Which place is cheaper, Tenerife or Aqaba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Aqaba or Tenerife?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Tenerife, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Aqaba or Tenerife?
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Spain, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Tenerife $183
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Tenerife is $183. 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 Aqaba and Tenerife in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Tenerife $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Tenerife $124
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Tenerife
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Tenerife? 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: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Tenerife Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Tenerife $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Wadi Rum: Private Transfer to Aqaba through Hotel Pickup: $69
- Wadi Rum: One-Way Transfer to/from Aqaba by Private Car: $80
- Wadi Rum to Aqaba Port Private Transfer – Comfortable & Reliable: $80
- Wadi Araba Border Private Transfer To Petra: $105
- Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $51
- Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $250
- Private Transfers from Aqaba Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $47
- Private Transfers To Petra: $200
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Dives Packages with Transfers in Tenerife: $131
- From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $75
- From Tenerife South: La Gomera Full-Day Trip with Transfers: $170
- Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $149
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $199
- Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Port to Tenerife Airport (TFS): $116
- Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife: $115
- Private Transfer from Tenerife to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: $116
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Tenerife (hotel OR airport pick-up): $72
- Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers: $29
- Roundtrip Transfer Caldera de Taburiente and Guaguas Station: $24
- Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $269
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Tenerife?
Prices for flights to both Tenerife and Aqaba 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 dayAqaba $73Tenerife $78
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Sunset Cruise with BBQ Dinner and Drinks: $54
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp. Dinner and breakfast included.: $56
- 4h Jeep Tour + Bedouin Night (Dinner & Breakfast): $61
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $84
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $111
- Wadi Rum New Year Eve Party (Jeep Tour + Dinner + Music + Fireworks + Overnight): $112
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- Wadi Rum Private Tour with Jeep Safari and Dinner: $220
- Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mojo Workshop Cooking Class in Ancient Canarian Village: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $40
- MHT - Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $52
- Medieval Castle with dinner from Puerto de la Cruz in TenerifeSur: $59
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $59
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $77
- Teide National Park Stargazing Experience Without Dinner(NO Food): $78
- "The Wild South" musical show with dinner and transportation: $81
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $92
- Astronomical experience on Mount Teide with sunset, stargazing, and dinner: $93
- Mount Teide Night Tour: Stargazing, Dinner and Hotel Pick up: $93
- Stargazing Experience with Dinner & Drinks : $94
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Tenerife $32
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover the Depths: Aqaba's Ultimate Dive Experience: $55
- Private Lawrence of Arabia Wadi Rum Overnight Bedouin Experience from Aqaba : $248
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
- Wadi Rum 5-Hour Jeep Tour with Camel Ride and Stargazing: $120
- "Jordan: 3-Day Tour of Ancient Sites, Nature,&Local Culture": $317
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $47
- 04 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $70
- 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $136
- 2 Days & 1 Night | Jeep & Hike Tour in Wadi Rum Desert | Magic Bedouin Star: $258
- 2 Days 1 Night in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $204
- 2 Days Tour | Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea From Amman.: $264
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour (Morning or Sunset) Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Teide Legends Exhibition Entry Ticket: $3.52
- Entrance Ticket for Students in La Casa de los Balcones: $3.59
- Icod de los Vinos: Dragon Tree & Botanical Garden Ticket: $5.87
- Icod de los Vinos: Casa del Plátano Entry Ticket: $5.87
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife Palmetum Entry Ticket: $7.05
- La Casa de Los Balcones Entrance Ticket: $7.05
- San Cristobal de La Laguna : Cathedral ticket w/ audioguide: $8.22
- Tenerife Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $8.33
- Fish Spa Experience Playa Fañabe: $9.40
- Twin Ticket Casa de los Balcones + Molino de gofio del Hoyo: $11
- Icod de los Vinos: ARTlandya Doll World Entry Ticket & Tour: $12
- Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Tenerife $7.54
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $20
- Valley of Tegueste: Wine Tour with Tasting at El Lomo Winery: $21
- Tenerife : Brewery guided tour with tasting at TACOA Brewery: $23
- Ecological Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $54
- Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting: $78
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $96
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $179
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $247
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Tenerife, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Aqaba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Tenerife is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Aqaba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aqaba 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 Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tenerife than you might in Aqaba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Tenerife Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Aqaba or Tenerife?
Tenerife has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Aqaba experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Aqaba or Tenerife in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Tenerife. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year.
Aqaba can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 33°C (91°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Tenerife. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 268 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Tenerife. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Tenerife 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Tenerife in the Autumn?
Both Tenerife and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Tenerife for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Aqaba is a little warmer than Tenerife in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Tenerife fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Tenerife. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Tenerife during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Tenerife. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Tenerife 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Tenerife in the Winter?
Both Tenerife and Aqaba during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Tenerife in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Aqaba is cooler than Tenerife. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aqaba in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Tenerife averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the winter, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Tenerife. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 191 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Tenerife. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Tenerife 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Tenerife in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Tenerife. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Tenerife for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 24°C (75°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Tenerife during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Tenerife. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Tenerife 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Tenerife and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 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.