Which place is cheaper, Mont-Saint-Michel or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Mont-Saint-Michel?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Mont-Saint-Michel, 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 Mont-Saint-Michel?
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.
Mont-Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel is an island community in Normandy, France. It is located about a half of a mile (or one kilometer) off of the country's northwest coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches. The population of the island, at last count, was just under 50 people. The island has been a strategic fortifications since ancient times and since the 8th century AD has been the seat of the monastery from which it was named. The structural composition of the town exemplifies the feudal society that constructed it: on top, God, the abbey and monastery; below, the great halls; then stores and housing; and at the bottom, outside the walls, houses for fishermen and farmers. One of France's most recognizable landmarks, visited by more than 3 million people each year, Mont Saint-Michel and its bay are on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Over 60 buildings within the commune are protected in France as historical monuments.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best River Cruises in France, and The Best Bicycle Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Mont-Saint-Michel €156
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Mont-Saint-Michel is €156. 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 Mont-Saint-Michel in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Mont-Saint-Michel €70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Mont-Saint-Michel €140
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Mont-Saint-Michel
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Mont-Saint-Michel? 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: Mont-Saint-Michel Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Mont-Saint-Michel €70
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Mont-Saint-Michel?
Prices for flights to both Mont-Saint-Michel 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 €42Mont-Saint-Michel €44
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Mont-Saint-Michel €30
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 Mont-Saint-Michel
Here are a few actual costs in Mont-Saint-Michel for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Guided Walking tour of the Mont Saint Michel : $33
- Abbey du Mont Saint-Michel Priority Entrance Tickets: $16
- Airborne Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- Cherbourg Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $44
- Entrance ticket to the Battle of the Hedges Museum: $11
- Mont Saint-Michel Abbey in the Middle Ages: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Mont-St-Michel: Private Walking Tour "Abbey Ticket Included": $261
- Mont-St-Michel: Shared Tour (10 max) "Abbey Ticket Included": $162
- Mt St. Michel Private Tour with Abbey tickets and tour guide: $272
- Normandy Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey Entrance Ticket: $14
- Private Guided Tour in WW2 Jeep of the Landing Beaches: $272
- Private walking tour of Mont Saint Michel with a licensed guide: $215
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Mont-Saint-Michel €7.86
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 comparing the travel costs between Lanzarote and Mont-Saint-Michel, 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 Mont-Saint-Michel Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Mont-Saint-Michel?
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 Mont-Saint-Michel in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Mont-Saint-Michel. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Mont-Saint-Michel because of the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Mont-Saint-Michel in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Mont-Saint-Michel fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mont-Saint-Michel. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Mont-Saint-Michel. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mont-Saint-Michel receives 246 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Mont-Saint-Michel. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mont-Saint-Michel receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Mont-Saint-Michel 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Mont-Saint-Michel in the Autumn?
Both Mont-Saint-Michel and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Mont-Saint-Michel this time of year.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is much warmer than Mont-Saint-Michel. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Mont-Saint-Michel averages at about 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Mont-Saint-Michel during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Mont-Saint-Michel receives 134 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Mont-Saint-Michel. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Mont-Saint-Michel receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Mont-Saint-Michel 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Mont-Saint-Michel in the Winter?
Both Mont-Saint-Michel and Lanzarote during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Mont-Saint-Michel for the museums and the cuisine.
In January, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Mont-Saint-Michel. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Mont-Saint-Michel fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the winter, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Mont-Saint-Michel. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mont-Saint-Michel receives 70 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Mont-Saint-Michel. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Mont-Saint-Michel receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Mont-Saint-Michel 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Mont-Saint-Michel in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Mont-Saint-Michel. Furthermore, many visitors come to Mont-Saint-Michel in the spring for the natural beauty.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Mont-Saint-Michel in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Mont-Saint-Michel fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Mont-Saint-Michel during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Mont-Saint-Michel receives 180 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Mont-Saint-Michel. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Mont-Saint-Michel receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Mont-Saint-Michel 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Mont-Saint-Michel 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) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
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