Which place is cheaper, Girona or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Girona?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Girona, 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 Girona?
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.
Girona
Girona is an ancient town in northeastern Spain, and serves as the capital of the province of the same name in Spain's Catalonia region. It is characterized by narrow medieval alleys, architecture, and an impressive wall that once served to fortify the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Lanzarote Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €192Girona €170
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €192, while the average daily cost in Girona is €170. 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 Girona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Girona €69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Girona €138
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Girona
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Girona? 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: Girona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Girona €49
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: $13
- Aquapark Costa Teguise tickets with Optional Transfer: $33
- Roundtrip Ferry Transfer to La Graciosa with Free Wifi: $34
- La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $47
- Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $49
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $53
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $59
- LANZAROTE Airport - Accommodation Transfer: $64
- La Graciosa: Transfer + Ferry + free time to explore at your leisure: $64
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $76
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Port to Lanzarote Airport (ACE): $81
- Private Transfer from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to Arrecife Port: $81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Girona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Girona:
- Palamós to Barcelona Airport (BNC) - Departure Private Transfer: $291
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $216
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Palamós - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Arrival Private Transfer: $108
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Palamós - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Palamós to Girona Airport (GRO) - Departure Private Transfer: $80
- Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ) to Las Galeras - Round-Trip Transfer: $78
- Girona Airport Bus Transfer from/to Barcelona Center: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Girona?
Prices for flights to both Girona 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 €73Girona €71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lanzarote
For Lanzarote, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- MHT Lanzarote - Comedy Drag Dinner Show Experience - No1: $58
- MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $63
- Timanfaya National Park Tour with BBQ Dinner: $134
- Timanfaya National Park: Evening Tour with Volcano Dinner: $139
- Timanfaya Evening Experience and Volcano Dinner: $159
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Girona
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Girona.
- Girona Morning Food Tour & Local Market: $97
- Girona Evening Food Tour & Tapas Bar Experience: $102
- The 11 Tastings of Girona small-group tour and dinner: $103
- Girona Morning Food Tour & Local Market: $106
- The 11 tastings of Girona small-group tour and dinner: $107
- Girona Evening Food Tour and Tapas Bar Experience: $116
- Medieval Food Tour with Local Guide: $320
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Girona €24
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- Puerto del Carmen: Indoor 18 hole Crazy Mini Golf Experience: $10
- LagOmar Museum Entry Ticket: $12
- Jose Saramago House and Library Museum Tickets: $14
- Aquarium Entry Ticket: $19
- Lanzarote:Ferry ticket to Fuerteventura with free wifi: $24
- Janubio Salt Flats Guided Tour: $26
- Vineyard Tour with Wine and Chocolate Tasting: $28
- Sunset vineyard tour with wine and chocolate tasting: $30
- Aqualava Waterpark Entrance Ticket: $31
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $36
- Playa Blanca: Mini Cruise to Papagayo with Swimming Stop: $37
- Teguise: Market and César Manrique Foundation Tour: $37
Tours and Activities in Girona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Girona are as follows:
- 2h Guided Kayak Tour on the Costa Brava: $48
- Awaken the Adventure! Kayak at 8am: $30
- Besalu Medieval and Jewish tour with sausages, rataphy and wine: $42
- Boat Tour Around the Medes Islands and the Foradada Rock: $29
- Cadaqués & Dalí House-Museum day trip from Girona (tickets included): $184
- Cap de Creus Explore Experience (New Free Audio Guide): $48
- Costa Brava Boat Tour Central: $77
- Costa Brava South Boat Tour: $77
- Costa Brava Sunset Boat Tour from Platja d'Aro: $77
- Dalí Museum and Costa Brava Small Group Tour from Girona: $177
- Discover Girona and Costa Brava: A Self-Audio Guided Tour: $1.15
- E-ticket to Girona's Cathedral, Art Museum & S.t Feliu Church: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Girona €9.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Lovers: Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega Lanzarote: $58
- 4x4 Volcanic Adventure with Wine Tasting: $63
- Lanzarote Family Winery: Lava Flow Tour and Wine Tasting: $65
Sample the Local Flavors in Girona
Also in Girona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vineyard walk and wine tasting in l’Empordà: $31
- Gourmet picnic and wine tasting among the vineyards in l'Empordà: $71
- Horse Riding and Wine Tasting Experience: $95
- Local Wineries Tour with Breakfast and Wine Tasting: $170
When comparing the travel costs between Lanzarote and Girona, 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 Girona Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Girona?
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 Girona in the Summer?
Both Girona and Lanzarote during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Girona in the summer for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.
Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Girona in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Girona fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Girona, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Girona. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Girona receives 279 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Girona. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Girona 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)Girona 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Girona in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Girona. Furthermore, most visitors come to Girona for the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Girona. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Girona averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Girona during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Girona receives 170 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Girona. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Girona receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Girona 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Girona in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Girona. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Girona because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Girona. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Girona fluctuates around 8°C (46°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 Girona. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Girona receives 148 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Girona. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Girona receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Girona 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Girona in the Spring?
Both Girona and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the small town charm and the natural beauty are the main draw to Girona this time of year.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Girona in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Girona fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Girona during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Girona receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Girona. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Girona receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Girona 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Girona and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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