Which place is cheaper, Puerto del Carmen or Palma de Mallorca?
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 Palma de Mallorca or Puerto del Carmen?
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 Puerto del Carmen, 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 Puerto del Carmen?
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.
Puerto del Carmen
Located on the south-eastern coast of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is a popular resort area best known for its high concentration of bars, pubs, restaurants, and clubs. By day, visitors frequent the beaches for swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing, and other watersports - and by night, they flock to enjoy the live music and drinks of the area's thriving nightlife.
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 €171Puerto del Carmen €210
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €171, while the average daily cost in Puerto del Carmen is €210. 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 Puerto del Carmen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Puerto del Carmen €98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Puerto del Carmen €196
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Puerto del Carmen
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca or Puerto del Carmen? 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 and Puerto del Carmen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Puerto del Carmen €39
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:
- Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Mallorca Airport (PMI): $94
- Private Transfer from Peguera to Mallorca airport (PMI): $104
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca city to Mallorca airport (PMI): $64
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Palma de Mallorca: $94
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Pollensa: $156
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Peguera: $104
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Deyá: $112
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Can Picafort: $156
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Calas de Mallorca: $153
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Cala Millor: $153
- Private Transfer from Can Picafort to Mallorca airport (PMI): $156
- Private Transfer from Calas de Mallorca to Mallorca airport (PMI): $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Puerto del Carmen?
Prices for flights to both Puerto del Carmen 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 €78Puerto del Carmen €89
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:
- Private Open Air Cinema Experience in Spain with Pizza: $50
- Palma de Mallorca Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $63
- Self-guided food tour in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca: $88
- Unique self-guided food tour in Palma Old Town, Mallorca: $88
- Unique self-guided food tour in Sóller, Mallorca: $88
- Palma de Mallorca Food Tour with 10 Locals Favorites Dishes: $101
- Mallorca Sunset Catamaran Cruise with DJ and Mediterranean Dinner: $103
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $105
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $153
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $171
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca €34Puerto del Carmen €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:
- 2 Hours Segway Tour in Palma: $71
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour Through Palma’s Jewish Quarter: $118
- 3 Hour Slingshot Sunset Tour from Paguera: $139
- 4 Hour Shared Coastal Boat Tour with Swimming Stops in Mallorca: $83
- 4-Hour Private Gourmet Experience in Traditional Mallorcan Finca: $130
- 5-Hour Guided Robinson Boat Day Tour in Northern Mallorca: $80
- 5-hours Tour: Mallorca Inland Charming Villages: $88
- 8-Hour Formentor and Sineu Market with boat trip Tour in Mallorca: $68
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $11
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $11
- Alcudia Boat Tour Visit Places Only Accessible by Boat: $212
- Alcudia Winecellar Tour with Vineyard Visit, Tasting of 5 Wines: $58
Tours and Activities in Puerto del Carmen
For Puerto del Carmen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cesar Manrique’s Lanzarote tour with Cactus Garden & LagOmar: $73
- Las Palmas: Freedive & Deep Snorkel Experience For Beginners: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca €29Puerto del Carmen €60
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:
- Mallorca Wine Tour Taste Local Wines in Santa Maria: $71
- Gastronomic Wine Tasting Experience Guided by a Sommelier: $88
- EVOO and wine tasting. Guided Tour of the Olive Tree in Mallorca: $94
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $183
- Wine tasting at sunset including pick-up from the north coast: $195
- Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x wine tasting pick up east coast: $235
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palma de Mallorca and Puerto del Carmen, we can see that Puerto del Carmen 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 Puerto del Carmen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto del Carmen 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 Puerto del Carmen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Puerto del Carmen?
Palma de Mallorca has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Puerto del Carmen. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca and Puerto del Carmen, 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.
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.