Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Guayaquil, 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 Guayaquil?
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.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife $183Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is $183, while the average daily cost in Guayaquil is $116. 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 Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife $62Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife $124Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Guayaquil? 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 Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife $70Guayaquil $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer, Buffet by MC: $70
- Teide National Park Buggy Tour with Hotel Transfer: $210
- Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks: $75
- Siam Park Ticket & Transfer: $75
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $102
- Marine-Life Tour with Transfer, Buffet and Drinks: $73
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $115
- Jet Ski Ocean Safari with Optional Transfer: $34
- Tenerife to Tenerife North Airport TFN Departure Private Transfer: $134
- Tenerife to Tenerife Airport (TFS) - Departure Private Transfer : $134
- Tenerife Sunset Catamaran tour with transfer - Food and Drinks included.: $74
- Tenerife South Airport(TFS) to Tenerife -Arrival Private Transfer: $134
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil 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 $78Guayaquil $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mojo Workshop Cooking Class in Ancient Canarian Village: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $40
- MHT - Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $52
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $59
- Medieval Castle with dinner from Puerto de la Cruz in TenerifeSur: $59
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $77
- Teide National Park Stargazing Experience Without Dinner(NO Food): $77
- "The Wild South" musical show with dinner and transportation: $81
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $92
- Astronomical experience on Mount Teide with sunset, stargazing, and dinner: $93
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari): $94
- Teide: Guided Sunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with Dinner: $105
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife $32Guayaquil $21
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": $351
- "Pyramids of Güímar Admission PREMIUM Ticket": $21
- 1 Hour and Half Mojo Sauce Workshop With Winery Tour: $81
- 2h Viking Cruise Whales & Dolphins Watching: $24
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour : $50
- 3H Shared Barrier-Free Cruise with Turtles Dolphins & Whales: $70
- 3h Whale Watching Private tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $646
- 3h Whale Watching Share Tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $65
- 3h Whale watching Share Tour Costa Adeje Lina7 Mizendoha: $65
- 4 Hours Eco Safari Tour with Electric Car in Tenerife: $95
- 4 Hours Private Hiking Experience in Lanzarote Peak: $60
- 6hrs Private Tour in North Coast of Tenerife: $117
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife $7.54Guayaquil $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $20
- Valley of Tegueste: Wine Tour with Tasting at El Lomo Winery: $21
- Tenerife : Brewery guided tour with tasting at TACOA Brewery: $23
- Ecological Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $54
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $96
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $179
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $247
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Guayaquil, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tenerife is in Europe and Guayaquil is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Guayaquil would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Guayaquil?
Tenerife has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Guayaquil experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tenerife or Guayaquil in the Summer?
Both Guayaquil and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Tenerife is generally around the same temperature as Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 23°C (73°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In July, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
Both Guayaquil and Tenerife during the autumn are popular places to visit. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
Tenerife is around the same temperature as Guayaquil in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Tenerife usually gets less rain in October than Guayaquil. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Guayaquil in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Guayaquil. Many travelers come to Tenerife for the shopping scene and the cuisine. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Tenerife is much colder than Guayaquil. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tenerife in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F).
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Guayaquil in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Guayaquil. Many visitors come to Tenerife in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
In April, Tenerife is generally much colder than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 18°C (64°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Tenerife usually gets less rain in April than Guayaquil. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Tenerife
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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.