Which place is cheaper, Venice or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Venice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Venice, 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 Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Venice €229
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Venice is €229. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Venice €120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Venice €240
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Venice? 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: Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Venice €27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Milan: One-Way Transfer to/from Venice Cruise Port: $1,164
- Luxury Private Transfer Between Siena and Venice: $1,150
- Venice Airport: Round Trip Private Transfer to Verona city: $1,082
- Trieste: Round Trip Transfer to Piazzale Roma in Venice: $1,047
- Ravenna Port or City: 1- Way Transfer to Venice + water taxi: $1,027
- One-Way Transfer to Florence Airport or Hotel: $1,021
- Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $831
- Transfer from Trieste Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport: $791
- Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal: $791
- Venice Airport:1-Way Transfer to Ravenna City or Cruise Port: $749
- Transfer from Venice to Verona Hotels: $661
- Venice, Square Rome : 1-Way Transfer To Trieste Port or City: $551
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 €42Venice €65
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 Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
- Venetian Dinner: $68
- 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
- Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Venice €101
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- From Vicenza Private Tour: $281
- Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour: $74
- Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour: $295
- Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-line Tour: $53
- Venice Saint Mark's Basilica and gondola tour in the afternoon: $82
- Venice Top-Attractions Walking Tour for Kids & Families & Child-Friendly Guide: $239
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $217
- Friendinvenice, how to experience the true Venice, private tour: $125
- 2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset: $137
- 2 Hours Private Boat Tour in the Lagoon at Sunset with Aperitif: $104
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace: $131
- 2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour: $272
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Venice €24
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 Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $50
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $79
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $105
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Venice, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Lanzarote much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lanzarote would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lanzarote 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice than you might in Lanzarote.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Venice Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Venice?
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 Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Venice because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Venice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lanzarote in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Venice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Venice. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Venice during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Venice. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Venice in the Autumn?
Both Venice and Lanzarote during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In October, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 23°C (73°F), and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Venice. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Venice. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Venice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Venice. Also, many travelers come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Venice. Lanzarote is much warmer than Venice in the winter. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Venice during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Venice. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Venice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Venice. Also, many visitors come to Venice in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Lanzarote is much warmer than Venice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lanzarote in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Venice averages at about 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Venice. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Venice. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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