Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Chefchaouen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Chefchaouen, 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 Chefchaouen?
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.
Chefchaouen
To feel like you've really stepped back in time to the glory days of Morocco, you're going to want to spend time in Chefchaouen. This town's beautiful medina is filled with white washed buildings with blue highlights. The wandering alleyways provide a fairy tale setting where you can relax for a few days. This mountainous region is a humble example of the classic picture of this area. Set against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the white and powder blue accented buildings and call to calls to prayer throughout the day let every visitor know they've arrived in a relaxing spot of peace and serenity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Chefchaouen €54
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is €54. 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 Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Chefchaouen €23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Chefchaouen €46
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Chefchaouen? 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: Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Chefchaouen €14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
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Taxi Ride€0.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Merrakash: $297
- One-Way Transfer from Tangier to Fez via chefchaouen : $296
- Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Rabat : $284
- Chefchaouen to Fes: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $244
- Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport: $216
- Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen go and back (Both ways): $196
- Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $191
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $191
- Fes: Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen: $185
- Vip Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes Vice Versa: $175
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Rabat: $174
- Chefchaouen to the city of Casablanca Private Transfer: $174
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen 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 €42Chefchaouen €17
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
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:
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Lunch for Two€8.41
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Dinner for Two€9.34
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Cupcake€0.28
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Nutella and Yogurt€1.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen
For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $28
- Cooking Class in Mountain From Chefchaouen: $44
- 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
- 4 hours Private Cooking Class With Family in Chefchaouen: $60
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $66
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $68
- Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $69
- Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $70
- Make Your Own Tajine and Pastilla Cooking Class: $76
- Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $90
- Private Tagine Cooking Class in Chefchaouen with Lunch: $100
- Chaouen: 4- Hour Moroccan Cooking Class: $122
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Chefchaouen €16
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 Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
- 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $40
- Walking Tour in Chefchaouen: $14
- 2 days Guided tour Rabat and Chechouen from Casablanca: $391
- 9-day/8 nights Tour from Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakech: $1,391
- Akchour waterfalls tours : $87
- Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $34
- Bleu city walking Tasting Tour : $60
- Chefchaouen : Traditional Hammam Experience As A Local: $75
- Chefchaouen Day Tour: $51
- Chefchaouen Photography tour: $46
- Chefchaouen tour guide: $22
- Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Chefchaouen €13
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 Chefchaouen, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Chefchaouen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lanzarote is in Europe and Chefchaouen is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Chefchaouen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Chefchaouen?
Lanzarote has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Chefchaouen experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Lanzarote or Chefchaouen in the Summer?
Both Chefchaouen and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Chefchaouen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lanzarote in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 24°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives less sunshine than Chefchaouen during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Chefchaouen. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Chefchaouen in the Autumn?
Both Chefchaouen and Lanzarote during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round.
In October, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Chefchaouen. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 23°C (73°F), and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Chefchaouen. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 235 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Chefchaouen. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Chefchaouen in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Chefchaouen in the winter. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Chefchaouen during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.
Chefchaouen receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Chefchaouen. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Chefchaouen in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Chefchaouen. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year.
In the spring, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Chefchaouen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lanzarote in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 15°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Chefchaouen. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 251 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Chefchaouen. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Chefchaouen and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
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