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

Should you visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Madrid?

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 Madrid 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 Madrid?

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.

Madrid

Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.


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

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Prices
    Spain Prices
    Madrid Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 131
    Madrid 160

The average daily cost (per person) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is €131, while the average daily cost in Madrid is €160. 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 Madrid in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 68
    Madrid 77
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 136
    Madrid 154
Compare Hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Madrid

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


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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 and Madrid Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 49
    Madrid 18

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid

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

  • Madrid Airport MAD Round-Trip Transfer in Private Van: $166
  • Private One-Way Transfer to OR from Madrid Airport with private pick up: $63
  • Alcobendas Private Transfer To Madrid Barajas Airport: $27
  • Arrival Private Transfer by Business Car from MAD Airport to Madrid: $54
  • Arrival Transfer from Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna City by Van: $77
  • Arrival Transfer from Madrid MAD Airport to Madrid by Luxury Car: $82
  • Departure Private Transfer Madrid to MAD Airport in a Minibus: $139
  • Departure Private Transfer from Madrid to MAD Airport by Van: $70
  • Departure Transfer: Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Luxury Van: $89
  • From Madrid Airport: 1-Way Private Hotel Transfer: $82
  • From Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Transfer: $266
  • From Private Transfer to Segovia: $216

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

Prices for flights to both Madrid 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
    Madrid 58

Typical Food Prices in Madrid

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:


  • Coffee
    2.00
  • Ice Cream
    3.00
  • Kebabs (for 2)
    16
  • Croissant
    1.50
  • Lunch at Airport (for 2)
    16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid

For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Madrid Sunset Walking Tour with Optional Flamenco Show and Dinner: $27
  • Tipsy Tapas Food Tour with Drinks and Food: $42
  • Madrid Tipsy Tapas Guided Food Tour with Dinner: $42
  • Drunken Tapas Food Tour with Dinner in Madrid: $42
  • Tapas Dinner Party Food Tour with Guide: $42
  • Tapas Crawl Food Tour with 6 Tapas and 4 Drinks: $42
  • Flamenco Show, Dinner and Workshop at Taberna Flamenca El Cortijo: $53
  • Flamenco Show with Dinner, Drinks and Optional Class: $54
  • Food Tour with Local Guide: $55
  • The Authentic Morning Food Tour!: $60
  • Dinner-Show La Circa de Marta Cariño! en el centro de Madrid: $61
  • Opera and Zarzuela Show and Dinner: $62

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 16
    Madrid 33

Tours and Activities in Madrid

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

  • Old Town, Plaza Mayor, Cathedral, Palace Guided Tour: $0.54
  • FREE TOUR (Golden age): $1.09
  • Madrid FREE Street Art Tour (Malasaña, Chueca, Gran Via).: $1.09
  • Madrid Essential: Free Walking City Tour: $1.09
  • Tour navideño por Madrid: $1.09
  • Free Walking City Highlights Tour: $1.09
  • FREE TOUR Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $1.09
  • Tour Mysteries and Enigmas, Inquisition and Dark Secrets: $1.09
  • Medieval History Tour of the City’s Ancient Past: $1.09
  • Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park: $2.15
  • Self Guided Tours Madrid With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.31
  • Tour "Madrid of the Austrias" | Old Town ❤️: $3.33

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 7.48
    Madrid 19

Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:


  • Beer
    5.00
  • Drinks and Tapas (for 2)
    13

Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:

  • Pub Crawl Madrid Erasmus & International Meet and Party(New): $8.70
  • Pub Crawl (3bars+ 1club) FREE SHOTS Party Night!: $11
  • Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
  • Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks and Nightclub Entry: $14
  • Pub Crawl Madrid Running since 2005 Bar Exploration: $16
  • Pub Crawl Madrid's Night Time: $16
  • Guided Pub Crawl Madrid Experience and Club Entry: $16
  • Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $17
  • Pub Crawl Madrid by Mad Party Crew: $19
  • Halloween Pub Crawl Madrid with Club Entry: $22
  • Pub Crawl Madrid: $22
  • Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor: $22


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Madrid, we can see that Madrid 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 Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid 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 Madrid Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Madrid?

Madrid has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. When comparing the sizes of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Madrid, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.