A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Seville vs. Santa Cruz de Tenerife for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Seville 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 Seville 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: Seville or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Seville

The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.

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.

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Which place is cheaper, Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Seville?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Seville Prices
    Spain Prices
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Seville 151
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 155

The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €151, 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 Seville and Santa Cruz de Tenerife in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Seville 58
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Seville 116
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 96
Compare Hotels in Seville and Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Looking for a hotel in Seville 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.

Hotels in Seville


Hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife


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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: Seville Hotel Prices and Santa Cruz de Tenerife Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Seville 18
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 64

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville

Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Algarve: Private Transfer to Seville: $458
  • Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville by Sedan: $78
  • Caminito del Rey from Seville with Semi-private Transfer: $167
  • From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $440
  • One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $54
  • One-way transfer by minivan from Seville Airport to hotel in Seville Center: $112
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $102
  • Private Departure Transfer from Sevilla's City center to the Airport: $66
  • Private Transfer from Sevilla to Granada stopping in Ronda: $352
  • Private Transfer from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Cadiz Cruise Port: $203
  • Private Transfer from Seville Airport or Seville Hotels: $54
  • Private Transfer from Seville City Hotels to Seville Cruise Port: $125

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santa Cruz de Tenerife:

  • Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: Transfer to Tenerife hotels: $413
  • Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet : $71
  • Mount Teide Tour with Transfer and Optional Cable Car Ticket: $59

Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Prices for flights to both Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Seville 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Seville 64
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 68
Typical Food Prices in Seville

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:


  • Lunch
    9.50
  • Ice Cream
    2.30
  • Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)
    12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville

For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $29
  • Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $38
  • Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $41
  • Flamenco Show Tablao La Cantaora Sevilla (Optional Dinner): $42
  • Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $47
  • El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $47
  • Paella Showcooking Experience: $48
  • Paella Showcooking Experience: $53
  • Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $56
  • Best Food Tour in Seville: $66
  • The Seville Morning Food Tour: $68
  • Seville Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $73

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Seville 29
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 25
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville

For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entrance to Cathedral
    8.00

Tours and Activities in Seville

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.

  • FREE Walking Tour to Iconic Sites & Hidden Gems: $2.35
  • Rooftop Sunset Wine Experience : $3.57
  • Spritz Tasting Experience : $3.57
  • Self Guided Walking Tour of Secrets and Splendor of Seville: $5.20
  • Seville Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.74
  • Artisanal Ice Cream Tasting Tour in Seville: $5.97
  • Rooftop Wine Experience: $7.05
  • Museum of Flamenco Dance Admission Ticket: $7.05
  • Rooftop Wine Experience : $7.17
  • Skip the Line: Museo del Baile Flamenco Admission Ticket: $7.17
  • Sevilla Rooftop Wine Experience: $7.17
  • Seville’s Plaza de España: A Self-Guided Tour: $7.99

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Seville 10
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 7.50

Sample the Local Flavors in Seville

Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • 3 Bars Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entrance & 3 Free Shots: $18
  • Sherry Wine Tasting with Light Snacks: $29
  • Seville Outdoor Walking Tour with Orange Wine Tasting: $35
  • Sevilla: Fun Wine Tasting with an Spanish Sommelier: $54
  • Sevilla: Fun Wine Tasting with an Spanish Sommelier: $55
  • Wine Tasting in the Center of Seville with Pairing: $82
  • Tapas and Wine Tour with Rooftop Drink: $94
  • Seville's Triana Neighborhood Tapas & Wine Tour: $94
  • Seville Tapas & Wine Tasting Rooftop Experience: $96
  • Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour in Sevilla Spain: $106
  • Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia in small group: $112
  • Jerez, Cadiz Wine Tasting with Optional Horse Show: $115


When comparing the travel costs between Seville 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 Seville Expensive? and Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Seville or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Seville has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. When comparing the sizes of Seville 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.