Which place is cheaper, Havana 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 Havana?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Havana, 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 Havana?
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.
Havana
The city of Havana is at the top of most peoples' bucket list - mostly because of the allure of a forbidden land. Before the Communist revolution, Cuba was a popular tourist destination. Since it has reopened in the 1990s, it has drawn tourists from all over the world (except the US).
This capital city is a land trapped in the past. With 50 years of neglect, when you step off the plane, prepare to step back in time. A trip to Havana is meant for those with truly open minds - and when they arrive they'll be swept away.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €156Havana €63
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €156, while the average daily cost in Havana is €63. 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 Havana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Havana €36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Havana €72
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Havana
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Havana? 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 €60Havana €16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $75
- From Tenerife South: La Gomera Full-Day Trip with Transfers: $170
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $198
- Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife: $115
- Private Transfer from Tenerife to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: $115
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Tenerife (hotel OR airport pick-up): $71
- Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers: $29
- Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $269
- Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) -Departure Private Transfer: $115
- Tenerife North Airport(TFN) to Tenerife -Arrival Private Transfer: $134
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $115
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $413
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Havana
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Havana:
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Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Havana?
Prices for flights to both Havana 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 €67Havana €15
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): $78
- "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): $95
- Teide: Guided Sunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with Dinner: $105
Typical Food Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Havana:
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Pizza€0.03
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Havana €9.53
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Teide Legends Exhibition Entry Ticket: $3.52
- Entrance Ticket for Students in La Casa de los Balcones: $3.57
- Icod de los Vinos: Casa del Plátano Entry Ticket: $5.87
- Icod de los Vinos: Dragon Tree & Botanical Garden Ticket: $5.87
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife Palmetum Entry Ticket: $7.05
- La Casa de Los Balcones Entrance Ticket: $7.05
- San Cristobal de La Laguna : Cathedral ticket w/ audioguide: $8.22
- Tenerife Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $8.33
- Fish Spa Experience Playa Fañabe: $9.40
- Icod de los Vinos: ARTlandya Doll World Entry Ticket & Tour: $12
- Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience: $12
- Los Cristianos: Eco-Yacht Whale Watching Cruise with Swim: $14
Tours and Activities in Havana
Here are a few actual costs in Havana for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private: City Tour with Lunch, Rum, and Chocolate: $2,000
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Havana €4.90
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Havana:
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Mojito€0.13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Havana, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Havana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tenerife is in Europe and Havana is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Havana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Havana 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 Havana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Havana Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Havana?
Tenerife has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Havana experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tenerife or Havana in the Summer?
Both Havana and Tenerife during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Tenerife for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Havana year-round.
In July, Tenerife is generally cooler than Havana. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 23°C (73°F), and Havana fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Tenerife usually gets less rain in July than Havana. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Havana receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Havana 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Havana in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Havana. The autumn months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Havana attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tenerife is cooler than Havana in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Havana fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In October, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Havana. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Havana receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Havana 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Havana in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Havana. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Havana throughout the year.
In the winter, Tenerife is cooler than Havana. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tenerife in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Havana averages at about 21°C (70°F).
Tenerife usually gets more rain in January than Havana. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Havana receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Havana 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Havana in the Spring?
Both Havana and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Tenerife for the beaches and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Havana because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Tenerife is generally cooler than Havana. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 18°C (64°F), and Havana fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In April, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Havana. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Havana receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Havana 24°C (75°F)
Typical Weather for Havana and Tenerife
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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