A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Los Cristianos vs. Genoa for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Los Cristianos or Genoa?

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 Los Cristianos and Genoa. 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: Los Cristianos or Genoa?

Los Cristianos

Picture your ultimate beach vacation. It probably consists of sand, sun and the most pristine resorts to pamper and spoil you. You've just dreamed up a place that actually exists - Los Cristianos. Located in the south of the Canary Island of Tenerife, Los Cristianos is one of the most popular tourist centers in this area, and for good reason. This area knows how to treat vacationers. The sea is a way of life in this area of the world, and that's apparent everywhere you look. Harbor tours, fishing trips and dolphin watching excursions are being advertised everywhere you look - all ready to give you the Los Cristianos experience.

Genoa

Located on the coast of northwest Italy, Genoa is a port city and capital of the Liguria region. With a long history as a rich and powerful trade center, Genoa's past of many centuries is still visible in its old port, stunning architecture, and charming alleyways. A traveler can spend days walking along seaside villas, admiring towering churches, and shopping the boutiques of the city. Genoa is also the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, featuring what is thought to be his birth home and many other quaint abodes.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Genoa or Los Cristianos?

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

  • Los Cristianos Prices
    Spain Prices
    Genoa Prices
    Italy Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Los Cristianos 152
    Genoa 188

The average daily cost (per person) in Los Cristianos is €152, while the average daily cost in Genoa is €188. 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 Los Cristianos and Genoa in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Los Cristianos 57
    Genoa 87
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Los Cristianos 114
    Genoa 174
Compare Hotels in Los Cristianos and Genoa

Looking for a hotel in Los Cristianos or Genoa? 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 Los Cristianos


Hotels in Genoa


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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: Los Cristianos Hotel Prices and Genoa Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Los Cristianos 49
    Genoa 8.44

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Genoa

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

  • Savona Port to Genoa Airport (GOA) - Departure Private Transfer: $166
  • Savona Cruise Port to Genoa airport (GOA) - Departure Private Transfer: $166
  • Private Transfer from/to Genoa to/from Portofino: $134
  • Private Transfer from Santa Margherita Port to Genoa Airport GOA: $190
  • Private Transfer from Santa Margherita Cruise Port to Genoa city: $190
  • Private Transfer from Genoa hotels to Serravalle Designer Outlet: $254
  • Private Transfer from Genoa city to Santa Margherita Cruise Port: $190
  • Private Transfer from Genoa Hotels to Genoa Cruise Port: $71
  • Private Transfer from Genoa Airport(GOA) to Portofino Cruise Port: $177
  • Private Transfer from Genoa Airport GOA to Santa Margherita Port: $190
  • Minivan Transfer from Genoa Port to Genoa, Savona or Portofino: $73
  • Genoa to Genoa Airport (GOA) - Departure Private Transfer: $66

Is it cheaper to fly into Los Cristianos or Genoa?

Prices for flights to both Genoa and Los Cristianos 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
    Los Cristianos 65
    Genoa 90

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Genoa

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

  • Genoa Street Food Tour with a Local: $48
  • Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $59
  • Traditional Food Tour with Drinks: $67
  • Guided Food Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa: $69
  • Guided Food Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa: $71
  • Genoa Old town Food Tour: $80
  • Itinerant dinner in the old town: $83
  • Santa Margherita Ligure Food Tour Tastes of the Italian Riviera: $83
  • Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace: $83
  • Santa Margherita: Food Tour, flavors of the Ligurian Riviera: $93
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Chiavari with Show Cooking: $102
  • Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Genoa: $102

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Los Cristianos 23
    Genoa 20

Tours and Activities in Los Cristianos

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

  • Camel Experience: $4.70
  • Paddle Surf & Snorkeling Experience in Playa de las Américas: $35
  • Tenerife: Electric Paddle Board Adventure Awaits: $65
  • Unforgettable snorkeling tours with turtles: $59
  • VESPA TOUR TENERIFE+BOAT TOUR CLIFFS OF THE GIANTS+BATH +LUNCH: $170

Tours and Activities in Genoa

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Genoa.

  • 1.5 Hour Food Guided Tour & Sightseeing in Genoa: $50
  • 2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa: $114
  • 3 Hours Private Walking Tour of Genoa from the Cruise Terminal: $265
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with Local: $107
  • Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Genoa: $167
  • City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
  • Discover Private Guided City Tour by Car: $222
  • E-bike tour in Genova: $90
  • From Boat Tour to Portofino with Free Time to Explore: $30
  • From Full-Day Tour of Genoa and Portofino: $104
  • GENOA private tour: old port & historic center highlights: $397
  • Genoa - Private Historic Walking Tour: $467

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Los Cristianos 7.14
    Genoa 10

Sample the Local Flavors in Genoa

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Genoa:

  • Easy Wine Tasting in Genoa City Center: $34
  • Wine Tasting near the Aquarium of Genoa: $48
  • Wine Tasting with Pesto, Focaccia Near Columbus House: $51
  • Wine Tasting Near The Cruise: the best Italian wine: $57
  • Wine Tasting in Genoa Near the Cruise: “the Best Italian Wine”: $59
  • Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour: $64
  • Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour: $69
  • Genoa Walnut Sauce Experience with Mortar and Wine Tasting: $94
  • CAMOGLI: PRIVATE Ligurian Wine Tasting Experience and walking on National Park: $162


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

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


Which is Bigger, Los Cristianos or Genoa?

Genoa has a larger population, and is about 26170 times larger than the population of Los Cristianos. When comparing the sizes of Los Cristianos and Genoa, 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.