Which place is cheaper, Santander or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Santander?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Santander, 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 Santander?
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.
Santander
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the sun and sand.
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 €161Santander €108
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Santander 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 Santander in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Santander €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Santander €102
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Santander
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Santander? 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: Santander Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Santander €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santander
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport: $251
- Private Transfer from Santander Port to Bilbao Airport: $251
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao: $251
- Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport: $43
- Santander Private Transfer from Santander Airport to City centre: $43
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Santander Airport: $41
- Santander Private Departure Transfer: $35
- Santander Private Arrival Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Santander?
Prices for flights to both Santander 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 €42Santander €41
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Santander €18
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- Lanzarote : Museo Lagomar Entry Ticket: $8.56
- Puerto del Carmen: Indoor 18 hole Crazy Mini Golf Experience: $8.56
- Jose Saramago House and Library Museum Tickets : $13
- Audio Guided Tour of the El Grifo Wine Museum: $16
- Aquarium Entry Ticket: $16
- Return or 1-Way Ferry Ticket to Fuerteventura: $20
- Jameos del Agua Entry Ticket: $21
- Janubio Salt Flats Guided Tour: $24
- Vineyard Tour with Wine and Chocolate Tasting: $24
- San Bartolomé: Bodegas El Grifo Winery Tour and Tasting: $27
- Timanfaya National Park Bus Tour w/ Entry Ticket: $27
- Aqualava Waterpark Entrance Ticket: $27
Tours and Activities in Santander
Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- From Cantabria Private Tour: $492
- From Gastronomic Tour: $128
- From Potes, Santillana and Altamira Day Tour: $42
- From Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Tour: $64
- Full Day Self Guided Tour in Santillana del Mar and Comillas: $54
- Full Day Tour Lakes of Covadonga and Santillana from Santander: $46
- Gastronomy tour: $119
- Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket: $26
- Picos de Europa and Potes Guided Tour from Santander : $84
- Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander: $212
- 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Santander €14
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Santander, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Santander much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Santander would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santander 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 Santander.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Santander Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Santander?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Lanzarote or Santander in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Santander.
In the summer, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Santander. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lanzarote in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Santander averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Santander. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Santander. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santander receives 213 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Santander. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Santander receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Santander 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Santander in the Autumn?
Both Santander and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Santander. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 23°C (73°F), and Santander fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Santander during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Santander receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Santander. In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Santander. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Santander receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Santander 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Santander in the Winter?
Both Santander and Lanzarote during the winter are popular places to visit.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Santander in the winter. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Santander fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the winter, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Santander. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santander receives 91 hours of full sun.
Santander gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Santander. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Santander receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Santander 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Santander in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Santander.
In the spring, Lanzarote is much warmer than Santander. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lanzarote in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Santander averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Santander during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Santander receives 148 hours of full sun in the spring.
Santander receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Santander. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Santander receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Santander 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Santander and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
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