Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Faro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Faro or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro 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: Faro or Lanzarote?
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
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 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFaro €133Lanzarote €161
The average daily cost (per person) in Faro is €133, 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 Faro and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFaro €75Lanzarote €95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFaro €150Lanzarote €190
Compare Hotels in Faro and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Faro 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: Faro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Faro €9.52Lanzarote €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer to Malaga: $743
- Airport Transfer to Cadiz: $669
- Airport Transfer to Sintra: $569
- Airport Transfer to Lisbon: $533
- Private Lisbon airport transfers (up to 8pax): $481
- Private Seville airport transfers (up to 8pax): $481
- Airport Transfer to Sevilla: $476
- Faro Airport: Private Transfer to Lisboa: $465
- Airport Transfer to Evora: $414
- From Faro Airport: Private 1-Way Transfer to Lisbon: $385
- Faro Airport: Private Transfer to Sevilha: $380
- Private Lisbon airport transfers (up to 4pax cars): $374
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 Faro or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Faro 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 dayFaro €36Lanzarote €42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $83
- 3 Hours Classic Food Tour in Faro: $97
- Authentic Portuguese Cooking Experience in Algarve: $162
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.Faro €9.41Lanzarote €17
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- Faro to Benagil Hiking Tour and Marinha beach: $60
- 1 or 2 Hour Speed Boat Tour - Ria Formosa: $26
- 2 Hours Boat Tour in Ria Formosa: $27
- 2:30 Hours Tour: $273
- 3 Hour Boat Tour in Ria Formosa: $33
- 3-Hour Boat Tour in Ria Formosa on Olhão Algarve: $33
- 5 hours tour in Ria Formosa: $49
- 5-hour island hopping tour: $60
- 6 hour boat tour navegating through the Islands of Ria Formosa National Park : $65
- A Timeless Private Walking Tour Experience in Tavira: $202
- Algarve Buggy Tours: $202
- Algarve Dolphin Watching & Marine Life Eco Tour: $55
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 dayFaro €3.13Lanzarote €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- Wine tastings, with Tour option - Authentic Algarve Flavours by Quinta da Tôr: $19
- Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting: $27
- Algarve Traditional Food and Wine Tasting: $48
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 Faro and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Faro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Faro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Faro 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 Faro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Faro Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Faro 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 Faro or Lanzarote in the Summer?
Both Lanzarote and Faro are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Faro because of the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Faro is around the same temperature as Lanzarote. Typically, the summer temperatures in Faro in July average around 25°C (78°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Faro. Faro usually receives more sunshine than Lanzarote during summer. Faro gets 374 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Faro usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Faro 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 JulyFaro 25°C (78°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Faro or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
Both Lanzarote and Faro during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene are the main draw to Faro this time of year.
In October, Faro is generally cooler than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Faro average around 20°C (68°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Faro. In the autumn, Faro often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote. Faro gets 222 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun.
Faro usually gets more rain in October than Lanzarote. Faro gets 67 mm (2.6 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 OctoberFaro 20°C (68°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Faro or Lanzarote in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Faro and Lanzarote. Many travelers come to Faro for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Faro is cooler than Lanzarote in the winter. The daily temperature in Faro averages around 12°C (54°F) in January, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. Faro usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during winter. Faro gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Faro usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Faro gets 78 mm (3.1 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 JanuaryFaro 12°C (54°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Faro or Lanzarote in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Faro as well as Lanzarote. Many visitors come to Faro in the spring for the beaches.
In the spring, Faro is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the spring temperatures in Faro in April average around 17°C (62°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 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 Faro this time of the year. In the spring, Faro often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote. Faro gets 248 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun.
Faro usually gets more rain in April than Lanzarote. Faro gets 38 mm (1.5 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 AprilFaro 17°C (62°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Faro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (58°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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