Which place is cheaper, Pontevedra or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tenerife or Pontevedra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Pontevedra, 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 Pontevedra?
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.
Pontevedra
An important port city with a medieval past, Pontevedra sits on the northwestern coast of Spain where the Lerez River opens out into the ocean. It is a part of the Galicia region and is known for its seafood, charming plazas, and old world architecture that include a number of chapels, churches, and cathedrals.
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 €128Pontevedra €120
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Pontevedra is €120. 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 Pontevedra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Pontevedra €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Pontevedra €122
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Pontevedra
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Pontevedra? 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 Pontevedra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Pontevedra €23
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): $44
- 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): $197
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $252
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port -Roundtrip Private Transfer: $87
- Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) -Departure Private Transfer: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Pontevedra?
Prices for flights to both Pontevedra 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 €39Pontevedra €42
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
Typical Food Prices in Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for 2€11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Galician Cooking Class with Chef Instructor: $159
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Pontevedra €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 Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- NEW!! Private Walking Tour with local guide: $64
- Pontevedra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- O Grove Aquarium Experience: $16
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $43
- Walking Tour and Galician Food Tasting: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Pontevedra €20
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Pontevedra
Also in Pontevedra, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Albariño Wine Tasting with Winery Tour: $32
When comparing the travel costs between Tenerife and Pontevedra, 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 Pontevedra Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Pontevedra?
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 Pontevedra in the Summer?
Both Pontevedra and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Tenerife is around the same temperature as Pontevedra. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tenerife in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Pontevedra averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Pontevedra. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. Tenerife usually receives less sunshine than Pontevedra during summer. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Pontevedra receives 299 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Pontevedra. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Pontevedra 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Pontevedra in the Autumn?
Both Pontevedra and Tenerife during the autumn are popular places to visit. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year.
In October, Tenerife is generally a little warmer than Pontevedra. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 22°C (72°F), and Pontevedra fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Tenerife. In the autumn, Tenerife often gets more sunshine than Pontevedra. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pontevedra receives 174 hours of full sun.
Pontevedra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Tenerife usually gets less rain in October than Pontevedra. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Pontevedra 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Pontevedra in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Pontevedra. Many travelers come to Tenerife for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Tenerife is much warmer than Pontevedra in the winter. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Pontevedra fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than Pontevedra during winter. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Pontevedra receives 110 hours of full sun in the winter.
Pontevedra receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Pontevedra. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Pontevedra 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Pontevedra in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Pontevedra. Many visitors come to Tenerife in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Tenerife is a little warmer than Pontevedra. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tenerife in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Pontevedra averages at about 13°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In the spring, Tenerife often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pontevedra. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pontevedra receives 198 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pontevedra. Tenerife usually gets less rain in April than Pontevedra. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Pontevedra 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Pontevedra 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 (50°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
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