Which place is cheaper, Pamplona or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Pamplona?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Pamplona, 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 Pamplona?
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.
Pamplona
Pamplona is a city in northern Spain located on the snow-capped foothills of the Pyrenees Range. With the backdrop of mountains, the city is surrounded by a setting ideal for skiing, mountaineering, hiking, wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Yet Pamplona itself is a place full of lively culture and stunning architecture. With a long history, the place is embedded in tradition and perhaps most famous for its annual "running of the bulls" celebrated in July, also known as the San Fermin festival.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Adventure Tours to Spain, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Pamplona €131
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Pamplona 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 Pamplona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Pamplona €67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Pamplona €134
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Pamplona
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Pamplona? 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: Pamplona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Pamplona €24
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 Pamplona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pamplona:
- Private Transfer from Pamplona Airport to Laguardia town: $282
- Private Transfer from Pamplona city to San Sebastian: $244
- Private Transfer from Pamplona city to San Sebastian Airport: $244
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Pamplona?
Prices for flights to both Pamplona 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 €42Pamplona €41
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 Pamplona
Some typical examples of dining costs in Pamplona are as follows:
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Lunch for 2€10
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Ice Cream€4.50
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Coffee€1.30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Pamplona €34
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 Pamplona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Pamplona are as follows:
- Biarritz and French Basque coast small group tour, lunch included: $260
- Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum small group tour: $218
- From San Sebastian: Pamplona City Tour: $91
- Logroño historic&cultural guided walking tour: $32
- Pamplona - Private Historic Walking Tour: $427
- Pamplona Private Tour with Castle of Javier : $240
- Pamplona pintxo tasting paired with Spanish wines small group tour: $72
- Private City Tour Pamplona: $174
- Private tour of Fuenterrabia and San Sebastian.: $283
- Private tour of Getaria, Zumaia, Zarautz and Orio. : $204
- Private tour of Lourdes and the three sacred temples: $240
- Private tour of the jewels of Bilbao, with Guggenheim and pintxos tasting. : $251
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Pamplona €31
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 Pamplona
Also in Pamplona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half Day Rioja Wine Tour: $218
- Wine tour of La Rioja, with two winery visits, and La Guardia. : $221
- Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Logroño: $240
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Pamplona: $240
- Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Logroño: $251
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Pamplona: $251
- Rioja Wine Tour: $283
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Pamplona, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Pamplona much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pamplona would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pamplona 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 Pamplona.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Pamplona Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Pamplona?
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 Pamplona in the Summer?
Both Pamplona and Lanzarote during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Pamplona for the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Pamplona in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Pamplona fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Pamplona, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Pamplona. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pamplona receives 209 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Pamplona. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Pamplona 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Pamplona in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Pamplona. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Pamplona because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Pamplona. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Pamplona averages at about 16°C (60°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Pamplona during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Pamplona receives 144 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pamplona receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Pamplona. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Pamplona 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Pamplona in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Pamplona. Additionally, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Pamplona this time of year.
In January, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Pamplona. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Pamplona fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the winter, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Pamplona. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pamplona receives 85 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pamplona. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Pamplona. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Pamplona 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Pamplona in the Spring?
Both Pamplona and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Pamplona for the activities around the city.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Pamplona in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Pamplona fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Pamplona during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Pamplona receives 141 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pamplona. In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Pamplona. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Pamplona 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Pamplona and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
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