A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lanzarote vs. Costa Vicentina for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lanzarote or Costa Vicentina?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Costa Vicentina, 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 Costa Vicentina?

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.

Costa Vicentina

Costa Vicentina is the beautiful coastal area in southwest Portugal which runs through both the Algarve and Alentejo Regions along the southern coast. This is actually part of the longest stretch of protected coastline in Portugal, making it one of the best places to experience the unadulterated beauty and nature of the country. Costa Vicentina offers miles of some of the best Portugal beaches, fantastic hiking trails, and lovely old villages to explore. The area sees far more Portuguese tourists than international ones, so expect Portuguese to be the only language spoken by many people, especially in the smaller villages.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Lanzarote?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Costa Vicentina is €125. 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 Costa Vicentina in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lanzarote 95
    Costa Vicentina 66
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lanzarote 190
    Costa Vicentina 132
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Costa Vicentina

Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Costa Vicentina? 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.

Hotels in Lanzarote


Hotels in Costa Vicentina


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lanzarote 40
    Costa Vicentina 40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote

Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
  • From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
  • Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
  • Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
  • Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
  • Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
  • Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
  • Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
  • Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
  • Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
  • Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28

Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Costa Vicentina?

Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Lanzarote 42
    Costa Vicentina 34

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lanzarote 17
    Costa Vicentina 17

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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lanzarote 9.29
    Costa Vicentina 8.71

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 Costa Vicentina, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Costa Vicentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Costa Vicentina would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Costa Vicentina 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 Costa Vicentina.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Costa Vicentina Expensive?.