Which place is cheaper, Catania or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Catania?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Catania, 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 Catania?
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.
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Catania €120
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Catania is €120. 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 Catania in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Catania €65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Catania €130
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Catania
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Catania? 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: Catania Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Catania €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 Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- From 1-Way Private Airport Transfer to Palermo: $775
- Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Palermo by Car: $722
- TAXI Transfer from CATANIA to Capo d'Orlando (or vice versa): $421
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Agrigento: $373
- Private TAXI transfer from Catania to Agrigento or viceversa: $332
- Catania Airport to/from Verdura Resort Transfer: $321
- From Private transfer to Agrigento Temples: $320
- Private Transfer from Catania to PORTOROSA marina yachting: $310
- Private Transfer From Catania to Palermo or vice versa: $256
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to PALERMO (or VICEVERSA): $233
- Private TAXI transfer from CATANIA to MESSINA or viceversa: $230
- Private TAXI Transfer from Catania to Comiso (or viceversa): $214
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Catania?
Prices for flights to both Catania 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 €42Catania €41
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 Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $38
- Catania Street Food Tour: $52
- Cooking class & visit to the Catania Historical market: $59
- Patisserie Food tour: $60
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $63
- Food tour of Catania by night: $64
- Catania Street Food Tour: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $73
- Aci Trezza boat tour with dinner on board: $85
- Cooking Class Tiramisù: $95
- Cooking Class Arancini in Catania: $96
- Cooking class Pizza: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Catania €19
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 Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- From Catania, Syracuse and Taormina: fly fishing experience: $240
- Taormina and Castelmola private tour with traditional lunch: $272
- 2 hours guided tour of Catania: $40
- 3-Hour Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour: $118
- Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour: $131
- BOAT TOUR WITH APERITIF ON BOARD IN THE CYCLOPS ISLANDS: $64
- Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour): $120
- Benedictine Monastery of Guided tour in English: $11
- Boat tour to the Ulysses caves with swimming guide: $84
- Boat trip and tour Savoca and Taormina: $142
- Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $49
- Catania Bike Tour with Tasting food: $182
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Catania €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 Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market: $48
- Wine Tasting in the South Slope of Etna: $50
- Etna: Urban Winery, Vineyards Walk & Wine Tasting at Sunset: $62
- Wine tour in Catania: $102
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $116
- Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania: $126
- From Mt.Etna picnic and wine tasting: $128
- Guided Tour of Etna with Wine Tasting & Appetizers: $139
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $147
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $158
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $265
- From Catania/Taormina: Mount Etna Private Wine Tasting Tour: $433
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Catania, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Catania much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Catania would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Catania 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 Catania.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Catania Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Catania?
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 Catania in the Summer?
Both Catania and Lanzarote during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Catania because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Catania in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Catania fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Catania, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets less sunshine than Catania. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Catania receives 325 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Catania. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Catania receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Catania 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Catania in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Catania. Also, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene are the main draw to Catania this time of year.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Catania. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Catania averages at about 19°C (67°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Catania during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Catania receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Catania receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Catania. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Catania receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Catania 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Catania in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Catania. Also, many travelers come to Catania for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Catania. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Catania fluctuates around 10°C (51°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 Catania. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Catania receives 153 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Catania. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Catania receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Catania 10°C (51°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Catania in the Spring?
Both Catania and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Catania in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Catania in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Catania fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Catania. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Catania during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Catania receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Catania. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Catania receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Catania 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Catania 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 (51°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 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.