Which place is cheaper, Los Cristianos or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €128Los Cristianos €125
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Los Cristianos is €125. 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:
- Transfer- Santa Cruz Tenerife Port to Tenerife South Airport(TFS): $43
- Transfer Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Santa Cruz Tenerife Port: $44
- Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks: $63
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $79
- Marine-Life Tour with Transfer, Buffet and Drinks: $63
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $99
- Tenerife to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) - Departure Transfer : $50
- Tenerife hotels to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Tenerife Transfer from North Area Hotels to South Airport (Reina Sofia): $195
- Tenerife Sunset Catamaran tour with transfer - Food and Drinks included.: $64
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $252
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port -Roundtrip Private Transfer: $87
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 €39Los Cristianos €38
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: $33
- Tenerife : Horse Show Entry ticket with optional dinner: $48
- Medieval Night With Dinner in Castillo San Miguel: $51
- Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Show Ticket & Dinner: $52
- Comedy Drag Show Music Hall Tavern with Dinner: $53
- Iconica Party Dinner Show: $53
- Teide Sunset Night Tour with Dinner and Stargazing: $58
- Teide National Park Night Sky Star Safari & Dinner: $59
- Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer: $67
- Teide National Park Stargazing Experience Without Dinner(NO Food): $71
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $71
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $75
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:
- Chef Roberto Medda's Private BBQ Experience - At Your Doorstep!: $87
- Private tour of Anaga: Enter, walk in a lost world: $93
- Tenerife Animal Farm Private Car Tour. Canarian Cheese and Wine: $164
- "Boat Cruise & Photos: Your Photographic Adventure at Sea": $319
- "Pyramids of Güímar Admission PREMIUM Ticket": $20
- 1 Hour and Half Mojo Sauce Workshop With Winery Tour: $60
- 100% Pure Off-Road Quad Safari Experience: $160
- 2h Viking Cruise Whales and Dolphins Watching: $26
- 3 Hour Kayak and Snorkeling Experience in Tenerife: $41
- 3-Hour ATV Tour to Teide National Park: $180
- 3-Hour Cetacean Watching and Snorkeling Tour in Tenerife: $76
- 3-Hour Guided PADI Scuba Diving Experience in Tenerife: $129
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:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $18
- Wine Tour & Taste surrounded by Anaga Forest: $25
- Bodegas Monje Winery Ticket w/Wine Tasting & Mojo Sauce Workshop: $48
- Half Day Southern Rural Tenerife Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tour of the senses through the South of Tenerife with Wine Tasting: $64
- Gastro Wine Tour South Tenerife: $64
- Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife: $65
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $81
- Taste of Tenerife Tour With Wine Tasting: $93
- Wine tasting with tapas, Teide at sunset (shared): $101
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $164
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $224
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.