Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Malaga?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Malaga or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Malaga and Lanzarote. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Malaga or Lanzarote?
Malaga
Malaga is a port city in the southern part of Spain. It is the 6th largest city in Spain and the southernmost large city in Europe. Malaga lies on the Mediterranean on the Costa del Sol, only 62 miles east of the Strait of Gibraltar, and 80 miles north of Africa. Malaga's history dates back about 2,800 years, which makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. The archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and Christian eras make the historic center of the city an "open museum", displaying its history of more than 3,000 years. Because of its important cultural infrastructure and the artistic heritage, Malaga has been nominated for the European Capital of Culture. Malaga's most important economic contributors include tourism, technology, and construction, but transportation and logistics are becoming increasingly important factors as well.
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 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalaga €165Lanzarote €192
The average daily cost (per person) in Malaga is €165, while the average daily cost in Lanzarote is €192. 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 Malaga and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalaga €75Lanzarote €95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalaga €150Lanzarote €190
Compare Hotels in Malaga and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Malaga 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.
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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: Malaga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malaga €31Lanzarote €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malaga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Malaga:
- Malaga Airport (AGP): Private Transfer to Granada city: $422
- Transfer from Malaga Airport to Tarifa: $311
- Transfer from Malaga Airport to Granada: $309
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to El Faro: $300
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Las Chapas: $288
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Pizarra: $279
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Mezquitilla: $276
- Malaga to Seville Airport (SVQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $275
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Torreblanca: $269
- Private Transfer Malaga Airport to Ronda: $268
- Malaga Airport (AGP) to Granada - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $263
- Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Torre del Mar: $248
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $13
- Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $48
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $52
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $58
- LANZAROTE Airport - Accommodation Transfer: $63
- La Graciosa: Transfer + Ferry + Free Time to Explore at Your Leisure: $63
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $74
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Port to Lanzarote Airport (ACE): $79
- Private Transfer from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to Arrecife Port: $79
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $79
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $79
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $82
Is it cheaper to fly into Malaga or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Malaga 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 dayMalaga €60Lanzarote €73
Typical Food Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of dining costs in Malaga are as follows:
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Dinner for 2€30
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Dinner for 2€44
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Breakfast for 2€8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malaga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Malaga.
- Authentic Flamenco Dinner Show at Restaurant VinoMio: $17
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $37
- Málaga: Morning Guided Food Tour: $75
- Malaga -Italian cooking class : La domenica italiana: $76
- Japanese cooking class Sushi: $76
- Authentic Paella Cooking Class with Sangría: $77
- Málaga: Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria: $77
- Food Tour with Local Guide, Tapas, and Drinks: $83
- Pedregalejo Food Tour: Explore Malaga's most iconic quarter: $86
- Málaga: Tapas, Wine & Rooftops Small Group Food Tour: $93
- Tapas Cooking Workshop & Market Visit: $93
- Málaga: Paella and Sangria Cooking Class with Market Visit: $93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lanzarote
For Lanzarote, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $56
- MHT Lanzarote - Comedy Drag Dinner Show Experience - No1: $57
- Timanfaya National Park Tour with BBQ Dinner: $147
- Timanfaya National Park: Evening Tour with Volcano Dinner: $153
- Timanfaya Evening Experience and Volcano Dinner: $156
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malaga €31Lanzarote €17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Malaga are as follows:
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Entrance to Castillos€7.10
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Concert€31
Tours and Activities in Malaga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Malaga are as follows:
- 1,5 hour Segway Tour of Málaga: $45
- 2 Hours Buggy Safari Experience in the Mountains of Mijas with Guide: $175
- 2 Hours Kayak Tour in Cerro Gordo Natural Park, La Herradura: $29
- 2 hours guided Quad tour in Mijas, Malaga.: $152
- 2-Hour Ronda Walking Tour: $93
- 3 Hour BMW GS Motorbike Tour: $146
- 3 Hours Guided Buggy Safari Adventure in the Mountains of Mijas: $222
- 3 Hours Mountain Bike Cycling Guided Tour in Costa del Sol: $116
- 3-hour guided quad/ATV adventure in Mijas, Málaga: $210
- 90-min Buggy Tour in Almuñecar with Picnic: $162
- Alcazaba Málaga : Ticket + Self-Guided Tour created by Guía Oficial: $21
- Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Private Tour: $69
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: $11
- LagOmar Museum Entry Ticket: $11
- Aquarium Entry Ticket: $18
- Arrecife Self Guided Outdoor Escape Room Experience: $23
- Janubio Salt Flats Guided Tour: $25
- Vineyard Tour with Wine and Chocolate Tasting: $27
- Aquapark Costa Teguise: Entrance Ticket: $32
- Lanzarote:Return ferry ticket to La Graciosa. Free wifi & parking: $34
- Aqualava Waterpark Entrance Ticket: $34
- Teguise: Market and César Manrique Foundation Tour: $36
- Playa Blanca: Mini Cruise to Papagayo with Swimming Stop: $37
- Playa Blanca: Mini Cruise to Papagayo with Swimming Stop: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalaga €22Lanzarote €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Malaga
Also in Malaga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Málaga: Pub Crawl Málaga Madness: $14
- Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry: $19
- Bodegas Quitapenas: Guided Visit + Wine Tasting: $22
- Torremolinos Gay Pub Crawl & Nightclub Experience: $35
- Conrad Guided Cellar Tour and wine tasting in Ronda: $41
- C/Echegaray 5 Málaga center: Malagueño Massage: Massage + Wine Tasting: $68
- Winederlust Wine Tasting: $70
- Málaga: Traditional Andalusian Tapas and Wine Tour: $72
- Malaga Food & Wine Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $76
- Ronda Wine Tasting with Tapas in a Scenic Vineyard: $78
- Flamenco, Tapas, and Wine Tour: $104
- White Village, Vineyard, and Wine Tasting Wine Tour: $105
Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sunset Vineyard Sightseeing Tour with Wine Tasting and Chocolate: $30
- Family Farm Goat Cheese & Wine Tasting Experience: $56
- Wine Lovers: Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega Lanzarote: $57
- Lanzarote Family Winery: Lava Flow Tour and Wine Tasting: $64
When comparing the travel costs between Malaga and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Malaga Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Malaga or Lanzarote?
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 Malaga or Lanzarote in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Malaga as well as Lanzarote. Many visitors come to Malaga in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Malaga is around the same temperature as Lanzarote in the summer. The daily temperature in Malaga averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Malaga this time of the year. In the summer, Malaga often gets more sunshine than Lanzarote. Malaga gets 348 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun.
Malaga usually gets more rain in July than Lanzarote. Malaga gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalaga 25°C (77°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Malaga or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
Both Lanzarote and Malaga are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Malaga for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Malaga is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Malaga in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Malaga. Malaga usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote during autumn. Malaga gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Malaga usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Malaga gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalaga 19°C (67°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Malaga or Lanzarote in the Winter?
Both Lanzarote and Malaga during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Malaga because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Malaga is generally cooler than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Malaga average around 12°C (54°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Malaga often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Malaga gets 171 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun.
Malaga usually gets more rain in January than Lanzarote. Malaga gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalaga 12°C (54°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Malaga or Lanzarote in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Malaga and Lanzarote. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Malaga this time of year.
Malaga is cooler than Lanzarote in the spring. The daily temperature in Malaga averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In Malaga, it's very sunny this time of the year. Malaga usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during spring. Malaga gets 220 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Malaga usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Malaga gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalaga 16°C (60°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Malaga
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (60°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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