Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Heraklion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Heraklion or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Heraklion and Lanzarote can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Heraklion or Lanzarote?
Heraklion
The largest city on the island of Crete, Heraklion on first glance is almost completely modern - a frenzy of traffic, concrete, and dust. Do not expect pristine beaches and glittering waves (those can be found on other parts of Crete). Heraklion is first and foremost a city. Once you get past its grittiness, you will find that there are some attractive features beneath first impressions. The antiquity of the place lies embedded in the modern and is presented in one of the best museums in Greece, the food is excellent, and the people are friendly and welcoming. And though the sea is not great for swimming, its presence along the Venetian port will take you to another time if you need a break from Heraklion's bustling center.
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 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours 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 dayHeraklion €158Lanzarote €161
The average daily cost (per person) in Heraklion is €158, 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 Heraklion and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHeraklion €81Lanzarote €95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHeraklion €162Lanzarote €190
Compare Hotels in Heraklion and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Heraklion 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: Heraklion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Heraklion €31Lanzarote €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Heraklion
Also for Heraklion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Private Helicopter Transfer to Greek Islands: $4,021
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to SITIA area up to 7 customers: $280
- Private Transfer Port/Airport to/from Ierapetra: $273
- Knossos and Arch Museum of Heraklion (Guide+Transfer+Ticket) : $229
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to Makris Gialos area up to 7 : $228
- KNOSSOS PALACE private tour ( with Transfer from Heraklion Prefecture ): $196
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to IERAPETRA area up to 7 customers: $184
- Private Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Makrygialos: $175
- Semi Private Wine and Olive Oil tour (Transfer & Lunch Incl.): $163
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to RETHIMNO CITY area up to 7 : $157
- Private Wine | Food Pairing at Titakis Winery with Free Transfer: $153
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to MATALA area up to 7 customers: $149
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Heraklion or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Heraklion 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 dayHeraklion €52Lanzarote €42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Heraklion
For Heraklion, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Troy Dinner-Show: $33
- Spectacular Dinner-Show: $44
- From Village Cretan Night, Live Dancers & dinner: $48
- Cretan Night with Dinner & Live Show: $49
- Crete: Olive Oil Festival, Farm Dinner, Live Show & Pickup: $59
- Cretan Farm with scenic view: Olive Mill Festival & dinner: $64
- Amazing Sunset Safari Route with Dinner: $84
- Cook with Locals | Cretan cooking Class at Archanes (transfer - lunch included): $86
- Crete: Land Rover Safari with Sunset Viewing, Dinner, & Wine: $90
- Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson: $97
- Food tour tasting walking tour: $123
- E-bike Food Tour Tasting in Heraklion : $125
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.Heraklion €38Lanzarote €17
Tours and Activities in Heraklion
For Heraklion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 4x4 Safari tour Southern Crete Tripitis Gorge: $108
- Adventure Safari Tour Secrets of the southern Crete : $100
- Ηeraklion Walking Tour with Archaeological Museum: $82
- 3-Hour Trekking Mount Karfi Adventure with pickup from Heraklion: $118
- 4-Hour Giouchtas Trekking Hiking Experience from Heraklion: $90
- 4x4 self drive adventure_Cretan mainland: $87
- Adventure Jeep Safari Amazing sunset : $85
- Agios Nikolaos-Spinalonga-Elounda Tour TR: $47
- All Year Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion: $618
- All-Day Knossos Palace Tour & Olive Mill Visit: $695
- Archaeological Museum of Heraklion Tour: $86
- Archaeological Museum of Guided Walking Tour: $86
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 dayHeraklion €26Lanzarote €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Heraklion
Also in Heraklion, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $95
- Ecobike Wine Tasting Tour in Heraklion: $115
- Ecobike Tour with Wine Tasting: $118
- Luxury Private Wine Tasting Experience in Haralabakis Winery: $119
- Half Day Small Group Wine Tour with wine Tastings: $125
- Half Day Semi Private Wine Tour with Tastings: $134
- Semi Private Heraklion Valley Wine Tour with Lunch: $159
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $180
- Private SUV Wine Tour with Lunch: $183
- Full Day Private Crete Wine Tour Experience from Heraklion : $190
- Full day Knossos Palace, Local Distillery, Lunch @ Archanes: $192
- Knossos, Olive Mill, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch : $196
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 comparing the travel costs between Heraklion and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Heraklion Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Heraklion 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 Heraklion or Lanzarote in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Heraklion and Lanzarote. Most visitors come to Heraklion for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Heraklion is around the same temperature as Lanzarote in the summer. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 25°C (78°F) in July, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In Heraklion, it's very sunny this time of the year. Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Lanzarote during summer. Heraklion gets 366 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Heraklion usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Heraklion 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 JulyHeraklion 25°C (78°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Heraklion as well as Lanzarote. The autumn months attract visitors to Heraklion because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Heraklion is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Heraklion in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. In the autumn, Heraklion often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Heraklion gets 199 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets more rain in October than Lanzarote. Heraklion gets 69 mm (2.7 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 OctoberHeraklion 20°C (68°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Lanzarote in the Winter?
Both Lanzarote and Heraklion are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Heraklion this time of year.
In January, Heraklion is generally cooler than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Heraklion average around 12°C (54°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. Heraklion usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during winter. Heraklion gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Heraklion usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Heraklion gets 92 mm (3.6 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 JanuaryHeraklion 12°C (54°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Lanzarote in the Spring?
Both Lanzarote and Heraklion during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Heraklion for the beaches and the activities around the city.
Heraklion is cooler than Lanzarote in the spring. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Heraklion. In the spring, Heraklion often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Heraklion gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets more rain in April than Lanzarote. Heraklion gets 30 mm (1.2 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 AprilHeraklion 16°C (61°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Heraklion
| Heraklion | Lanzarote | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 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 | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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