Which place is cheaper, Fuerteventura Island or Volos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Volos or Fuerteventura Island?
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 Volos and Fuerteventura Island can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Volos or Fuerteventura Island?
Volos
The coastal port city of Volos on the mainland of Greece sits on a very unique and important location in the agricultural region of Thessaly. Situated between Athens and Thessaloniki, Volos provides a commercial outlet to the sea, allowing a bridge between Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It is the most recent of Greece's port cities, and is highly populated with many modern buildings.
Fuerteventura Island
Fuerteventura is a volcanic island, and the second largest of Spain's Canary Islands located off the northern coast of Africa. Roughly translating as "Strong Winds" or "Strong Venture," the island is best known for activities like wind surfing and kite surfing.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Athens, The Best 10-Day Tours from Athens, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVolos €95Fuerteventura Island €124
The average daily cost (per person) in Volos is €95, while the average daily cost in Fuerteventura Island is €124. 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 Volos and Fuerteventura Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVolos €43Fuerteventura Island €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVolos €86Fuerteventura Island €122
Compare Hotels in Volos and Fuerteventura Island
Looking for a hotel in Volos or Fuerteventura Island? 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: Volos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Volos €37Fuerteventura Island €46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Volos
Also for Volos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Volos to Athens, Athens Airport and Piraeus Port Private Transfer: $257
- Volos to Athens Easy & Economy Transfer: $524
- From Volos to Athens Airport / Athens / Piraeus Private Transfer: $280
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuerteventura Island
Also for Fuerteventura Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fuerteventura Airport Departure Transfer (Corralejo Hotels to Airport): $148
Is it cheaper to fly into Volos or Fuerteventura Island?
Prices for flights to both Fuerteventura Island and Volos 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 dayVolos €30Fuerteventura Island €33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Volos
For Volos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Session "Pelion Flavours": $71
- Cook like a local Greek Cooking lesson in Mt Pelion Greece: $109
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 2-Hour Cooking Activity in Fuerteventura, Spain: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Volos €17Fuerteventura Island €30
Tours and Activities in Volos
For Volos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- BIKING PELION Private Guided Full or Half Day Tour: $211
- East Pelion - Sea Kayak Tour "Short Paddle": $38
- From Hidden Sights of Meteora Private Tour: $214
- HIKING PELION - Private Guided Full or Half Day Tour: $197
- Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour "The Secret Cave": $49
- Kayaking Adventure around Pelion Coastline : $33
- Volos Pelion Full Day Tour : $240
- Pagasetic Gulf Full-Day Sailboat Experience: $735
Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Guided E-bike tour - easy level - 35km: $60
- Lobos Island Half-Day Sailing Tour with Lunch: $82
- 1.5-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour: $44
- 2,5-hour Segway Tour around Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura: $87
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $54
- 2-hour Quad Tour: Jandia Natural Park and Puerto de La Cruz: $74
- 3-Hour Small-Group Sailing Tour around the Lobos Island: $63
- 4-Hour Sailing Tour of Lobos Island from Fuerteventura: $71
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Tour in Cofete Beach and Villa Winter: $68
- Betancuria Active Hiking Tour: $82
- Catamaran Half-Day Cruise from Caleta de Fuste: $72
- Combo Electric Bike + Segway Tour: $92
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVolos €7.86Fuerteventura Island €6.79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Volos and Fuerteventura Island, we can see that Fuerteventura Island is more expensive. And not only is Volos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Volos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Volos 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 Fuerteventura Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fuerteventura Island than you might in Volos.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Volos Expensive? and Is Fuerteventura Island Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.