Which place is cheaper, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
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.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas is the largest city on Gran Canaria, and one of the capitals of the Canary Islands. It is located in the northeast of the island with plenty to see and do from ocean-side activities on the beach to sightseeing, shopping, museums, culture, and architecture.
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 PricesLas Palmas de Gran Canaria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €156Las Palmas de Gran Canaria €156
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €156, while the average daily cost in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is €156. 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Las Palmas de Gran Canaria €68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Las Palmas de Gran Canaria €136
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Las Palmas de Gran Canaria? 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Las Palmas de Gran Canaria €49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Tenerife South Airport TFS to Tenerife by Sedan Car: $118
- Departure Private Transfer: Tenerife to Tenerife South Airport TFS by Minibus: $257
- From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $74
- Hike above Masca through relict woods. Transfer included.: $90
- Hiking over Masca through laurel relict woods. Transfer included.: $104
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $195
- Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Port to Tenerife Airport (TFS): $114
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Tenerife (hotel OR airport pick-up): $141
- Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers: $28
- Roundtrip Transfer Caldera de Taburiente and Guaguas Station: $23
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $228
- Sunset Tenerife Teide National Park Buggy Tour with Transfer: $245
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Prices for flights to both Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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 €67Las Palmas de Gran Canaria €59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Canarian Cooking Class in Ancient Tenerife Village: $39
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $39
- Self-Drive Teide National Park, Dinner, Sunset & Stargazing Tour: $55
- MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $56
- Medieval Castle with dinner from Puerto de la Cruz in TenerifeSur: $61
- Medieval San Miguel Castle Dinner and Show in South Tenerife: $61
- Teide National Park, Dinner, Sunset & Stargazing Coach Tour: $65
- Teide National Park - Dinner, Sunset & Stargazing Experience: $74
- Teide National Park, Sunset & Stargazing Coach Tour - no Dinner: $76
- Paella Cooking Class in Tenerife Ancient Canarian Village: $79
- Canarian Cooking Class with Iconic Local Dishes: $79
- Canarian Cooking Class with Iconic Local Dishes: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Las Palmas de Gran Canaria €16
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: $3.42
- Entrance Ticket for Students in La Casa de los Balcones: $3.52
- La Orotava Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h and 16 audio reviews: $6.92
- Tenerife Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.03
- Camel Experience: $7.97
- Fish Spa Experience Playa Fañabe: $9.11
- Experience at a unique organic farm with tasting and museum: $10
- Twin Ticket Casa de los Balcones + Molino de gofio del Hoyo: $11
- Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience: $11
- TOP Tenerife : Private guided tour with your mobile: $12
- Pyramids of Güímar SIMPLE Ticket: $15
- Los Cristianos: Eco Yacht Whale Watching Tour at Sunset: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Las Palmas de Gran Canaria €7.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Guided Tour Montesdeoca Cheese Factory - Cheese and Wine Tasting: $35
- Guided Tour with 6 Wine Tasting: $47
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $93
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $176
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $239
When comparing the travel costs between Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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.