Which place is cheaper, Porto or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Porto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Porto, 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 Porto?
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.
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Porto €126
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Porto is €126. 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 Porto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Porto €65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Porto €130
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Porto
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Porto? 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: Porto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Porto €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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to Algarve: $1,069
- Private Transfer to Algarve with Stops up to 2 Cities: $909
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Lisbon: $642
- Luxury Sedan car transfer to Lisbon.: $642
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Coimbra & Fatima: $627
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stop at Óbidos: $583
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stop at Nazaré: $583
- Transfer to Santiago Compostela: $556
- Private transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Oporto: $491
- Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stops up to 3 Cities: $481
- Porto to Braga Transfer: Explore Sameiro Sanctuary: $481
- Private Transfer to Lisbon: $455
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Porto?
Prices for flights to both Porto 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 €42Porto €36
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Downtown Porto: $37
- Tastiest Calories Food Tour: $48
- Bolhão Market and Codfish Tasting Guided Food Tour: $52
- Porto Food Tour: Full Meal & Drinks: $56
- Porto Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $57
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $68
- Half-Day Food Tour: $68
- Portuguese Craft Beer and Food Tour: $74
- Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour: $74
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto: $75
- Secret Food Tour: $77
- Semi Private Oporto Fado Show with Dinner: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Porto €25
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 Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- 4 Hour Blissful Wave Experience at Maceda Haven: $76
- Ultimate Ribeira Walking Tour: $2.60
- 1 Day Tour to Douro Valley from Porto: $207
- 1.5-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk Sightseeing Tour Historic Porto: $26
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto Douro to Left bank: $63
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto to Monastery and Cellars: $81
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto to Monastery and Cellars: $79
- 3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River: $49
- 3-Hour Electric Porto Bike Tour: $49
- 3-Hour Porto Highlights on a Electric Bike Guided Tour: $48
- 3-Hour Private Bike Tour Porto: $135
- 3-Hour Walking Tour: Tiles of Porto: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Porto €19
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 Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- Museu do Vitral Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $8.56
- Guided City Pub Crawl with Club Entry: $13
- Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Tastings: $15
- Mysterious Pub Crawl Interactive City Discovery Game: $19
- Pub Crawl with 5 Drinks: $19
- Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $20
- Pub Crawl with Shots and Drinking Games: $21
- Poças: Guided Tour & Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
- Poças Guided Visit and Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
- Rooftop Fado concert, Port wine tasting, Portuguese tart: $21
- Classic Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $22
- Pub Crawl Porto: $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Porto, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Porto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Porto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Porto 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 Porto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Porto Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Porto?
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 Porto in the Summer?
Both Porto and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Porto because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Porto. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 24°C (75°F), and Porto fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Porto. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives less sunshine than Porto during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Porto. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Porto receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Porto 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Porto in the Autumn?
Both Porto and Lanzarote during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Porto this time of year.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Porto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Porto fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Porto. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 184 hours of full sun.
Porto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Porto. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Porto receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Porto 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Porto in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Porto. Furthermore, many travelers come to Porto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Lanzarote is much warmer than Porto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lanzarote in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Porto averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Porto during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
Porto receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Porto. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Porto receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Porto 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Porto in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Porto. Additionally, many visitors come to Porto in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Porto. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 20°C (68°F), and Porto fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Porto. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Porto. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 217 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Porto. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Porto. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Porto receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Porto 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Porto 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) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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