Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Chania?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Chania or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Chania or Lanzarote, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Chania or Lanzarote?
Chania
Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. Chania is Crete's most evocative city, with its pretty Venetian quarter, crisscrossed by narrow lanes, culminating at a magnificent harbor. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian, and Ottoman influences. On the other side, the Nautical Museum has model ships, naval objects and photographs. The former monastery of St. Francis houses the Archaeological Museum of Chania. Remnants of Venetian and Turkish architecture abound, with old townhouses now transformed into atmospheric restaurants and boutique hotels. Although all this beauty means the old town is packed with tourists in summer, it's still a great place to unwind. The Venetian Harbor is super for a stroll and a coffee or cocktail. Plus it’s got a university and a modern area to the city, which means that it retains its charm in winter. Indie boutiques and an entire lane dedicated to leather products provide good shopping and, with a multitude of creative restaurants, you’ll likely have some of your best meals on Crete here.
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 Adventure Tours to Greece, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChania €93Lanzarote €161
The average daily cost (per person) in Chania is €93, while the average daily cost in Lanzarote is €161. 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 Chania and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChania €46Lanzarote €95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChania €92Lanzarote €190
Compare Hotels in Chania and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Chania 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: Chania Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chania €15Lanzarote €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chania:
- One-Way Private Helicopter Transfer to Greek Islands: $7,914
- Private Transfer minivan transport in Creta: $616
- Chania to Faistos Palace Private Transfer Full Day Tour: $529
- Chania to Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Private Transfer: $529
- Chania to Irini Gorge & Sougia Village: Private Transfer: $406
- Chania to Imbros Gorge Private Full Day Transfer: $364
- Heraklion Cruise Port: Transfer to Chania city hotels: $351
- Chania Int Airport (CHQ): Transfer to Heraklion Cruise Port: $351
- Chania to Elafonissi Beach/ Cretan Villages Private Transfer: $332
- Balos Beach Private Roundtrip Transfer with Free Time: $235
- Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel: $228
- Transfer from Chania airport to Elafonisi up to 3 or vise versa: $224
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 Chania or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Chania 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 dayChania €32Lanzarote €42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chania.
- The Delicious Chania PRIVATE Street Food Tour : $87
- CHANIA WALKING FOOD TOURS – 3 HOUR WALKING TOUR: $107
- CHANIA CRETE COOKING CLASSES – 3 HOURS: $107
- Chania Cooking Class-The Authentic: $118
- Guided Walking Food Tour with Tasting: $123
- From The Ultimate Food Tour Of Chania Villages: $123
- Wine, Food, and Sunset Tour with 3-Course Dinner: $127
- From Agioi Theodoroi Catamaran Dinner Cruise: $127
- Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour: $128
- Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour - Chania: $131
- Horse riding,falasarna sunset,dinner in a tavern,drone video: $214
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.Chania €21Lanzarote €17
Tours and Activities in Chania
Here are a few actual costs in Chania for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cretan Night Show Tour From Rethymnon: $54
- Private Tour to Elafonisi and Falasarna: $131
- 6-Hours Safari Tour in Damnoni and Skinaria Beach, from Plakias: $37
- All Day Family Tour to Rethymno & Kournas Lake | JMP Tours: $352
- All Inclusive Full-day Private Tour of Crete Villages from Chania: $279
- Amazing Crete - Elafonisi, Day Tour: $557
- Authentic Wine & Food Tastings - PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch: $158
- Avra, full day sailing cruise: $749
- Avra, half - day sailing cruise: $535
- Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch: $164
- Chania Alternative Sunset Bike Tour: $47
- Chania Battle of Crete Private Tour: WW2 Military History: $144
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 dayChania €18Lanzarote €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Chania
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Chania:
- Cretan wine tasting, hosted in French: $91
- Milia Mountain Tour w/Lunch Olive Oil/Wine Tastings: $144
- Wines, Olives, and History: A Private Wine Tour from Chania: $791
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 Chania and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Chania much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Chania would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chania 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 Chania.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chania Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Chania or Lanzarote?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Chania or Lanzarote in the Summer?
Both Lanzarote and Chania during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Chania because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Chania is generally around the same temperature as Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Chania average around 26°C (80°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Chania. In the summer, Chania often gets more sunshine than Lanzarote. Chania gets 380 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun.
Chania usually gets more rain in July than Lanzarote. Chania 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 JulyChania 26°C (80°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Chania or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Chania and Lanzarote. The hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene are the main draw to Chania this time of year.
Chania is cooler than Lanzarote in the autumn. The daily temperature in Chania averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. Chania usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during autumn. Chania gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Chania usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Chania gets 80 mm (3.1 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 OctoberChania 20°C (68°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Chania or Lanzarote in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Chania as well as Lanzarote. Many travelers come to Chania for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Chania is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the winter temperatures in Chania in January average around 12°C (54°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. In the winter, Chania often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Chania gets 118 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun.
Chania receives a lot of rain in the winter. Chania usually gets more rain in January than Lanzarote. Chania gets 142 mm (5.6 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 JanuaryChania 12°C (54°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Chania or Lanzarote in the Spring?
Both Lanzarote and Chania are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Chania in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Chania is generally cooler than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Chania average around 17°C (62°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chania. Chania usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote during spring. Chania gets 237 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Chania usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Chania gets 32 mm (1.3 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 AprilChania 17°C (62°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Chania
| Chania | Lanzarote | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (62°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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