Which place is cheaper, Venice 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.
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Should you visit Los Cristianos or Venice?
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 Venice. 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 Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLos Cristianos €152Venice €276
The average daily cost (per person) in Los Cristianos is €152, while the average daily cost in Venice is €276. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLos Cristianos €57Venice €120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLos Cristianos €114Venice €240
Compare Hotels in Los Cristianos and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Los Cristianos or Venice? 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: Los Cristianos Hotel Prices and Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Los Cristianos €49Venice €27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Marco Polo Airport Private Transfer to Hotel by Car& Boat: $164
- Venice, Piazzale Roma to Venice Airport (VCE)- Departure Transfer: $75
- Venice, Cruise Port to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $69
- Venice to Treviso Airport (TSF) - Departure Private Transfer : $149
- Venice to Chioggia Port - Departure Private Transfer: $157
- Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port: $47
- Venice Shared Arrival Transfer: Marittima Cruise Port to Central Venice: $47
- Venice Private Transfer (Hotel, Port, Venice or Treviso Airport, Mestre TrainSt): $149
- Venice Private Arrival Transfer by Water Taxi: Cruise Port to Central Venice: $195
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Departure Transfer: $299
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat: $299
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Departure Transfer: $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Los Cristianos or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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
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Food Meals for one dayLos Cristianos €65Venice €112
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $39
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $53
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $57
- Secret Street Food Tour of Venice in 2,5 hours: $57
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $59
- Venetian Dinner: $74
- Tiramisu Cooking Class & Brunch in Venice – Make, Eat, and Enjoy!: $78
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $84
- Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $90
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $90
- Venetian Secrets 3 course Cooking Class and Unlimited Prosecco: $94
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Belluno: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Los Cristianos €23Venice €101
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Glass-blowing Factory Visit: $47
- Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour: $78
- Teatro La Fenice Guided Tour: $96
- Venice Doge's Palace Reserved Access Tour: $66
- Venice Rialto Walking Private Tour: $233
- Venice at sunset Private tour: $167
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $255
- 2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day: $131
- 4 hours Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano with local real guide: $214
- 4-hour private tour in the Northern Lagoon with traditional boat: $247
- A Self-Guided Tour Around Venice's Castello District: $8.99
- A Venetian Aperitif on The Lagoon Private Tour: $143
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLos Cristianos €7.14Venice €24
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $30
- Natural Wine Tasting in the heart of the Prosecco Hills: $33
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $43
- Venice Cicchetti, Spritz and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $62
- Venice Wine Tasting and Contemporary Art: $78
- 2 Hour Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $78
- Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice: $105
- Rialto Market Food and Wine Tasting Guided Tour in Venice: $112
- Eat like a Local: Venice Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Evening Tour : $118
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Cicchetti with a Local Guide: $130
- From Prosecco Full Experience with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $167
- Prosecco Wine Tour. Half-day. From Venice: $170
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Los Cristianos and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Los Cristianos or Venice?
Venice has a larger population, and is about 11770 times larger than the population of Los Cristianos. When comparing the sizes of Los Cristianos and Venice, 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.
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.