Which place is cheaper, Vigo or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tenerife or Vigo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Vigo, 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 Vigo?
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.
Vigo
Originally a small fishing town, Vigo has grown to become the most populated municipality in the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Remnants of the old world still exist in its historic center architecture and plazas, while the commodities of a modern city have blended into its boundaries. The old center remains the hub of activity with plenty to see and do, shopping and dining included.
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 €128Vigo €99
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Vigo is €99. 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 Vigo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Vigo €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Vigo €86
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Vigo
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Vigo? 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 Vigo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Vigo €37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers: $21
- Roundtrip Transfer Caldera de Taburiente and Guaguas Station: $22
- Transfer Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Santa Cruz Tenerife Port: $44
- Private Transfer from Tenerife to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: $44
- Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife: $44
- Transfer- Santa Cruz Tenerife Port to Tenerife South Airport(TFS): $44
- Tenerife hotels to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) -Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Tenerife to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) - Departure Transfer : $50
- Canary Islands : Gran Canaria - Tenerife ferry transfer: $59
- Marine-Life Tour with Transfer, Buffet and Drinks: $63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vigo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vigo:
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $43
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Vigo?
Prices for flights to both Vigo 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 €39Vigo €35
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vigo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vigo.
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Vigo €10
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 Vigo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vigo are as follows:
- Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
- Albarino : Sensorial experience and Heritage: $129
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Vigo: $32
- Exclusive Vigo experience: $155
- Full Day Santiago de Compostela Private Tour from Vigo, Shore Excursion: $169
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from Vigo for Cruisers Only: $75
- GROUP walking tour in Vigo: $1.09
- Monumental Morning Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $17
- Morning electric bike tour of Vigo and photography contest: $76
- New 2-hour Electric Bike Tour and Photography Contest: $34
- Night Walking Tour of Pontevedra: $21
- Private Tour in Ourense: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Vigo €5.71
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Vigo, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Vigo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vigo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vigo 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 Vigo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Vigo Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Vigo?
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 Vigo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Vigo. Many travelers come to Tenerife for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Tenerife is around the same temperature as Vigo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tenerife in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Vigo averages at about 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vigo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In the summer, Tenerife often gets less sunshine than Vigo. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 299 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in July than Vigo. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Vigo 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Vigo in the Autumn?
Both Vigo and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tenerife in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Tenerife is generally a little warmer than Vigo. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 22°C (72°F), and Vigo fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than Vigo during autumn. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 174 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vigo. In October, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Vigo. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Vigo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Vigo in the Winter?
Both Vigo and Tenerife during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Tenerife for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
Tenerife is much warmer than Vigo in the winter. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Vigo fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the winter, Tenerife often gets more sunshine than Vigo. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 110 hours of full sun.
Vigo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Tenerife usually gets less rain in January than Vigo. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Vigo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Vigo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Vigo. The spring months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Tenerife is a little warmer than Vigo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tenerife in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Vigo averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tenerife usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vigo during spring. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 198 hours of full sun in the spring.
Vigo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Vigo. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Vigo 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Vigo 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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