Which place is cheaper, Saint-Etienne or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Saint-Etienne, 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.
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.
Saint-Etienne (Saint Stephen), a city southwest of Lyon, is drawing on its Industrial Revolution origins and its history of arms, bicycle, textile and ribbon production, to reinvent itself as design city. And the change is noticeable. After almost 30 years of decline, the city is now looking optimistically towards the future. Its center and suburbs are smartening up at a rapid pace. There are plenty of good surprises, including two great museums and a great eating scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Paris, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Saint-Etienne is €108. 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 Saint-Etienne in more detail.
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Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Lanzarote, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Saint-Etienne, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Saint-Etienne much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Saint-Etienne would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Saint-Etienne 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 Saint-Etienne.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Saint-Etienne Expensive?.
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.
Both Saint-Etienne and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Saint-Etienne in the summer for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Saint-Etienne in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Saint-Etienne fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint-Etienne. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Saint-Etienne during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Saint-Etienne receives 285 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Saint-Etienne. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint-Etienne receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Saint-Etienne and Lanzarote during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Saint-Etienne for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is much warmer than Saint-Etienne. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Saint-Etienne averages at about 14°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Saint-Etienne. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint-Etienne receives 127 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Saint-Etienne. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Saint-Etienne receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Saint-Etienne. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Saint-Etienne because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Saint-Etienne can be very cold. In January, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Saint-Etienne. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Saint-Etienne fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Saint-Etienne during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Saint-Etienne receives 62 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Saint-Etienne. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Saint-Etienne receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Saint-Etienne. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Saint-Etienne this time of year.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Saint-Etienne in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Saint-Etienne fluctuates around 11°C (53°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 Saint-Etienne. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint-Etienne receives 174 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Saint-Etienne. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Saint-Etienne receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Lanzarote | Saint-Etienne | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |