Which place is cheaper, Tenerife or Funchal?
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 Funchal or Tenerife?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Tenerife? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Funchal or Tenerife?
Funchal
Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best Budget Tours to Spain, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain.
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Funchal Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €116Tenerife €156
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €116, while the average daily cost in Tenerife is €156. 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 Funchal and Tenerife in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Tenerife €53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Tenerife €106
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Tenerife
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Tenerife? 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: Funchal Hotel Prices and Tenerife Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Tenerife €60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hike (Morning slot): $36
- Transfer to Caldeirão Verde Levada Self-Guided Hike Queimadas: $39
- Transfer Sunrise Self-Guided Hike Pico do Arieiro : $39
- Transfer Rabacal 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided: $40
- Transfer Privado e Confiável: Aeroporto → Funchal (ou vice-versa): $21
- Self Guided Transfer to Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve: $36
- Private Transfer from Madeira North area resorts to Madeira Funchal airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Funchal airport to Madeira south area: $73
- Private Transfer from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to Funchal Hotels: $75
- Private Transfer Madeira Airport: $30
- Minibus Transfer: Madeira Airport - Funchal: $52
- Madeira: PR8 -Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve Transfer: $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $413
- Tenerife South Airport(TFS)to Tenerife-RoundTrip Private Transfer: $270
- Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $269
- Tenerife Airport Transfer from South Airport (Reina Sofia) to North Area Hotels: $215
- Teide National Park Buggy Tour with Hotel Transfer: $210
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $199
- From Tenerife South: La Gomera Full-Day Trip with Transfers: $170
- Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $149
- Tenerife to Tenerife Airport (TFS) - Departure Private Transfer : $135
- Tenerife North Airport(TFN) to Tenerife -Arrival Private Transfer: $135
- Tenerife to Tenerife North Airport TFN Departure Private Transfer: $135
- Tenerife South Airport(TFS) to Tenerife -Arrival Private Transfer: $134
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Tenerife?
Prices for flights to both Tenerife and Funchal 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 dayFunchal €54Tenerife €67
Typical Food Prices in Funchal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Funchal:
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Coffee€1.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal
For Funchal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Walking Food Tour Around Funchal: $33
- Madeiran Traditional Dinner: $95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mojo Workshop Cooking Class in Ancient Canarian Village: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $40
- MHT - Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $52
- Medieval Castle with dinner from Puerto de la Cruz in TenerifeSur: $59
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $59
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $77
- Teide National Park Stargazing Experience Without Dinner(NO Food): $78
- "The Wild South" musical show with dinner and transportation: $81
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $92
- Astronomical experience on Mount Teide with sunset, stargazing, and dinner: $93
- Mount Teide Night Tour: Stargazing, Dinner and Hotel Pick up: $93
- Stargazing Experience with Dinner & Drinks : $94
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Tenerife €27
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Low Cost Wheelchair Santana Half Day Tour : $179
- Wheelchair Full Day Tour Porto Moniz E Sao Vicente : $208
- Wheelchair Porto Moniz Handicap Tour: $179
- 25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6): $55
- 4x4 Full-Day Tour to Explore Portugal's Scents and Flavors: $69
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups : $77
- 8-Hour Luxury Cruise from Funchal to Ponta de São Lourenço: $2,173
- Achada do Teixeira to Pico Ruivo in Madeira (PR1.2) - Hiking Tour: $55
- Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira : $173
- Agriculture Green Tour : $102
- Amazing East Tour : $36
- Amazing Sunset (Private tour): $262
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Boat Cruise & Photos: Your Photographic Adventure at Sea": $351
- "Pyramids of Güímar Admission PREMIUM Ticket": $22
- 1 Hour and Half Mojo Sauce Workshop With Winery Tour: $81
- 2h Viking Cruise Whales & Dolphins Watching: $24
- 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $72
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour : $50
- 3H Shared Barrier-Free Cruise with Turtles Dolphins & Whales: $70
- 3h Viking Cruise with Drinks, Whales watching & Swimming Time: $45
- 3h Whale Watching Private tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $646
- 3h Whale Watching Share Tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $65
- 3h Whale watching Share Tour Costa Adeje Lina7 Mizendoha: $65
- 4 Hours Eco Safari Tour with Electric Car in Tenerife: $96
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Tenerife €6.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Portuguese Wine Tasting with Sommelier: $40
- Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $62
- Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $63
- Half-Day Wine Tour- Shared: $89
- Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $93
- Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $107
- Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $112
- Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $119
- Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $208
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $20
- Valley of Tegueste: Wine Tour with Tasting at El Lomo Winery: $21
- Tenerife : Brewery guided tour with tasting at TACOA Brewery: $23
- Ecological Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $54
- Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting: $78
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $96
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $179
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $247
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Funchal and Tenerife, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Funchal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Funchal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Funchal 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 Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tenerife than you might in Funchal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Funchal Expensive? and Is Tenerife Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Funchal or Tenerife?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Funchal or Tenerife in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Tenerife. Furthermore, many visitors come to Tenerife in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Funchal is generally around the same temperature as Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 22°C (72°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In Funchal, it's very sunny this time of the year. Funchal usually receives less sunshine than Tenerife during summer. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Funchal usually receives more rain than Tenerife. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Tenerife 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Tenerife in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Tenerife. Additionally, most visitors come to Tenerife for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Funchal is around the same temperature as Tenerife in the autumn. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 21°C (70°F) in October, and Tenerife fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. In the autumn, Funchal often gets less sunshine than Tenerife. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 200 hours of full sun.
Funchal receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Funchal usually gets more rain in October than Tenerife. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Tenerife 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Tenerife in the Winter?
Both Tenerife and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Funchal is around the same temperature as Tenerife. Typically, the winter temperatures in Funchal in January average around 16°C (61°F), and Tenerife averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Funchal usually receives less sunshine than Tenerife during winter. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Funchal. In January, Funchal usually receives more rain than Tenerife. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Tenerife 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Tenerife in the Spring?
Both Tenerife and Funchal during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year.
In April, Funchal is generally around the same temperature as Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 17°C (63°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Funchal often gets less sunshine than Tenerife. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 205 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets more rain in April than Tenerife. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Tenerife 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Tenerife and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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