Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Palma de Mallorca?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Palma de Mallorca or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca or Lanzarote?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
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 Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalma de Mallorca €139Lanzarote €161
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €139, 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 Palma de Mallorca and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Lanzarote €95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Lanzarote €190
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Lanzarote €40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€6.80
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Bus Ride€1.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Cala Mesquida : $220
- Mallorca Airport (PMI): Private Transfer to Port de Polença: $220
- Private Transfer to/from Mallorca Airport: $190
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Luxury Car: $153
- Private Transfer from Alcudia to Mallorca airport (PMI): $149
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Alcudia: $149
- Private Transfer from Calas de Mallorca to Mallorca airport (PMI): $147
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Calas de Mallorca: $147
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Cala d'Or: $136
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Colonia de Sant Jordi: $133
- Private Transfer from Colonia de Sant Jordi to Mallorca airport (PMI): $133
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Luxury Van: $128
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Roundtrip Ferry Transfer to La Graciosa with Free Wifi: $32
- Private transfers from Lanzarote airport (ACE) to Playa Banca: $90
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Port to Lanzarote Airport (ACE): $29
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $29
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $47
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $54
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $121
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Costa Teguise Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $85
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $85
- La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $44
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Palma de Mallorca 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €45Lanzarote €42
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $89
- Traditional recipes cooking experience: $102
- Mallorca Evening Tour: Horseback Riding, Dinner and Dance: $111
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $134
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $136
- Majorca: Dinner aboard a private catamaran with snorkeling and paddle surfing: $1,386
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: $54
- Music Hall Tavern - MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca €34Lanzarote €17
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Champagne & Exlusive Majorcan Wines Experience: $122
- (self guided) Electric Scooter tour in the countryside Mallorca!: $55
- 1 Hour Palma Cathedral Guided Tour: $23
- 2 Hour Sunset Cruise Drinks, Tapas SUP & Snorkel: $56
- 2 Hours Segway Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $51
- 2 h. Boat tour from Cala Figuera to Caló del Moro and S´Almonia: $44
- 2-Hour Guided Buggie Tour of Mallorca: $90
- 3 Hour Slingshot Sunset Tour from Paguera: $133
- 3 Hours Trike Sunset Tour from Paguera: $133
- 3 hours Quad Sunset Tour from Paguera: $168
- 4 hour Cruise with Drinks, Tapas, SUP & Snorkel: $112
- 4-Hour Private Gourmet Experience in Traditional Mallorcan Finca: $124
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- 2 Hours Guided Snorkeling Tour in Playa Chica: $44
- 2-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $141
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $56
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $147
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $56
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $147
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $55
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $192
- 3 Hour Guided Buggy Tour Around the Island of Lanzarote: $260
- 3 Hours Guided Tour with Polaris SLINGSHOT Around Lanzarote: $192
- 3-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $181
- 3-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $203
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca €29Lanzarote €9.29
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee€3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Alcudia Vineyard Tour and Exclusive Wine Tasting Experience: $45
- Palma Distillery Tour with 3 Spirits and Gourmet Tapas Tasting: $55
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $164
- Wine tasting at sunset including pick-up from the north coast: $186
Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tour discovering the origins of vineyards in Lanzarote: $39
- Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega: $55
- Hiking and Wine Tasting: $62
- Half Day Timanfaya Volcanic Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palma de Mallorca and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Palma de Mallorca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Palma de Mallorca would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca or Lanzarote in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Palma de Mallorca and Lanzarote. The summer months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Palma de Mallorca is around the same temperature as Lanzarote. Typically, the summer temperatures in Palma de Mallorca in July average around 24°C (76°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In Palma de Mallorca, it's very sunny this time of the year. Palma de Mallorca usually receives more sunshine than Lanzarote during summer. Palma de Mallorca gets 334 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Palma de Mallorca usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Palma de Mallorca gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPalma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Palma de Mallorca as well as Lanzarote. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Palma de Mallorca this time of year.
In October, Palma de Mallorca is generally cooler than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca average around 19°C (66°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 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 Palma de Mallorca this time of the year. In the autumn, Palma de Mallorca often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Palma de Mallorca gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun.
Palma de Mallorca usually gets more rain in October than Lanzarote. Palma de Mallorca gets 58 mm (2.3 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 OctoberPalma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Lanzarote in the Winter?
Both Lanzarote and Palma de Mallorca are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Palma de Mallorca is much colder than Lanzarote in the winter. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 11°C (52°F) in January, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. Palma de Mallorca usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during winter. Palma de Mallorca gets 164 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Palma de Mallorca usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Palma de Mallorca gets 41 mm (1.6 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 JanuaryPalma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Lanzarote in the Spring?
Both Lanzarote and Palma de Mallorca during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Palma de Mallorca is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the spring temperatures in Palma de Mallorca in April average around 14°C (57°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 20°C (68°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Palma de Mallorca. In the spring, Palma de Mallorca often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Palma de Mallorca gets 210 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun.
Palma de Mallorca usually gets more rain in April than Lanzarote. Palma de Mallorca gets 46 mm (1.8 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 AprilPalma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Palma de Mallorca
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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