A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Las Palmas de Gran Canaria vs. Lanzarote for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Lanzarote?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Lanzarote can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Lanzarote?

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Las Palmas is the largest city on Gran Canaria, and one of the capitals of the Canary Islands. It is located in the northeast of the island with plenty to see and do from ocean-side activities on the beach to sightseeing, shopping, museums, culture, and architecture.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid.


Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is €131, while the average daily cost in Lanzarote is €161. 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Lanzarote in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 68
    Lanzarote 95
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 136
    Lanzarote 190
Compare Hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Lanzarote

Looking for a hotel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Lanzarote? 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.

Hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria


Hotels in Lanzarote


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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: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 49
    Lanzarote 40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote

Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
  • Aquapark Costa Teguise tickets with Optional Transfer: $31
  • From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $49
  • Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
  • Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $80
  • La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $39
  • Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $117
  • Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $53
  • Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $9.77
  • Volcanoes & Caves Guided Day Trip with Transfers: $81
  • Private Transfer from Arrecife Port to Lanzarote Airport (ACE): $29
  • Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $29

Is it cheaper to fly into Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Lanzarote?

Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 34
    Lanzarote 42

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: $53
  • Music Hall Tavern - MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $54

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 16
    Lanzarote 17

Tours and Activities in Lanzarote

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.

  • Puerto del Carmen: Indoor 18 hole Crazy Mini Golf Experience: $8.69
  • Lanzarote : Museo Lagomar Entry Ticket: $8.69
  • Mini Golf Entry Ticket in Puerto del Carmen: $8.81
  • Jose Saramago House and Library Museum Tickets : $13
  • Aquarium Entry Ticket: $16
  • Audio Guided Tour of the El Grifo Wine Museum: $16
  • Return or 1-Way Ferry Ticket to Fuerteventura: $21
  • Jameos del Agua Entry Ticket: $22
  • Janubio Salt Flats Guided Tour: $24
  • Vineyard Tour with Wine and Chocolate Tasting: $24
  • Aqualava Waterpark Entrance Ticket: $25
  • Aquapark Costa Teguise: Entrance Ticket: $27

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 7.48
    Lanzarote 9.29

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: $54
  • Half Day Timanfaya Volcanic Tour with Wine Tasting: $61


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.


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