Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Zagreb?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Zagreb 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 Zagreb 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: Zagreb or Playa de las Americas?
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
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 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, 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 dayZagreb $82Playa de las Americas $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is $82, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is $209. 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 Zagreb and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagreb $51Playa de las Americas $123
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagreb $102Playa de las Americas $246
Compare Hotels in Zagreb and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Zagreb 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: Zagreb Hotel Prices and Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagreb $9.69Playa de las Americas $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- private transfer from Trogir/Split to Zagreb via Plitvice: $1,754
- Private transfer from Zagreb to Vienna: $930
- Private transfer from Zagreb to Budapest: $930
- Transfer Zagreb - Split or Split - Zagreb: $760
- Private Transfer Zagreb-Split: $741
- Private Transfer from Split to Zagreb via Plitvice & Rastoke: $642
- Private Transfer Tour from Zagreb - Split via Plitvice Lakes: $603
- Private transfer from Zagreb to Split or Split to Zagreb: $567
- Private Transfer from Split to Zagreb with stop at Plitvice: $556
- Zagreb to Budapest Private Transfer by Minivan: $534
- Private Transfer Zagreb-Zadar: $528
- Transfer Ljubljana - Zagreb: $452
Is it cheaper to fly into Zagreb or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Zagreb 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 dayZagreb $18Playa de las Americas $48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $74
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $75
- Private Authentic Croatian Cooking Class in Central Zagreb: $114
- Private Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $144
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $196
- Wine & Food tour of Plešivica near Zagreb: $952
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zagreb $13Playa de las Americas $32
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Grand Zagreb Tour : $99
- Zagreb History Walking Tour: $32
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Zagreb City with Guide (up to 10): $153
- 2-Hour Unveiling A Captivating History Tour: $107
- 4 Day Touristic Adventure from Zagreb: $2,449
- 4-hour Private Zagreb & the Mountain Tour in a Yugo car: $115
- All-Inclusive Day Tour Zagreb-Rastoke-Plitvice Lakes-Split: $1,068
- Back to Yugoslavia Private City Tour in Old-Timer Yugo Car: $93
- Baroque Varaždin and Trakošćan Castle Private Tour: $176
- Beautiful Christmas in Zagreb - Walking Tour: $432
- Best of ISTRIA: Amphitheater PULA + ROVINJ + HUM or POREČ - fully Private Tour: $262
- Best of SLOVENIA - Bled + Postojna + Ljubljana - Day Tour from Zagreb: $224
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZagreb $9.49Playa de las Americas $9.18
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Zagreb Pub Crawl: $16
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $32
- Zagreb Wine Tasting & Jarun Lake Tour: $75
- Plesivica countryside Wine Tasting: $199
- Fairytale castle & delicious wine tasting and lunch: $202
- Private Wine Tasting Tour from Zagreb: $208
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zagreb and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Zagreb much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Zagreb would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagreb 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 Zagreb.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zagreb Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zagreb or Playa de las Americas?
Zagreb has a larger population, and is about 230 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Zagreb 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 Zagreb 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 Zagreb or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
Both Playa de las Americas and Zagreb during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Zagreb for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Zagreb is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas in the summer. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 22°C (72°F) in July, 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. It's quite sunny in Zagreb. In the summer, Zagreb often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas. Zagreb gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets more rain in July than Playa de las Americas. Zagreb gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZagreb 22°C (72°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Zagreb and Playa de las Americas. Many visitors come to Zagreb in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Zagreb is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Zagreb in October average around 13°C (55°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa de las Americas this time of the year. Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during autumn. Zagreb gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Zagreb usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Zagreb gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZagreb 13°C (55°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Zagreb as well as Playa de las Americas. Most visitors come to Zagreb for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Zagreb can be very cold during winter. In January, Zagreb is generally much colder than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 1°C (35°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the winter, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Zagreb gets 54 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets more rain in January than Playa de las Americas. Zagreb gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZagreb 1°C (35°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
Both Playa de las Americas and Zagreb are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the activities around the city.
Zagreb is much colder than Playa de las Americas in the spring. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during spring. Zagreb gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Zagreb usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Zagreb gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZagreb 13°C (55°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Zagreb
| Zagreb | Playa de las Americas | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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.