Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir 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 Izmir 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: Izmir or Lanzarote?
Izmir
Izmir is a metropolitan city of Turkey and the second most populous city on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Most remnants of this past are gone; however, there are a few archaeological sites in addition to beaches, bustling city streets, and colorful markets.
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 G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIzmir $105Lanzarote $173
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, 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 Izmir and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Lanzarote $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Lanzarote $202
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Izmir 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: Izmir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Lanzarote $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
- Private Transfer From Izmir Airport to Pamukkale : $295
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Bodrum: $294
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Bozbuk Bay (Akbuk) Hotels: $213
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Akbuk Hotels: $196
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Yalikoy (Didim) Hotels: $191
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Bergama: $185
- Izmir Airport (ADB) to Ayvalık - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $177
- Private Transfer from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Didim: $167
- Izmir International Airport (ADB): Private Transfer to Çeşme: $167
- Izmir International Airport (ADB) to Ayvalık - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Transfer from Izmir to Fethiye: $153
- Bodrum Akyaka Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $147
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 Izmir or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Izmir 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 dayIzmir $24Lanzarote $45
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.Izmir $21Lanzarote $18
Tours and Activities in Izmir
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Highlights of Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port : $131
- Small Group Ephesus Tour From Izmir Hotels: $100
- Small Group Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Hotels: $126
- "Ephesus tours" the "house of virgin mary tours" Tours from KUSADASI CRUİSE PORT: $67
- 1 Day Ephesus And Pamukkale Tour From Izmir By A Local Expert: $300
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour Highlights of Ephesus from Izmir: $169
- 5 Days Seven Churches Tour Turkey: $1,068
- Ancient Pergamon Tour From Izmir: $282
- Aphrodisias&Pamukkale Tour from Izmir: $280
- Best Seller Private Ephesus Tour for Cruisers : $70
- Biblical Ephesus, Mother Mary House, St John Basilica and Temple of Artemis Tour from Izmir with Private Guide: $272
- Cesme-Alacati Tour from Izmir: $174
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $8.86Lanzarote $9.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Izmir
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
- Wine Tasting Tour at Two Wineries in Urla Turkey: $98
- Wine Tour with Metropolis Ancient City: $114
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Mother's Mary House and visit to old village Sirince with wine tasting: $152
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 Izmir and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Izmir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Izmir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Izmir 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 Izmir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Izmir Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Izmir 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 Izmir or Lanzarote in the Summer?
Both Lanzarote and Izmir during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Izmir is a little warmer than Lanzarote. Typically, the summer temperatures in Izmir in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Izmir. In the summer, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Lanzarote. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets more rain in July than Lanzarote. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIzmir 28°C (82°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Lanzarote.
In October, Izmir is generally cooler than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 19°C (67°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Izmir usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote during autumn. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Izmir usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIzmir 19°C (67°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Lanzarote in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Lanzarote.
Izmir is much colder than Lanzarote in the winter. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. In the winter, Izmir often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun.
Izmir receives a lot of rain in the winter. Izmir usually gets more rain in January than Lanzarote. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIzmir 9°C (48°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Lanzarote in the Spring?
Both Lanzarote and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Izmir is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the spring temperatures in Izmir in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during spring. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Izmir usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIzmir 16°C (61°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Izmir
| Izmir | Lanzarote | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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