Which place is cheaper, Nice or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Nice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Nice, 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 Nice?
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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Nice €131
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Nice is €131. 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 Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Nice €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Nice €118
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Nice
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Nice? 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: Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Nice €25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Private Transfer from Nice to Milan: $1,390
- Private Transfer from Nice to Milan: $1,171
- Private Transfer from Nice to Marseille: $856
- Airport transfer to Marseille: $749
- Airport transfer to Genoa: $749
- Airport transfer to Aix en Provence: $695
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE): Private Transfer to Cannes hotels: $517
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE): Private Transfer to Monaco hotels: $443
- Airport transfer to St Tropez: $406
- Nice Airport Transfer to SAINT-TROPEZ: $396
- Airport transfer to Port Grimaud: $374
- Airport transfer to San Remo: $321
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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 €42Nice €49
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 Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee€2.50
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Strawberries€4.00
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Loaf of Bread€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
- PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
- Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Nice €12
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 Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $65
- Majestic Christmas tour in French Riviera: $235
- Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $59
- 3 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Licensed Guide in Monaco: $60
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Nice with a Licensed Guide: $33
- 3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer: $80
- 7h sightseeing excursion: Visit Saint Paul, Antibes, Cannes.: $104
- A Guided Walking Tour through the Charming Streets of Nice: $32
- A walk of wealth – guided tour in Monaco: $251
- All-Inclusive Food & History Tour in Old Nice with Local Guide: $142
- Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France: $111
- Antibes Electric Bike Tour: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Nice €17
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 Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
- Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
- Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Nice, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Nice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nice 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 Nice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Nice Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Nice?
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 Nice in the Summer?
Both Nice and Lanzarote during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Nice in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Nice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Nice. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Nice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Nice in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Nice. Furthermore, many visitors come to Nice in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Nice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Nice averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Nice receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Nice. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Nice 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Nice in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Nice. Additionally, most visitors come to Nice for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Nice fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Nice. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Nice receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Nice 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Nice in the Spring?
Both Nice and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Nice because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Nice in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Nice fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Nice. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Nice 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Nice and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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