Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus 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: Ephesus or Lanzarote?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
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 Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Lanzarote $173
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, 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 Ephesus and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Lanzarote $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Lanzarote $202
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Lanzarote
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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: Ephesus Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Lanzarote $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer In Ephesus: $205
- Private Transfer From Kusadasi to Pamukkale: $196
- Private Transfers From Kusadasi: $173
- Kusadasi Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $169
- Akbuk Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $164
- Milas Bodrum Airport (BJV) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $140
- Kusadasi to Pamukkale Hotels Private Transfer: $136
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Selçuk, Ephesus, Şirince: $131
- VIP Transfer Kusadasi From/To Bodrum Airport: $128
- Private Transfer | KUSADASI - IZMIR Airport: $120
- Didim (Altinkum) Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $115
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $33Lanzarote $45
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.15
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Dessert$0.17
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.59
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Snacks$0.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110
- Ephesus Tour with Cooking Class in the Village: $149
- Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $211
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $228
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.Ephesus $59Lanzarote $18
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Ephesus Half Day Small Group Tour: $40
- Ephesus Shared Tour from Kuşadası Port: $130
- Ephesus Tour With Small Group From Kusadasi: $76
- Ephesus Tour from Kusadası Port: $44
- Ephesus small groups Tour For Cruisers (skip the line): $100
- Ephesus tours Sirince Village from Kusadasi Port with lunch: $63
- Ephesus tours and Virgin Mary's House Temple Artemis tours : $67
- Private Tour Ephesus for Cruise Guests : $250
- Private Tour to Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple From Cruise Ship/Hotel: $120
- Small Group Pamukkale Day Tour from Selcuk or Kusadası : $93
- "Ephesus Tours" Port Kusadasi lunch guide bus shopping Caravanserai artemis : $58
- "No Better Way to Explore History - Affordable Ephesus Tour": $30
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- 2-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $137
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $55
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $142
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $46
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $142
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $54
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $186
- 3-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $197
- 4-seater Mixed Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote: $273
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $27
- Aquapark Costa Teguise: Entrance Ticket: $28
- Arrecife/Playa Blanca: Timanfaya National Park Area Day Tour: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Lanzarote $9.95
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skip-the-line Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $53
- Ephesus port tours and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus&Sirince Village with Wine Tasting Shore Ex: $100
- Ephesus and Sirince with Wine tasting Private Half Day Shore Excursion: $100
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Wine Tasting in the village and visit to Mother's Mary House: $130
- Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting: $134
- Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $300
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 Ephesus and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Ephesus much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ephesus would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ephesus 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 Ephesus.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Ephesus or Lanzarote?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Ephesus or Lanzarote in the Summer?
Both Lanzarote and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Lanzarote in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Lanzarote during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
Both Lanzarote and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Ephesus is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets more rain in October than Lanzarote. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Lanzarote in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Lanzarote.
In January, Ephesus is generally much colder than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun in the winter.
Ephesus gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Lanzarote in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Lanzarote.
Ephesus is cooler than Lanzarote in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the spring, Ephesus often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets more rain in April than Lanzarote. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Lanzarote | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 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.