Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Playa de las Americas, 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 Playa de las Americas?
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.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
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 €161Playa de las Americas €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €195. 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 Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Playa de las Americas? 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: Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Playa de las Americas €56
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): $115
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $85
- Volcanoes & Caves Guided Day Trip with Transfers: $80
- 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 Port to Lanzarote Airport (ACE): $28
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas 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 €42Playa de las Americas €45
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: $53
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Playa de las Americas €30
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: $38
- 2-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $136
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $54
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $141
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $46
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $53
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $184
- 3-Hour Walking Tour in Los Volcanes Nature Reserve: $55
- 3-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $195
- 4-seater Mixed Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote: $271
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $27
- Aquapark Costa Teguise Entrance Ticket: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Playa de las Americas €8.57
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Playa de las Americas?
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 Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
Both Playa de las Americas and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Playa de las Americas. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
Both Playa de las Americas and Lanzarote during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Playa de las Americas. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Playa de las Americas.
In January, Lanzarote is generally cooler than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Playa de las Americas. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Playa de las Americas.
Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Playa de las Americas. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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