Which place is cheaper, Zagreb or Lastres?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lastres or Zagreb?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Lastres or Zagreb? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Lastres or Zagreb?
Lastres
A city by the sea, Lastres (or Llastres) started out as a small fishing and whaling village accessible only by a dangerous path over cliffs. Today, it is still known as the "beautiful village of Asturias," with breathtaking views of the sea, streets full of historic charm, and a grand chain of mountains just inland. It is the perfect little getaway for someone wanting to bask in the beauty of nature with all the comforts of civilization at hand.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples 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 dayLastres €133Zagreb €77
The average daily cost (per person) in Lastres is €133, 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 Lastres and Zagreb in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLastres €77Zagreb €48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLastres €154Zagreb €96
Compare Hotels in Lastres and Zagreb
Looking for a hotel in Lastres 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.Lastres €19Zagreb €9.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Airport Zagreb Transfer and Shuttle : $98
- Arrival Private Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG to Zagreb City by Business Car: $47
- Departure Private Transfer from Zagreb City to Zagreb Airport ZAG by Minivan: $66
- Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- From Sarajevo: One-Way Transfer to Zagreb & Plitvice Lakes: $428
- From Split: Transfer to Zagreb with Stop at Plitvice Lakes: $149
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $16
- From Transfer to Split & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour: $159
- Guided transfer from Zagreb to Split with Plitvice Lakes stop: $152
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb - Zagreb Airport: $40
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb Airport to Hotels and Vice Versa: $87
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Zagreb Airport: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Lastres or Zagreb?
Prices for flights to both Zagreb and Lastres 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 dayLastres €41Zagreb €16
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.Lastres €20Zagreb €12
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $4.28
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $7.49
- Zagreb Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $9.62
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Zagreb's Old Town: Walking In-App Audio Tour(ENG): $11
- Small-Group Walking Highlights Tour: $16
- City Walking Tour w/ Funicular Ride and WW2 Tunnels: $19
- City Walking Tour with Funicular Ride & WW2 Tunnels: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLastres €18Zagreb €8.90
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 Lastres and Zagreb, we can see that Lastres 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 Lastres would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lastres 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 Lastres Expensive? and Is Zagreb Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lastres or Zagreb?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Lastres or Zagreb in the Summer?
Both Zagreb and Lastres are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Lastres is cooler than Zagreb in the summer. The daily temperature in Lastres averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Zagreb fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Zagreb. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lastres. Lastres usually receives less sunshine than Zagreb during summer. Lastres gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 266 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lastres usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Lastres gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLastres 19°C (66°F)Zagreb 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Lastres or Zagreb in the Autumn?
Both Zagreb and Lastres during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year.
In the autumn, Lastres is a little warmer than Zagreb. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lastres in October average around 16°C (60°F), and Zagreb averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the autumn, Lastres often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Zagreb. Lastres gets 138 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 133 hours of full sun.
Lastres usually gets more rain in October than Zagreb. Lastres gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLastres 16°C (60°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Lastres or Zagreb in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lastres and Zagreb. Also, many travelers come to Zagreb for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Zagreb. In January, Lastres is generally much warmer than Zagreb. Daily temperatures in Lastres average around 9°C (49°F), and Zagreb fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
Lastres usually receives more sunshine than Zagreb during winter. Lastres gets 95 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 54 hours of full sun in the winter.
Lastres gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Lastres usually receives more rain than Zagreb. Lastres gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLastres 9°C (49°F)Zagreb 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Lastres or Zagreb in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lastres as well as Zagreb. Also, many visitors come to Zagreb in the spring for the activities around the city.
Lastres is around the same temperature as Zagreb in the spring. The daily temperature in Lastres averages around 12°C (53°F) in April, and Zagreb fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Lastres often gets less sunshine than Zagreb. Lastres gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 163 hours of full sun.
Lastres usually gets more rain in April than Zagreb. Lastres gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLastres 12°C (53°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Zagreb and Lastres
| Lastres | Zagreb | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (53°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 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.