Which place is cheaper, Costa Teguise or Caltagirone?
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 Caltagirone or Costa Teguise?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Caltagirone and Costa Teguise can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Caltagirone or Costa Teguise?
Caltagirone
Located in Central Sicily in the province of Catania, Caltagirone is a town that is most famous for its ceramics as well as its long ceramic decorated staircase. The town is just 70 kilometers southwest of the city of Catania. The ceramic industry is notable for its pottery, more specifically its maiolica and terra-cotta wares. While there is a historical base for this industry, today the production is more focused on artistic items such as ceramics and sculptures. In addition to ceramics, the town's economy is dependent upon agriculture including the production of grapes, olives and peaches.
Costa Teguise
Located on the eastern coast of Lanzarote, Costa Teguise is one of the most attractive tourist areas on the island. As is with most of the Canary Islands, beaches and watersports like windsurfing and scuba diving are especially popular. The island also has a golf course and a water park.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, and The Best Luxury Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCaltagirone €117Costa Teguise €184
The average daily cost (per person) in Caltagirone is €117, while the average daily cost in Costa Teguise is €184. 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 Caltagirone and Costa Teguise in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCaltagirone €59Costa Teguise €84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCaltagirone €118Costa Teguise €168
Compare Hotels in Caltagirone and Costa Teguise
Looking for a hotel in Caltagirone or Costa Teguise? 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: Caltagirone Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Caltagirone €8.57Costa Teguise €42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caltagirone
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Caltagirone:
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Siracusa: $293
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Etna: $288
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Messina: $287
- Private Transfer from Taormina to Palermo: $287
- Private Transfer from Mazara del Vallo to Palermo (PMO) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Mazara del Vallo: $287
- Private Transfer from Cefalù to Palermo (PMO) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Cefalù: $287
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Taormina: $287
- Private Transfer from Marina d'Agrò to Catania (CTA) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Messina to Catania (CTA) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Caltagirone: $276
Is it cheaper to fly into Caltagirone or Costa Teguise?
Prices for flights to both Costa Teguise and Caltagirone 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 dayCaltagirone €53Costa Teguise €72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Caltagirone
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Caltagirone.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $59
- Cannoli Cooking Class in Taormina: $66
- Master the Art of Arancino: A Hands-On Cooking Class in Ortigia: $78
- Sicilian Street food tour: eat local in Messina : $78
- Cook, Eat & Embrace Sicily-An Authentic Cooking Experience : $83
- Cooking Class from Table to Tablecloths in Syracuse: $84
- 4-course Palermitan dinner in a cottage with a garden: $86
- Fishing in Selinunte and lunch with cooking of the catch: $87
- Palermo: Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class in Palermo: $88
- Half-Day Cooking Class with Lunch in Baglio Florio: $96
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Catania: $102
- Cooking class of typical dishes and lunch in Piazza Armerina: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Caltagirone €5.71Costa Teguise €30
Tours and Activities in Caltagirone
Here are a few actual costs in Caltagirone for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Godfather tour , Taormina and Messina: $185
- Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale with skip the line: $54
- Palermo Food and Drink Sailing Private Experience: $263
- Pantelleria Boat Tour with Lunch on Board: $110
- Private Taormina Sunset walking Tour with Aperitif : $179
- Sunset tour of the Valley of the Temples with skip-the-line ticket: $48
- Tour from cruise port Messina to Taormina Castelmola and beach : $185
- 1 hour Calessino/Tuk tuk Tour to Syracuse or Ortigia Island : $144
- 1-Day Cruise with Lunch and Snorkeling to Favignana from Marsala: $90
- 2 Hours Guided Group Tour in Catania: $42
- 2 hour Quad tour on the Etna volcano: $161
- 2-hour boat tour in Taormina Bay with swim stop : $60
Tours and Activities in Costa Teguise
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Costa Teguise.
- TRY SCUBA - Experience for beginners: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCaltagirone €13Costa Teguise €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Caltagirone
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Caltagirone:
- Catania Nightlife Pub Crawl: $16
- Pub Crawl Palermo: $19
- Authentic Marsala Wine Tasting Experience in a Historic Winery: $24
- Historic winery visit with food and wine tasting in Marsala: $35
- Etna DOC & Organic Wine tasting and tour of the 1815 historic winery: $38
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 3 Wine Tasting: $41
- Wine Tasting among the Secular Carob Trees of Mazara del Vallo: $42
- Wine Tasting in a group with other travelers: $53
- Wine Tasting in an Old Millstone: $54
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 5 Wine Tasting: $57
- Hidden Palermo Bike Tour with Organic Wine Tasting: $66
- Castelbuono Tour and Wine Tasting in a Medieval Abbey: $68
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Caltagirone and Costa Teguise, we can see that Costa Teguise is more expensive. And not only is Caltagirone much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Caltagirone would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Caltagirone 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 Costa Teguise would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa Teguise than you might in Caltagirone.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Caltagirone Expensive? and Is Costa Teguise Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Caltagirone or Costa Teguise?
Caltagirone has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Costa Teguise. When comparing the sizes of Caltagirone and Costa Teguise, 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 Caltagirone or Costa Teguise?
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 Caltagirone or Costa Teguise in the Summer?
Both Costa Teguise and Caltagirone during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Caltagirone for the family-friendly experiences.
Caltagirone is a little warmer than Costa Teguise in the summer. The daily temperature in Caltagirone averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Costa Teguise, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Caltagirone. In the summer, Caltagirone often gets more sunshine than Costa Teguise. Caltagirone gets 325 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 282 hours of full sun.
Caltagirone usually gets less rain in July than Costa Teguise. Caltagirone gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCaltagirone 26°C (79°F)Costa Teguise 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Costa Teguise in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Caltagirone and Costa Teguise. Many visitors come to Caltagirone in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Caltagirone is cooler than Costa Teguise. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Caltagirone in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Costa Teguise averages at about 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa Teguise this time of the year. Caltagirone usually receives less sunshine than Costa Teguise during autumn. Caltagirone gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Caltagirone usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Caltagirone gets 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCaltagirone 19°C (67°F)Costa Teguise 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Costa Teguise in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Caltagirone as well as Costa Teguise. Most visitors come to Caltagirone for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Caltagirone is generally much colder than Costa Teguise. Daily temperatures in Caltagirone average around 10°C (51°F), and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Costa Teguise. In the winter, Caltagirone often gets less sunshine than Costa Teguise. Caltagirone gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 204 hours of full sun.
Caltagirone usually gets more rain in January than Costa Teguise. Caltagirone gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCaltagirone 10°C (51°F)Costa Teguise 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Costa Teguise in the Spring?
Both Costa Teguise and Caltagirone are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Caltagirone because of the natural beauty.
Caltagirone is cooler than Costa Teguise in the spring. The daily temperature in Caltagirone averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Costa Teguise. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Caltagirone. Caltagirone usually receives less sunshine than Costa Teguise during spring. Caltagirone gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Caltagirone usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Caltagirone gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCaltagirone 15°C (58°F)Costa Teguise 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Costa Teguise and Caltagirone
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 14 mm (0.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
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