Which place is cheaper, Madrid 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.
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Should you visit Playa Blanca or Madrid?
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 Madrid 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 Madrid?
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.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPlaya Blanca €188Madrid €162
The average daily cost (per person) in Playa Blanca is €188, while the average daily cost in Madrid is €162. 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 Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPlaya Blanca €81Madrid €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPlaya Blanca €162Madrid €156
Compare Hotels in Playa Blanca and Madrid
Looking for a hotel in Playa Blanca or Madrid? 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: Playa Blanca Hotel Prices and Madrid Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Playa Blanca €49Madrid €18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vehicle transfer with driver included in Madrid: $153
- Transfer from Barajas Airport to Madrid: $117
- Shuttle Transfer Arrivals: Madrid Airport to City Center: $211
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Madrid Airport (MAD): $79
- Private transfer from Madrid airport to Madrid city center.: $93
- Private transfer departure from City Centre to Madrid Airport: $29
- Private tour of Prado & Reina Sofía, tickets and transfer included: $287
- Private one way Transfer from/to Madrid to/from Segovia: $147
- Private Transfer: Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Luxury Van: $89
- Private Transfer: Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Luxury Car: $120
- Private Transfer: Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD by Business Car: $84
- Private Transfer: Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid by Luxury Van: $89
Is it cheaper to fly into Playa Blanca or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid 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
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Food Meals for one dayPlaya Blanca €77Madrid €59
Typical Food Prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee€2.00
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Ice Cream€3.00
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Kebabs (for 2)€16
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Croissant€1.50
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)€16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid: $65
- Madrid Old Town Tour & Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $69
- Small-Group Food Tour with Tapas, Wine & Vermouth: $74
- Murder Mystery Dinner Experience: $75
- Chocolate & Churros Cooking Class in Madrid: $76
- Spanish Tapas Experience and Sangría Showcooking in Madrid: $76
- Small-Group Food Tour with Local Tapas & Spanish Wine: $76
- Madrid Luxury Evening Food Tour In the Vibrant La Latina District: $81
- Madrid Food Tour: Best Tapas, Churros & Market Sights by FLT: $88
- Guided Food Tour of Tapas, Ham, Olive Oil & Vermouth: $89
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars: $90
- Madrid Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Food Tour: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Playa Blanca €20Madrid €33
Tours and Activities in Playa Blanca
For Playa Blanca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Kayak tour with snorkeling in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.: $63
- Lanzarote Private Sailboat Cruise Tour: $319
- Lanzarote: Electric Surfing Experience on the Coast: $80
- Lanzarote: Playa Blanca to Marina Rubicón Waterbus Ticket: $13
- Lanzarote: SSI Try Scuba Diving Experience: $108
- Lanzarote: Snorkeling Tour: $63
- Lanzarote: Try Scuba Diving Experience: $108
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- 2 Days Guided Cultural Tour in Madrid Royal Palace and 3 Museums: $223
- 2 Hour Madrid City Expert Tour: $198
- 2 Hour Private Panoramic Tuk Tuk Tour: $199
- 2-Hour Patisserie Experience for Dessert Lovers: $117
- 3 Hour Private Bike Tour in Madrid with a Guide: $176
- 3-hour experience on the Redován K2 Family Via Ferrata: $49
- 30 Minutes of Jet Ski Adventure on the Coast of Alicante: $106
- A Self-Guided Tour of El Retiro Park’s Rise, Ruin and Redemption: $5.00
- A local's A self-guided audio tour: $12
- Alcalá de Henares Private Tour from Madrid: $251
- Alcala World Heritage Tour: $12
- Alcala de Henares and Cervantes Guided Tour from Madrid: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPlaya Blanca €9.29Madrid €19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer€5.00
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)€13
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Top Pub Crawl Madrid & Party: $12
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Spanish Wine Tasting Overlooking Parque del Oeste: $26
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $29
- Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor in Madrid: $35
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
- Wine Tasting in Madrid Experience: $54
- Madrid Tapas and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $73
- Hypno Tasting Wine Tasting under Hypnosis in Madrid: $76
- Spanish Wine Tasting : $90
- Wine Tasting and Flamenco Master Class in Madrid: $101
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour: Local Bars & Spanish Wine Tasting: $111
When comparing the travel costs between Playa Blanca and Madrid, we can see that Playa Blanca is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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 Madrid Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Playa Blanca or Madrid?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 310 times larger than the population of Playa Blanca. When comparing the sizes of Playa Blanca and Madrid, 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.