Which place is cheaper, Oviedo or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tenerife or Oviedo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Oviedo, 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 Oviedo?
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.
Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Asturias Principality in Northern Spain. It is a city of churches and cathedrals with many of its buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its old town, or Casco Antiguo, is the most historic part of Oviedo, where many of the UNESCO sites are situated.
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 €128Oviedo €106
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Oviedo is €106. 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 Oviedo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Oviedo €53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Oviedo €106
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Oviedo
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Oviedo? 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 Oviedo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Oviedo €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Discover Scuba Diving with two dives in the Ocean in Tenerife with Transfers: $262
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $252
- Tenerife Airport Transfer from South Airport (Reina Sofia) to North Area Hotels: $197
- Tenerife Transfer from North Area Hotels to South Airport (Reina Sofia): $197
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $131
- Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $126
- Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife Round-Trip Private Transfer: $101
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $99
- Adeje: Guided Bike Tour to Masca with Transfers and Drinks: $99
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port -Roundtrip Private Transfer: $87
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oviedo
Also for Oviedo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport to Oviedo and Gijón: $71
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Gijon Cruise Port: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Oviedo?
Prices for flights to both Oviedo 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 €39Oviedo €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
- Castillo San Miguel Medieval Show with Dinner: $51
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $52
- Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Show Ticket & Dinner: $52
- 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
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $71
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $75
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari): $82
- Tenerife Sky At Night: Sunset, Stargazing and Dinner: $83
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Oviedo €19
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
- Tenerife Animal Farm Private Car Tour. Canarian Cheese and Wine: $164
- "Boat Cruise & Photos: Your Photographic Adventure at Sea": $320
- "Pyramids of Güímar Admission PREMIUM Ticket": $20
- 1 Hour and Half Mojo Sauce Workshop With Winery Tour: $60
- 2 hours of Tour and Safari on a jet ski: $186
- 3 Hour Kayak and Snorkeling Experience in Tenerife: $42
- 3-Hour Guided PADI Scuba Diving Experience in Tenerife: $130
- 3-Hour Private Boat Tour in Tenerife with Tapas: $175
- 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $66
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour : $44
- 3H Private o Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $64
Tours and Activities in Oviedo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Oviedo.
- 1934 Revolution Tour: $11
- Civil War Tour of Oviedo: $11
- Covadonga and Lakes and Occidental coast Private Tour: $380
- From Covadonga, Cangas de Onís, and Lastres Tour: $33
- Full-Day Tour at Oviedo to Coastal Wonders of Asturias : $289
- Guided Tour of the Cathedral of Oviedo: $12
- Guided tour of Oviedo: $9.81
- Northern Spain Tour in private 8 - 15 days Spanish English : $245
- OVIEDO SCARY! Legends and Mysteries Tour: $11
- Oviedo : Archaeological and fine arts museum tour: $16
- Oviedo : Walking tour of the Historic Center: $150
- Oviedo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Private Tour: $8.96
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Oviedo €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $19
- Wine Tour & Taste surrounded by Anaga Forest: $25
- Half Day Southern Rural Tenerife Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tour of the senses through the South of Tenerife with Wine Tasting: $64
- Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife: $66
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $81
- Taste of Tenerife Tour With Wine Tasting: $93
- Wine tasting with tapas, Teide at sunset (shared): $102
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Oviedo, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Oviedo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Oviedo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oviedo 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 Oviedo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Oviedo Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Oviedo?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Tenerife or Oviedo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Oviedo. Many travelers come to Tenerife for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Tenerife is a little warmer than Oviedo in the summer. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Oviedo fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Oviedo this time of the year. In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during summer. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 203 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Oviedo 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Oviedo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Oviedo. Many visitors come to Tenerife in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Tenerife is a little warmer than Oviedo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tenerife in October average around 22°C (72°F), and Oviedo averages at about 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In the autumn, Tenerife often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 138 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in October than Oviedo. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Oviedo 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Oviedo in the Winter?
Both Oviedo and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Tenerife for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Tenerife is generally much warmer than Oviedo. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 17°C (63°F), and Oviedo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during winter. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 95 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Oviedo. In January, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Oviedo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Oviedo in the Spring?
Both Oviedo and Tenerife during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Tenerife is much warmer than Oviedo in the spring. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 18°C (64°F) in April, and Oviedo fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
It's quite sunny in Tenerife. In the spring, Tenerife often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 143 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in April than Oviedo. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Oviedo 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Oviedo and Tenerife
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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