarian Cooking Class in Ancient Tenerife Village: $40
- Self-Drive Teide National Park, Dinner, Sunset & Stargazing Tour: $55
- MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $56
- 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
- Teide National Park - Dinner, Sunset & Stargazing Experience: $74
- Teide National Park, Dinner, Sunset & Stargazing Coach Tour: $77
- Teide National Park, Sunset & Stargazing Coach Tour - no Dinner: $77
- Paella Cooking Class in Tenerife Ancient Canarian Village: $79
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:
- "Boat Cruise & Photos: Your Photographic Adventure at Sea": $341
- 2 Hours Bonadea II Ecological Watching of Cetaceans Tour: $77
- 2-Hour whale & dolphin watching mini cruise from Puerto Colón: $39
- 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $71
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour: $42
- 3h Viking Cruise with Drinks, Whale Watching and Swimming Time: $45
- 3h Whale Watching Share Tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $64
- 3h Whale watching Share Tour Costa Adeje Lina7 Mizendoha: $64
- 4 Hours Private Hiking Experience in Lanzarote Peak: $59
- 4-Hour Eco Mountain Safari Tour with Electric Car in Tenerife: $95
- 5D Flying Theater Cinema Experience: $34
- Abseiling Adventure in Volcanic Ravine in Tenerife for Beginners: $95
Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2,5-hour Segway Tour around Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura: $95
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $58
- 2-hour 4-seater Buggy experience in Fuerteventura: $261
- 20-minute jet ski tour from Caleta de Fuste: $88
- 2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour: $59
- 3-Hour Small-Group Sailing Tour around the Lobos Island: $77
- Catamaran Half-Day Cruise from Caleta de Fuste: $80
- Catamaran Sunset Deluxe Tour to Isle of Wolves: $59
- Coast to Coast PREMIUM eBike Tour; moderate level - 45 km: $77
- Cofete 4x4 Safari Tour from North: $106
- Cofete 4x4 Safari Tour from South: $83
- Corralejo: self guided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and volcanoes: $45
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:
- Guided Tour with 6 Wine Tasting: $47
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: $53
- Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting: $77
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $93
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $178
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $239
Sample the Local Flavors in Fuerteventura Island
Also in Fuerteventura Island, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Local Products: $42
- Fuerteventura: Wine Tasting and El Cotillo Afternoon Escape: $91
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.