Which place is cheaper, Oviedo or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Oviedo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Oviedo, 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 Oviedo?
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.
Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Asturias Principality in Northern Spain. It is a city of churches and cathedrals with many of its buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its old town, or Casco Antiguo, is the most historic part of Oviedo, where many of the UNESCO sites are situated.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Oviedo €106
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Oviedo is €106. 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 Oviedo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Oviedo €53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Oviedo €106
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Oviedo
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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: Oviedo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Oviedo €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $119
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $119
- Private transfers from Lanzarote airport (ACE) to Playa Banca: $89
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $84
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $54
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $49
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $49
- Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $46
- La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $43
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $43
- Aquapark Costa Teguise tickets with Optional Transfer: $31
- Roundtrip Ferry Transfer to La Graciosa with Free Wifi: $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oviedo
Also for Oviedo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport to Oviedo and Gijón: $73
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Gijon Cruise Port: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Oviedo?
Prices for flights to both Oviedo 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 €42Oviedo €38
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: $54
- Music Hall Tavern - MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Oviedo €19
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- 2 Hours Guided Snorkeling Tour in Playa Chica: $43
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $56
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $145
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $145
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $55
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $190
- 3 Hours Guided Tour with Polaris SLINGSHOT Around Lanzarote: $190
- 3-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $178
- 4-Hour Surfing Course for Experienced Surfers in Famara: $78
- 4-seater Mixed 3h Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote: $279
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $28
- Aquapark Costa Teguise Entrance Ticket: $29
Tours and Activities in Oviedo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Oviedo.
- 1934 Revolution Tour: $11
- 2-Hour Private Tour of Oviedo: $80
- Civil War Tour of Oviedo: $11
- From Covadonga, Cangas de Onís, and Lastres Tour: $43
- Guided Tour of the Cathedral of Oviedo: $12
- Guided tour of Oviedo: $12
- Historical Tour on the Origin of Oviedo: $11
- OVIEDO SCARY! Legends and Mysteries Tour: $11
- Oviedo - Old Town Private Walking Tour: $384
- Oviedo : Archaeological and fine arts museum tour: $16
- Oviedo : Walking tour of the Historic Center: $154
- Oviedo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Private Tour: $4.78
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Oviedo €16
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: $55
- Hiking and Wine Tasting: $61
- Half Day Timanfaya Volcanic Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Oviedo, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Oviedo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Oviedo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oviedo 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 Oviedo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Oviedo Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Oviedo?
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 Oviedo in the Summer?
Both Oviedo and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Oviedo. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 24°C (75°F), and Oviedo fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Oviedo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 203 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Oviedo 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Oviedo in the Autumn?
Both Oviedo and Lanzarote during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Oviedo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Oviedo fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 138 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Oviedo. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Oviedo 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Oviedo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Oviedo.
In the winter, Lanzarote is much warmer than Oviedo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lanzarote in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Oviedo averages at about 10°C (49°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 95 hours of full sun in the winter.
Oviedo receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Oviedo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Oviedo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Oviedo.
In April, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Oviedo. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 20°C (68°F), and Oviedo fluctuates around 11°C (53°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 Oviedo. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 143 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Oviedo. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Oviedo 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Oviedo and Lanzarote
| Lanzarote | Oviedo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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