Which place is cheaper, Los Cristianos 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 Los Cristianos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Los Cristianos, 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 Los Cristianos?
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.
Los Cristianos
Picture your ultimate beach vacation. It probably consists of sand, sun and the most pristine resorts to pamper and spoil you. You've just dreamed up a place that actually exists - Los Cristianos. Located in the south of the Canary Island of Tenerife, Los Cristianos is one of the most popular tourist centers in this area, and for good reason. This area knows how to treat vacationers. The sea is a way of life in this area of the world, and that's apparent everywhere you look. Harbor tours, fishing trips and dolphin watching excursions are being advertised everywhere you look - all ready to give you the Los Cristianos experience.
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 PricesLos Cristianos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €156Los Cristianos €152
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €156, while the average daily cost in Los Cristianos is €152. 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 Los Cristianos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Los Cristianos €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Los Cristianos €114
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Los Cristianos
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Los Cristianos? 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 Los Cristianos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Los Cristianos €49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Teide National Park Buggy Tour with Hotel Transfer: $208
- Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks: $72
- Siam Park Ticket & Transfer: $75
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $101
- Marine-Life Tour with Transfer, Buffet and Drinks: $69
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $114
- Jet Ski Ocean Safari with Optional Transfer: $34
- Tenerife to Tenerife North Airport TFN Departure Private Transfer: $132
- Tenerife Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer and Buffet: $69
- Tenerife South Airport(TFS)to Tenerife-RoundTrip Private Transfer: $264
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $410
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port -Roundtrip Private Transfer: $226
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Los Cristianos?
Prices for flights to both Los Cristianos 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 €67Los Cristianos €65
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
- Canarian Cooking Class in Ancient Tenerife Village: $40
- MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $48
- Medieval San Miguel Castle Dinner and Show in South Tenerife: $61
- Self-Drive Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing - No Dinner: $64
- Self-Drive Teide National Park, Dinner, Sunset & Stargazing Tour: $64
- Teide National Park, Dinner, Sunset & Stargazing Coach Tour: $76
- Canarian Cooking Class with Iconic Local Dishes: $80
- Paella Cooking Class in Traditional Canarian House: $80
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $91
- Mount Teide Night Tour: Stargazing, Dinner and Hotel Pick up: $91
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Los Cristianos €23
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": $279
- 2-Hour whale & dolphin watching mini cruise from Puerto Colón: $38
- 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $70
- 3H Shared Barrier-Free Cruise with Turtles Dolphins & Whales: $70
- 3h Whale Watching Private Tour Costa Adeje Lina7 Mizendoha: $640
- 3h Whale Watching Private tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $640
- 3h Whale Watching Share Tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $64
- 3h Whale watching Share Tour Costa Adeje Lina7 Mizendoha: $64
- Adeje: 3.5–Hour Professional Fishing Experience: $93
- Adeje: Aqua Club Thermal Spa Entry Ticket: $47
- Adeje: Paratrike Flying Tour with Hotel Pickup and Photos: $163
- Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim: $58
Tours and Activities in Los Cristianos
For Los Cristianos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tenerife: Electric Paddle Board Adventure Awaits: $64
- Unforgettable snorkeling tours with turtles: $58
- VESPA TOUR TENERIFE+BOAT TOUR CLIFFS OF THE GIANTS+BATH +LUNCH: $169
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Los Cristianos €7.14
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
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: $52
- Bodegas Monje Winery Ticket w/Wine Tasting & Mojo Sauce Workshop: $54
- Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting: $76
- Flavors of Mojo Workshop, Wine Tasting and Winery Tour: $87
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $95
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $175
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $245
When comparing the travel costs between Tenerife and Los Cristianos, 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 Los Cristianos 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.