Which place is cheaper, Trieste or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Trieste?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Trieste, 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 Trieste?
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.
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, and The Best Contiki Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Trieste €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Trieste is €100. 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 Trieste in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Trieste €55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Trieste €110
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Trieste
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Trieste? 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: Trieste Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Trieste €18
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 Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rome & Cruise Port Roundtrip Private Transfer: $5,067
- Cruise Port to Milan Roundtrip Private Transfer: $4,014
- Trieste Cruise Port : One Way Private Transfer to Milan: $2,007
- Trieste Port or City: 1-Way Transfer to Venice + water taxi: $1,027
- Venice Airport(VCE):1-Way Transfer to Trieste or Cruise Port: $706
- Trieste City/Port: One Way Transfer to Venice, Pazzale Roma: $524
- Private Transfer from Trieste Airport to Rovinj: $342
- Trieste Cruise Port to Malpensa Airport (MXP)- Departure Transfer: $293
- Private Transfer from Trieste Port to Malpensa Milan Airport(MXP): $293
- Private Transfer from Koper to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $292
- Trieste Cruise Port to Venice - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $290
- Private Direct Transfer From Trieste to Venice: $284
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Trieste?
Prices for flights to both Trieste 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 €42Trieste €31
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 Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cesarine: Small group Street food tour in Trieste: $97
- Dining experience at a local's home in Trieste with show cooking: $115
- Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia: $141
- Trieste Private Home Cooking Class: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Trieste: $158
- Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena: $180
- 5-Course Food Tour with Electric Bikes: $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Trieste €22
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 Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The best of Izola walking tour: $98
- 60-minute Small Group Guided Walking Tour in Piran: $22
- Amazing Private Tour Postojna and Predjama from Portoroz: $192
- Deluxe Venice Shore Excursion from Trieste Cruise Port: $96
- E-bike Vipava River Tour : $164
- EXPRESS LITERATURE Trieste Letteraria: Guided walking tour and readings: $74
- Experience Trieste: $164
- Explore highlights of Trieste on a private 3-hour walking tour: $299
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Koper: $125
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Piran or Portoroz or Izola: $126
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Trieste: $133
- Food & Wine -> Gourmet tour in Piran: $131
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Trieste €8.00
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 Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
- Wine Tasting from Istria, Carso and Friuli terroirs: $37
- Trip to Stanjel castle wine tasting and gourmet lunch 4 courses from Piran: $131
- Castles & Wine Tour: $140
- Collio: Cividale Del Friuli and Wine Tastings from Trieste: $148
- Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste: $164
- Koper & Wine tasting: $186
- Wine Tour on the Coast: $268
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Trieste, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Trieste much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Trieste would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Trieste 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 Trieste.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Trieste Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Trieste?
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 Trieste in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Trieste. Furthermore, many travelers come to Trieste for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Trieste. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lanzarote in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Trieste averages at about 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Trieste this time of the year. In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Trieste during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Trieste receives 288 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Trieste. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Trieste 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Trieste in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Trieste. Additionally, many visitors come to Trieste in the autumn for the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Trieste. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 23°C (73°F), and Trieste fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Trieste. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Trieste receives 167 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Trieste. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Trieste 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Trieste in the Winter?
Both Trieste and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Trieste for the museums and the cuisine during these months.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Trieste in the winter. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Trieste fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Trieste during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Trieste receives 96 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Trieste. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Trieste 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Trieste in the Spring?
Both Trieste and Lanzarote during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Trieste because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Trieste. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lanzarote in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Trieste averages at about 13°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Trieste. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Trieste receives 177 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Trieste. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Trieste 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Trieste and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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