Which place is cheaper, Sorrento or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Sorrento?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Sorrento, 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 Sorrento?
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.
Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.
The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.
You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.
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 Italy, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Sorrento €140
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Sorrento is €140. 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 Sorrento in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Sorrento €90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Sorrento €180
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Sorrento
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Sorrento? 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: Sorrento Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Sorrento €7.56
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:
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Local Bus Ticket€4.20
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Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:
- Transfer to Naples with Herculaneum Guided Tour: $404
- Transfer to Naples with Guided Tour of Pompeii: $404
- Private transfer from Sorrento to Rome: $281
- Private Transfer from Sorrento to Amalfi: $251
- Transfer Naples airport/station to Sorrento with stop in Pompeii: $240
- Naples: Private transfer to Sorrento one way: $235
- Naples Airport (NAP): Private One-Way Transfer from Sorrento: $235
- Private Transfer by Minivan from Sorrento to Naples Airport, Train Station, Port: $235
- Sorrento to Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $224
- Private Transfer by Car from Sorrento to Ravello or from Ravello to Sorrento: $218
- Private transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $218
- Private Airport Transfer from Sorrento to Naples Station: $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Sorrento?
Prices for flights to both Sorrento 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 €42Sorrento €38
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 Sorrento
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:
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Pizza€6.00
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€43
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sorrento.
- Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento : $33
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $48
- Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless 'Views Village: $50
- Pizza Making Class at Tirabusciò Cooking School: $64
- Pizza Making Class: $64
- Sorrento Pizza Making: $65
- Pizza Making Course: $70
- Dinner in Sorrento with Love, Laugh and Spaghetti: $70
- Pizza School Experience from Sorrento: $71
- Farm Visit with Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello: $75
- Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $76
- Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Sorrento €33
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento
Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Chair & Umbrella at Beach€10
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Bike Rental (24 Hours)€20
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Scuba Diving (Single Dive)€45
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Blue Mini Cruise€22
Tours and Activities in Sorrento
Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- All inclusive Herculaneum Skip the Line Tour From Sorrento: $115
- Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Small-Group Tour From Sorrento: $130
- 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Sorrento : $199
- 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $39
- 3 Hours Guided Boat Tour for Small Groups on the Island of Capri: $164
- 3 hours Private Capri Boat Tour : $239
- 8 Hour Tour of Capri and Anacapri: $66
- AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON ALLEGRA21: $1,390
- AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON SAVER HARD TOP: $2,299
- Amalfi Boat Tour From Sorrento with Positano Trip: $152
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour: $206
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento: $166
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Sorrento €8.72
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 Sorrento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:
- Walking Tour Wine Tasting and Typical Products in Sorrento Farm: $71
- Campania wine tasting with traditional foods: $75
- Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $97
- Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $98
- Small Group Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $104
- From Mount Vesuvius Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $107
- Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $108
- Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $109
- From Full-Day Pompeii & Wine Tasting Tour: $136
- Full Day Small Group Pompeii Tour from Sorrento with Local Wine Tasting: $139
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Wine tasting + Easy lunch: $185
- Guided Tour of Pompei and Wine Tasting from Sorrento: $205
When comparing the travel costs between Lanzarote and Sorrento, we can see that Lanzarote 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 Sorrento Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Sorrento?
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 Sorrento in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Sorrento. Also, many travelers come to Sorrento for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Lanzarote is generally around the same temperature as Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 24°C (75°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sorrento. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets less sunshine than Sorrento. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 313 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Sorrento. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Sorrento 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Sorrento in the Autumn?
Both Sorrento and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Sorrento in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Sorrento in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Sorrento fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Sorrento during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sorrento. In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Sorrento 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Sorrento in the Winter?
Both Sorrento and Lanzarote during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Sorrento for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Lanzarote is much warmer than Sorrento. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lanzarote in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Sorrento averages at about 8°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the winter, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Sorrento. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 115 hours of full sun.
Sorrento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Sorrento. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Sorrento 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Sorrento in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Sorrento. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Sorrento because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In April, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 20°C (68°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Sorrento during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Sorrento 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Sorrento and Lanzarote
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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) |
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