Should you visit Tenerife or Segovia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Segovia, 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 Segovia?
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.
Segovia
Segovia is a historic town of Spain, predating the Roman Empire to a time of Celtic possession. The town is also capital of a province of the same name, and was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 for its multitude of historic structures, including a Roman aqueduct, Gothic cathedral, and royal palace.
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.
Which place is cheaper, Segovia or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €156, while the average daily cost in Segovia is €181. 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 Segovia in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Segovia? 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
Segovia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers:
$28
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Jet Ski Ocean Safari with Optional Transfer:
$34
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Marine-Life Tour with Transfer, Buffet and Drinks:
$69
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Tenerife Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer and Buffet:
$70
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Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks:
$72
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Siam Park Ticket & Transfer:
$75
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From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers:
$75
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Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer:
$101
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Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer:
$114
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Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) -Departure Private Transfer:
$115
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Tenerife Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port - Arrival Transfer:
$115
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Tenerife hotels to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer:
$115
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Segovia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:
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Hot Air Balloon flight with Optional Transfer:
$243
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Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus:
$269
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Private One Way Transfer from Avila to Madrid City Airport:
$99
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Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Optional Transfers from Madrid:
$244
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Segovia?
Prices for flights to both Segovia 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 day
Tenerife €67
Segovia €84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Mojo Workshop Cooking Class in Ancient Canarian Village:
$34
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Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink:
$40
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Canarian Cooking Class in Ancient Tenerife Village:
$40
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MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show:
$48
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Comedy Drag Show Music Hall Tavern with Dinner:
$58
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Medieval San Miguel Castle Dinner and Show in South Tenerife:
$62
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Self-Drive Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing - No Dinner:
$65
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Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer:
$76
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Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing Experience - No Dinner:
$77
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Paella Cooking Class in Traditional Canarian House:
$82
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Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing:
$91
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Mount Teide Night Tour: Stargazing, Dinner and Hotel Pick up:
$93
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Teide Legends Exhibition Entry Ticket:
$3.49
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Entrance Ticket for Students in La Casa de los Balcones:
$3.56
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Camel Experience:
$8.15
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Fish Spa Experience Playa Fañabe:
$9.32
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Tenerife Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour:
$9.48
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Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience:
$12
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Los Cristianos: Eco-Yacht Whale Watching Cruise with Swim:
$13
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Teide Mountain On-Road Guided Quad Tour with drink:
$17
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Los Cristianos: Eco Yacht Whale Watching Tour at Sunset:
$17
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Camel Riding Tour at El Tanque Ranch in Tenerife:
$19
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Los Cristianos: Viking Cruise Whales & Dolphins Watching:
$23
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2-H Viking Cruise: Whales and Dolphin Watching + SWIM STOP:
$24
Tours and Activities in Segovia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Segovia are as follows:
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Ávila Walking Tour:
$178
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Discover Segovia Historic Walking Tour with Official Guide:
$30
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Guided Ebike Tour of Segovia:
$65
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Guided Tour in TUK TUK Ávila COMPLETE with stops 1 hour:
$20
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Guided Tour in Valsaín: The Battle of La Granja (Segovia):
$36
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Guided Tour of Ávila:
$3.57
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Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower:
$9.25
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Guided tour of Segovia and Alcázar:
$25
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Guided tour of Segovia in Spanish: Cathedral and Alcázar:
$25
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Kid Friendly Segovia Highlights Private Guided Tour for Families:
$264
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Legends and Mysteries DE Segovia Tour:
$17
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Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Avila with official tour guide:
$154
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
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Bodegas Monje Winery Ticket w/Wine Tasting & Mojo Sauce Workshop:
$55
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Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting:
$77
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Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour:
$95
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Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties":
$178
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Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas:
$245
Sample the Local Flavors in Segovia
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Segovia:
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Guided tour of the DYC Distillery with whiskey tasting:
$20
When comparing the travel costs between Tenerife and Segovia, we can see that Segovia 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 Segovia Expensive?.
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