A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Vigo vs. Playa del Ingles for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Vigo or Playa del Ingles?

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 del Ingles. 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 del Ingles?

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 del Ingles

Translating to "Englishman's Beach," Playa del Ingles is a sea resort located on the south coast of the Gran Canaria island of Spain's Canary Islands. Since the 1960s it has been built up to accommodate tourists from around the world, especially from Europe. Some of the most popular attractions include an abundance of bars and clubs as well as beachside activities like swimming, surfing, scuba, and snorkeling.

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 del Ingles, we can see that Playa del Ingles 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 del Ingles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa del Ingles 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 del Ingles Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Vigo or Playa del Ingles?

Vigo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Playa del Ingles. When comparing the sizes of Vigo and Playa del Ingles, 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 del Ingles?

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 del Ingles in the Summer?

Both Playa del Ingles and Vigo during the summer are popular places to visit.

In July, Vigo is generally around the same temperature as Playa del Ingles. Daily temperatures in Vigo average around 21°C (70°F), and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

In Playa del Ingles, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Vigo. In the summer, Vigo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Playa del Ingles. Vigo gets 299 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 293 hours of full sun.

Vigo usually gets more rain in July than Playa del Ingles. Vigo gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Vigo or Playa del Ingles in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Vigo and Playa del Ingles.

Vigo is cooler than Playa del Ingles in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vigo averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa del Ingles this time of the year. Vigo usually receives less sunshine than Playa del Ingles during autumn. Vigo gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Vigo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Vigo usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Vigo gets 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Vigo or Playa del Ingles in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Vigo as well as Playa del Ingles.

In the winter, Vigo is much colder than Playa del Ingles. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vigo in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Playa del Ingles averages at about 17°C (63°F).

In the winter, Vigo often gets less sunshine than Playa del Ingles. Vigo gets 110 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 187 hours of full sun.

Vigo receives a lot of rain in the winter. Vigo usually gets more rain in January than Playa del Ingles. Vigo gets 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Vigo or Playa del Ingles in the Spring?

Both Playa del Ingles and Vigo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

In April, Vigo is generally cooler than Playa del Ingles. Daily temperatures in Vigo average around 13°C (56°F), and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

It's quite sunny in Playa del Ingles. Vigo usually receives less sunshine than Playa del Ingles during spring. Vigo gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.

It's quite rainy in Vigo. In April, Vigo usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Vigo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Playa del Ingles and Vigo