Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tenerife or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Playa de las Americas, 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 Playa de las Americas?
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.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €128Playa de las Americas €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €195. 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 Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Playa de las Americas? 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 Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Playa de las Americas €56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $262
- Tenerife Airport Transfer from South Airport (Reina Sofia) to North Area Hotels: $203
- Teide National Park Buggy Tour with Hotel Transfer: $199
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $136
- Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife Round-Trip Private Transfer: $104
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $103
- Adeje: Guided Bike Tour to Masca with Transfers and Drinks: $101
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $94
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Tenerife (hotel OR airport pick-up): $68
- From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $68
- Tenerife Sunset Catamaran tour with transfer - Food and Drinks included.: $67
- Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer, Buffet by MC: $67
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas 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 €39Playa de las Americas €45
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: $34
- Tenerife : Horse Show Entry ticket with optional dinner: $50
- Castillo San Miguel Medieval Show with Dinner: $53
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $54
- Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Show Ticket & Dinner: $54
- Comedy Drag Show Music Hall Tavern with Dinner: $55
- Iconica Party Dinner Show: $55
- Sunset Night Tour and Stargazing at Teide + Dinner: $60
- Magic Stargazing & Sunset in Teide with Dinner + Telescopes: $68
- Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer: $70
- Teide National Park Stargazing Experience Without Dinner(NO Food): $73
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $73
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Playa de las Americas €30
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": $332
- 2 hours of Tour and Safari on a jet ski: $192
- 2h Viking Cruise Whales and Dolphins Watching: $27
- 3 Hour Kayak and Snorkeling Experience in Tenerife: $51
- 3-Hour ATV Tour to Teide National Park: $186
- 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $68
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour : $47
- 3H Private o Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $67
- 3h Whale Watching Private tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $444
- 3h Whale Watching Share Tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $55
- 4 Hours Private Hiking Experience in Lanzarote Peak: $56
- 40% Off-Road Buggy Tour in Tenerife - 2 Hours : $169
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Playa de las Americas €8.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $19
- Valley of Tegueste : Wine Tour & taste in El Lomo Winery: $26
- Teide National Park and Vilaflor ; local wine tasting: $54
- Half Day Southern Rural Tenerife Tour with Wine Tasting: $66
- Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife: $68
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $88
- Taste of Tenerife Tour With Wine Tasting: $96
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $169
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $233
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Tenerife much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tenerife would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tenerife 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas than you might in Tenerife.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Playa de las Americas?
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 Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Playa de las Americas. Most visitors come to Tenerife for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Tenerife is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tenerife in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa de las Americas this time of the year. In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tenerife usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during summer. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tenerife usually receives around the same amount of rain as Playa de las Americas. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Playa de las Americas. The autumn months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Tenerife is generally around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 22°C (72°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In the autumn, Tenerife often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets more rain in October than Playa de las Americas. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
Both Playa de las Americas and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year.
Tenerife is cooler than Playa de las Americas in the winter. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Tenerife usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during winter. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Tenerife usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
Both Playa de las Americas and Tenerife during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Tenerife for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Tenerife is cooler than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tenerife in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 20°C (68°F).
In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tenerife. In the spring, Tenerife often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets more rain in April than Playa de las Americas. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Tenerife
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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