Which place is cheaper, Trieste 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 Trieste?
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 Trieste, 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 Trieste?
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.
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
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 Tours for Seniors to Italy, and The Best Contiki Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €155Trieste €123
The average daily cost (per person) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is €155, while the average daily cost in Trieste is €123. 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 Trieste in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSanta Cruz de Tenerife €48Trieste €55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSanta Cruz de Tenerife €96Trieste €110
Compare Hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Trieste
Looking for a hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Trieste? 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 Trieste Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €64Trieste €18
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 Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Day trip to Venice by ship with free bus transfer to port: $101
- Private Transfer Trieste Port to Venice Marco Polo Airport / City: $215
- Private Transfer from Koper Port to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $167
- Private Transfer from Trieste Cruise Port to Venice or Return: $143
- Private direct transfer with local driver from Trieste to Zagreb: $191
- Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Ljubljana: $237
- Private transfer from Ilirska Bistrica to Ljubljana city: $166
- Private transfer from Izola to Ljubljana city: $244
- Private transfer from Lipica to airport Ljubljana: $234
- Private transfer from Piran to Ljubljana city: $267
- Private transfer from Portoroz to Ljubljana city: $257
- Private transfer from Trieste to Pula: $171
Is it cheaper to fly into Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Trieste?
Prices for flights to both Trieste 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 €68Trieste €54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Unique Food Tour with Local Flavors and Tastings: $90
- Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia: $154
- 5-Course Food Tour with Electric Bikes: $298
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santa Cruz de Tenerife €25Trieste €22
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 Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Trieste Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $7.17
- Trieste Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Lisjak Olive Estates Private Tour with Olive Oil Tasting: $12
- Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide: $22
- Panoramic Tour to Piran with Sweet Surprise: $37
- Piran Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting: $42
- Trieste Private Walking Tour with a Local: $57
- Prosecco Origins Wine Experience: $66
- Tour to Postojna and Predjama Castle from Koper: $81
- Piran Old Town Walking Tour: $84
- Full Day Venice Tour from Trieste for First Time Cruise Visitors: $92
- Best Venice Shore Excursion from Trieste Cruise Port: $94
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySanta Cruz de Tenerife €7.50Trieste €8.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
- Trip to Stanjel castle wine tasting and gourmet lunch 4 courses from Piran: $143
- Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste: $182
- Wine Tour on the Coast: $293
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Trieste, we can see that Santa Cruz de Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Trieste much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Trieste would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Trieste 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 Trieste.
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 Trieste Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Trieste?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a larger population, and is about 5% larger than the population of Trieste. When comparing the sizes of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Trieste, 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.