Which place is cheaper, Sibenik 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 Sibenik?
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 Sibenik, 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 Sibenik?
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.
Sibenik
Sibenik is a city on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. It's known as a gateway to the Kornati Islands. The 15th-century stone Cathedral of St. James is decorated with 71 sculpted faces. Nearby, the Sibenik City Museum, in the 14th-century Prince's Palace, has exhibits ranging from prehistory to the present. The white stone St. Michael's Fortress has an open-air theater, with views of Sibenik Bay and neighboring islands. The city's magnificent medieval heart, gleaming white against the placid waters of the bay is enough to excite any traveler, and you won't be disappointed with your trip here. The stone labyrinth of steep backstreets and alleys are a joy to explore. Sibenik is also an important access point for Krka National Park and the Kornati Islands.
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, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €155Sibenik €115
The average daily cost (per person) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is €155, while the average daily cost in Sibenik is €115. 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 Sibenik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSanta Cruz de Tenerife €48Sibenik €55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSanta Cruz de Tenerife €96Sibenik €110
Compare Hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Sibenik
Looking for a hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Sibenik? 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 Sibenik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €64Sibenik €13
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sibenik
Also for Sibenik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Šibenik to Zadar Airport Private Transfer: $233
- Airport transfer from Split to Šibenik or vice versa: $179
- Private Transfer from Sibenik to Dubrovnik, English-speaking local driver: $282
- Private Transfer from Vodice to Split Airport (SPU): $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Sibenik?
Prices for flights to both Sibenik 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 €68Sibenik €51
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €25Sibenik €12
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
Tours and Activities in Sibenik
For Sibenik, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- King Krešimir’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Šibenik Walking Tour: $12
- Etnoland MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE: $24
- Fortresses Sightseeing Eco City Tour Šibenik: $30
- Daily or night walking tour through Medieval Šibenik: $30
- Panorama Tour - Eco City Tour Šibenik: $30
- Sibenik Old Town Private Walking Tour Experience: $54
- Private Sibenik Walking Historical Morning or Evening Tour: $54
- Private Walking Tour in Sibenik: $57
- Šibenik Panorama and 3 Fortresses tour -entrance fees included: $70
- Via Ferrata tour - Čikola Canyon: $81
- Kornati island National Park & Telascica Nature Park Boat Tour from Vodice: $94
- Šibenik Riviera boat tour: Zlarin + Prvić + Tijat: $143
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €7.50Sibenik €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Sibenik
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sibenik:
- Šibenik: 3 fortresses; City&wine tour; tasting and all fees inc: $106
- Private Krka Waterfalls Tour with Wine Tasting from Sibenik: $233
- From Split or Trogir: Krka National Park & Wine Tasting Tour: $1,170
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Sibenik, we can see that Santa Cruz de Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Sibenik much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sibenik would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sibenik 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 Sibenik.
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 Sibenik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Sibenik?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Sibenik. When comparing the sizes of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Sibenik, 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.