Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Lanzarote 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: Cairo or Lanzarote?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
Lanzarote
Lanzarote is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located off the northwestern coast of Africa. Some of its most popular features include the volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park, the underground caverns of Cueva de los Verdes, as well as the resort towns of Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, and Playa Blanca.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Lanzarote $173
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Lanzarote 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 Cairo and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Lanzarote $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Lanzarote $202
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Lanzarote? 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.
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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: Cairo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Lanzarote $43
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $264
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
- Overnight camping White Desert (Baharaya Oasis) & Cairo Private Transfers: $240
- Day Trip to Luxor East and West Bank from Cairo with private airport transfer and lunch included: $235
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Cairo 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
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Food Meals for one dayCairo $4.75Lanzarote $45
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lanzarote
For Lanzarote, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Puerto del Carmen: Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $52
- Music Hall Tavern - MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Lanzarote $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- Lanzarote : Museo Lagomar Entry Ticket: $8.56
- Puerto del Carmen: Indoor 18 hole Crazy Mini Golf Experience: $8.56
- Jose Saramago House and Library Museum Tickets : $13
- Audio Guided Tour of the El Grifo Wine Museum: $16
- Aquarium Entry Ticket: $16
- Return or 1-Way Ferry Ticket to Fuerteventura: $20
- Jameos del Agua Entry Ticket: $21
- Janubio Salt Flats Guided Tour: $24
- Vineyard Tour with Wine and Chocolate Tasting: $24
- San Bartolomé: Bodegas El Grifo Winery Tour and Tasting: $27
- Timanfaya National Park Bus Tour w/ Entry Ticket: $27
- Aqualava Waterpark Entrance Ticket: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Lanzarote $9.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega: $53
- Half Day Timanfaya Volcanic Tour with Wine Tasting: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Lanzarote is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Lanzarote would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lanzarote than you might in Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Lanzarote?
Lanzarote has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cairo or Lanzarote in the Summer?
Both Lanzarote and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Lanzarote. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Lanzarote. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets more rain in July than Lanzarote. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Lanzarote. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In October, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Lanzarote during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Lanzarote. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Lanzarote in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Lanzarote. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cairo is cooler than Lanzarote in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Lanzarote. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Lanzarote. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Lanzarote in the Spring?
Both Lanzarote and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the spring, Cairo is around the same temperature as Lanzarote. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Lanzarote during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Cairo
| Cairo | Lanzarote | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.