Which place is cheaper, Fuerteventura Island or Palma de Mallorca?
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 Palma de Mallorca or Fuerteventura Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca or Fuerteventura Island, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Palma de Mallorca or Fuerteventura Island?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
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 Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Palma de Mallorca Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalma de Mallorca €171Fuerteventura Island €148
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €171, while the average daily cost in Fuerteventura Island is €148. 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 Palma de Mallorca and Fuerteventura Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Fuerteventura Island €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Fuerteventura Island €122
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Fuerteventura Island
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Fuerteventura Island €46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€6.80
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Bus Ride€1.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Mallorca Airport (PMI): $96
- Private Transfers from Palma to Palme de Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $83
- Private Transfer from Peguera to Mallorca airport (PMI): $105
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Palma de Mallorca: $96
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Soller : $114
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Pollensa: $158
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Peguera : $105
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Deyá: $114
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Calas de Mallorca: $156
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Andratx : $126
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Alcudia: $158
- Private Transfer from Can Picafort to Mallorca airport (PMI): $158
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 Palma de Mallorca or Fuerteventura Island?
Prices for flights to both Fuerteventura Island and Palma de Mallorca 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €78Fuerteventura Island €57
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Mallorcan Food Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $35
- Palma de Mallorca : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $62
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $71
- Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition: $114
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $141
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $144
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca €34Fuerteventura Island €30
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 5 hours Mallorca hiking tour in Castell d Alaro : $84
- 2 Hours E-Bike Tour in Palma : $48
- 3 Hour Slingshot Sunset Tour from Paguera: $141
- 4-Hour Private Gourmet Experience in Traditional Mallorcan Finca: $132
- 5-Hour Guided Robinson Boat Day Tour in Northern Mallorca: $78
- 5-hours Tour: Mallorca Inland Charming Villages: $90
- 8-Hour Formentor and Sineu Market with boat trip Tour in Mallorca: $60
- AbenteuerDate Palmanova, tour with fun activities in German language: $11
- Afternoon Boat Tour in the Bay of Alcudia Mallorca: $72
- Afternoon Snorkel & Paddle Surf Experience in a Secret Spot: $101
- Alcudia Winecellar Tour with Vineyard Visit, Tasting of 5 Wines: $55
- Alcudia: Guided Sea Kayaking & snorkelling Tour (day & sunset) : $66
Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fuerteventura: The Top 5 Instagram Tour | Full-Day Tour: $90
- Lobos Island Half-Day Sailing Tour with Lunch: $101
- 2,5-hour Segway Tour around Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura: $96
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $58
- 2-hour 4-seater Buggy experience in Fuerteventura: $262
- 2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour: $62
- 4-Hour Sailing Tour of Lobos Island from Fuerteventura: $89
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Tour in Cofete Beach : $81
- Catamaran Half-Day Cruise from Caleta de Fuste: $80
- Cofete 4x4 Safari Tour from North: $99
- Corralejo E-trial Scooter Off Road Tour: $65
- Corralejo La Oliva Bus Coach Tour Costa Calm: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca €29Fuerteventura Island €6.79
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee€3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Wine tasting/wine tasting wines from Mallorca: $30
- Palma Distillery Tour with 3 Spirits and Gourmet Tapas Tasting: $59
- Mallorca Wine Tour Taste Local Wines in Santa Maria: $72
- Wine Tasting Mallorca : $81
- Gastronomic Wine Tasting Experience Guided by a Sommelier: $84
- Wine tasting at sunset including pick-up from the north coast: $198
- Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x wine tasting pick up east coast: $238
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 comparing the travel costs between Palma de Mallorca and Fuerteventura Island, we can see that Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca 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.