A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Playa Blanca vs. Gran Canaria for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Playa Blanca or Gran Canaria?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Playa Blanca and Gran Canaria can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Playa Blanca or Gran Canaria?

Playa Blanca

Located on the southern tip of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca is a resort area popular with families and couples seeking a quieter vacation alternative to the lively neighbor resort of Puerto del Carmen. The resort's white sandy beaches are peaceful and sheltered from the higher winds found on other parts of the island. Timanfaya National Park is also nearby, as well as a number of other spectacular volcanic features.

Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located just off the coast of northwestern Africa. It is the third largest of the islands, and is known for its variety of volcanic beaches. This island is sometimes called a "Miniature Continent" due to the different climates and variety of landscapes found, which allow for a range of activities like hiking, biking, surfing, and scuba diving.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Spain, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, and The Best Luxury Tours to Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Gran Canaria or Playa Blanca?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Playa Blanca Prices
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    Gran Canaria Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Playa Blanca €188
    Gran Canaria €150

The average daily cost (per person) in Playa Blanca is €188, while the average daily cost in Gran Canaria is €150. 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 Playa Blanca and Gran Canaria in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Playa Blanca €81
    Gran Canaria €63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Playa Blanca €162
    Gran Canaria €126
Compare Hotels in Playa Blanca and Gran Canaria

Looking for a hotel in Playa Blanca or Gran Canaria? 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.

Hotels in Playa Blanca


Hotels in Gran Canaria


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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: Playa Blanca Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Playa Blanca €49
    Gran Canaria €46

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gran Canaria

Also for Gran Canaria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer: Las Palmas Center to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): $48
  • Stand Up Paddle and Snorkeling Tour of Gran Canaria with Transfers south area: $227
  • Private Transfer from San Bartolomé de Tirajana to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $126
  • Private Transfer from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $83
  • Private Transfer from Las Palmas City Hotels to Gran Canaria Port: $73
  • Private Transfer from Gran Canaria Port to Las Palmas city hotels: $73
  • Private Transfer Gran Canaria Port to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): $73
  • Playa Del Ingles: Discover Scuba Diving - Free Transfers: $98
  • Maspalomas: Jet Ski Tour with Hotel Transfer: $151
  • Las Palmas to Gran Canaria Port - Departure Private Transfer: $73
  • Las Palmas to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) - Departure Transfer: $47
  • Private Airport Transfer with City Tour: $90

Is it cheaper to fly into Playa Blanca or Gran Canaria?

Prices for flights to both Gran Canaria and Playa Blanca 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Playa Blanca €77
    Gran Canaria €59

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gran Canaria

For Gran Canaria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show & 3-Course Meal: $69
  • Origen Dinner Show at Sala Scala: $72
  • Food Tour with Distillery Visit & Lunch: $99
  • Sala Scala Gran Canaria Dinner Show: $107

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Playa Blanca €20
    Gran Canaria €20

Tours and Activities in Playa Blanca

For Playa Blanca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Lanzarote: Playa Blanca to Marina Rubicón Waterbus Ticket: $13
  • Lanzarote: Snorkeling Tour: $64
  • Lanzarote: Try Scuba Diving Experience: $111
  • Lanzarote: Your First Scuba Diving Experience: $87

Tours and Activities in Gran Canaria

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Gran Canaria.

  • "Gran Canaria Can-Am Adventure: Monte León to Fataga": $146
  • 1 hour relaxing horse riding tour in Gran Canaria: $41
  • 2 hours Green Mountains Horse Riding Tour: $79
  • 2-Hour Afternoon Snorkeling Experience in Gran Canaria by Boat: $52
  • 2-Hour Segway Tour: Maspalomas Dunes, Playa Ingles,S.Agustin: $69
  • 3 Wheel Motorcycle like Quad/Buggy Tour Gran Canaria (Maspalomas): $87
  • 3 wheels motorcycle Coast Tour - Ryker - Gran Canaria Maspalomas: $175
  • 4 Hour Boat Tour with Snorkeling from Puerto Rico and Mogan: $88
  • Adventure in Quad ATV: $139
  • Aerial Yoga Experience in Maspalomas, Spain: $41
  • Afrikat Afternoon Cruise: $90
  • Afrikat Morning Cruise: $90

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Playa Blanca €9.29
    Gran Canaria €7.14

Sample the Local Flavors in Gran Canaria

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gran Canaria:

  • Guided Tour at Ron Arehucas Distillery: $13
  • Painting and textures workshop with volcanic wine tasting: $47
  • Las Palmas: Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in the Old Town: $52
  • Spanish Cured Meats & Wine Tasting Tour in Mogan: $64
  • Spanish Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour in Mogan: $69
  • Gran Canaria flavours with distillery visit and tastings: $78

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Playa Blanca and Gran Canaria, we can see that Playa Blanca is more expensive. And not only is Gran Canaria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gran Canaria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gran Canaria 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 Playa Blanca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa Blanca than you might in Gran Canaria.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Playa Blanca Expensive? and Is Gran Canaria Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Playa Blanca or Gran Canaria?

Gran Canaria has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Playa Blanca. When comparing the sizes of Playa Blanca and Gran Canaria, 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.


When is the best time to visit Playa Blanca or Gran Canaria?

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 Playa Blanca or Gran Canaria in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Playa Blanca and Gran Canaria.


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