Which place is cheaper, Alicante or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Alicante €127
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Alicante is €127. 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:
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $43
- Aquapark Costa Teguise tickets with Optional Transfer: $31
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $49
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $49
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $84
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $119
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $54
- Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $46
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer Lanzarote Airport : $20
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $29
- Private Transfer from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to Arrecife Port: $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Caravaca De La Cruz: $299
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Puerto Lumbreras : $289
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Moratalla: $280
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to La Azohia: $276
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Isla Plana: $271
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Bolnuevo: $261
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Mazarrón: $261
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to La Drova (urbanisation): $261
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Lorca: $254
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Gandia: $243
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Playa Honda: $233
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to La Manga Club: $233
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 €42Alicante €72
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: $54
- Music Hall Tavern - MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alicante
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alicante.
- Secret Flavors Food Tour: $32
- cooking class & wine: $46
- Tapas cooking workshop in Alicante: $47
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market: $54
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace: $55
- Paella and Sangria Cooking Workshop: $62
- Paella and Sangría Cooking Workshop: $66
- Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars: $77
- Make and enjoy a real Neapolitan pizza in Spain: $97
- Private Alicante Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $138
- Alicante PRIVATE Food Tour With Locals: 10 Food & Drink Tastings Included: $140
- Cooking Class with Private Chef and Local Wine: $181
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: $8.79
- LagOmar Museum Entry Ticket: $11
- Lanzarote : Mirador del Rio Entry ticket: $13
- El Jardín de Cactus Entry Ticket: $13
- Jose Saramago House and Library Museum Tickets : $13
- Audio Guided Tour of the El Grifo Wine Museum: $16
- Aquarium Entry Ticket: $18
- Lanzarote:Ferry ticket to Fuerteventura with free wifi: $19
- Cueva de los Verdes Guided Tour with Ticket: $22
- Jameos del Agua Entry Ticket: $22
- Parasailing Adventure in Puerto del Carmen: $22
- Janubio Salt Flats Guided Tour: $24
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:
- 1.5 hour private tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria: $18
- Alicante - Old Town Private Walking Tour: $395
- Alicante : E-Bike Coast Tour, Román Fishpond and Snorkeling: $38
- Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $50
- Alicante Bay: Tour in Kayak in Alicante Bay: $55
- Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea: $77
- Alicante City & Beach Bike Tour : $34
- Alicante City Bike Tour: $38
- Alicante City Tour on E-Bike: $44
- Alicante E-Bike Coast Tour with Román Fishpond and Snorkeling: $39
- Alicante Evening Tapas tour: $84
- Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide : $32
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 Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega: $55
- Hiking and Wine Tasting: $62
- Half Day Timanfaya Volcanic Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, party as a local!: $24
- Santa Bárbara Castle Alicante Rosé Wine Tasting: $26
- Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts: $29
- Alicante Best Wine Tasting & Tapas Club: $38
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club: $39
- From Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Tapas: $69
- Vineyards of Wine Tasting Tour: $75
- Alicante Wine Tour with Wine Tasting : $76
- Gourmet Wine Tasting: Naturals and Biodynamics Wines.: $79
- Guided tour of Vinalopó Castles and Wine Tasting: $84
- Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $148
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies: $151
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Alicante, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Alicante much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Alicante would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alicante 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 Alicante.
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) |
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