A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bellagio vs. Puerto del Carmen for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bellagio or Puerto del Carmen?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bellagio and Puerto del Carmen can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Bellagio or Puerto del Carmen?

Bellagio

Bellagio is a small town on the coast of Lake Como. It is known for it's small, historic town center with historical Italian architecture, the beautiful coastline, good cuisine, and relaxed atmosphere.

The town itself is not cheap, as prices here tend to be high for pretty much everything. That's generally because Bellagio offers to much to visitors that it draws a decent crowd of tourists.

With lovely gardens, nice restaurants of all prices ranges, and beautiful scenes everywhere you look, this town is worth a visit.

Puerto del Carmen

Located on the south-eastern coast of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is a popular resort area best known for its high concentration of bars, pubs, restaurants, and clubs. By day, visitors frequent the beaches for swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing, and other watersports - and by night, they flock to enjoy the live music and drinks of the area's thriving nightlife.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rome, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid.


Which place is cheaper, Puerto del Carmen or Bellagio?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bellagio is €222, while the average daily cost in Puerto del Carmen is €173. 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 Bellagio and Puerto del Carmen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bellagio 166
    Puerto del Carmen 98
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bellagio 332
    Puerto del Carmen 196
Compare Hotels in Bellagio and Puerto del Carmen

Looking for a hotel in Bellagio or Puerto del Carmen? 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 Bellagio


Hotels in Puerto del Carmen


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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: Bellagio Hotel Prices and Puerto del Carmen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bellagio 9.02
    Puerto del Carmen 39

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bellagio

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bellagio:

  • From Milan center : Private 1-Way Transfer to Bellagio: $351
  • From Bellagio : Private 1-Way Transfer to Malpensa airport: $382

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto del Carmen

Also for Puerto del Carmen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Lanzarote : Parasailing activity with hotel transfer: $102

Is it cheaper to fly into Bellagio or Puerto del Carmen?

Prices for flights to both Puerto del Carmen and Bellagio 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
    Bellagio 46
    Puerto del Carmen 51

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bellagio

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bellagio.

  • Como Lake: cooking class Italian style in Bellagio: $191
  • Bellagio Food Tour + Villa Melzi: $209
  • Cooking Class with Lunch with the chef: $534

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bellagio -
    Puerto del Carmen 17

Tours and Activities in Bellagio

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

  • Bellagio Walking Tour + Lunch + Villa Balbianello: $315
  • Lake Como Sunset Boat Tour with Prosecco: $118
  • Vintage Wooden Boat Rowing Experience on Lake Como: $187
  • Exclusive Lake Como Boat Tour From Bellagio: $428
  • From Milan: Bellagio & Lake Como Small Group Tour: $127
  • From Milan: Como & Bellagio Guided Tour & Lake Como Cruise: $106
  • Lake Como: Golden Hour Guided Kayak Tour: $123
  • Lake Como: Small-Group Kayak Tour: $93
  • Lake Como: Villa Carlotta Entry Tickets with Ferries: $78
  • Lake Como: Villa Melzi Garden Entry Ticket with Ferries: $71
  • Shared Boat Tour from Bellagio: $43

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bellagio 19
    Puerto del Carmen 60


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

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


Which is Bigger, Bellagio or Puerto del Carmen?

Puerto del Carmen has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Bellagio. When comparing the sizes of Bellagio and Puerto del Carmen, 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.

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