Which place is cheaper, Positano or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Positano?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Positano, 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 Positano?
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.
Positano
Located on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, Positano is a very scenic town that offers spectacular coastal views. The town sits on the edge of a hill and flows down toward the sea. Because of its dramatic beauty, Positano attracts thousands of visitors year around.
The town dates back to medieval times when it was a port for the Amalfi Republic. It thrived throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries but by the mid-nineteenth century its prosperity was falling. During those times more than half of the population left, migrating predominantly to America. During the 1950s the town gained popularity as a tourist destination, in part because of John Steinbeck's essay about the area in Harper's Bazaar (May, 1953).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Italy, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Positano €222
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Positano is €222. 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 Positano in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Positano €148
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Positano €296
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Positano
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Positano? 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: Positano Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Positano €7.73
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 Positano
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Positano:
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Bus Ticket€1.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Positano
Also for Positano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer to/from Rome & Pompeii Ruins: $839
- From Sorrento & Pompeii Private Tour w/ Transfers: $642
- Private Transfer from Positano to Naples Airport, Port or Train station: $288
- Private Transfer from Positano to Naples Airport: $283
- Transfer Naples - Positano: $273
- From Salerno Station: 1-Way Private Transfer to Positano: $266
- Private Transfer from Positano to Naples Central Station: $262
- From the Coast: Pompeii the Real All Inclusive Service(Guide,Transfer,Ticket): $257
- Transfer from Naples to Positano or Positano to Naples : $240
- Positano to Fiumicino Rome Airport (FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $224
- Private Transfer to Naples with WiFi: $214
- Transfers Positano - Naples: $207
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Positano?
Prices for flights to both Positano 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 €42Positano €53
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 Positano
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Positano:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€31
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Pizza in a Restaurant€9.32
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Sandwich in a Restaurant€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Positano
For Positano, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastronomical Amalfi Coast Hike with Cooking Class: $45
- Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine: $64
- Cooking lesson: tagliatelle, mozzarella and tiramisu: $76
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class: Pasta Mozzarella & Tiramisu with Wine: $88
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Sant'Agnello with Show Cooking: $93
- Sorrento Pizza School Activity in Italy: $98
- Small Group Positano Cooking Class Gnocchi Tiramisù with Drinks : $147
- Lemon & sea food cooking class at local's home: $169
- Small Group Home Cooking Class with a Local: $191
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $191
- Cesarine: Small group Pizza and Tiramisu Class in Positano: $195
- Vico Equense: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, and Dinner: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Positano €60
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 Positano
For Positano, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Chair & Umbrella at Spiaggia Grande€17
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Day Trip of Capri & Amalfi€80
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Sunset Cruise€24
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Full Day Wine Tour€97
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Cooking Class€65
Tours and Activities in Positano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Positano.
- Guided Tour Pompeii And Vesuvius from Positano Skip the Line: $299
- Amalfi Coast Luxury Private Experience in Motor Boat: $1,572
- Amalfi Coast Premium Boat Tour From Sorrento Max 8 People: $245
- Amalfi Coast Private Half Day Tour from Positano/Praiano: $1,357
- Amalfi Coast Tour: $294
- Amalfi Coast Tour: secret caves and stunning beaches: $2,139
- Amalfi Coast Tour: secret caves and stunning beaches: $1,283
- Amalfi Coast: Path of the Gods Private Walking Tour: $134
- Amalfi Coast: Pompei & Vesuvius small group with Skip the line tickets: $147
- Amalfi Coast: Romantic Sunset Cruise with Music & Cocktails: $160
- Amalfi and Positano Boat Tour: $209
- Breathtaking Journey on the Path of Gods: Tour from Positano: $2,055
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Positano €15
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 Positano
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Positano:
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Bottle of Limoncello€16
Sample the Local Flavors in Positano
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Positano:
- 5 Wine Tastings with Typical Products in Sorrento Coast: $76
- Small Group Positano Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $108
- Pompeii Wine Tasting Tour from Positano: $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Positano, we can see that Positano 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 Positano would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Positano 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 Positano Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Positano?
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 Positano in the Summer?
Both Positano and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Positano in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Positano. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lanzarote in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Positano averages at about 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Positano. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives less sunshine than Positano during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Positano receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Positano. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Positano receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Positano 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Positano in the Autumn?
Both Positano and Lanzarote during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Positano for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Positano. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 23°C (73°F), and Positano fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Positano. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Positano receives 189 hours of full sun.
Positano gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Positano. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Positano receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Positano 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Positano in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Positano. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Positano because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Positano in the winter. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Positano fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Positano during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Positano receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
Positano receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Positano. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Positano receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Positano 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Positano in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Positano. Also, the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Positano this time of year.
In the spring, Lanzarote is much warmer than Positano. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lanzarote in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Positano averages at about 13°C (55°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 Positano. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Positano receives 189 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Positano. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Positano receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Positano 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Positano and Lanzarote
| Lanzarote | Positano | |||
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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) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.