Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Venice or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Venice and Playa de las Americas can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Playa de las Americas?
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVenice €229Playa de las Americas €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €229, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €195. 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 Venice and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Venice and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Venice or Playa de las Americas? 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: Venice Hotel Prices and Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Playa de las Americas €56
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Milan: One-Way Transfer to/from Venice Cruise Port: $1,164
- Luxury Private Transfer Between Siena and Venice: $1,150
- Venice Airport: Round Trip Private Transfer to Verona city: $1,082
- Trieste: Round Trip Transfer to Piazzale Roma in Venice: $1,047
- Ravenna Port or City: 1- Way Transfer to Venice + water taxi: $1,027
- One-Way Transfer to Florence Airport or Hotel: $1,021
- Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $831
- Transfer from Trieste Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport: $791
- Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal: $791
- Venice Airport:1-Way Transfer to Ravenna City or Cruise Port: $749
- Transfer from Venice to Verona Hotels: $661
- Venice, Square Rome : 1-Way Transfer To Trieste Port or City: $551
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Venice 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 dayVenice €65Playa de las Americas €45
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
- Venetian Dinner: $68
- 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
- Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Venice €101Playa de las Americas €30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- From Vicenza Private Tour: $281
- Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour: $74
- Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour: $295
- Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-line Tour: $53
- Venice Saint Mark's Basilica and gondola tour in the afternoon: $82
- Venice Top-Attractions Walking Tour for Kids & Families & Child-Friendly Guide: $239
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $217
- Friendinvenice, how to experience the true Venice, private tour: $125
- 2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset: $137
- 2 Hours Private Boat Tour in the Lagoon at Sunset with Aperitif: $104
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace: $131
- 2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour: $272
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVenice €24Playa de las Americas €8.57
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $50
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $79
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $105
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Venice and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Playa de las Americas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Playa de las Americas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Playa de las Americas 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice than you might in Playa de las Americas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Venice Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Playa de las Americas?
Venice has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Venice and Playa de las Americas, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Venice or Playa de las Americas?
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 Venice or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
Both Playa de las Americas and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Venice because of the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Venice is generally around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 23°C (73°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Venice. Venice usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during summer. Venice gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Venice usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVenice 23°C (73°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Venice or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
Both Playa de las Americas and Venice during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
Venice is much colder than Playa de las Americas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Venice often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Venice gets 134 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets more rain in October than Playa de las Americas. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVenice 14°C (57°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Venice or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Playa de las Americas. Many travelers come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Venice. In the winter, Venice is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Venice in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 19°C (66°F).
Venice usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during winter. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Venice usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVenice 3°C (37°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Venice or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Venice as well as Playa de las Americas. Many visitors come to Venice in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Venice is generally much colder than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 13°C (55°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. In the spring, Venice often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Venice gets 154 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets more rain in April than Playa de las Americas. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVenice 13°C (55°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Venice
| Venice | Playa de las Americas | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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