Which place is cheaper, Braga or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Braga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Braga, 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 Braga?
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.
Braga
Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Braga €112
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Braga is €112. 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 Braga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Braga €54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Braga €108
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Braga
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Braga? 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: Braga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Braga €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Braga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:
- Traditional Vinho Verde Tour in Bowl with Private Transfer (Porto and Braga): $131
- Braga Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $102
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Braga?
Prices for flights to both Braga 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 €42Braga €40
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Braga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.
- Small-Group Braga Food Tour With A Local Guide: $84
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Braga €16
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
Tours and Activities in Braga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:
- KAYAK TOUR I Going down the Lima River in Kayak | AV: $66
- 1h Buggy Tour | Arches of Valdevez | Peneda Gerês: $76
- 2h Buggy Tour | Arcos de Valdevez | Peneda Gerês: $131
- 4X4 Tour – Minho Litoral - Beaches and Mountains between Viana do Castelo and Caminha: $82
- 4X4 Tour - Discovering Serra d´ Arga: $175
- Alto Douro Walk & WineTour: $197
- TOUR HD BRAGA MERCEDES V EXT LONG: $225
- TOUR HD BRAGA SEDAN: $198
- Barcelos, Braga & Guimarães Tour: $109
- Braga & Guimarães: Premium Day Tour: $321
- Braga Private Walking Tour: $254
- Braga Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $216
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Braga €21
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Braga
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:
- Wine Tasting & Lunch | Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde: $50
- Green Wine Region-Small Group Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings, from Porto city: $142
- Douro Valley Private Tour from Lunch & Wine Tour: $288
- Vinho Verde Private Wine Tour: $535
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Braga, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Braga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Braga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Braga 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 Braga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Braga Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Braga?
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 Braga in the Summer?
Both Braga and Lanzarote during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Braga. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lanzarote in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Braga averages at about 21°C (69°F).
In Braga, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets less sunshine than Braga. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 308 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Braga. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Braga receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Braga 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Braga in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Braga.
In October, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Braga. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 23°C (73°F), and Braga fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Braga during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Braga receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Braga. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Braga receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Braga 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Braga in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Braga.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Braga in the winter. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Braga fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the winter, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Braga. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Braga. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Braga. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Braga receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Braga 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Braga in the Spring?
Both Braga and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Braga. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lanzarote in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Braga averages at about 14°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Braga. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Braga during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Braga. In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Braga. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Braga receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Braga 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Braga and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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