Which place is cheaper, Puerto del Carmen or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Puerto del Carmen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Puerto del Carmen, 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 Puerto del Carmen?
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.
Puerto del Carmen
Located on the south-eastern coast of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is a popular resort area best known for its high concentration of bars, pubs, restaurants, and clubs. By day, visitors frequent the beaches for swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing, and other watersports - and by night, they flock to enjoy the live music and drinks of the area's thriving nightlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Puerto del Carmen €173
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Puerto del Carmen is €173. 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 Puerto del Carmen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Puerto del Carmen €98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Puerto del Carmen €196
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Puerto del Carmen
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Puerto del Carmen? 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: Puerto del Carmen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Puerto del Carmen €39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Roundtrip Ferry Transfer to La Graciosa with Free Wifi: $31
- Private transfers from Lanzarote airport (ACE) to Playa Banca: $89
- Private Transfer from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to Arrecife Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $29
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $46
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $54
- Lanzarote Private Transfer: $20
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $119
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $84
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $119
- La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Puerto del Carmen?
Prices for flights to both Puerto del Carmen 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 €42Puerto del Carmen €51
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: $54
- Music Hall Tavern - MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Puerto del Carmen €17
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: $43
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $56
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $145
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $145
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $55
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $190
- 3 Hours Guided Tour with Polaris SLINGSHOT Around Lanzarote: $190
- 3-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $178
- 4-Hour Surfing Course for Experienced Surfers in Famara: $78
- 4-seater Mixed 3h Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote: $279
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $28
- Aquapark Costa Teguise Entrance Ticket: $29
Tours and Activities in Puerto del Carmen
For Puerto del Carmen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Basic Diver - Experience for beginners with 2 dives: $132
- Fast Blast: Super Fast Boat Adventure in Lanzarote at Top Speed: $38
- Try dive and have a wonderful experience in Lanzarote: $77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Puerto del Carmen €60
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: $55
- Hiking and Wine Tasting: $61
- Half Day Timanfaya Volcanic Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
When comparing the travel costs between Lanzarote and Puerto del Carmen, we can see that Puerto del Carmen is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Puerto del Carmen Expensive?.
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.