Which place is cheaper, Vigo or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Vigo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Vigo, 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 Vigo?
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.
Vigo
Originally a small fishing town, Vigo has grown to become the most populated municipality in the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Remnants of the old world still exist in its historic center architecture and plazas, while the commodities of a modern city have blended into its boundaries. The old center remains the hub of activity with plenty to see and do, shopping and dining included.
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 Spain, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Vigo €99
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Vigo is €99. 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 Vigo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Vigo €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Vigo €86
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Vigo
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Vigo? 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: Vigo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Vigo €37
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 Vigo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vigo:
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $54
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $42
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Vigo?
Prices for flights to both Vigo 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 €42Vigo €35
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 Vigo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vigo.
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Vigo €10
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 Vigo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vigo are as follows:
- Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
- Albarino : Sensorial experience and Heritage: $128
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Vigo: $32
- Exclusive Vigo experience: $155
- Full Day Santiago de Compostela Private Tour from Vigo, Shore Excursion: $168
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from Vigo for Cruisers Only: $75
- GROUP walking tour in Vigo: $1.09
- Monumental Morning Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $17
- Morning electric bike tour of Vigo and photography contest: $76
- New 2-hour Electric Bike Tour and Photography Contest: $38
- Night Walking Tour of Pontevedra: $21
- Pontevedra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.98
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Vigo €5.71
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Vigo, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Vigo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vigo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vigo 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 Vigo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Vigo Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Vigo?
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 Vigo in the Summer?
Both Vigo and Lanzarote during the summer are popular places to visit.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Vigo in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Vigo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In Vigo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Vigo. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 299 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Vigo. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Vigo 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Vigo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Vigo.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Vigo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Vigo averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Vigo during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 174 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Vigo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Vigo. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Vigo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Vigo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Vigo.
In January, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Vigo. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Vigo fluctuates around 10°C (50°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 Vigo. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 110 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vigo. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Vigo. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Vigo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Vigo in the Spring?
Both Vigo and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Vigo in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Vigo fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Vigo during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 198 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vigo. In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Vigo. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Vigo 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Vigo and Lanzarote
| Lanzarote | Vigo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.