Which place is cheaper, Santillana or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tenerife or Santillana?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Santillana, 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 Santillana?
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.
Santillana
A quaint town outside of Santander in northern Spain, Santillana de Mar is renowned for its medieval architecture. One of Spain's prettiest villages, Santillana del Mar and its cobbled streets are lined with palaces, churches, and balconies full of flowers. There are plenty of traditional shops selling local specialties, and it is nearby the UNESCO world heritage site of the Altamira Caves for something a little different.
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 €128Santillana €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Santillana is €105. 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 Santillana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Santillana €60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Santillana €120
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Santillana
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Santillana? 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 Santillana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Santillana €17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Adeje: Guided Bike Tour to Masca with Transfers and Drinks: $99
- Canary Islands : Gran Canaria - Tenerife ferry transfer: $59
- Discover Scuba Diving with two dives in the Ocean in Tenerife with Transfers: $262
- From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $65
- Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $126
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $131
- Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife: $44
- Private Transfer from Tenerife to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: $44
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Tenerife (hotel OR airport pick-up): $66
- Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers: $21
- Roundtrip Transfer Caldera de Taburiente and Guaguas Station: $22
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Santillana?
Prices for flights to both Santillana 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 €39Santillana €30
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 Santillana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Santillana:
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Breakfast€7.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Santillana €23
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Teide Legends Exhibition Entry Ticket: $3.21
- Santa Cruz: Parque Maritimo Cesar Manrique Entry ticket: $5.35
- Icod de los Vinos: Dragon Tree & Botanical Garden Ticket: $5.35
- Icod de los Vinos: Casa del Plátano Entry Ticket: $5.35
- Santa Cruz de Palmetum Entry Ticket: $6.42
- La Casa de Los Balcones Entrance Ticket: $6.42
- La Caleta Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.38
- San Cristobal de La Laguna : Cathedral ticket w/ audioguide: $7.49
- Icod de los Vinos: ARTlandya Doll World Entry Ticket & Tour: $11
- Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience: $11
- Guïmar: Pyramids of Güímar Ethnographic Park Entry Ticket: $13
- Los Cristianos: Eco-Yacht Whale Watching Cruise with Swim: $16
Tours and Activities in Santillana
Here are a few actual costs in Santillana for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Memorable Family Walking Tour in Ancient Santillana del Mar: $428
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Santillana €4.29
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 Santillana
Also in Santillana, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santillana Uncorked: A Wine Tasting Adventure: $1,022
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Santillana, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Santillana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Santillana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santillana 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 Santillana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Santillana Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Santillana?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Tenerife or Santillana in the Summer?
Both Santillana and Tenerife during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Tenerife in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Tenerife is a little warmer than Santillana. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tenerife in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Santillana averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In Santillana, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tenerife. In the summer, Tenerife often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 213 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in July than Santillana. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Santillana 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Santillana in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Santillana. Most visitors come to Tenerife for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Tenerife is generally a little warmer than Santillana. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 22°C (72°F), and Santillana fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during autumn. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Santillana receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Santillana. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Santillana 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Santillana in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Santillana. The winter months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Tenerife is much warmer than Santillana in the winter. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Santillana fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In the winter, Tenerife often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 91 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Santillana. Tenerife usually gets less rain in January than Santillana. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Santillana 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Santillana in the Spring?
Both Santillana and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year.
In the spring, Tenerife is much warmer than Santillana. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tenerife in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Santillana averages at about 12°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during spring. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 148 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Santillana. In April, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Santillana. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Santillana 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Santillana and Tenerife
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
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.