Which place is cheaper, Cannes or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Cannes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Cannes, 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 Cannes?
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.
Cannes
While Cannes was once little more than a small fishing village, today it is a popular, glamorous seaside town frequented by celebrities. It's the place to see and be seen, particularly during the Cannes Film Festival in the month of May. During this time the city comes alive with celebrities from all over the world. While Cannes has its share of exclusive clubs, bars and restaurants, there are alternatives for budget travelers, so don't shy away. There's a beautiful area, Le Suquet, which is nice to visit with its cobblestone streets and stunning views. It's also fun to pass some time people watching by the marina. You never know who you'll spot. At night, the city comes to life with casinos and luxurious restaurants and clubs that give the area a vibe of exclusivity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in France, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Cannes €137
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Cannes is €137. 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 Cannes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Cannes €75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Cannes €150
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Cannes
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Cannes? 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: Cannes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Cannes €16
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 Cannes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cannes:
- Cannes-Mandelieu Airport (CEQ): Transfer to Port de la Santé: $433
- Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé: Transfer to Cannes: $399
- Private Transfer to/from Marseille: $310
- Cannes Private Transfer from Cannes city centre to Nice Airport: $295
- Private Transfer to/from Saint-Tropez: $225
- Private Transfer to/from Monaco: $181
- Cannes-Mandelieu Airport (CEQ) to Port de la Santé- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $175
- Private Direct Transfer From Cannes to Monaco: $139
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Nice Airport: $128
- Transfer Nice Airport French Riviera: $125
- Private One-way Transfer From Cannes to Nice, 2h Stop in Antibes: $124
- Private Transfer: Cannes to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van: $116
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Cannes?
Prices for flights to both Cannes 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 €42Cannes €45
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 €17Cannes €30
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 Cannes
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cannes are as follows:
- Watch the Fireworks from the boat. Unique experience: $1,593
- Cannes 2 Hours : Privat City Tour in a French Vintage Bus: $315
- Cannes 2.5-Hour E-bike Tour: $74
- Cannes : Ferrari experience: $214
- Cannes : Traditional Food Group Walking Tour: $102
- Cannes Discovery: walking Tour Led by a Local Expert: $38
- Cannes E-Bike Guided Tour: $75
- Cannes Experience private boat tour Islands French Riviera: $631
- Cannes Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $52
- Cannes Luxury Catamaran Half or Day Cruise with lunch option: $96
- Cannes Royal Regatta Catamaran cruise: $107
- Cannes Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Cannes €18
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 Cannes
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cannes:
- St Paul de Vence, Antibes & Wine Tasting from Cannes: $130
- Grasse, Valbonne & Gourdon: Day Tour with Wine Tasting: $139
- French Riviera: Provencal Wine Tours: $759
- Wine Tasting, Cannes, Coco Chanel, Perfume Factory & Grasse: $1,273
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Cannes, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Cannes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cannes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cannes 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 Cannes.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Cannes Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Cannes?
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 Cannes in the Summer?
Both Cannes and Lanzarote during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Cannes because of the beaches, snorkeling, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Cannes. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lanzarote in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Cannes averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Cannes. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Cannes 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)Cannes 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Cannes in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Cannes. Furthermore, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Cannes this time of year.
In October, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Cannes. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 23°C (73°F), and Cannes fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Cannes receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Cannes. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Cannes receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Cannes 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Cannes in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Cannes. Additionally, many travelers come to Cannes for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Cannes in the winter. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Cannes fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Cannes. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Cannes receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Cannes 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Cannes in the Spring?
Both Cannes and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Cannes in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Lanzarote is much warmer than Cannes. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lanzarote in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Cannes averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Cannes. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Cannes receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Cannes 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Cannes and Lanzarote
| Lanzarote | Cannes | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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