A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Fuerteventura Island vs. Aveiro for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Fuerteventura Island or Aveiro?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Fuerteventura Island and Aveiro. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Fuerteventura Island or Aveiro?

Fuerteventura Island

Fuerteventura is a volcanic island, and the second largest of Spain's Canary Islands located off the northern coast of Africa. Roughly translating as "Strong Winds" or "Strong Venture," the island is best known for activities like wind surfing and kite surfing.

Aveiro

Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.

While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.

Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Aveiro or Fuerteventura Island?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Fuerteventura Island Prices
    Spain Prices
    Aveiro Prices
    Portugal Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Fuerteventura Island 148
    Aveiro 100

The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €148, while the average daily cost in Aveiro is €100. 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 Fuerteventura Island and Aveiro in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fuerteventura Island 61
    Aveiro 46
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fuerteventura Island 122
    Aveiro 92
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Aveiro

Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island or Aveiro? 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.

Hotels in Fuerteventura Island


Hotels in Aveiro


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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: Aveiro Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fuerteventura Island 46
    Aveiro 8.57

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuerteventura Island

Also for Fuerteventura Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Acua Water Park Corralejo with Transfer: $48

Is it cheaper to fly into Fuerteventura Island or Aveiro?

Prices for flights to both Aveiro and Fuerteventura Island 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Fuerteventura Island 57
    Aveiro 48

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fuerteventura Island 30
    Aveiro 8.57

Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island

For Fuerteventura Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Fuerteventura: The Top 5 Instagram Tour | Full-Day Tour: $90
  • Lobos Island Half-Day Sailing Tour with Lunch: $101
  • 1.5-hour Segway Jandia Tour: $72
  • 2,5-hour Segway Tour around Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura: $96
  • 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $59
  • 2-hour 4-seater Buggy experience in Fuerteventura: $262
  • 2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour: $62
  • 4-Hour Sailing Tour of Lobos Island from Fuerteventura: $90
  • 4x4 Jeep Safari Tour in Cofete Beach : $81
  • Catamaran Half-Day Cruise from Caleta de Fuste: $80
  • Cofete 4x4 Safari Tour from North: $99
  • Cofete 4x4 Safari Tour from South: $75

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fuerteventura Island 6.79
    Aveiro 17

Sample the Local Flavors in Fuerteventura Island

Also in Fuerteventura Island, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Vineyard tour with wine tasting and local products: $42
  • Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Local Products: $42


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fuerteventura Island and Aveiro, we can see that Fuerteventura Island is more expensive. And not only is Aveiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aveiro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aveiro 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 Fuerteventura Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fuerteventura Island than you might in Aveiro.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fuerteventura Island Expensive? and Is Aveiro Expensive?.