Comparison · Hurghada vs Tenerife · Egypt / Spain
Hurghada vs Tenerife
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Michael Botros, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Hurghada for Red Sea diving, Giftun Islands and lower day-to-day costs; choose Tenerife for Mount Teide, Year-round sunshine and free sights. Hurghada is generally less expensive, and the two are about 4,927 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 4,927 km
- Less expensive
- Hurghada
- Best time for Hurghada
- March–May and October–November
- Best time for Tenerife
- May–June and September–October
Side by side
| Hurghada | Tenerife | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Spain |
| Known for | Red Sea diving, Giftun Islands and All-inclusive resorts | Mount Teide, Year-round sunshine and Black-sand beaches |
| Best time to visit | March–May and October–November | May–June and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 7 days | 7 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $90–$180 | $130–$230 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 36°C (97°F) | August, 29°C (84°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 22°C (72°F) | January, 21°C (70°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 4 | 9 |
| Day trips in our guide | 4 | 4 |
| Beaches | Mahmya, Giftun Kebir | Playa de Las Teresitas |
| Airports | HRG | TFS, TFN |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Hurghada for…
Red Sea diving, Giftun Islands and lower day-to-day costs. Hurghada stretches for some 40 km along the Red Sea coast of mainland Egypt, from the lagoon town of El Gouna in the north through the old district of El Dahar and the marina at Sekalla to the resort bays of Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi and Soma Bay in the south…
Choose Tenerife for…
Mount Teide, Year-round sunshine and free sights. Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, sits in the Atlantic off the coast of West Africa and is dominated by Mount Teide, a 3,715-metre volcano at the centre of a UNESCO-listed national park. The dry, sunny south holds the main resorts — Costa…
Top sights compared
| # | Hurghada | Tenerife |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giftun Islands | Teide National Park |
| 2 | Dolphin House reef | Teide cable car and summit |
| 3 | Hurghada Marina | San Cristóbal de La Laguna old town |
| 4 | El Mina Mosque | Los Gigantes cliffs |
| 5 | El Dahar souq | Whale and dolphin watching |
Food compared
| Hurghada | Tenerife |
|---|---|
| Grilled Red Sea fish | Papas arrugadas con mojo |
| Sayadeya | Rabbit in salmorejo |
| Koshari | Gofio |
| Ful and ta'ameya | Grilled goat's cheese |
Which is cheaper?
Hurghada is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $90–$180 per person there, against $130–$230 in Tenerife (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Hurghada on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 4,927 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 15 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Hurghada or Tenerife cheaper?
Hurghada is usually less expensive: about $90–$180 a day mid-range against $130–$230 (estimates).
+Is Hurghada or Tenerife better for a first trip?
Pick Hurghada for Red Sea diving, Giftun Islands and lower day-to-day costs, or Tenerife for Mount Teide, Year-round sunshine and free sights.
+How far is Hurghada from Tenerife?
About 4,927 km in a straight line.