Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Kotor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Kotor, 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 Kotor?
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.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
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 Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Kotor €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Kotor is €100. 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 Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Kotor €49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Kotor €98
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Kotor? 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: Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Kotor €9.26
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Kotor: $333
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Podgorica hotels: $297
- Podgorica Airport (TGD): Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $297
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Podgorica City: $272
- Private Transfer from Lustica to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $262
- Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $251
- Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik: $240
- Private Transfer from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $214
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik City: $194
- Private Transfer from Kotor or Perast to Dubrovnik airport: $185
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica: $155
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $155
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor 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 €42Kotor €43
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Kotor €8.32
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 Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Blue Cave, Lady of Rocks and Mamula Speed Boat Tour : $44
- "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $46
- 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $119
- 3 Hour Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave with WiFi and Drinks: $55
- 3-Hour Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Private Speedboat Tour: $294
- Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $198
- All inclusive - Lovcen tour: $131
- Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour : $55
- Bike & hike tour : $82
- Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Kotor €8.51
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Kotor, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Kotor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kotor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kotor 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 Kotor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Kotor Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Kotor?
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 Kotor in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Kotor. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Kotor because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Lanzarote is generally around the same temperature as Kotor. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 24°C (75°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kotor. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Kotor. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Kotor in the Autumn?
Both Kotor and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Kotor in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Kotor fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Kotor. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Kotor during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Kotor. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Kotor in the Winter?
Both Kotor and Lanzarote during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Kotor for the cuisine.
In the winter, Lanzarote is much warmer than Kotor. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lanzarote in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Kotor averages at about 6°C (42°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the winter, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Kotor. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Kotor. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Kotor in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Kotor. Also, many visitors come to Kotor in the spring for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In April, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 20°C (68°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Kotor during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Kotor. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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