Which place is cheaper, Caen or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Caen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Caen, 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 Caen?
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.
Caen
Caen is a city in France on the coast in the Calvados department of Lower Normandy. Caen is known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried there. The town was destroyed almost completely in 1944 during WWII and it is a remarkable achievement that Caen has kept so many of its historical monuments given the terrible battle that besieged the town following the Normandy beach landings. After the war the town passed through 15 years of reconstruction, and continued to improve afterwards. In recent years the town has made further significant efforts and Caen now has an attractive, carefully restored, historic center. The city has also preserved the memory of its past by erecting a memorial and a museum dedicated to peace, the Memorial de Caen. The city is often considered the archetype of Normandy.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Caen €123
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Caen is €123. 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 Caen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Caen €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Caen €122
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Caen
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Caen? 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: Caen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Caen €35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caen
Also for Caen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Round-Trip from Caen Airport (CFR) to Caen: $63
- Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Caen - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Caen to Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR) - Departure Private Transfer: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Caen?
Prices for flights to both Caen 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 €42Caen €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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Caen €19
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- 2-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $137
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $55
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $142
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $46
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $142
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $54
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $186
- 3-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $197
- 4-seater Mixed Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote: $273
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $27
- Aquapark Costa Teguise: Entrance Ticket: $28
- Arrecife/Playa Blanca: Timanfaya National Park Area Day Tour: $57
Tours and Activities in Caen
For Caen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Caen Like a Local: Customized Guided Walking Tour: $51
- Guided D-Day Sites Tour & Caen Memorial Museum Ticket: $127
- Memorial Museum Entrance Ticket: $21
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $307
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $160
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $59
- D-Day private tour Juno Beach departing Caen with audio guide. 2Pers. minimum: $268
- D-Day private tour Omaha Beach from Caen with audio guide.: $268
- From Caen or Bayeux: Normandy History Private Full-Day Tour: $1,283
- Guided Tour in an Old Convertible Car on the Côte de Nacre: $93
- Guided Tour of the Landing Sites and the Memorial of Caen: $191
- Mémorial de Caen Museum Admission and Guided Tour of D-Day Sites: $133
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Caen €17
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Caen, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Caen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Caen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Caen 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 Caen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Caen Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Caen?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Lanzarote or Caen in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Caen. Furthermore, many visitors come to Caen in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Caen. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 24°C (75°F), and Caen fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Caen this time of the year. In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Caen during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Caen receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Caen. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Caen receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Caen 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Caen in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Caen. Additionally, most visitors come to Caen for the city's sights and attractions during these months.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Caen in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Caen fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Caen. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caen receives 128 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Caen. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Caen receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Caen 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Caen in the Winter?
Both Caen and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Caen because of the museums and the cuisine.
The weather in Caen can be very cold. In the winter, Lanzarote is much warmer than Caen. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lanzarote in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Caen averages at about 5°C (41°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Caen during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Caen receives 70 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Caen. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Caen receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Caen 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Caen in the Spring?
Both Caen and Lanzarote during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Caen this time of year.
In April, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Caen. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 20°C (68°F), and Caen fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Caen. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caen receives 171 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Caen. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Caen receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Caen 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Caen and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
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