🗺️ A Note from the Nest Team This guide was made by us, the team that has been living in Tenerife for years. Each tip comes from our own experience: the buses we take, the food we try, the beaches we love. We write these posts with a lot of love so you can enjoy Tenerife like a local.
Is Tenerife Expensive? Backpacker’s Guide with Budget 2025 🏝
Many travelers ask, “Is Tenerife expensive?” The answer is simple: it doesn’t have to be. Tenerife can get more expensive in high season (December-February and July-August), when Tenerife in winter is sunny paradise (24-30°C) while Europe is freezing.
But with smart choices, Tenerife is one of the best destinations for budget travel in Europe.
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✨ This is your backpacker’s guide to cheap travel in Tenerife, with real tips to save money in 2025. ✨
Connectivity to Tenerife Airport South and North
1. Stay in the Right Location + Use the Guaguas (Cheap Buses)
Renting a car and cabs eat up much of any travel budget. The trick? Stay close to the beach and major attractions to walk more and spend less.
Tenerife’ s bus system – the famous guaguas – connects the whole island. The public transport Tenerife price is unbeatable:
From south to north from 9€.
Local routes from 1,50€.
It is safe, reliable and the cheapest way to explore Tenerife on a budget. On Google Maps you can always find updated bus schedules and sometimes their locations in real time. Titsa Tenerife Official
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2. Choose Hostels Instead of Hotels: Cheap Accommodation Tenerife
Hotels often double their rates in high season. Cheap hostels Tenerife remain affordable, social and better located for backpackers.
With the Nest Pass, you can stay from 25€ per night in high season, move between different Nest Hostels and join a global community of travelers. It’s the cheapest and most flexible way to get cheap accommodation Tenerife in 2025.
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It is also the best way to make new friends during your trip if you are traveling alone or to increase your group if you are already with other people. Discover all the experiences and events that our Nests Hostels organize for their guests!
Food in Tenerife can be affordable, but eating cheaply in Tenerife means cooking your own food instead of going out every day. Restaurants in high season cost around 10-25€ per meal.
Cooking is one of the best tricks for the budget in Tenerife:
All Nest Hostels have full kitchens and shared spices.
Supermarket prices remain the same throughout the year.
When you want something social, join a community dinner for 6-10€ – cheaper than restaurants and a great way to meet new people.
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And if you want local flavors, try the Guachinches, cheap and authentic restaurants in Tenerife.
🎒 F inal Tip: The Nest Pass
So, is Tenerife cheap in 2025? Yes, if you organize a cheap Tenerife trip as a backpacker. With the Nest Pass, you can:
Stay from 25€ per night in high season.
Move between Nest Hostels all over the island.
Book direct at the cheapest price guaranteed.
Meet travelers at dinners, surf trips and hostel activities.
Stay in 9 hostels and travel between
Tenerife & Gran Canaria whenever you
want – with up to 30% discount!
👉 Even during the busiest months, Tenerife on a tight budget is possible – you just need the right choices.
From hidden beaches to authentic experiences! Discover the best of Tenerife with local insider tips: spectacular beaches, hiking trails, vibrant events, and the most authentic guachinches where locals eat.
What's Happening at Our Places & Around? We organize amazing events and know all the best spots near our hostels across the islands. Join our community for epic experiences in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Ibiza!
Spacious shared and private rooms with bathrooms, each bed with curtains and a plug for added privacy. Our fully equipped kitchen has everything you need. The highlight? The terrace—perfect for relaxing, enjoying meals, barbecues, or playing instruments, all while soaking in the island’s relaxed vibe.
Nest Hostels is the largest hostel chain in the Canary Islands, and we’re proud to call Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Ibiza our homes.
9 hostels, 1 pass
With the NEST PASS, you can explore multiple islands at your own pace. Stay at any of our hostels across Tenerife and Gran Canaria and switch locations freely.
Our hostels are located in prime spots across Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Ibiza (Ibiza has no Nest Pass), offering you the best of island life and easy access to local attractions.
Stay with us to enjoy exclusive discounts for stays of 7+ days, make new friends, and dive into the local culture. Our hostels provide a unique and friendly environment for all travelers.
You can easily get the NEST PASS by visiting our website and booking in any of our hostels for 7-28 or more days. You will automatically get the discount and be registered under the Nest Pass offer
There's a Nest for you Discover Our 11 Hostels
Each Nest has its own vibe —
but a few things are always the same: a great location (that's our top priority), comfort, and a community feeling that makes you want to stay longer.
Ibiza Hostal Flamingo in Es Canar. Just 300m from the beach, featuring a pool, private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, and WiFi. Book your...
Ashavana Hostel offers private double and single rooms with shared or private bathrooms and balconies, all just a stone's throw from El Médano beach. It's...
Hostal Los Amigos offers private double and single rooms with shared or private bathrooms and balconies, just a short walk from La Mareta beach. This...
Rooms with sea views, a large garden, terrace, and pool, with the beach just outside. Co-working space and a spacious kitchen with a buffet breakfast...
Located in Punta Brava, our hostel in North Tenerife invites you to dive into a real Canarian experience. Surrounded by local culture, nature, and authentic...
