A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lagos vs. Palma de Mallorca for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Lagos or Palma de Mallorca?

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 Lagos and Palma de Mallorca. 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.

Lagos

A coastal town in the south of Portugal, Lagos is known for its old world charm, plummeting cliffs, and Atlantic beaches. Many come to enjoy a full range of activities from beach-going and watersports to exploring cobbled streets lined with options for shopping and dining. Historic churches and castles add to the charm, as well as a clifftop lighthouse showing the way to Lagos for ships at sea.

Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.

Which city is cheaper, Palma de Mallorca or Lagos?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Lagos is €94, while the average daily cost in Palma de Mallorca is €111. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Lagos and Palma de Mallorca in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lagos €49
    Palma de Mallorca €56
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lagos €98
    Palma de Mallorca €112

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lagos €25
    Palma de Mallorca €20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lagos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lagos:

  • Transfer Praia da Luz - Boavista Golf (Lagos): $40
  • Transfer Praia da Luz - Balaia Golf (Albufeira): $75
  • Transfer Praia da Luz - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor): $44
  • Transfer Praia da Luz - Alamos Golf (Portimão): $62
  • Transfer Lagos - Boavista Golf (Lagos): $40
  • Transfer Lagos - Balaia Golf (Albufeira): $81
  • Transfer Lagos - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor): $44
  • Transfer Lagos - Alamos Golf (Portimão): $58
  • Transfer From Lagos Algarve To Lisboa: $249
  • Private Transfer: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Lagos: $622
  • Private Transfer: Lagos to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): $622
  • Private Transfer from Santa Maria (Lagos) to Faro (FAO) Airport: $117

Typical Local Transportation prices in Palma de Mallorca

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    €6.80
  • Bus Ride
    €1.25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca

Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Arrival Private Transfer Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma by Business Car: $73
  • Arrival Private Transfer Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma by Business Van: $110
  • Arrival Private Transfer Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma by Luxury Car: $101
  • Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Business Car: $84
  • Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Car: $160
  • Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Van: $141
  • Arrival Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Private Car: $69
  • Arrival Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Private Van: $73
  • Majorca Airport (PMI) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Cala Ratjada): $161
  • Majorca Airport (PMI) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Pollensa Hotel or Address): $132
  • Mallorca Airport Transfers to Formentor: $149
  • Mallorca Airport Transfers to or from Ca'n Picafort: $116

Is it cheaper to fly into Lagos or Palma de Mallorca?

Prices for flights to both Palma de Mallorca and Lagos 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
    Lagos €27
    Palma de Mallorca €36

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lagos

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

  • Dinner + Jazz At The Metaphor in Lagos: $80
  • Classic Food Tour - Lagos: $93

Typical Food prices in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Soda
    €2.50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Palma: Walking Food Tour: $97
  • Show Cooking Paella: $124

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lagos €21
    Palma de Mallorca €27

Tours and Activities in Lagos

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

  • 2 Hour Lagos Historical Tour: $14
  • 2-Day Lagos Adventures(Nature Park,Beach,Afrika Shrine,Malls,Museum,Club,& More): $500
  • 2-Day Private Tour of the Suspended Lake of Ado Awaye from Lagos: $412
  • 2-hour Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves and Beaches: $44
  • 4-Day Ikogosi Warmspring Tour from Lagos: $978
  • ALGARVE from Lisbon PRIVATE Tour - Lagos, Benagil and Marinha beach: $311
  • Abeokuta 2 Days Private Tour from Lagos: $390
  • Adventure to Olumo Rock: $154
  • Adventurous Lagos Tour By Bus: $557
  • Algarve Coastline Walking Tour: The Path of Dona Ana: $49
  • Algarve: Full-Day Coastal Tour by SUV: $64
  • Algarve: Historic and Cultural Group Tour of West Algarve: $43

Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Alcudia Open Bus City Tour in Mallorca: $21
  • Palma de Mallorca Sightseeing Day Tour: $24
  • El Arenal, Mallorca: Bay of Palma Boat Tour: $27
  • Full-Day Tour with Departure Options: $29
  • Mallorca: Bike Tour Off-the-Beaten-Track: $43
  • Palma de Mallorca Segway Ninebot Tour: $56
  • Express Tour to Drach Caves and Portocristo: $60
  • Palma: 2-Hour Segway Tour: $63
  • From 5-Hour Catamaran Cruise: $64
  • Segway Old Town Tour in Alcudia: $77
  • Segway Lake Tour in Alcudia: $77
  • Mallorca Coasteering Adventure: $79

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lagos €5.43
    Palma de Mallorca €24

Sample the Local Flavors in Lagos

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lagos:

  • Algarve Wine Tour in a VW T2 Van: $57
  • Algarve: Jeep Safari with Distillery Visit & Lunch: $65
  • Small-Group Day Tour of Silves and Monchique with Wine Tasting: $69
  • Silves, Caldas and Monchique Wine Tasting: Full Day Tour: $74

Typical Alcohol prices in Palma de Mallorca

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:


  • Coffee
    €3.10

Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:

  • Wine Tasting Tour: $111

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lagos and Palma de Mallorca, we can see that Palma de Mallorca is more expensive. And not only is Lagos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lagos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lagos 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca than you might in Lagos.

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