Which place is cheaper, Zadar 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 Zadar?
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 Zadar. 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 Zadar?
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.
Zadar
You'll find Zadar in northern Dalmatia, Croatia. It is located on the Adriatic Sea and is the center of Zadar County. It is both the historic center for the region and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zadar. There are a handful of sights around town, most of which can be explored on foot.
The climate for the city is a mix between humid subtropical and a Mediterranean climate. The winters are usually mild and wet, and the summers are humid and warm. The hottest months are July and August when temperatures can exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Average yearly rainfall usually exceeds 917 mm. Fall months often remain warm and temperatures are often around 30 degrees Celsius as well. In general, the temperatures rarely drop below freezing, even during the coldest month of January. The rainiest months are October and November, although winter is considered the wet season. July is usually the driest month. Water temperatures are around 25 degrees Celsius in July and August and it may be possible to swim any time between May and October.
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 Tours for Seniors to Croatia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFuerteventura Island €148Zadar €110
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €148, while the average daily cost in Zadar is €110. 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 Zadar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFuerteventura Island €61Zadar €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuerteventura Island €122Zadar €102
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Zadar
Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island or Zadar? 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: Zadar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fuerteventura Island €46Zadar €9.53
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 Zadar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zadar:
- Zrmanja River Kayaking, with optional transfer from Zadar: $66
- Private Transfers to Airports & Top Destinations: $72
- Zadar Private Transfers to or from any location: $80
- Zadar Airport to Novalja Private Transfer: $262
- Transfer from Zadar airport to Vir: $69
- Transfer From Zadar Airport to Town Zadar: $67
- Private one way transfer from Zadar to Split: $295
- Private Transfer: Zadar (Airport) to/from Biograd na moru or Crvena Luka Resort: $106
- Private Transfer from Zadar to Zagreb with 2h of Sightseeing: $237
- Private Transfer from Zadar to Split, Hotel-to-Hotel: $165
- Private Transfer from Zadar to Split with 2 hours for sightseeing: $244
- Private Transfer from Zadar Hotels to Zadar Airport: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Fuerteventura Island or Zadar?
Prices for flights to both Zadar 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 €57Zadar €49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zadar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zadar.
- Morning Zadar Food Tour: $142
- Preko Cooking Class and Shellfishing Experience with a Local: $190
- Gourmet Sunset dinner on board: $239
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fuerteventura Island €30Zadar €19
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: $22
- 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 Cotillo: $54
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $54
- Fat Electric Bike Tour in Costa Calma: $58
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $59
- 2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour: $62
- Fuerteventura: Cofete Beach and "Villa Winter" VIP Tour: $66
Tours and Activities in Zadar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zadar are as follows:
- Panorama guided Zadar Eco Tuk Tuk tour: $65
- Private Sunset tour with Antares Sailing : $107
- Sunset boat Tour in Zadar: $24
- Zadar Boat Tour Half Day: $42
- Šibenik and Zadar private tour from Split or Trogir: $181
- 2 Hour Quad Buggy ATV Mountain Adventure in Starigrad: $116
- 3 Island Tour Swim and Snorkel with Drinks on Traditional Boat: $24
- 3 Islands Luxury Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz: $33
- A Self-Guided Tour of Zadar's Medieval Heart: $12
- Adrenaline Adventure on Speedboat with 3 stops and Snorkeling: $38
- Be a Local: Private Tour from Olive Harvest to Culinary Delight: $238
- Boat Tour around Zadar Islands with snorkeling during half day excursion: $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFuerteventura Island €6.79Zadar €12
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 Zadar
Also in Zadar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Brlog Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting : $30
- Guided Speedboat Tour with Food, Oil & Wine Tasting: $42
- Craft Gin and exclusive brandies in unique distillery: $78
- City Tour with Educational Beer Tour in Brlog Brewery: $94
- City and Wine Tour in Zadar with Eco Tuk Tuk: $107
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fuerteventura Island and Zadar, we can see that Fuerteventura Island is more expensive. And not only is Zadar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Zadar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zadar 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 Zadar.
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 Zadar 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.