Which place is cheaper, Gijon or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Gijon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Gijon, 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 Gijon?
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.
Gijon
Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Adventure Tours to Spain, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Gijon €119
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Gijon is €119. 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 Gijon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Gijon €80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Gijon €160
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Gijon
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Gijon? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Gijon €9.69
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 Gijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:
- Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD): $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Gijon?
Prices for flights to both Gijon 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 €42Gijon €31
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 Gijon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2€22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Gijon €12
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 Gijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:
- Classic romantic walking tour in Gijon: $192
- Fascinating Memories of the Gijon Walking Tour: $208
- Full-Day Cudillero and Luarca Private Tour from Gijon: $286
- Gijón Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Experience: $8.95
- Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo: $93
- Private Cultural Tour of Oviedo with Pickup: $297
- Private Tour of Gijon City and Villaviciosa : $287
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Gijon €14
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 Gijon, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Gijon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gijon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gijon 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 Gijon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Gijon Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Gijon?
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 Gijon in the Summer?
Both Gijon and Lanzarote during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Gijon. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lanzarote in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Gijon averages at about 19°C (65°F).
In Gijon, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Gijon. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 203 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Gijon. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Gijon 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Gijon in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Gijon.
In October, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Gijon. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 23°C (73°F), and Gijon fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Gijon. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Gijon 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Gijon in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Gijon.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Gijon in the winter. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Gijon fluctuates around 10°C (49°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 Gijon. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 95 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Gijon. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Gijon. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Gijon 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Gijon in the Spring?
Both Gijon and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Lanzarote is much warmer than Gijon. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lanzarote in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Gijon averages at about 11°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Gijon. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Gijon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Gijon and Lanzarote
| Lanzarote | Gijon | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 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.