A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lanzarote vs. Siena for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lanzarote or Siena?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Siena, 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 Siena?

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.

Siena

Located in Tuscany, Siena is a medieval city that is about 70 kilometers south of Florence. One of its most famous events is the horse race, Il Palio, which occurs twice a year during the summer. The race puts a lot of emphasis on neighborhood pride and competition. It is a local tradition that is of great importance to the residence, so it is not an event that is held specifically for tourists. It dates back to the Medieval times and is associated with the area's religion, pageantry and rivalry. In addition to the city's strong neighborhood pride, rich history, and impressive architecture, Siena was also the home of many famous artists including Duccio, Simone Martini, and Ambrogio and Pietro Lorenzetti.

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 Italy, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Siena or Lanzarote?

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 Siena is €133. 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 Siena in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lanzarote 95
    Siena 69
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lanzarote 190
    Siena 138
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Siena

Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Siena? 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.

Hotels in Lanzarote


Hotels in Siena


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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: Siena Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lanzarote 40
    Siena 20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote

Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
  • Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
  • Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
  • Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
  • Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
  • From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
  • Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
  • Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
  • Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
  • Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
  • Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Siena

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Siena:

  • Siena to Milan Malpensa airport private transfer: $1,433
  • Siena to Milan Linate Airport 1-Way Private Transfer: $1,305
  • Luxury Private Transfer Between Siena and Genoa: $1,118
  • Siena - Rome Transfer Tour with Orvieto & Montepulciano: $1,059
  • From Florence: Private Siena Day Trip with Transfers: $348
  • Transfer Siena-Pisa with stop in San Gimignano & Lunch: $245
  • Transfer Siena-Florence with visit to Chianti and wine tasting: $218
  • Private transfer from Siena to Florence: $202
  • Arrival transfer Siena Airport SAY to Siena City by van or car: $148
  • Rome Fiumicino Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Siena by Bus: $11

Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Siena?

Prices for flights to both Siena 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Lanzarote 42
    Siena 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: $52
  • Music Hall Tavern - MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $54

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Siena

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Siena.

  • Siena food tour and Chianti wine: $60
  • Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $95
  • Tuscan Dinner in a Villa in an Ancient Siena Olive Grove: $98
  • Siena Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $99
  • From Siena/Chianti: Dinner & Drinks in the Chianti Vineyards: $102
  • Siena countryside: cooking class in a real Tuscan farmhouse: $123
  • Cooking Class in a historical villa in Siena Provence: $130
  • Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena: $131
  • 4 Hour Private Cooking Class Unique Tuscan Experience in Siena: $131
  • Family Cooking Class: Pizza and Tiramisù from Siena: $138
  • Small Group Cooking Class in Chianti Farmhouse: $138
  • Small group Cooking Class in Chianti Farmhouse: $141

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lanzarote 17
    Siena 3.75

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 Siena

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Siena are as follows:

  • Siena tour: Piazza del Campo & Duomo exploration: $125
  • Walking Tour of Siena with food & Chianti wine: $71
  • “Secret of Siena” City E-bike tour: $134
  • 2 hour Siena Private Guided Walking Tour : $273
  • 4-Hour Guided Bike Tour for Small Groups in Chianti: $180
  • 500 Vintage Tour and Chianti Roads from Siena: $160
  • 500 Vintage Tour: Chianti Roads Experience with Lunch from Florence: $164
  • Afternoon Semi Private Chianti tour from Siena: $88
  • Badesse: Vespa & Chianti Tour in the Tuscan Hills: $138
  • Brunello di Montalcino wine experience with a sommelier : $262
  • Chianti Classico E-Bike Tour: $284
  • Chianti: Wine and Olive Oil Tasting with Cellar Tour: $36

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lanzarote 9.29
    Siena 2.19

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 Siena

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Siena:

  • Wine Tasting at the Winery in the Panoramic Terrance: $27
  • Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting Experience: $35
  • Total Immersion Wine Tour in Chianti: $43
  • Lapi&Tour Guided tour of the cellars with wine tasting: $52
  • From Florence: San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti Wine Tour: $55
  • Tuscany Hiking Tour from Siena Including Wine Tasting: $60
  • Siena Underground Wine tasting in a Medieval Cave: $61
  • Siena Underground Wine tasting in a Medieval Cave: $63
  • Tuscan Classics Wine Tasting Class with Aperitivo: $64
  • Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting & Lunch in a Tuscan Castle: $64
  • Wine and Food Pairing Class with Tuscan Wine Tastings: $75
  • Organic Winery Tour and Wine Tasting in Siena: $80


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Siena, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Siena much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Siena would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Siena 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 Siena.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Siena Expensive?.



When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Siena?

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 Siena in the Summer?

Both Siena and Lanzarote during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Siena because of the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Lanzarote is generally around the same temperature as Siena. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 24°C (75°F), and Siena fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In Siena, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets less sunshine than Siena. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Siena receives 316 hours of full sun.

Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Siena. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Siena receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Lanzarote 24°C (75°F) 
    Siena 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Lanzarote or Siena in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Siena. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Siena this time of year.

Lanzarote is a little warmer than Siena in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Siena fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Siena during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Siena receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Siena. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Siena receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Lanzarote 23°C (73°F) 
    Siena 16°C (61°F)

Should I visit Lanzarote or Siena in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Siena. Also, many travelers come to Siena for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In the winter, Lanzarote is much warmer than Siena. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lanzarote in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Siena averages at about 7°C (45°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the winter, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Siena. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Siena receives 105 hours of full sun.

Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Siena. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Siena receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Lanzarote 17°C (63°F) 
    Siena 7°C (45°F)

Should I visit Lanzarote or Siena in the Spring?

Both Siena and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Siena in the spring for the natural beauty.

In April, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Siena. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 20°C (68°F), and Siena fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Siena during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Siena receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Siena. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Siena receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Lanzarote 20°C (68°F) 
    Siena 12°C (54°F)

Typical Weather for Siena and Lanzarote

Lanzarote Siena
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C (63°F) 16 mm (0.6 in) 7°C (45°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Feb 18°C (64°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 7°C (45°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Mar 19°C (66°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 9°C (48°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Apr 20°C (68°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 12°C (54°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 16°C (61°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 23°C (73°F) 0 mm (0 in) 20°C (68°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Jul 24°C (75°F) 0 mm (0 in) 23°C (73°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 0 mm (0 in) 23°C (73°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 20°C (68°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Oct 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 16°C (61°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Nov 21°C (70°F) 15 mm (0.6 in) 10°C (50°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Dec 19°C (66°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 7°C (45°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)