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

Should you visit Kos or La Laguna?

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 La Laguna 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 La Laguna?

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.

La Laguna

Much of the area in Tenerife has expanded and grown to cater to the tourist crowd of Europe and the world. However, there is one gem tucked away that has maintained the charm and beauty of the old world. The historic city of La Laguna is the home of mansions, bars, eccentric small shops, and serves as a model for many of the colonial towns in North America. In 1999 the town was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites.

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 in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.


Which place is cheaper, La Laguna 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 La Laguna is €150. 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 La Laguna in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kos 62
    La Laguna 53
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kos 124
    La Laguna 106
Compare Hotels in Kos and La Laguna

Looking for a hotel in Kos or La Laguna? 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 La Laguna


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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 La Laguna Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kos 37
    La Laguna 41

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 La Laguna?

Prices for flights to both La Laguna 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
    La Laguna 69

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
    La Laguna 28

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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kos 19
    La Laguna 6.07

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 comparing the travel costs between Kos and La Laguna, we can see that Kos is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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


Which is Bigger, Kos or La Laguna?

La Laguna has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Kos. When comparing the sizes of Kos and La Laguna, 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.