Which place is cheaper, Milan or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Milan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Milan, 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 Milan?
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.
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Milan €166
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Milan is €166. 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 Milan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Milan €96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Milan €192
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Milan
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Milan? 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: Milan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Milan €35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
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Train to Airport€7.00
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Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)€22
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Taxi From Airport€90
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Public Transit Day Pass€4.50
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Short Taxi Ride€7.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Malpensa Airport (MXP):1-Way Transfer to Trieste Cruise Port: $2,111
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Venice: $1,529
- Private Transfer to/from Siena and Center of Milan: $1,310
- Nyon: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $1,016
- Basel : Private Transfer to/from Milan Malpensa Airport: $1,016
- Interlaken : Private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $962
- SUV LUXURY TRANSFER FROM TÄSCH/ZERMATT TO AIRPORT MALPENSA: $866
- Zurich : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $856
- Montreux : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $802
- Grindelwald: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $802
- Lousanne : Private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $781
- Bern : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $738
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Milan?
Prices for flights to both Milan 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 €42Milan €39
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 Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
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Snack at Train Station€8.60
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Restaurant Pizza€6.60
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Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)€27
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€64
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Cappuccino€1.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- PYT Milano Dinner Show with Live Music and DJ Set: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Milan Gourmet Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $38
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $45
- Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $46
- Delicious Milan Street Food Tour Tasting and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $46
- Devour Milan Street Food Tour and Sightseeing: $46
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $59
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $60
- Local Market and Cooking Class with an Italian Chef: $70
- Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Milan €31
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: $137
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $55
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $142
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $46
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $142
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $54
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $186
- 3-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $197
- 4-seater Mixed Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote: $273
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $27
- Aquapark Costa Teguise: Entrance Ticket: $28
- Arrecife/Playa Blanca: Timanfaya National Park Area Day Tour: $57
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop€7.00
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- Lake Como trekking private guided tour, from Milan or Como: $174
- Milan Highlights semi-Private Walking Tour: $43
- Milan Urban Wonders Small Group Tour: $53
- Gallery Tour, Terraces of the Duomo & Cathedral: $36
- Skip-the-Line Duomo Cathedral Tour : $54
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $6.53
- "Milano Style: Your Italian Fashion Experience": $164
- 1 hour Italian Food Experiences in Milan: $39
- 1.5-hour The Last Supper and Church of San Maurizio tour in Milan - small group: $85
- 2 Hours Guided La Scala Theatre Tour in Milan: $125
- 2-Hour Milan by Night Walking Tour: $156
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Milan by Electric Scooter: $133
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Milan €24
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar€8.40
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Beer€3.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $43
- Wine Tasting Experience in Milan city centre: $44
- Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $52
- Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $53
- Milan Wine Tasting Aperitivo: $56
- Milan Wine Tasting with Italian Sommelier: $86
- Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $87
- Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $93
- Best of Guided Tour with Duomo, Food & Wine Tasting: $159
- Food and Wine Tasting enjoying the New Milan: $164
- Brescia & Franciacorta Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $181
- Brescia and Franciacorta winery area. Cultural and wine tasting small group tour: $184
When comparing the travel costs between Lanzarote and Milan, we can see that Milan 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 Milan Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Milan?
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 Milan in the Summer?
Both Milan and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Milan for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Milan. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lanzarote in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Milan averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Milan. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Milan during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 250 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Milan. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Milan receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Milan 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Milan in the Autumn?
Both Milan and Lanzarote during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Milan in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Milan. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 23°C (73°F), and Milan fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Milan. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 152 hours of full sun.
Milan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Milan. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Milan receives 103 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Milan 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Milan in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Milan. Also, most visitors come to Milan for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Milan can be very cold during winter. Lanzarote is much warmer than Milan in the winter. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Milan fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Milan during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 119 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Milan. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Milan receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Milan 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Milan in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Milan. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Milan because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Lanzarote is much warmer than Milan. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lanzarote in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Milan averages at about 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Milan. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 176 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Milan. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Milan receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Milan 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Milan and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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