A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kos vs. Adeje for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Kos or Adeje?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kos and Adeje can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Kos or Adeje?

Kos

Kos is a Greek island and third largest island of the Dodecanese group, located near the Turkish coast in the southeast Aegean Sea. It is best known for its beautiful sandy beaches, which make it a popular tourist destination, as well as its ancient Greek and Roman landmarks.

Adeje

If you're looking for a luxurious winter getaway - the kind of place where tourists are top of mind - then you'll likely find yourself on Tenerife's coastal region. Located on the northern section of this strip is the city of Costa Adeje. Here you'll find hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants all ready to cater to every tourists wishes. It's the kind of getaway you always thought was reserved for the rich and famous. Now you can enjoy sitting in a beachy lap of luxury.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Athens, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid.


Which place is cheaper, Adeje or Kos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Kos is €165, while the average daily cost in Adeje is €210. 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 Kos and Adeje in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kos 62
    Adeje 87
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kos 124
    Adeje 174
Compare Hotels in Kos and Adeje

Looking for a hotel in Kos or Adeje? 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 Kos


Hotels in Adeje


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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: Kos Hotel Prices and Adeje Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kos 37
    Adeje 64

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kos

Also for Kos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Roundtrip Minivan Transfer to Therma Natural Spa Beach: $26
  • Private arrival Transfer from Kos Airport to any resort in the island: $76
  • Private Transfer from Kos Resorts to Kos Airport: $33
  • Lido Water Park Admission Ticket with Transfers: $26
  • Roundtrip Bus Transfer to Mount Zia for Sunset Viewing: $29
  • Paradise Beach Return Transfer: $27
  • Kos transfer services, Kos - Airport - Kos: $118
  • Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise & Optional Transfer: $33
  • Kos Private Airport and Hotel Transfer : $78
  • Kos Hotels to Kos Airport Private One–Way Transfer: $65
  • Kos - Airport Private Transfer: $66
  • From Kalymnos Self-Guided Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $68

Is it cheaper to fly into Kos or Adeje?

Prices for flights to both Adeje and Kos 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
    Kos 75
    Adeje 86

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kos

For Kos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Sunset Cruise with Swimming and BBQ Dinner: $65
  • Kos Greek Night with Transfer Dinner and Unlimited Wine: $66
  • Kefalos Sunset Cruise from Kos with Dinner: $67
  • Greek Dinner with Music, Dancing, and Unlimited Wine: $88
  • Sunset Safari Tour with Dinner: $111
  • Kos 4x4 Sunset Adventure with dinner: $113

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kos 33
    Adeje 19

Tours and Activities in Kos

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

  • 3 Island Cruise Tour in Kos Island with Personalized Audio Guide: $31
  • 3 Island Luxury Cruise with 4 Swimming Stops with Captain Morgan: $38
  • Barco De Pirata Cruise at 3 Islands in Greece : $30
  • Dory's Glass Bottom Boat Adventure in Pserimos and Pserimos Beach: $24
  • Explore Nisyros Island with Hotel Pick Up and Guided Tour: $47
  • Flying Dress Photoshoot Experience in Kos Kardamaina : $214
  • From 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide: $29
  • From Pserimos Island Snorkeling Cruise by Diving Boat: $59
  • From Zia Sunset Tour: $29
  • From Kos:A full day cruise in the newest luxury vessel!: $35
  • From the Port of Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands: $35
  • Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos: $36

Tours and Activities in Adeje

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

  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Ifonche Flight Experience: $153

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kos 19
    Adeje 8.21

Sample the Local Flavors in Kos

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kos:

  • Sip and Savor Boutique Wine Tasting Experience: $66
  • Guided Tour of Kos Town Asclepeion and Zia with Wine Tasting: $99


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kos and Adeje, we can see that Adeje is more expensive. And not only is Kos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kos 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 Adeje would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adeje than you might in Kos.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kos Expensive? and Is Adeje Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Kos or Adeje?

Adeje has a larger population, and is about 74% larger than the population of Kos. When comparing the sizes of Kos and Adeje, 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.