Which place is cheaper, Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Paros?
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 Paros or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
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 Paros and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. 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: Paros or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Paros
A popular vacation destination for visitors to the Greek islands, Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades group. It is characterized by beautiful Mediterranean beaches and charming seaside villages.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Not everyone traveling to Spain is looking to collapse on a beach somewhere. If you're in search of a bustling, vibrant and colorful Spanish capital city without the crowds of Barcelona, you might want to book a few days in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Located on the eastern tip of the island of Tenerife on the Canary Island chain, Santa Cruz's bright buildings, charming shops and rich, green scenery are there to greet visitors from all over the world - including you.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayParos €154Santa Cruz de Tenerife €155
The average daily cost (per person) in Paros is €154, while the average daily cost in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is €155. 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 Paros and Santa Cruz de Tenerife in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParos €53Santa Cruz de Tenerife €48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParos €106Santa Cruz de Tenerife €96
Compare Hotels in Paros and Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Looking for a hotel in Paros or Santa Cruz de Tenerife? 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: Paros Hotel Prices and Santa Cruz de Tenerife Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paros €37Santa Cruz de Tenerife €64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santa Cruz de Tenerife:
- Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet : $71
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: Transfer to Tenerife hotels: $413
- Mount Teide Tour with Transfer and Optional Cable Car Ticket: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Paros or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Prices for flights to both Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Paros 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 dayParos €77Santa Cruz de Tenerife €68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paros
For Paros, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cretan Cooking Class and Dinner: Evening in a Rethymno Home : $126
- Cooking Class with Greek Meal & Wine: $127
- Cooking Class Sunset Dinner and Tour in Paros Farm : $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paros €22Santa Cruz de Tenerife €25
Tours and Activities in Paros
For Paros, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Bar and Game Room Experience on Paros Island: $72
- Paros Bus Island Tour: $74
- Full Day Bus Tour in Paros and Antiparos Islands from Paros : $75
- Half Day Cruise Explore Paros Antiparos and Despotiko : $78
- Paros Island Tour: $78
- Half Day Sea Tours Blue Lagoon Sea Caves Antiparos Alyki port: $78
- Paros Half Day Wooden Boat Sea Tours in Parikia Bay or Sunset: $85
- Cruise to Iraklia and Koufonisi from Paros: $90
- Sea Sunset Tour in the Bay of Naousa - Paros: $92
- Paros Half Day Boat Tour from Naoussa port and Bay . : $92
- Sea Sunset Tour on sailing boat in Parikia Bay - Paros: $93
- Full Day Cruise to Delos and Mykonos Islands from Paros: $96
Tours and Activities in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Here are a few actual costs in Santa Cruz de Tenerife for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Costa Adeje or Santa Cruz: Contrasts of Tenerife Tour: $65
- Private Paragliding Flight Experience in Tenerife: $120
- Private Tour Tenerife: Anaga, Taganana, Benijo & La laguna: $88
- Private VIP Tour Tenerife Magic Circle: $277
- Tapas Bike Tour: $35
- Taucho Flight Experience: $129
- Tenerife Buggy Tour The Golden Mile: $116
- Tenerife: Anaga and La Laguna VIP Tour: $323
- Tenerife: Guided Historical Bike Tour with E-Bike Option: $29
- Tenerife: Introductory Dive for Cruise Ship Passengers: $140
- Tenerife: Island Tour with Teide Volcano and Lunch: $119
- Tenerife: Santa Cruz Guided Bike Tour 1.5 hour: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParos €25Santa Cruz de Tenerife €7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Paros
Also in Paros, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Paros Wine Tasting at a Local Winery: $42
- 4-Hour Tour of Paros Wine Tasting: $179
When comparing the travel costs between Paros and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, we can see that Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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 Paros Expensive? and Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paros or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Paros. When comparing the sizes of Paros and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 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.