A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tenerife vs. Budva for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tenerife or Budva?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Budva, 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: Tenerife or Budva?

Tenerife

European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.

Budva

A coastal resort in Montenegro, Budva is probably the country's most popular tourist destination. Not only does it host a number of great beaches, but it is also home to a picturesque old town center located on a small peninsula. Some of its best features include narrow winding lanes, historic buildings, churches, and small squares.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Montenegro, and The Best Adventure Tours to Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Budva or Tenerife?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €156, while the average daily cost in Budva is €113. 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 Tenerife and Budva in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tenerife 53
    Budva 37
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tenerife 106
    Budva 74
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Budva

Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Budva? 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 Tenerife


Hotels in Budva


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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: Tenerife Hotel Prices and Budva Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tenerife 60
    Budva 20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife

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

  • Dives Packages with Transfers in Tenerife: $131
  • From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $75
  • From Tenerife South: La Gomera Full-Day Trip with Transfers: $170
  • Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $149
  • Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $199
  • Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Port to Tenerife Airport (TFS): $116
  • Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife: $115
  • Private Transfer from Tenerife to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: $116
  • Private arrival OR departure transfer in Tenerife (hotel OR airport pick-up): $72
  • Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers: $29
  • Roundtrip Transfer Caldera de Taburiente and Guaguas Station: $24
  • Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $269

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budva

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Budva are as follows:


  • Daily Car Rental
    65

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budva

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Budva:

  • Tivat to Budva private one way transfer: $107
  • Private transfer Tivat/Kotor/Budva-Podgorica: $149
  • Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat airport: $131
  • Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat Airport (TIV): $111
  • Private Transfer from Budva to Podgorica Airport and city: $46
  • Private Transfer from Bar to Tivat Airport (TIV): $168
  • Kotor to Budva one way transfer: $111
  • AIRPORT TRANSFER Montenegro Budva Tivat Podgorica Kotor Perast: $68

Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Budva?

Prices for flights to both Budva and 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tenerife 67
    Budva 53

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife

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

  • Mojo Workshop Cooking Class in Ancient Canarian Village: $34
  • Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $40
  • MHT - Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $52
  • Medieval Castle with dinner from Puerto de la Cruz in TenerifeSur: $59
  • Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $59
  • Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $77
  • Teide National Park Stargazing Experience Without Dinner(NO Food): $78
  • "The Wild South" musical show with dinner and transportation: $81
  • Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $92
  • Astronomical experience on Mount Teide with sunset, stargazing, and dinner: $93
  • Mount Teide Night Tour: Stargazing, Dinner and Hotel Pick up: $93
  • Stargazing Experience with Dinner & Drinks : $94

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tenerife 27
    Budva 22

Tours and Activities in Tenerife

For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Teide Legends Exhibition Entry Ticket: $3.52
  • Entrance Ticket for Students in La Casa de los Balcones: $3.59
  • Icod de los Vinos: Dragon Tree & Botanical Garden Ticket: $5.87
  • Icod de los Vinos: Casa del Plátano Entry Ticket: $5.87
  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife Palmetum Entry Ticket: $7.05
  • La Casa de Los Balcones Entrance Ticket: $7.05
  • San Cristobal de La Laguna : Cathedral ticket w/ audioguide: $8.22
  • Tenerife Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $8.33
  • Fish Spa Experience Playa Fañabe: $9.40
  • Twin Ticket Casa de los Balcones + Molino de gofio del Hoyo: $11
  • Icod de los Vinos: ARTlandya Doll World Entry Ticket & Tour: $12
  • Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience: $12

Tours and Activities in Budva

Here are a few actual costs in Budva for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Private Swimming and Boat Tour Trsteno Beach Budva: $179
  • 1-Hour Guided Lipa Cave Adventure in Montenegro: $19
  • Adrenaline Speedboat Tours through the Bay of Kotor: $118
  • Boka Bay: Kotor, Cave, Herceg Novi, & Lady of the Rocks Tour: $69
  • Budva 1 hour Private walking tour: $85
  • Budva Bay: Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Sightseeing: $76
  • Budva Bay: Kayak & SUP Tour to Coastal Caves: $54
  • Budva Diving - Scuba Diving Experience: $74
  • Budva old town private tour: $236
  • 2-Hour «Night Lights» Kayak Tour: $54
  • 3-Hour Paddle Board or Kayak Tour to Coastal Caves: $53
  • City Private Tour: $138

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tenerife 6.43
    Budva 14

Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:

  • Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $20
  • Valley of Tegueste: Wine Tour with Tasting at El Lomo Winery: $21
  • Tenerife : Brewery guided tour with tasting at TACOA Brewery: $23
  • Ecological Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $54
  • Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting: $78
  • Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $96
  • Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $179
  • Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $247


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Budva, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Budva much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Budva would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Budva 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 Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tenerife than you might in Budva.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Budva Expensive?.