A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Evora vs. Lanzarote for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Evora or Lanzarote?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Evora and Lanzarote. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Evora or Lanzarote?

Evora

A medieval time capsule, this city is a collection of ancient relics that leaves a lasting air of enchantment upon you. Evora, Portugal is the seat of the Evora District as well as the capital of the Alentejo region. With a population of no more than 60,000, Evora is a small municipality that holds a treasure trove of culture, art, and history. Evora is known internationally for its preservation of medieval architecture, such as parts of medieval walls that still partially surround the city. Moreover, Evora is a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network and because of its multitude of historic sites, the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of said historic sites include Se Cathedral, Evora Museum, Roman Temple, Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval, the Church of St. John the Evangelist, and the Church of Saint Francis. Besides of its historic beauty, Evora also lives up to the demands of the modern world. According to Expreso, the city was named one of the second most livable cities in Portugal. Evora is also an ambitious and even competitive city, ranked number-one in competitiveness out of the 18 Portuguese capital cities. Whether you look to explore Roman ruins or simply enjoy the current amenities, you will fall under the enchantment that is Evora, Portugal.

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 Coach Bus Tours in Portugal, The Best Adventure Tours to Portugal, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Evora?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Evora is €109, 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 Evora and Lanzarote in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Evora 45
    Lanzarote 95
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Evora 90
    Lanzarote 190
Compare Hotels in Evora and Lanzarote

Looking for a hotel in Evora 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.

Hotels in Evora


Hotels in 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: Evora Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Evora 30
    Lanzarote 40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Evora

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Evora:

  • Private Faro Airport Transfers to Albufeira (car up to 4pax): $53

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 Evora or Lanzarote?

Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Evora 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
    Evora 44
    Lanzarote 42

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Evora

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

  • A Taste of the Alentejo: Wonderful 3-Course Dinner: $81

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Evora 20
    Lanzarote 17

Tours and Activities in Evora

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

  • ÉVORA AND MONSARAZ FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR BY CAR: $257
  • Évora Full Day Tour: $219
  • Évora Private Walking Tour: $63
  • Évora Private Walking Tour: $254
  • Évora Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
  • Évora With Love Walking Tour: $53
  • Évora: Christian Heritage Private Walking Tour: $63
  • Évora: City Highlights Private Walking Tour: $225
  • Évora: Exploration Game & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $26
  • Évora: Private tour with entrance tickets to main monuments: $52
  • Évora: Tales and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $53
  • 2 Hour Redondo Walking Tour: $22

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Evora 22
    Lanzarote 9.29

Sample the Local Flavors in Evora

Also in Evora, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Lisbon: Full-Day Évora Wine Tour: $89
  • From Lisbon: Évora and Monsaraz Day Tour with Wine Tasting: $104
  • Lisbon: Private Full Day Evora & Alentejo Wine Tour: $277
  • Full Day - Private Tour - Evora with Wine Tasting: $524

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 Evora and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Evora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Evora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Evora 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 Evora.

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



When is the best time to visit Evora 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 Evora or Lanzarote in the Summer?

Both Lanzarote and Evora during the summer are popular places to visit.

Evora is around the same temperature as Lanzarote in the summer. The daily temperature in Evora averages around 25°C (78°F) in July, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Evora. In the summer, Evora often gets more sunshine than Lanzarote. Evora gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun.

Evora usually gets more rain in July than Lanzarote. Evora gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Evora 25°C (78°F) 
    Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Evora or Lanzarote in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Evora and Lanzarote.

In the autumn, Evora is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Evora in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 23°C (73°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In Evora, it's very sunny this time of the year. Evora usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote during autumn. Evora gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Evora usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Evora gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Evora 19°C (67°F) 
    Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Evora or Lanzarote in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Evora as well as Lanzarote.

In January, Evora is generally much colder than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Evora average around 11°C (52°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. In the winter, Evora often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Evora gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun.

Evora usually gets more rain in January than Lanzarote. Evora gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Evora 11°C (52°F) 
    Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Evora or Lanzarote in the Spring?

Both Lanzarote and Evora are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

Evora is cooler than Lanzarote in the spring. The daily temperature in Evora averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, 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 Evora. Evora usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote during spring. Evora gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Evora usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Evora gets 60 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Evora 15°C (60°F) 
    Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)

Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Evora

Evora Lanzarote
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (52°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 17°C (63°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Feb 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Mar 14°C (56°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 19°C (66°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 60 mm (2.3 in) 20°C (68°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
May 19°C (65°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 21°C (70°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Jun 23°C (73°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 23°C (73°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Jul 25°C (78°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 24°C (75°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Aug 26°C (78°F) 4 mm (0.1 in) 25°C (77°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 25°C (77°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Oct 19°C (67°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Nov 15°C (58°F) 76 mm (3 in) 21°C (70°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Dec 12°C (53°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 19°C (66°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)