Which place is cheaper, Split or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Split?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Split, 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 Split?
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.
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Split €109
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Split is €109. 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 Split in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Split €73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Split €146
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Split
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Split? 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: Split Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Split €14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Split to Zagreb via Plitvice: $1,069
- Split/Trogir to Zagreb: Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,016
- Zagreb to Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,016
- Private Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Stop: $735
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Zagreb: $668
- Split Airport: Speedboat Taxi transfer to/from Hvar: $642
- private transfer from Split airport to Novalja/Zrće: $535
- Airport to Hvar Town Speedboat Transfer: $535
- Split – Dubrovnik via Ston Private transfer: $441
- Private Transfer to Krka with Driver & Optional Guide: $427
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Dubrovnik: $387
- Private transfer (Taxi) Split to Zadar: $284
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Split?
Prices for flights to both Split 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 €42Split €23
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 Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour: $37
- Homemade Dinner under the Stars in Split: $85
- Food Tour in Split ( Small Group): $96
- Split Food Tour (Small Group): $98
- Vegan Food tour of Split with local gastronomy: $102
- Walking Vegan Food Tour of Split: $104
- Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $131
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $191
- Private Authentic Wine & Food tour from Split: $240
- Culinary Experience – Cooking Class & Walking Tour Split: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Split €3.71
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- 2-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $137
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $55
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $142
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $46
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $142
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $54
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $186
- 3-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $197
- 4-seater Mixed Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote: $273
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $27
- Aquapark Costa Teguise: Entrance Ticket: $28
- Arrecife/Playa Blanca: Timanfaya National Park Area Day Tour: $57
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Small Group Tour with Lunch: $82
- History tour: $33
- SPLIT-"Emperor's City for History Lovers"/PRIVATE Walking Tour+Cellars Museum : $210
- "Blue Lagoon" Half day Chill out tour from Split: $75
- "Not Today" - Game of Thrones and History of Split Private Guided Walking Tour: $66
- 2 Day Pass with Sightseeing Bus: $33
- 2 Hour Walking Tour of Split with an Art Historian: $24
- 2 Hours Split Walking tour with free food tasting: $33
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Split in a Classic Ford T: $45
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $87
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $86
- 2-hours Split Segway Tour: $87
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Split €7.95
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 Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Krka Waterfalls & Swimming & Wine tasting: $24
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $29
- Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting tour from Split: $31
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $38
- Wine Tasting and Sunset Klis Fortress Tour from Split: $38
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $46
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $51
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $53
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian’s Palace: $55
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $71
- From Split/Trogir: Mostar and Medjugorje Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Split, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Split much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Split would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Split 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 Split.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Split Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Split?
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.
Should I visit Lanzarote or Split in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Split. Also, many visitors come to Split in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Split in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Split fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Split this time of the year. In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives less sunshine than Split during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Split receives 345 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Split. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Split receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Split 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Split in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Split. Also, most visitors come to Split for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Split. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Split averages at about 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Split. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Split. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Split receives 200 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Split. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Split receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Split 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Split in the Winter?
Both Split and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Split because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Split. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Split fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Split during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Split receives 128 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Split. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Split receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Split 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Split in the Spring?
Both Split and Lanzarote during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Split this time of year.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Split in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Split fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In Split, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Split. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Split receives 212 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Split. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Split receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Split 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Split and Lanzarote
| Lanzarote | Split | |||
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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) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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