Is Gran Canaria expensive?
An 8-day trip to Gran Canaria costs about $5,076 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $2,538 each, or $634 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $3,432; done well, about $8,179. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Spain · beach · coast · islands · nature
8 days · 2 adults · October · 5,836 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
October is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,696 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $504 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $576 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $160 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $272 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $128 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,432 |
| likely $1,991–$4,873 · $1,716 per person · $429 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,696 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,092 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,120 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $320 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $624 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $128 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,076 |
| likely $2,944–$7,208 · $2,538 per person · $634 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,696 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $2,275 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $2,080 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $704 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,200 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $128 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $8,179 |
| likely $4,744–$11,614 · $4,090 per person · $1,022 per day · auto confidence | |
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