Which place is cheaper, Pontevedra or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Pontevedra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Pontevedra, 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 Pontevedra?
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.
Pontevedra
An important port city with a medieval past, Pontevedra sits on the northwestern coast of Spain where the Lerez River opens out into the ocean. It is a part of the Galicia region and is known for its seafood, charming plazas, and old world architecture that include a number of chapels, churches, and cathedrals.
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 €161Pontevedra €120
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Pontevedra is €120. 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 Pontevedra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Pontevedra €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Pontevedra €122
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Pontevedra
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Pontevedra? 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: Pontevedra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Pontevedra €23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Pontevedra?
Prices for flights to both Pontevedra 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 €42Pontevedra €42
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 Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for 2€11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Galician Cooking Class with Chef Instructor: $159
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Pontevedra €19
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
Tours and Activities in Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- NEW!! Private Walking Tour with local guide: $64
- Pontevedra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- O Grove Aquarium Experience: $16
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $43
- Walking Tour and Galician Food Tasting: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Pontevedra €20
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 Pontevedra
Also in Pontevedra, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Albariño Wine Tasting with Winery Tour: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Pontevedra, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Pontevedra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pontevedra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pontevedra 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 Pontevedra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Pontevedra Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Pontevedra?
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 Pontevedra in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Pontevedra.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Pontevedra in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Pontevedra fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pontevedra this time of the year. In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pontevedra during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Pontevedra receives 299 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Pontevedra. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Pontevedra 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Pontevedra in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Pontevedra.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Pontevedra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Pontevedra averages at about 17°C (62°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Pontevedra. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pontevedra receives 174 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pontevedra. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Pontevedra. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Pontevedra 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Pontevedra in the Winter?
Both Pontevedra and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
In January, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Pontevedra. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Pontevedra fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Pontevedra during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Pontevedra receives 110 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pontevedra. In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Pontevedra. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Pontevedra 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Pontevedra in the Spring?
Both Pontevedra and Lanzarote during the spring are popular places to visit.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Pontevedra in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Pontevedra fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Pontevedra. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pontevedra receives 198 hours of full sun.
Pontevedra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Pontevedra. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Pontevedra 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Pontevedra and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
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