Should you visit Lagos or Palma de Mallorca?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare 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. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Lagos and Palma de Mallorca in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €98 for a double occupancy room in Lagos.
The prices for places to stay in Palma de Mallorca can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €56, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €112.
Food
Lagos food costs typically run travelers around €27 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
Palma de Mallorca food costs typically run travelers around €36 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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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.
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Dinner + Jazz At The Metaphor in Lagos:
$80
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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:
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:
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Show Cooking Paella:
$124
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Lagos is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €25 per person, per day, on local transportation in Lagos.
To get around in Palma de Mallorca, the average visitor spends €20 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lagos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lagos:
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$40
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Balaia Golf (Albufeira):
$75
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor):
$44
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Alamos Golf (Portimão):
$62
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Transfer Lagos - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$40
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Transfer Lagos - Balaia Golf (Albufeira):
$81
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Transfer Lagos - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor):
$44
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Transfer Lagos - Alamos Golf (Portimão):
$58
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Transfer From Lagos Algarve To Lisboa:
$249
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Private Transfer: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Lagos:
$622
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Private Transfer: Lagos to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS):
$622
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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:
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Taxi Ride
€6.80
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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:
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Arrival Private Transfer Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma by Business Car:
$73
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Arrival Private Transfer Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma by Business Van:
$110
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Arrival Private Transfer Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma by Luxury Car:
$101
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Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Business Car:
$84
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Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Car:
$160
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Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Van:
$141
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Arrival Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Private Car:
$69
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Arrival Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Private Van:
$73
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Majorca Airport (PMI) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Cala Ratjada):
$161
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Majorca Airport (PMI) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Pollensa Hotel or Address):
$132
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Mallorca Airport Transfers to Formentor:
$149
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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.
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Lagos typically cost an average of €21 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
In Palma de Mallorca, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €27 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Lagos
Here are a few actual costs in Lagos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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2 Hour Lagos Historical Tour:
$14
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2-Day Lagos Adventures(Nature Park,Beach,Afrika Shrine,Malls,Museum,Club,& More):
$500
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2-Day Private Tour of the Suspended Lake of Ado Awaye from Lagos:
$412
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2-hour Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves and Beaches:
$44
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4-Day Ikogosi Warmspring Tour from Lagos:
$978
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ALGARVE from Lisbon PRIVATE Tour - Lagos, Benagil and Marinha beach:
$311
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Abeokuta 2 Days Private Tour from Lagos:
$390
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Adventure to Olumo Rock:
$154
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Adventurous Lagos Tour By Bus:
$557
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Algarve Coastline Walking Tour: The Path of Dona Ana:
$49
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All Inclusive Nigeria Historical & Cultural Tour:
$2,077
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Benin City Day Tour, Nigeria:
$1,630
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:
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Alcudia Open Bus City Tour in Mallorca:
$21
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Palma de Mallorca Sightseeing Day Tour:
$24
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Palma de Mallorca Segway Ninebot Tour:
$56
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Express Tour to Drach Caves and Portocristo:
$60
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Segway Old Town Tour in Alcudia:
$77
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Segway Lake Tour in Alcudia:
$77
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Santa Ponsa: 3-Hour Scuba Diving Tour:
$77
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Mallorca Coasteering Adventure:
$79
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Small-Group Serra de Tramuntana Canyoning Experience in Mallorca:
$100
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Classic Tour of Mallorca on Convertible Car:
$118
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Bellver Castle Private Tour and Surrounding Highlights:
$158
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Palma: Shopping Tour Experience w/ your Personal Shopper:
$194
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Lagos may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €5.43 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Palma de Mallorca spend on average €24 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Lagos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lagos:
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Algarve Wine Tour in a VW T2 Van:
$57
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Small-Group Day Tour of Silves and Monchique with Wine Tasting:
$69
Typical Alcohol prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
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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