Which place is cheaper, Alicante or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Alicante?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Alicante, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Lanzarote or Alicante?
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.
Alicante
Alicante is a gorgeous coastal city in the Costa Blanca region, on the east coast of Spain. The region is famous for its white sandy beaches, the party-haven of Benidorm and the stunning palm tree-lined boulevard in the city of Alicante. I have been visiting Alicante for close to 20 years, so, it has become almost a second home to me. Here are my top tips to have the best vacation in Alicante.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Lanzarote Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €192Alicante €179
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €192, while the average daily cost in Alicante is €179. 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 Lanzarote and Alicante in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Alicante €42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Alicante €84
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Alicante
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Alicante? 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: Alicante Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Alicante -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $53
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $93
- La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Costa Teguise Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $45
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $64
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $60
- Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $49
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $13
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $81
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Port to Lanzarote Airport (ACE): $81
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $81
- Roundtrip Ferry Transfer to La Graciosa with Free Wifi: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Hacienda de Alamo Golf: $296
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Benidoleig: $295
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Los Urrutias los Alcazares: $292
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to El Verger: $286
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Beniarbeig: $286
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to El Valle Golf Resort: $285
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Mar Menor Golf Village: $283
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to La Serena Golf Resort: $277
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Castell de Castells: $273
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Balsicas: $273
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Oliva: $268
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to La Tercia: $264
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Alicante?
Prices for flights to both Alicante and Lanzarote 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 dayLanzarote €73Alicante €124
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lanzarote
For Lanzarote, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- MHT Lanzarote - Music Hall Tavern - Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $52
- MHT - Music Hall Tavern - Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $63
- Timanfaya National Park: Evening Tour with Volcano Dinner: $140
- Timanfaya Evening Experience and Volcano Dinner: $143
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alicante
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alicante.
- Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Drinks in Alicante: $43
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace: $58
- Paella & Sangria Cooking Class in Alicante with Market Visit: $58
- Fuse Spanish With Italian For Dinner In Mutxamel: $98
- Make and enjoy a real Neapolitan pizza in Spain: $104
- Alicante PRIVATE Food Tour With Locals: 10 Food & Drink Tastings Included: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Alicante €53
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- Puerto del Carmen: Indoor 18 hole Crazy Mini Golf Experience: $11
- LagOmar Museum Entry Ticket: $12
- Jose Saramago House and Library Museum Tickets : $14
- Delicious experience of local sweets with coffee.: $18
- Aquarium Entry Ticket: $19
- Janubio Salt Flats Guided Tour: $26
- Vineyard Tour with Wine and Chocolate Tasting: $28
- Sunset vineyard tour with wine and chocolate tasting: $31
- Aqualava Waterpark Entrance Ticket: $32
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $32
- Aquapark Costa Teguise: Entrance Ticket: $33
- Lanzarote:Return ferry ticket to La Graciosa. Free wifi & parking: $35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Alicante
Here are a few typical costs in Alicante for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Food and Tapas Tour (for 2)€54
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Catamaran Cruise (for 2)€67
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)€120
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Walking Tour (for 2)€60
Tours and Activities in Alicante
Here are a few actual costs in Alicante for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alicante City & Beach Bike Tour : $36
- Alicante E-Bike Coast Tour with Román Fishpond and Snorkeling: $42
- Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide : $35
- Alicante Highlights Private Tour with Castle : $89
- Alicante Highlights Tour for Cruise Passengers with Port Pickup: $116
- Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting: $35
- Alicante Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $57
- Alicante Olive Oil Tour: $101
- Alicante Secret Society Exploration Game and Tour: $5.95
- Alicante Tour: Full City, Castle, Market & Tapas Experience: $106
- Alicante food and wine experience with sommelier: $155
- Guided Winery Tour with 4 Tastings in the Countryside: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Alicante -
Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Lovers: Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega Lanzarote: $59
Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club: $42
- Guided tour of Vinalopó Castles and Wine Tasting: $89
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies: $161
- Wine tasting and tapas premium in Alicante : $179
- Total Alicante walking tour, tapas and wine tasting: $292
When comparing the travel costs between Lanzarote and Alicante, 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 Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Alicante Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Alicante?
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 Lanzarote or Alicante in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Alicante. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Alicante because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Alicante in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Alicante fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Alicante. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets less sunshine than Alicante. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Alicante receives 341 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Alicante. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Alicante receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Alicante 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Alicante in the Autumn?
Both Alicante and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the shopping scene are the main draw to Alicante this time of year.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Alicante. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Alicante averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Alicante. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Alicante during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Alicante receives 225 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Alicante. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Alicante receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Alicante 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Alicante in the Winter?
Both Alicante and Lanzarote during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Alicante for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Alicante. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Alicante fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the winter, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Alicante. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Alicante receives 178 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Alicante. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Alicante receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Alicante 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Alicante in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Alicante. Also, many visitors come to Alicante in the spring for the beaches.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Alicante in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Alicante fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Alicante this time of the year. In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Alicante during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Alicante receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Alicante. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Alicante receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Alicante 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Alicante and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.