Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife Expensive?

Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife expensive to visit?

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $137. 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 Bucharest and Athens.



Santa Cruz de Tenerife

How expensive is Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

The average cost of traveling to Santa Cruz de Tenerife can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $137 (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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Santa Cruz de Tenerife will cost around $412 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $824.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

On average, a one week trip to Santa Cruz de Tenerife costs about $962 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 $1,923.

Is it expensive to backpack in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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.

Are hotels expensive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Hotel prices in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are very affordable compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $68 per night for a room on average. There are around 5 five star hotels in the city and they average $101 per night. Three star hotels average $70 a night and two star hotels average $51 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
5 stars 5 $101
4 stars 5 $62
3 stars 38 $70
2 stars 13 $51
1 star 9 $56
No rating 37 $87

C/ Viera y Clavijo, 49, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Overall Rating 8.6
Avenida San Sebastian 152, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Overall Rating 8.6

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Activities and things to do in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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 $29.

    • Private VIP Tour Tenerife Magic Circle: $258
    • Private Paragliding Flight Experience in Tenerife: $109
    • Full Day Guided Tour of Teide by Cabrio Bus : $75
    • Full Day Tour of Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal de La Laguna: $49
    • Guided Tour to Teide National Park in Tenerife: $44
    • Volcano Teide National Park Shared Tour from Costa Adeje Los Cristianos Tenerife: $64
    • Tenerife: Forestal Park Tenerife Entry Ticket: $28
    • Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Taucho Flight Experience: $117

    Is food expensive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

    Food in Santa Cruz de Tenerife can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $43 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $43. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

    Is transportation expensive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

    Local transportation in Santa Cruz de Tenerife can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $70 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $30. 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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