Is Canary Islands Expensive?

Is Canary Islands expensive to visit?

Canary Islands is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $195. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like other cities in the country.

Canary Islands has a handful of popular destinations that attract visitors. One of the most expensive places to visit is Tenerife. For more affordability, you can see Tenerife.

Tenerife Coastline, Spain

How expensive is Canary Islands?

The average cost of traveling to Canary Islands can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $195 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Canary Islands here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Canary Islands?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Canary Islands will cost around $586 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $1,173.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Canary Islands?

On average, a one week trip to Canary Islands costs about $1,368 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $2,737.

Is it expensive to backpack in Canary Islands?

Canary Islands is often overlooked by backpackers, as there is a very limited selection of hostels. Because there aren't any hostels and few other amenities that cater to backpackers, prices might be higher than you'd expect. This is particularly true for solo travelers who many have to pay the full cost for a hotel room. To save money, look for budget hotels in convenient locations.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Canary Islands?

Activities and things to do in Canary Islands can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $27 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $30.

• Guided tour guide through Roques de Garcia - Teide National Park: $23
• Snorkel tour Why not?: $69
• The Lucky Adventure: first steps towards real transformation: $87
• Tenerife: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour: $121
• Teide Quad Tour - Tenerife: $156
• PACK TRIO Buggy, Jet Ski, and Parasailing Adventure: $346
• Tenerife: Quad Adventure to Mount Teide with Off-Road: $69
• Tenerife: Guided tour with tasting of 6 wines: $46

Is food expensive in Canary Islands?

Food in Canary Islands can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $77 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $78. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Timanfaya National Park: Evening Tour with Volcano Dinner: $137

Is transportation expensive in Canary Islands?

Local transportation in Canary Islands can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $57 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $33. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.