A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Vigo vs. Playa de las Americas for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Vigo or Playa de las Americas?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vigo and Playa de las Americas. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Vigo or Playa de las Americas?

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.

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 G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vigo and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas 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 Vigo Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Vigo or Playa de las Americas?

Vigo has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Vigo 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 Vigo or Playa de las Americas?

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 Vigo or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Vigo as well as Playa de las Americas.

Vigo is cooler than Playa de las Americas in the summer. The daily temperature in Vigo averages around 21°C (70°F) in July, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vigo this time of the year. In the summer, Vigo often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Vigo gets 299 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun.

Vigo usually gets more rain in July than Playa de las Americas. Vigo gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Vigo or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?

Both Playa de las Americas and Vigo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

In the autumn, Vigo is cooler than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vigo in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 24°C (75°F).

It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. Vigo usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during autumn. Vigo gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It's quite rainy in Vigo. In October, Vigo usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Vigo gets 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Vigo or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?

Both Playa de las Americas and Vigo during the winter are popular places to visit.

In January, Vigo is generally much colder than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Vigo average around 10°C (50°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In the winter, Vigo often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Vigo gets 110 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Vigo. Vigo usually gets more rain in January than Playa de las Americas. Vigo gets 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Vigo or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vigo and Playa de las Americas.

Vigo is cooler than Playa de las Americas in the spring. The daily temperature in Vigo averages around 13°C (56°F) in April, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa de las Americas this time of the year. Vigo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during spring. Vigo gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.

Vigo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Vigo usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Vigo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Vigo