A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Lanzarote vs. Gran Canaria for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Lanzarote or Gran Canaria?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Gran Canaria, 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 Gran Canaria?

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.

Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located just off the coast of northwestern Africa. It is the third largest of the islands, and is known for its variety of volcanic beaches. This island is sometimes called a "Miniature Continent" due to the different climates and variety of landscapes found, which allow for a range of activities like hiking, biking, surfing, and scuba diving.

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.


Which place is cheaper, Gran Canaria or Lanzarote?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Lanzarote Prices
    Spain Prices
    Gran Canaria Prices
    Spain Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Lanzarote €192
    Gran Canaria €150

The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €192, while the average daily cost in Gran Canaria is €150. 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 Gran Canaria in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lanzarote €95
    Gran Canaria €63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lanzarote €190
    Gran Canaria €126
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Gran Canaria

Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Gran Canaria? 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 Gran Canaria


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lanzarote €40
    Gran Canaria €46

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote

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

  • Private transfers from Lanzarote airport (ACE) to Playa Banca: $95
  • Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $83
  • Private Transfer from Arrecife Port to Lanzarote Airport (ACE): $80
  • Private Transfer from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to Arrecife Port: $80
  • Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $80
  • Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $80
  • From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $76
  • LANZAROTE Airport - Accommodation Transfer: $64
  • La Graciosa: Transfer + Ferry + free time to explore at your leisure: $64
  • Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $59
  • Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $53
  • Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $49

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gran Canaria

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

  • Stand Up Paddle and Snorkeling Tour of Gran Canaria with Transfers south area: $231
  • Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Fataga to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $213
  • Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to Gáldar: $210
  • Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Amadores to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $205
  • From Playa del Inglés: Guided Jet Ski Tour & Hotel Transfers: $175
  • Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to El Salobre: $172
  • Gran Canaria Tandem Paragliding with transfer included: $166
  • Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to Puerto de la Luz: $153
  • Maspalomas: Jet Ski Tour with Hotel Transfer: $151
  • Gran Canaria Port to Las Palmas - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $149
  • Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Tejeda to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $140
  • Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to Patalavaca: $136

Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Gran Canaria?

Prices for flights to both Gran Canaria 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 €73
    Gran Canaria €59

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 Gran Canaria

For Gran Canaria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show & 3-Course Meal: $70
  • Origen Dinner Show at Sala Scala: $72
  • Food Tour with Distillery Visit & Lunch: $99

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lanzarote €17
    Gran Canaria €20

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: $148
  • 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $59
  • 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $154
  • 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $62
  • 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $154
  • 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $60
  • 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $201
  • 3 Hour Guided Buggy Tour Around the Island of Lanzarote: $284
  • 3-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $189
  • 3-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $213
  • 4-seater Mixed 3h Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote: $296
  • 4x4 Lanzarote Tour to Famara Teguise Beach and Volcanoes: $82

Tours and Activities in Gran Canaria

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Gran Canaria.

  • "Gran Canaria Can-Am Adventure: Monte León to Fataga": $146
  • 1 hour relaxing horse riding tour in Gran Canaria: $41
  • 2 hours Green Mountains Horse Riding Tour: $79
  • 2-Hour Afternoon Snorkeling Experience in Gran Canaria by Boat: $53
  • 2-Hour Segway Tour: Maspalomas Dunes, Playa Ingles,S.Agustin: $69
  • 3 Wheel Motorcycle like Quad/Buggy Tour Gran Canaria (Maspalomas): $80
  • 4 Hour Boat Tour with Snorkeling from Puerto Rico and Mogan: $88
  • Aerial Yoga Experience in Maspalomas, Spain: $41
  • Afrikat Afternoon Cruise: $91
  • Afrikat Morning Cruise: $91
  • Agüimes: Cocodrilo Park Zoo Entry Ticket: $12
  • Airsoft Park Ticket: $40

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lanzarote €9.29
    Gran Canaria €7.14

Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote

Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Wine Lovers: Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega Lanzarote: $58
  • 4x4 Volcanic Adventure with Wine Tasting: $63

Sample the Local Flavors in Gran Canaria

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gran Canaria:

  • Guided Tour at Ron Arehucas Distillery: $13
  • Painting and textures workshop with volcanic wine tasting: $47
  • Las Palmas: Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in the Old Town: $52
  • Day Tour in North of Gran Canaria with Wine Tasting: $57
  • Spanish Cured Meats & Wine Tasting Tour in Mogan: $64
  • Spanish Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour in Mogan: $69
  • Gran Canaria flavours with distillery visit and tastings: $79
  • Banana Museum, Rum Distillery & Winery guided tour with tasting: $82

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Gran Canaria, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Gran Canaria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gran Canaria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gran Canaria 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 Gran Canaria.

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



When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Gran Canaria?

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 Gran Canaria in the Summer?

Both Gran Canaria and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.


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