Is Tenerife or Gran Canaria more expensive?

The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Gran Canaria is €125. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment.



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Although Santa Cruz de Tenerife is also big, if you are looking for a vacation with lots of events or a cosmopolitan city full of life, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the place for you. However, for people looking for tranquility and small but very authentic towns, Tenerife is the best option.

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With average asking prices of just under 4,000 euros/m2, Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas are the most expensive areas in the Canary Islands. In the luxurious Abama Resort in Guía de Isora, however, you can expect to pay around 6,500 euro/m2.

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Cheapest areas in the Canary Islands
  • La Pared, Fuerteventura.
  • El Medano, Tenerife.
  • Arrecife, Lanzarote.
  • Galdar, Gran Canaria.
  • Los Cristianos, Tenerife.
  • Costa Calma, Fuerteventura.
  • Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma.
  • Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife.


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In general, the warmest parts of Tenerife (the south coast) have approximately the same average temperatures as the warmest parts of Gran Canaria (also the south coast).

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Gran Canaria and Lanzarote are the hottest of the islands in December. There's only a very small chance of rain, and temperatures can reach as high as 26ºC, even over Christmas.

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The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Gran Canaria is €125. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment.

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Las Canteras Beach is the most exclusive location on Gran Canaria. The average price per square metre here is 2,700 euros.

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The luxury of Living in Exclusive Homes The most exclusive residential areas are Tafira, Santa Brígida and Maspalomas in Gran Canaria; La Orotava, Tacoronte, Puerto de la Cruz and La Laguna in Tenerife and Puerto Calero in Lanzarote.

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Where do the rich live in Tenerife? Most of these villas are located in the municipality of Adeje, namely in its coastal areas: Costa Adeje and La Caleta – Playa del Duque.

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Also known as the 'miniature continent', Gran Canaria is renowned for its marked contrasts. On a single day, we can enjoy marvellous beaches surrounded by dunes and climb peaks covered in Canary Island pine forests, with their greenery standing out starkly against the dark volcanic earth.

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Despite the rivalry between Gran Canaria and Tenerife, these two Canary Islands are very similar. However, Gran Canaria is a slightly less popular choice than the infamous Tenerife, mostly because the largest Canary island offers a little bit of everything for everybody.

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Most of the capital cities on these islands are brimming with a mixture of local bars, heady nightclubs, prestigious theatres and dance clubs, whereas the tourist resorts offer a different scene altogether. Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos and Playa de Las Americas are the best places to go for an evening out in Tenerife.

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The Caribbean island of St. Barts is the most expensive vacation destination in the world, largely because of its high accommodation costs, which average $1,770 per night, according to the analysis.

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Bermuda, located in the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean, is recognized as the most expensive place to live and vacation. The main reason for this is that Bermuda is isolated from most countries, so everyday items are mainly imported from the US.

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The 20 cheapest holiday destinations
  • The Twelve Apostles mountain range, Cape Town. (Getty Images) ...
  • Sunny Beach in Bulgaria. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) ...
  • Bengali sea cave, Algarve. (Getty Images) ...
  • Kuta, Bali. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) ...
  • Colombo, Sri Lanka. ...
  • Malaga, Spain. ...
  • Porto Timini beach in Corfu. ...
  • Big Buddha, Phuket, Thailand.


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Gran Canaria is a lot like Tenerife, but it's much smaller. However, some families think the beaches are better in Gran Canaria, and there's great scenery too if you fancy heading out into the countryside for a drive: it can get a bit Arizona-like in places!

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What is Gran Canaria Most Famous For?
  • Pozo Izquierdo.
  • Vegueta.
  • Pueblo Canario.
  • Caldera de Bandama.
  • Playa de Las Canteras.
  • Calle Triana.
  • Sioux City Park.
  • Arehucas Rum Distillery.


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How much money will you need for your trip to Gran Canaria? You should plan to spend around €125 ($132) per day on your vacation in Gran Canaria, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

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if you prefer a relaxing holiday in quiet resorts, some of the places to avoid in Gran Canaria include areas where mass tourism is prevalent, such as the resorts of Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas. The island offers so much more than this, with diverse landscapes to explore, and a myriad of activities to enjoy.

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As its name suggests, Fuerteventura (strong winds) is a windy island, making it ideal for surfers and windsurfers.

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The Canaries' Best Beaches
  • Lanzarote. Lovers of all things sun, sand and sea will find beach paradise in Lanzarote! ...
  • Tenerife. Wide golden arcs add a heavenly holiday spark when it comes to Tenerife's beaches. ...
  • Gran Canaria. ...
  • Fuerteventura.


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