Which place is cheaper, Volterra or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Volterra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Volterra, 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 Volterra?
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.
Volterra
Located in Tuscany, Volterra has an interesting history and impressive sights for travelers who want to see more of the Tuscan region than the popular city of Florence. The town was originally a Neolithic settlement and is believed to have been continuously inhabited since the end of the 8th century BC. It was a bishop's residence during the 5th century and then an episcopal power during the 12th century. It was later conquered by the Florentines but opposition to their rule led to much rebellion.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Volterra €101
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Volterra is €101. 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 Volterra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Volterra €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Volterra €122
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Volterra
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Volterra? 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: Volterra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Volterra €4.29
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Volterra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Volterra:
- Private Transfer from San Gimignano to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $248
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Volterra?
Prices for flights to both Volterra 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 €42Volterra €36
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 Volterra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Volterra.
- Buffet dinner at the farm: $49
- Dining experience at a local's home in San Gimignano with show cooking: $93
- Volterra - Olive oil tasting with lunch with lunch or dinner: $112
- Pizza Cooking Class: $112
- Fresh Pasta Cooking Class: $112
- "Hands in dough" Cooking Class with Lunch: $120
- Tuscan Cooking Class: $126
- Tuscany: Wine Tasting Lunch or Dinner: $128
- Winery Cave Dinner & Tasting in Tuscany - Romantic & Lovely : $137
- Fiorentina Steak Dinner & Wine Tasting: $164
- Cooking class, wine tasting and 2500 year old granaries: $175
- Cooking Classes in Tuscany among the Chianti Vineyards: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Volterra €11
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 Volterra
Here are a few actual costs in Volterra for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cesani Wine Experience: $33
- Chianti and Castle Small Group Tour from San Gimignano: $93
- Discover Volterra with Licensed Tour Guide: $214
- Private Balsamic Vinegar Experience with Wine, Evo Oil & Meal: $69
- Private Tour in San Gimignano: $150
- Private Tour: San Gimignano Walking Tour: $207
- Private walking tour in San Gimignano with a local licensed guide: $218
- San Gimignano Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $293
- San Gimignano, Volterra, St Galgano Abbey small group tour: $149
- Truffle Lunch & Hunting Experience in San Gimignano: $180
- Tuscany: Volterra Truffle Hunting Experience: $203
- Volterra - Archeotour by e-bike with tasting: $187
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Volterra €16
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 Volterra
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Volterra:
- San Gimignano: Chianti wine tasting : $33
- Casa Emma Wine Tasting : $34
- Gourmet Wine Tour San Gimignano Wine Tasting - San Quirico Winery: $36
- 5 Wine Tastings in San Gimignano: $60
- Lunch with Wine Tasting: $60
- "Gourmet" Wine Tasting at Cesani's: $66
- Wine Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $71
- Vineyard Walk & Wine Tasting in Tuscany: $115
- Brunello Wine Tasting from San Gimignano: $130
- Exclusive evening wine tasting at organic winery : $218
- Chianti e-bike tour from Florence with wine tasting: $284
- Private Excursion: Volterra & San Gimignano+wine tastings: $289
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Volterra, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Volterra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Volterra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Volterra 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 Volterra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Volterra Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Volterra?
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 Volterra in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Volterra. Additionally, most visitors come to Volterra for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Lanzarote is generally around the same temperature as Volterra. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 24°C (75°F), and Volterra fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Volterra. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets less sunshine than Volterra. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Volterra receives 316 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Volterra. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Volterra receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Volterra 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Volterra in the Autumn?
Both Volterra and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Volterra because of the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Volterra in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Volterra fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Volterra during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Volterra receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Volterra. In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Volterra. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Volterra receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Volterra 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Volterra in the Winter?
Both Volterra and Lanzarote during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Volterra this time of year.
In the winter, Lanzarote is much warmer than Volterra. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lanzarote in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Volterra averages at about 7°C (45°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the winter, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Volterra. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Volterra receives 105 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Volterra. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Volterra receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Volterra 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Volterra in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Volterra. Also, many travelers come to Volterra for the small town charm and the natural beauty.
In April, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Volterra. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 20°C (68°F), and Volterra fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Volterra during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Volterra receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Volterra. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Volterra receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Volterra 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Volterra and Lanzarote
| Lanzarote | Volterra | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
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