Which place is cheaper, Florence or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Florence?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Florence, 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Florence €154
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Florence is €154. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Florence €87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Florence €174
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Florence? 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: Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Florence €22
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 Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Sorrento: $2,138
- From Amalfi Coast Transfer with a Stop in Pompeii: $1,176
- Transfer Between Florence and Rome with Sightseeing Stop: $1,176
- Private Transfer from Cinque Terre to Florence or Siena: $893
- Private Round-Trip Transfer to Pisa: $567
- Private Transfer to Bologna Airport (BLQ): $429
- From Private Transfer to Siena: $396
- From Private Transfer to Livorno Port: $386
- Transfer from Livorno Port to Accommodation: $386
- Florence Airport (FLR): One-Way/Roundtrip Private Transfer: $314
- Horse ride in the Mugello (transfer from / to Florence) and Tuscan aperitif: $293
- Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $292
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 €42Florence €36
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 Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $23
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Food Tour in Santo Spirito: $47
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $47
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $61
- Pasta Cooking Experience in Florence: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Florence €30
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour: $92
- Florence FoodTour with Local Guide: $191
- Florence-Private bike tour: $98
- From Sunset Panoramic e-Bike or Classic Bike tour : $38
- Semi-Private Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour: $71
- Tour Private of Florence in electric car : $41
- VIP Uffizi Gallery Tour: $75
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $196
- 1-Hour Experience with Brunello. Visit to the Vineyard and Cellar: $35
- 1-Hour Golf Cart Private Tour through the Center of Florence: $49
- 2 Hour Private Guided Tour: Uffizi Galleries for Families: $38
- 2-Hour Guided Tour to Uffizi Gallery and its Symbols: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Florence €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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- 3 Types Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Three Types of Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $37
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $42
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds : $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
When comparing the travel costs between Lanzarote and Florence, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Florence Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Florence?
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 Florence in the Summer?
Both Florence and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Florence in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Florence fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Florence. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives less sunshine than Florence during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Florence. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Florence in the Autumn?
Both Florence and Lanzarote during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Florence for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Florence. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Florence averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Florence. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Florence. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Florence in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Florence. Furthermore, many visitors come to Florence in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Florence. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Florence during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Florence. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Florence in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Florence. Additionally, most visitors come to Florence for the natural beauty during these months.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Florence in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Florence fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Florence. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Florence. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 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.