A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Fuerteventura Island vs. Pamplona for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Fuerteventura Island or Pamplona?

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 Pamplona. 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 Pamplona?

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.

Pamplona

Pamplona is a city in northern Spain located on the snow-capped foothills of the Pyrenees Range. With the backdrop of mountains, the city is surrounded by a setting ideal for skiing, mountaineering, hiking, wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Yet Pamplona itself is a place full of lively culture and stunning architecture. With a long history, the place is embedded in tradition and perhaps most famous for its annual "running of the bulls" celebrated in July, also known as the San Fermin festival.

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 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Pamplona 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
    Pamplona Prices
    Spain Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Fuerteventura Island 148
    Pamplona 161

The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €148, while the average daily cost in Pamplona is €161. 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 Pamplona in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fuerteventura Island 61
    Pamplona 67
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fuerteventura Island 122
    Pamplona 134
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Pamplona

Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island or Pamplona? 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 Pamplona


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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: Pamplona Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fuerteventura Island 46
    Pamplona 24

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 Pamplona

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pamplona:

  • Private Transfer from Pamplona city to San Sebastian: $280
  • Private Transfer from Pamplona city to Logroño: $280
  • Private Transfer from Pamplona Airport to Logroño city: $280
  • Private Transfer from Logroño city to Pamplona: $280

Is it cheaper to fly into Fuerteventura Island or Pamplona?

Prices for flights to both Pamplona 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
    Pamplona 72

Typical Food Prices in Pamplona

Some typical examples of dining costs in Pamplona are as follows:


  • Lunch for 2
    10
  • Ice Cream
    4.50
  • Coffee
    1.30

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fuerteventura Island 30
    Pamplona 34

Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island

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

  • Ferry to Isla de Lobos: round-trip tickets from Corralejo: $21
  • Fuerteventura: Ferry ticket to Lanzarote with free wifi: $24
  • Corralejo La Oliva Bus Coach Tour Costa Calm: $30
  • Corralejo: self guided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and volcanoes: $44
  • Fuerteventura Cocktail Experience: $47
  • Dolphin Tours in Fuerteventura: $54
  • Surf Experience in Corralejo: $54
  • 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $58
  • Fat Electric Bike Tour in Costa Calma: $58
  • 2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour: $62
  • Fuerteventura: Cofete Beach and "Villa Winter" VIP Tour: $65
  • Corralejo E-trial Scooter Off Road Tour: $65

Tours and Activities in Pamplona

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Pamplona are as follows:

  • From San Sebastian: Pamplona City Tour: $105
  • Hemingway's Pamplona Smartphone Guided Walking Tour : $9.75
  • Night Tour Dark Secrets and Legends of Pamplona : $24
  • Pamplona - Private Historic Walking Tour: $471
  • Pamplona Cathedral Guided Tour History Curiosities and Art: $11
  • Pamplona Highlights Walking Tour with Coffee and Churros Break: $46
  • Pamplona Pintxos Tasting Tour in the Old Town: $131
  • Pamplona Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $5.13
  • Pamplona de Bocado en Bocado: Join Our Pintxo Tour!: $187
  • Interactive Tour El Sadar, CA Osasuna's Stadium: $20
  • Pintxos Tasting Tour with Local Guide: $130
  • Private Guided Walking Tour: $154

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fuerteventura Island 6.79
    Pamplona 31

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

Sample the Local Flavors in Pamplona

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

  • Half Day Rioja Wine Tour: $262
  • Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Logroño: $286
  • Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Pamplona: $286
  • Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Logroño: $298
  • Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Pamplona: $298


When comparing the travel costs between Fuerteventura Island and Pamplona, we can see that Pamplona is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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 Pamplona Expensive?.