Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Paphos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Paphos or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos 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: Paphos or Lanzarote?
Paphos
Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPaphos €97Lanzarote €161
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €97, 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 Paphos and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Lanzarote €95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Lanzarote €190
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Paphos 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: Paphos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Lanzarote €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- Private Transfer from Paphos Airport to Larnaca in Minivan(Taxi): $191
- Private Transfer Paphos Airport PFO to Paphos City by Luxury Car: $138
- Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $61
- Choirokitia & Famagusta Guided Tour with Transfers: $43
- Private Airport Transfer from Hotel to Paphos Airport in a 4-seater taxi: $42
- Blue Lagoon trip with slide, music & transfer from Paphos: $32
- Paphos to Paphos Int Airport (PFO) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- From Nicosia Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Transfer: $30
- Private Transfer from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Limassol Port: $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Paphos 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 dayPaphos €38Lanzarote €42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $52
- Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $54
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $66
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.Paphos €12Lanzarote €17
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guided Tour of Limassol with Kourion and Kolossi Castle : $49
- 100% Cyprus - Tour to Troodos mountains and villages (From Paphos) : $52
- 3 Hours Sunset Cruise in Atlantida Bay: $54
- 6 hour Buggy Tour Akamas incl lunch and Adonis Falls: $209
- 6-Hour Quad or Buggy Tour incl Lunch and Entrance to Adonis Falls: $87
- Adonis Falls Lazy Sunday Quad and Buggy Adventure : $76
- Akamas Jeep Safari Tour from Paphos: $62
- Akamas Panorama: Private Mini Bus Tour With Local Guide: $588
- Akamas Peninsula Full Day 4x4 Winter Tour: $71
- Ancient Kourion, Kolossi Castle, Omodos & Winery Tour - Paphos: $94
- Authentic Cyprus Historic Day Tour from Paphos: $33
- Blue Lagoon (Akamas) Cruise: $31
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- Lanzarote : Museo Lagomar Entry Ticket: $8.56
- Puerto del Carmen: Indoor 18 hole Crazy Mini Golf Experience: $8.56
- Jose Saramago House and Library Museum Tickets : $13
- Audio Guided Tour of the El Grifo Wine Museum: $16
- Aquarium Entry Ticket: $16
- Return or 1-Way Ferry Ticket to Fuerteventura: $20
- Jameos del Agua Entry Ticket: $21
- Janubio Salt Flats Guided Tour: $24
- Vineyard Tour with Wine and Chocolate Tasting: $24
- San Bartolomé: Bodegas El Grifo Winery Tour and Tasting: $27
- Timanfaya National Park Bus Tour w/ Entry Ticket: $27
- Aqualava Waterpark Entrance Ticket: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPaphos €9.98Lanzarote €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- Wine tasting and winery tour at Fikardos Winery: $28
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $64
- Regional Wineries Tour with Wine Tastings: $80
- WINE TOUR from Paphos: $104
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 Paphos and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Paphos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Paphos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Paphos 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 Paphos.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paphos Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Paphos 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 Paphos or Lanzarote in the Summer?
Both Lanzarote and Paphos during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Paphos because of the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Paphos is a little warmer than Lanzarote. Typically, the summer temperatures in Paphos in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Paphos. In the summer, Paphos often gets more sunshine than Lanzarote. Paphos gets 388 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun.
Paphos usually gets rain in July Lanzarote. Paphos gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPaphos 27°C (80°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Paphos and Lanzarote. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Paphos this time of year.
In October, Paphos is generally around the same temperature as Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Paphos average around 21°C (70°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In Paphos, it's very sunny this time of the year. Paphos usually receives more sunshine than Lanzarote during autumn. Paphos gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Paphos usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Paphos gets 19 mm (0.7 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 OctoberPaphos 21°C (70°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Lanzarote in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Paphos as well as Lanzarote. Many travelers come to Paphos for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Paphos is cooler than Lanzarote in the winter. The daily temperature in Paphos averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. In the winter, Paphos often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Paphos gets 180 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun.
Paphos usually gets more rain in January than Lanzarote. Paphos gets 65 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryPaphos 12°C (53°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Lanzarote in the Spring?
Both Lanzarote and Paphos are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Paphos in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Paphos is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the spring temperatures in Paphos in April average around 17°C (62°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Paphos. Paphos usually receives more sunshine than Lanzarote during spring. Paphos gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Paphos usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Paphos gets 11 mm (0.4 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 AprilPaphos 17°C (62°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Paphos
| Paphos | Lanzarote | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (62°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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