Which place is cheaper, Messina or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Messina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Messina, 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 Messina?
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.
Messina
Messina is a city in the northwest area of Sicily. There are only five kilometers across the Straits of Messina to the Calabria region of mainland Italy. You can reach Messina by boats which travel every hour from the town of Villa San Giovanni in mainland Italy. There are also a couple of hydrofoils that make the trip every day from Reggio di Calabria. During the summer season don't be surprised to see cruise ships arriving with crowds of tourists. They are usually docked right downtown and are therefore hard to miss. Messina is also connected to mainland Italy by train, which are transported across the Straits of Messina by ferry.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Messina €118
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Messina is €118. 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 Messina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Messina €65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Messina €130
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Messina
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Messina? 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: Messina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Messina €22
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 Messina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Messina:
- From Private Air-Conditioned Transfer to Taormina: $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Messina?
Prices for flights to both Messina 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 €42Messina €37
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 Messina
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Messina.
- Private Home Cooking Demo with a Four-Course Meal: $112
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Messina: $115
- Market Tour & Lunch/Dinner at a Cesarina's Home: $149
- Messina Private Home Cooking Class: $155
- Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Messina: $158
- Market Tour, Private Home Cooking Class and Dinner: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Messina €21
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 Messina
Here are a few actual costs in Messina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion: $120
- Messina Taormina: cultural heritage experience: $85
- 2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour: $46
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Messina: $271
- 3-Hour Messina Segway PT Authorized Tour: $118
- Alfotour 2/3 hour tour with swimming stop: $32
- Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Messina: $152
- Etna Alcantara tour: the majestic lava landscape : $126
- Etna Taormina and Castelmola The best excursion for cruise passengers from Messina: $208
- Etna and Taormina Private Tour from Giardini Naxos: $240
- From Private Guided Day Tour of Savoca and Taormina: $642
- From Private Tour of Etna & Taormina with Pickup: $684
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Messina €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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Messina, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Messina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Messina would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Messina 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 Messina.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Messina Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Messina?
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 Messina in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Messina. Additionally, many travelers come to Messina for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Lanzarote is generally cooler than Messina. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 24°C (75°F), and Messina fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Messina. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets less sunshine than Messina. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Messina receives 332 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Messina. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Messina receives 19 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Messina 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Messina in the Autumn?
Both Messina and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Messina in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Messina in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Messina fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Messina during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Messina receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Messina. In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Messina. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Messina receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Messina 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Messina in the Winter?
Both Messina and Lanzarote during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Messina for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Messina. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lanzarote in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Messina averages at about 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the winter, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Messina. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Messina receives 115 hours of full sun.
Messina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Messina. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Messina receives 113 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Messina 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Messina in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Messina. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Messina because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Messina. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 20°C (68°F), and Messina fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Messina this time of the year. In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Messina during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Messina receives 207 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Messina. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Messina receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Messina 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Messina and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 14 mm (0.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 19 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 24 mm (1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
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