Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Setubal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Setubal or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Setubal and Lanzarote can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Setubal or Lanzarote?
Setubal
Setubal is a busy working port and major commercial fishing center. Setubal is a city that has always had a close connection to the seas, and this is celebrated along the newly rejuvenated waterfront, which encompasses the colorful fishing harbor, the popular urban park and the Troia Peninsula ferry terminal. Within the charming historic center is a maze of narrow alleys, hidden plazas, and family-owned shops, along with Portugal's largest fish market. Setubal is primarily an industrial city, but is situated in a region of immense beauty; to the east is the stunning Serra da Arrabida, to the north is historic Palmela, while to the south are the paradise beaches of the Troia Peninsula. Setubal may not be a conventional holiday destination, but there is a surprising amount to see and do within the city and the surrounding region.
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 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySetubal €123Lanzarote €161
The average daily cost (per person) in Setubal is €123, 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 Setubal and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSetubal €59Lanzarote €95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSetubal €118Lanzarote €190
Compare Hotels in Setubal and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Setubal 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: Setubal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Setubal €54Lanzarote €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Setubal
Also for Setubal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers (Lisbon - Évora) / (Évora - Lisbon): $197
- Paragliding experience near Lisbon with transfers from Lisbon: $148
- Transfer Sesimbra to Lisbon Airport: $82
- Boat Transfer to Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach with Return: $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Setubal or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Setubal 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 daySetubal €35Lanzarote €42
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.Setubal €12Lanzarote €17
Tours and Activities in Setubal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Setubal.
- Évora Private Walking Tour, By Local Guide: $44
- Évora Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Évora Tales and Legends Walking Tour from Évora: $55
- Évora With Love Walking Tours: $55
- Évora: Christian Heritage Private Walking Tour: $64
- Évora: Private Walking Tour: $64
- 4x4 Tour to the Wonders of Cabo Espichel : $49
- 4x4 and Boat Tour in Arrabida Natural Park: $98
- Arrábida Jeep 4x4 tour to Arrábida, the most beautiful beach of Europe: $93
- Arrábida National Park Rock Climbing Experience: $128
- Arrábida Natural Park: Stand Up Paddleboard Tour and Lesson: $53
- Arrábida Nature Jeep Tour: $64
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- 2-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $137
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $55
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $142
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $46
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $142
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $54
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $186
- 3-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $197
- 4-seater Mixed Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote: $273
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $27
- Aquapark Costa Teguise: Entrance Ticket: $28
- Arrecife/Playa Blanca: Timanfaya National Park Area Day Tour: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySetubal €10Lanzarote €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Setubal
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Setubal:
- Jeep Tour through Arrábida Azeitão and Wine Tasting: $56
- Monsaraz and Wine Tasting Tour from Évora: $71
- Alentejo Wine Tour from Évora: $76
- Sesimbra: Half-Day Tour to Arrabida with Wine Tasting: $106
- Wine Tour, discovering the famous Setúbal Moscatel: $137
- Private Full Day Evora & Alentejo Wine Tour from Lisbon : $152
- Private Wine Tour from Lisbon to Arrábida: Wine & Cheese Tasting: $170
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 Setubal and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Setubal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Setubal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Setubal 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 Setubal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Setubal Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Setubal 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 Setubal or Lanzarote in the Summer?
Both Lanzarote and Setubal are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In the summer, Setubal is around the same temperature as Lanzarote. Typically, the summer temperatures in Setubal in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Setubal. Setubal usually receives more sunshine than Lanzarote during summer. Setubal gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Setubal usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Setubal gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySetubal 23°C (73°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
Both Lanzarote and Setubal during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In October, Setubal is generally cooler than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Setubal average around 19°C (66°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Setubal. In the autumn, Setubal often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote. Setubal gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun.
Setubal usually gets more rain in October than Lanzarote. Setubal gets 80 mm (3.1 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 OctoberSetubal 19°C (66°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Lanzarote in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Setubal and Lanzarote.
Setubal is cooler than Lanzarote in the winter. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. Setubal usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during winter. Setubal gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun in the winter.
Setubal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Setubal usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Setubal gets 110 mm (4.3 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 JanuarySetubal 12°C (53°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Lanzarote in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Setubal as well as Lanzarote.
In the spring, Setubal is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the spring temperatures in Setubal in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Setubal this time of the year. In the spring, Setubal often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote. Setubal gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun.
Setubal usually gets more rain in April than Lanzarote. Setubal gets 64 mm (2.5 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 AprilSetubal 16°C (60°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Setubal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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