Which place is cheaper, Fuerteventura Island or Izmir?
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 Izmir or Fuerteventura Island?
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 Izmir and Fuerteventura Island. 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: Izmir or Fuerteventura Island?
Izmir
Izmir is a metropolitan city of Turkey and the second most populous city on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Most remnants of this past are gone; however, there are a few archaeological sites in addition to beaches, bustling city streets, and colorful markets.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIzmir $96Fuerteventura Island $174
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $96, while the average daily cost in Fuerteventura Island is $174. 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 Izmir and Fuerteventura Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $47Fuerteventura Island $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $94Fuerteventura Island $144
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Fuerteventura Island
Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Fuerteventura Island? 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: Izmir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $23Fuerteventura Island $54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
- İzmir Transfer From/To Airport,Bodrum,Didim,Kusadasi,Cesme,Fethiy: $52
- İzmir Airport Private Transfer Service: $75
- izmir kusadasi transfer: $72
- Vip Airport Transfer: $72
- VIP Private Transfer | Izmir Airport to Kusadasi or Selcuk: $170
- Turkey Izmir Airport Private Transfer With Professional Driver: $55
- Transfer İzmir Airport to/from Kusadasi City Center Area: $82
- Transfer to Kusadasi from Izmir Airport: $83
- Transfer to Izmir airport from Kusadasi: $82
- Transfer from Izmir to Didim: $289
- Transfer From izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Selcuk Ephesus: $90
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Gümüldür, Seferihisar: $131
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Fuerteventura Island?
Prices for flights to both Fuerteventura Island and Izmir 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 dayIzmir $33Fuerteventura Island $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Izmir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Izmir.
- Authentic Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class in İzmir: $59
- Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class with Locals: $76
- Izmir to Aphrodisias: Cooking & Ceramics Class: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Izmir $16Fuerteventura Island $35
Tours and Activities in Izmir
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Small Group Ephesus Tour From Izmir Hotels: $171
- Small Group Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Hotels: $176
- 2-Hour Private Guided The best of Izmir Walking Tour: $185
- Alaçatı & Çeşme Chill Tour: Vibes, Streets & Snapshots: $120
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
- Budget - Friendly Ephesus Tour from Izmir: $30
- Daily Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Tour from Izmir: $161
- EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR From Izmir Port: $118
- Ephesus & Sirince Village Tour from İzmir: $145
- Ephesus Ancient City Tour from Izmir Explore Historic Landmarks: $160
- Ephesus Ancient City with Best Guides Only For Cruise Guests: $59
- Ephesus Day Tour from Izmir with Lunch: $131
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $6.94Fuerteventura Island $7.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Izmir
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
- Wine Tour with Metropolis Ancient City: $126
- Wine Tasting Tour at Two Wineries in Urla Turkey: $132
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Fuerteventura Island, we can see that Fuerteventura Island is more expensive. And not only is Izmir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Izmir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Izmir 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 Izmir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Izmir Expensive? and Is Fuerteventura Island 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.