Which place is cheaper, Genoa 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.
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Should you visit Fuerteventura Island or Genoa?
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 Genoa. 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 Genoa?
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.
Genoa
Located on the coast of northwest Italy, Genoa is a port city and capital of the Liguria region. With a long history as a rich and powerful trade center, Genoa's past of many centuries is still visible in its old port, stunning architecture, and charming alleyways. A traveler can spend days walking along seaside villas, admiring towering churches, and shopping the boutiques of the city. Genoa is also the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, featuring what is thought to be his birth home and many other quaint abodes.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFuerteventura Island €148Genoa €188
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €148, while the average daily cost in Genoa is €188. 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 Genoa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFuerteventura Island €61Genoa €87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuerteventura Island €122Genoa €174
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Genoa
Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island or Genoa? 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: Genoa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fuerteventura Island €46Genoa €8.44
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Genoa
Also for Genoa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Savona Port to Genoa Airport (GOA) - Departure Private Transfer: $165
- Savona Cruise Port to Genoa Hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $153
- Private transfer from Genova Airport to Portofino : $298
- Private Transfer from/to Genoa to/from Portofino: $134
- Private Transfer from Santa Margherita Port to Genoa Airport GOA: $189
- Private Transfer from Santa Margherita Cruise Port to Genoa city: $189
- Private Transfer from Genoa hotels to Serravalle Designer Outlet: $252
- Private Transfer from Genoa Hotels to Genoa Cruise Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Genoa Cruise Port to Genoa hotels: $71
- Genoa to Genoa Airport (GOA) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
- Genoa hotels to Savona Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $165
- Genoa city to Genoa Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $62
Is it cheaper to fly into Fuerteventura Island or Genoa?
Prices for flights to both Genoa 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
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Food Meals for one dayFuerteventura Island €57Genoa €90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Genoa
For Genoa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Genoa Street Food Tour with a Local: $48
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $59
- Traditional Food Tour with Drinks: $67
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa: $69
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa: $71
- Genoa Old town Food Tour: $80
- Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace: $82
- Itinerant dinner in the old town: $82
- Santa Margherita Ligure Food Tour Tastes of the Italian Riviera: $82
- Santa Margherita: Food Tour, flavors of the Ligurian Riviera: $93
- Santa Margherita Food Tour : flavours of the Ligurian Riviera: $96
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Genoa: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fuerteventura Island €30Genoa €20
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
Tours and Activities in Genoa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Genoa.
- 1.5 Hour Food Guided Tour & Sightseeing in Genoa: $50
- 2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa: $114
- Best of Private Walking Tour with Local: $107
- City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
- Discover Private Guided City Tour by Car: $222
- E-bike tour in Genova: $90
- Experience Savona With Local Professional Guide from Criuse Port: $225
- From Boat Tour to Portofino with Free Time to Explore: $30
- From Full-Day Tour of Genoa and Portofino: $104
- GENOA private tour: old port & historic center highlights: $397
- Genoa - Private Historic Walking Tour: $467
- Genoa : Highlights Private Bike Tour: $128
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFuerteventura Island €6.79Genoa €10
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Genoa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Genoa:
- Easy Wine Tasting in Genoa City Center: $34
- Wine Tasting near the Aquarium of Genoa: $48
- Wine Tasting with Pesto, Focaccia Near Columbus House: $51
- Wine Tasting Near The Cruise: the best Italian wine: $57
- Wine Tasting in Genoa Near the Cruise: “the Best Italian Wine”: $59
- Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour: $63
- Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour: $69
- Genoa Walnut Sauce Experience with Mortar and Wine Tasting: $93
- CAMOGLI: PRIVATE Ligurian Wine Tasting Experience and walking on National Park: $161
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fuerteventura Island and Genoa, we can see that Genoa is more expensive. And not only is Fuerteventura Island much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Fuerteventura Island would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fuerteventura Island 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 Genoa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Genoa than you might in Fuerteventura Island.
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 Genoa Expensive?.
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.