Which place is cheaper, Paris or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Paris?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Paris, 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 Paris?
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.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Paris €232
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Paris is €232. 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 Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Paris €151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Paris €302
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Paris
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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: Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Paris €21
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 Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro€6.40
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Train from Airport€9.00
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Metro tickets€6.80
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Train€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Versailles: Skip-the-Line Day Tour & Transfer from Paris: $2,567
- Private Transfer to or from Toulouse: $1,390
- From Le Havre/Honfleur: Private Transfer to Versailles: $1,389
- Private Transfer to or from Lyon: $962
- Private Transfer to or from Strasbourg: $962
- Private Transfer from Paris City to Le Havre: $273
- Private Airport Transfer Paris - Round Trip: $272
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Round Trip Transfer to/from Paris: $272
- Private transfer from Beauvais airport to Paris or back: $268
- Private Transfer to or from Beauvais Airport: $267
- Private Transfer between Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris by Van: $262
- Private Direct Transfer From Paris to Reims: $262
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris 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 €42Paris €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 Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream€8.00
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Breakfast€7.00
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Breakfast for 2€30
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Dinner on River Cruise€86
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Dinner€57
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Cheese€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1h30 Cooking Activity in English: $22
- Hard Rock Cafe Paris with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner : $33
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $44
- No Diet Club - A selection of the best pizzas in Paris !: $45
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $49
- Paris : Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise: $52
- Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise: $56
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $58
- No Diet Club - Paris : Night food tour - Montmartre: $67
- 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Bistro Dinner: $68
- Paris : No Diet Club Food Tour - Best Spots in Le Marais: $68
- Dinner with Customized Wine Selection: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Paris €77
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 Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two€18
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Admission to Pantheon€5.00
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Catacombs (2)€23
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Île de la Cité: Guided Tour + Sainte-Chapelle Fast Track Entry: $55
- Musée d'Orsay Skip-the-Line Fully Guided Tour: $56
- Napoleon Walking Tour From Empire to Exile : $38
- Paris Boat River Seine Cruise Sightseeing TICKETS: $22
- Paris City Center Self-Guided Walking Tour : $11
- Paris Entrance Ticket to the Aura Invalides Immersive Show: $24
- Paris Sightseeing Tour with Seine River Cruise from Disneyland®: $93
- Private Tour in Medieval Paris with Latin Quarter and Panthéon: $250
- Small Group Tour of An Artistic Odyssey at the Louvre : $148
- Versailles Palace Skip the Line Small Group Guided Tour: $75
- Virtual reality experience in Paris: $33
- Île de la Cité - Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie Tour Private Tour: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Paris €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 Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $11
- Original Paris Pub Crawl : $16
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $20
- Latin Quarter Guided Pub Crawl to Bars and Clubs: $22
- Paris Bar Crawl: $24
- Paris Latin Quarter Pub Crawl Bars and Clubs: $24
- Paris Pub Crawl: $25
- Audio guided tour and wine tasting at Caves du Louvre: $32
- Paris Craft gin distillery guided Tour & Tasting in English: $32
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $33
- Wine Museum Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $39
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Paris, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Lanzarote much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lanzarote would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lanzarote 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris than you might in Lanzarote.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Paris Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Paris?
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 Paris in the Summer?
Both Paris and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Paris for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 24°C (75°F), and Paris fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Paris. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Paris during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 241 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Paris. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Paris receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Paris 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Paris in the Autumn?
Both Paris and Lanzarote during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Paris because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Paris in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Paris fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Paris. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 127 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Paris. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Paris 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Paris in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Paris. Also, the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Paris this time of year.
It's quite cold in Paris in the winter. In the winter, Lanzarote is much warmer than Paris. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lanzarote in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Paris averages at about 5°C (40°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Paris during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 62 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Paris. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Paris 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Paris in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Paris. Also, many travelers come to Paris for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 20°C (68°F), and Paris fluctuates around 11°C (52°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 Paris. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 172 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Paris. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Paris receives 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Paris 11°C (52°F)
Typical Weather for Paris 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 (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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