Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Agadir?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Agadir, 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: Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Agadir?
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.
Agadir
Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, and The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €155Agadir €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is €155, while the average daily cost in Agadir is €65. 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Agadir in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSanta Cruz de Tenerife €48Agadir €38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSanta Cruz de Tenerife €96Agadir €76
Compare Hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Agadir
Looking for a hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Agadir? 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: Santa Cruz de Tenerife Hotel Prices and Agadir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €64Agadir €3.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santa Cruz de Tenerife:
- Mount Teide Tour with Transfer and Optional Cable Car Ticket: $59
- Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet : $71
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: Transfer to Tenerife hotels: $413
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:
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CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir€12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
- Agadir Buggy Adventure + Berber Tea Experience & Transfers: $34
- Agadir Crocoparc With Transfer & Admission ticket: $37
- transfer from Agadir airport or city to Essaouira one-way: $84
- 2-Hour Hammam and Massage with Transfer in Agadir: $54
- 4×4 Jeep Sahara Desert Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfers: $36
- Agadir 24/7 Private Airport Transfer Service: $33
- Agadir Airport Transfer: $100
- Agadir Airport Transfer : $24
- Agadir Airport Transfer from/to Taghazout: $60
- Agadir Airport Transfer to or from agadir hotels - 24/7: $25
- Agadir Airport Transfers to and from Agadir Hotels: $18
- Agadir Al Massira Airport(AGA) to Agadir-Arrival Private Transfer: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Agadir?
Prices for flights to both Agadir and Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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 daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €68Agadir €21
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner€22
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Dinner€7.07
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
- Fantazia Show & Dinner, A Night of Moroccan Elegance - Agadir: $5.00
- Agadir 4x4 Safari camels at sunset and dinner: $25
- Sunset Horse or Camel Ride with Dinner in Habitant House: $30
- Enjoy a Sunset Camel Ride with a Barbeque Dinner – Agadir: $30
- Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $36
- Agadir Quad Bike with Dinner and Gnaoua Live Music: $36
- Daily walks at sunset with "barbecue - couscous" dinner: $38
- Camel Ride in Agadir with Dinner BBQ: $44
- Cooking the Moroccan Way, Tamraght : $52
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Transfers Included – Agadir: $53
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Berber Chef, Agadir: $54
- Cooking lessons Agadir: $54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €25Agadir €3.03
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:
- Tenerife: Santa Cruz Guided Bike Tour 1.5 hour: $18
- Tenerife: Guided Historical Bike Tour with E-Bike Option: $29
- Tapas Bike Tour: $35
- From Costa Adeje or Santa Cruz: Contrasts of Tenerife Tour: $65
- Private Tour Tenerife: Anaga, Taganana, Benijo & La laguna: $88
- Tenerife Buggy Tour The Golden Mile: $116
- Tenerife: Island Tour with Teide Volcano and Lunch: $119
- Private Paragliding Flight Experience in Tenerife: $120
- Taucho Flight Experience: $129
- Tenerife: Introductory Dive for Cruise Ship Passengers: $140
- Private VIP Tour Tenerife Magic Circle: $277
- Tenerife: Anaga and La Laguna VIP Tour: $323
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:
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Show Tickets€2.12
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- Guided tour of Argan Oil production factory for organic cosmetics: $4.78
- Essaouira Delights Day Adventure & Historical Wonders - Agadir: $5.00
- Essaouira Day Tour & Exploration of Historical Wonders – Agadir: $5.00
- Sandboarding Experience Caves view & Moroccan Breakfast - Agadir: $5.00
- City Tour Explore the Best of the City - Agadir: $5.00
- Botanica Cooperative Guided Tour Organic Argan Secrets: $5.39
- Sandboarding Adventure in Timlalin Dunes: $8.00
- City Tour: $8.38
- Agadir Traditional Souk El Had and Argan Cooperative Experience: $9.00
- Agadir City Tour - Half Day : $9.58
- Guided city tour with Kasbah and Souk El Had: $9.88
- 3-hour guided tour in Agadir : $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €7.50Agadir -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Agadir, we can see that Santa Cruz de Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Agadir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Santa Cruz de Tenerife is in Europe and Agadir is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Agadir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agadir 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santa Cruz de Tenerife than you might in Agadir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife Expensive? and Is Agadir Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Agadir?
Agadir has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. When comparing the sizes of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Agadir, 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.