Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Funchal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Funchal or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Lanzarote? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Funchal or Lanzarote?
Funchal
Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.
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 Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to 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 dayFunchal €93Lanzarote €161
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal 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 Funchal and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Lanzarote €95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Lanzarote €190
Compare Hotels in Funchal 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: Funchal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Lanzarote €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Funchal Airport to Madeira Island: $123
- PR18 Levada do Rei Private transfer: $71
- Sunrise Transfer to Hike Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo: $71
- Private Transfer from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to Funchal Hotels: $69
- Madeira Airport Transfers Round Trip (FNC): $65
- Private Transfer from Funchal airport to Madeira south area: $59
- Madeira Airport (FNC) Departure Transfer (Funchal Hotels to Madeira Airport): $54
- Madeira Airport (FNC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Funchal Hotels or Address): $54
- Madeira Island Transfers: $53
- Funchal Airport(FNC) to Madeira Island - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Madeira Airport Round Trip Shuttle Transfers Service: $49
- Madeira airport transfer for up to 8 people: $49
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 Funchal or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Funchal 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 dayFunchal €31Lanzarote €42
Typical Food Prices in Funchal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Funchal:
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Coffee€1.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal
For Funchal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Walking Food Tour Around Funchal: $31
- Madeira Nights Tour - Dinner and Show: $41
- Sunset Tour to Pico do Arieiro with Dinner and Drinks included: $76
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
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.Funchal €15Lanzarote €17
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Low Cost Wheelchair Handicap Half Day Tour, Fully Accessible Tour : $76
- “Le tour de Churchill” - From Funchal to Câmara de Lobos: $58
- Magnificent East Tour: $33
- 4 Hours Adventure Jeep Tour in Central Madeira Portugal: $47
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups : $71
- Accessible Half Day Tour Cabo Girão: $120
- Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira : $158
- Amazing East Tour : $31
- Amazing West - Jeep Safari Tour - Full Day: $60
- Arieiro Peak, Santo da Serra and Cristo Rei 4x4 Experience: $49
- Around The Island - Two Days Tour From 9am To 5pm (Each Day): $65
- Around the island - Two days tour: $82
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 dayFunchal €16Lanzarote €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skywalk and 4x4 Adventure with Amazing Views and Wine Tasting: $49
- Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $53
- Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $53
- Wine tasting and Jeep Adventure in Madeira's Majestic Countryside: $56
- Pub Crawl: $59
- Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $86
- Amazing Skywalk, Wine Tasting & 4x4 Adventure + Dolphin Watching: $97
- Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $98
- Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $102
- Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $109
- Wine Tour by Overland Madeira: $150
- Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $158
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 Funchal and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Funchal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Funchal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Funchal 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 Funchal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Funchal Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Funchal 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 Funchal or Lanzarote in the Summer?
Both Lanzarote and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Funchal is around the same temperature as Lanzarote in the summer. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 22°C (72°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 Funchal. Funchal usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during summer. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Funchal usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
Both Lanzarote and Funchal during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Funchal is around the same temperature as Lanzarote. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Funchal in October average around 21°C (70°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Funchal often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually gets more rain in October than Lanzarote. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 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 OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Lanzarote in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Lanzarote.
In January, Funchal is generally around the same temperature as Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 16°C (61°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. Funchal usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during winter. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun in the winter.
Funchal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Funchal usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 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 JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Lanzarote in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Lanzarote.
Funchal is cooler than Lanzarote in the spring. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. In the spring, Funchal often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets more rain in April than Lanzarote. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 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 AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Funchal
| Funchal | Lanzarote | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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