Which place is cheaper, Florence or Gran Canaria?
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 Gran Canaria or Florence?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Gran Canaria or Florence? 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: Gran Canaria or Florence?
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located just off the coast of northwestern Africa. It is the third largest of the islands, and is known for its variety of volcanic beaches. This island is sometimes called a "Miniature Continent" due to the different climates and variety of landscapes found, which allow for a range of activities like hiking, biking, surfing, and scuba diving.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, The Best Luxury Tours to Spain, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGran Canaria €150Florence €180
The average daily cost (per person) in Gran Canaria is €150, while the average daily cost in Florence is €180. 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 Gran Canaria and Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGran Canaria €63Florence €87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGran Canaria €126Florence €174
Compare Hotels in Gran Canaria and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Gran Canaria or Florence? 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: Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gran Canaria €46Florence €22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gran Canaria
Also for Gran Canaria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to Costa Meloneras: $273
- Stand Up Paddle and Snorkeling Tour of Gran Canaria with Transfers south area : $233
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Fataga to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $216
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Amadores to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $207
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Gáldar to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $206
- Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to San Bartolomé de Tirajana: $195
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to Firgas: $187
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to Mogán: $182
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to Tauro: $182
- From Playa del Inglés: Guided Jet Ski Tour & Hotel Transfers: $176
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to El Salobre: $173
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to Valsequillo: $173
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Livorno Port to Accommodation: $421
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Florence to Assisi with stops in Montepulciano & Cortona : $299
- Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to Tavarnelle Val di Pesa: $290
- Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to Greve in Chianti: $288
- Private transfer from Florence to Massa with private driver: $281
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from Florence to Roma with private chauffeur: $275
- Private transfer Florence Peretola Airport from or to Pisa City: $271
- Private Transfer Florence Peretola Airport from/to Livorno Port: $271
- Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $250
- Private Transfer Florence to Siena with a Chianti Wine Tasting : $239
- Florence to Bologna Airport (BLQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $231
- Taste of Tuscany San Gimignano Winery with Transfer from Florence: $227
Is it cheaper to fly into Gran Canaria or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence and Gran Canaria 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 dayGran Canaria €59Florence €62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gran Canaria
For Gran Canaria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Origen Dinner Show at Sala Scala: $73
- Sunset Tour with Champagne & Optional Dinner.: $81
- Sala Scala Gran Canaria Dinner Show : $110
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $35
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour of Traditional Eateries and Wine Pairings: $36
- Pasta Making Class with Dinner and Wine in Florence: $47
- Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence: $48
- Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $50
- Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in the heart of Florence: $51
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $53
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $54
- Cooking Class in Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine: $54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gran Canaria €20Florence €30
Tours and Activities in Gran Canaria
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Gran Canaria.
- Firgas, Tejeda, Guayadeque - VIP Tour Gran Canaria: $59
- Gran Canaria 7 Highlights Small Group Tour with Tapas Picnic: $117
- Guided Tour With Electric Moped: $90
- The North Coast Tour - Plantation, Rock Pool Snorkel, and Sunset: $117
- 1 hour relaxing horse riding tour in Gran Canaria: $41
- 2 hours Green Mountains Horse Riding Tour: $100
- 2-Hour Segway Tour: Maspalomas Dunes, Playa Ingles,S.Agustin: $70
- 3 Wheel Motorcycle like Quad/Buggy Tour Gran Canaria (Maspalomas): $90
- 3-Hour Hiking Experience in Roque Nublo: $80
- 3-Hour Sunset Climbing Adventure Experience: $78
- 3-Hours Astronomy Hiking Experience in Roque Nublo Mountains: $71
- 30 minutes tour with 2 jetskis in Maspalomas: $188
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour: $75
- Exclusive Small Group Tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: $78
- Florence Palazzo Vecchio Skip the Line Ticket and Audio Guide: $27
- Medici Walking Tour -Small Group : $35
- Uffizi & Accademia Highlights: Skip The Line Combo Guided Tour: $119
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $215
- 1-Hour Golf Cart Private Tour through the Center of Florence: $54
- 2-Hours Walking Tour in Florence: $179
- 3-Hour Private Florence Walking Tour: $203
- 3-Hour Private Food and Wine Experience in Montalcino: $144
- 4 Wines Tasting with 2 Tuscan Cheeses & Tour at the winery: $41
- A Food Lover Tour in Florence: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGran Canaria €7.14Florence €18
Sample the Local Flavors in Gran Canaria
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gran Canaria:
- Guided Tour at Ron Arehucas Distillery: $13
- Guided Tour at Ron Arehucas Distillery: $13
- Las Palmas: Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in the Old Town: $47
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in the Old Town of Las Palmas: $48
- Painting and textures workshop with volcanic wine tasting: $48
- Spanish Cured Meats & Wine Tasting Tour in Mogan: $58
- Spanish Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour in Mogan: $65
- Banana Museum, Rum Distillery & Winery guided tour with tasting: $83
- Banana Museum, Rum Distillery & Winery with Tasting: Premium tour: $83
- Private GRAN CANARIA WINE TASTING, TAPAS lunch & best sightseeing: $247
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Florence Wine Tasting at Ponte Vecchio with Sommelier: $4.78
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $18
- Winery tour and wine tasting of organic Chianti wines and extra virgin oil: $24
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $25
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $27
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $30
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $36
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Chianti Half Day Wine Tour from Florence: $42
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $42
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $47
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $48
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gran Canaria and Florence, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Gran Canaria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gran Canaria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gran Canaria 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence than you might in Gran Canaria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gran Canaria Expensive? and Is Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gran Canaria or Florence?
Gran Canaria has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Gran Canaria and Florence, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria or Florence?
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 Gran Canaria or Florence in the Summer?
Both Florence and Gran Canaria are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Florence in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Gran Canaria is generally around the same temperature as Florence. Daily temperatures in Gran Canaria average around 23°C (73°F), and Florence fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Florence. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gran Canaria. Gran Canaria usually receives less sunshine than Florence during summer. Gran Canaria gets 293 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Gran Canaria usually receives less rain than Florence. Gran Canaria gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGran Canaria 23°C (73°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Gran Canaria or Florence in the Autumn?
Both Florence and Gran Canaria during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Florence for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Gran Canaria is a little warmer than Florence in the autumn. The daily temperature in Gran Canaria averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Florence fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Gran Canaria. In the autumn, Gran Canaria often gets more sunshine than Florence. Gran Canaria gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun.
Gran Canaria usually gets less rain in October than Florence. Gran Canaria gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGran Canaria 23°C (73°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Gran Canaria or Florence in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Gran Canaria and Florence. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Florence because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Gran Canaria is much warmer than Florence. Typically, the winter temperatures in Gran Canaria in January average around 18°C (64°F), and Florence averages at about 7°C (45°F).
Gran Canaria usually receives more sunshine than Florence during winter. Gran Canaria gets 187 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Gran Canaria usually receives less rain than Florence. Gran Canaria gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGran Canaria 18°C (64°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Gran Canaria or Florence in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Gran Canaria as well as Florence. Additionally, the natural beauty are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
In April, Gran Canaria is generally a little warmer than Florence. Daily temperatures in Gran Canaria average around 19°C (66°F), and Florence fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gran Canaria this time of the year. In the spring, Gran Canaria often gets more sunshine than Florence. Gran Canaria gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun.
Gran Canaria usually gets less rain in April than Florence. Gran Canaria gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGran Canaria 19°C (66°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Gran Canaria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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