Which place is cheaper, Puerto del Carmen 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 Puerto del Carmen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Puerto del Carmen, 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 Puerto del Carmen?
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.
Puerto del Carmen
Located on the south-eastern coast of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is a popular resort area best known for its high concentration of bars, pubs, restaurants, and clubs. By day, visitors frequent the beaches for swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing, and other watersports - and by night, they flock to enjoy the live music and drinks of the area's thriving nightlife.
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 PricesPuerto del Carmen Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €156Puerto del Carmen €210
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €156, while the average daily cost in Puerto del Carmen is €210. 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 Puerto del Carmen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Puerto del Carmen €98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Puerto del Carmen €196
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Puerto del Carmen
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Puerto del Carmen? 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 Puerto del Carmen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Puerto del Carmen €39
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 hotels to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $115
- Tenerife Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer and Buffet: $70
- Tenerife South Airport(TFS)to Tenerife-RoundTrip Private Transfer: $268
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $410
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port -Roundtrip Private Transfer: $230
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Puerto del Carmen?
Prices for flights to both Puerto del Carmen 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 €67Puerto del Carmen €89
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
- Comedy Drag Show Music Hall Tavern with Dinner: $58
- Medieval San Miguel Castle Dinner and Show in South Tenerife: $62
- Self-Drive Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing - No Dinner: $65
- Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer: $76
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing Experience - No Dinner: $77
- Paella Cooking Class in Traditional Canarian House: $82
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $91
- Mount Teide Night Tour: Stargazing, Dinner and Hotel Pick up: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Puerto del Carmen €17
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 Buggy Tour in Tenerife with 40 minutes Off-Road: $190
- 2-H Viking Cruise: Whales and Dolphin Watching + SWIM STOP: $24
- 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $71
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour: $52
- 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
- 4 Hours Private Hiking Experience in Lanzarote Peak: $59
- Acro Paragliding Adventure in Costa Adeje with FREE Pickup !!: $172
Tours and Activities in Puerto del Carmen
For Puerto del Carmen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cesar Manrique’s Lanzarote tour with Cactus Garden & LagOmar: $73
- Las Palmas: Freedive & Deep Snorkel Experience For Beginners: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Puerto del Carmen €60
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Bodegas Monje Winery Ticket w/Wine Tasting & Mojo Sauce Workshop: $55
- Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting: $77
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $95
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $178
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $245
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Puerto del Carmen, we can see that Puerto del Carmen 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 Puerto del Carmen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto del Carmen 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 Puerto del Carmen 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.