Which place is cheaper, Zagreb or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Zagreb?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Zagreb, 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 Zagreb?
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.
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €161Zagreb €77
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Zagreb is €77. 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 Zagreb in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Zagreb €48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Zagreb €96
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Zagreb
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Zagreb? 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: Zagreb Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Zagreb €9.08
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 Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- private transfer from Trogir/Split to Zagreb via Plitvice: $1,754
- Private transfer from Zagreb to Vienna: $930
- Private transfer from Zagreb to Budapest: $930
- Transfer Zagreb - Split or Split - Zagreb: $760
- Private Transfer Zagreb-Split: $741
- Private Transfer from Split to Zagreb via Plitvice & Rastoke: $642
- Private Transfer Tour from Zagreb - Split via Plitvice Lakes: $603
- Private transfer from Zagreb to Split or Split to Zagreb: $567
- Private Transfer from Split to Zagreb with stop at Plitvice: $556
- Zagreb to Budapest Private Transfer by Minivan: $534
- Private Transfer Zagreb-Zadar: $528
- Transfer Ljubljana - Zagreb: $452
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Zagreb?
Prices for flights to both Zagreb 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 €42Zagreb €16
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 Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $74
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $75
- Private Authentic Croatian Cooking Class in Central Zagreb: $114
- Private Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $144
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $196
- Wine & Food tour of Plešivica near Zagreb: $952
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Zagreb €12
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 Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Grand Zagreb Tour : $99
- Zagreb History Walking Tour: $32
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Zagreb City with Guide (up to 10): $153
- 2-Hour Unveiling A Captivating History Tour: $107
- 4 Day Touristic Adventure from Zagreb: $2,449
- 4-hour Private Zagreb & the Mountain Tour in a Yugo car: $115
- All-Inclusive Day Tour Zagreb-Rastoke-Plitvice Lakes-Split: $1,068
- Back to Yugoslavia Private City Tour in Old-Timer Yugo Car: $93
- Baroque Varaždin and Trakošćan Castle Private Tour: $176
- Beautiful Christmas in Zagreb - Walking Tour: $432
- Best of ISTRIA: Amphitheater PULA + ROVINJ + HUM or POREČ - fully Private Tour: $262
- Best of SLOVENIA - Bled + Postojna + Ljubljana - Day Tour from Zagreb: $224
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Zagreb €8.90
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 Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Zagreb Pub Crawl: $16
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $32
- Zagreb Wine Tasting & Jarun Lake Tour: $75
- Plesivica countryside Wine Tasting: $199
- Fairytale castle & delicious wine tasting and lunch: $202
- Private Wine Tasting Tour from Zagreb: $208
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Zagreb, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Zagreb much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Zagreb would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagreb 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 Zagreb.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Zagreb Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Zagreb?
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 Zagreb in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Zagreb. Also, many visitors come to Zagreb in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Zagreb in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Zagreb fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zagreb. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Zagreb. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 266 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Zagreb. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Zagreb 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Zagreb in the Autumn?
Both Zagreb and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Zagreb for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is much warmer than Zagreb. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Zagreb averages at about 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Zagreb during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Zagreb in the Winter?
Both Zagreb and Lanzarote during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Zagreb can be very cold. In January, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Zagreb. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Zagreb fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the winter, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Zagreb. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 54 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Zagreb. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Zagreb 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Zagreb in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Zagreb. Furthermore, the activities around the city are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Zagreb in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Zagreb fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Zagreb during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 163 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Zagreb and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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