Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Marbella?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Marbella or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Marbella or Lanzarote, 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: Marbella or Lanzarote?
Marbella
Marbella is a city in southern Spain in the province of Malaga. It is part of the Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) and is located on the Mediterranean Sea between Malaga and the Strait of Gibraltar. It is one of the most important tourist cities in the area and receives many national and international tourists year round due to its climate and tourism structures. Marbella is a bit of a glamorous city due to its beauty and resort-type environment. The old town with its narrow cobbled streets and flower-filled plazas is packed with shops and art galleries selling boutique clothes and accessories, and handmade wares. The city has significant archaeological and historical heritage and many events and performances throughout the year.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, The Best Luxury Tours to Spain, and The Best Budget Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarbella €117Lanzarote €161
The average daily cost (per person) in Marbella is €117, 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 Marbella and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarbella €61Lanzarote €95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarbella €122Lanzarote €190
Compare Hotels in Marbella and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Marbella 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: Marbella Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marbella €24Lanzarote €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marbella
Also for Marbella, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Malaga: Private Transfer Malaga Airport to Marbella: $235
- Private Transfer from Gaucín to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $223
- Private Transfer from Benaoján to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $214
- Private Transfer from La Alcaidesa to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $205
- Private Transfer from Manilva to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $175
- Private Transfer from Sabinillas to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $174
- Private Transfer from Estepona to Malaga (AGP) airport: $155
- Private Transfer from Cómpeta to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $138
- Private Transfer from El Paraíso to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $135
- Private Transfer from San Pedro de Alcántara to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $132
- Private Transfer from Istán to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $132
- Private Transfer from La Quinta Golf Resort to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $132
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Marbella or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Marbella 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 dayMarbella €38Lanzarote €42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marbella
For Marbella, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Tour: $87
- The Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle Cooking Class.: $180
- Gourmet Cooking Class & Culture in the rural Montes de Malaga.: $191
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Marbella €19Lanzarote €17
Tours and Activities in Marbella
For Marbella, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 h Estepona Bay Tour: $47
- 2 hours Quad Tour in Marbella - 1 quad for 1/2 persons 160€: $175
- Antequera Classic Winery Tour: $206
- Authentic Andalusia - Jeep Eco Tour (pick up from Marbella - Estepona) : $98
- Bike City Tour Marbella: $32
- Buggy Adventure with Incredible Views of the Sea and the Reservoir: $109
- Caminito del Rey and Ardales Guided Tour from Costa del Sol: $75
- Canyoning Experience Near Marbella (Benahavís River Walk): $43
- Discover Marbella's Old Town with five-star private tour: $97
- Dolphin Watching Adventure in Estepona Bay: $38
- Dolphin Watching Tour on Sailboat in Marbella: $71
- E-Bike Tour through Marbella/ Puerto Banús and San Pedro: $101
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- 2-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $137
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $55
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $142
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $46
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $142
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $54
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $186
- 3-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $197
- 4-seater Mixed Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote: $273
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $27
- Aquapark Costa Teguise: Entrance Ticket: $28
- Arrecife/Playa Blanca: Timanfaya National Park Area Day Tour: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarbella €5.71Lanzarote €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Marbella
Also in Marbella, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Manilva & Gaucin Wine Tour from the Costa del Sol: $152
- From Manilva Sunset Wine Tasting Tour with Tapas: $159
- Ronda Full Day Wine Tour from Marbella: $195
- From Antequera Wine Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $213
- From Axarquia Wine Tour with Wine Pairing Lunch: $234
- Full-Day Private Ronda Wine Tour Experience from Marbella: $262
- VIP Ronda Wine Tour and Tasting and Gourmet Lunch Experience with Winemaker: $272
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Marbella and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Marbella much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Marbella would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Marbella 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 Marbella.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Marbella Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Marbella or Lanzarote?
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 Marbella or Lanzarote in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Marbella and Lanzarote. The summer months attract visitors to Marbella because of the beaches, snorkeling, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Marbella is around the same temperature as Lanzarote in the summer. The daily temperature in Marbella averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In Marbella, it's very sunny this time of the year. Marbella usually receives more sunshine than Lanzarote during summer. Marbella gets 348 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Marbella usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Marbella gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMarbella 25°C (77°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Marbella or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Marbella as well as Lanzarote. The shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Marbella this time of year.
In the autumn, Marbella is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Marbella in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Marbella this time of the year. In the autumn, Marbella often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote. Marbella gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun.
Marbella usually gets more rain in October than Lanzarote. Marbella gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMarbella 19°C (67°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Marbella or Lanzarote in the Winter?
Both Lanzarote and Marbella are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Marbella for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Marbella is generally cooler than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Marbella average around 12°C (54°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. Marbella usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during winter. Marbella gets 171 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Marbella usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Marbella gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMarbella 12°C (54°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Marbella or Lanzarote in the Spring?
Both Lanzarote and Marbella during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Marbella in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Marbella is cooler than Lanzarote in the spring. The daily temperature in Marbella averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Marbella. In the spring, Marbella often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Marbella gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun.
Marbella usually gets more rain in April than Lanzarote. Marbella gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMarbella 16°C (60°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Marbella
| Marbella | Lanzarote | |||
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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) |
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.