Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Sintra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sintra or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sintra or Lanzarote? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Sintra or Lanzarote?
Sintra
Located just 28 kilometers from Lisbon, Sintra is a town that was, for a long time, home to Portuguese royalty leading up to the 1910 revolution. In town you will find a Royal Palace and in the surrounding area there is a Moorish Castle, and the Pena Palace, which dates back to the 19th century. The town is on the Estoril Coast near the Sintra Mountains, making its setting very dramatic, beautiful and picturesque. The surrounding hills are actually designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site because they offer a great combination of both cultural importance and natural beauty.
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 Budget Tours to Portugal, The Best Tours for Seniors to 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 daySintra €115Lanzarote €161
The average daily cost (per person) in Sintra is €115, 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 Sintra and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSintra €57Lanzarote €95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSintra €114Lanzarote €190
Compare Hotels in Sintra and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Sintra 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: Sintra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sintra €21Lanzarote €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sintra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sintra:
- Algarve vs Lisbon: Private Transfer to/from Algarve /Lisbon: $513
- Private transfer from Sintra to Porto with 2 hours for sightseeing: $289
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(8pax): $109
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(3pax): $98
- Tours and Transfers: $89
- Private Guided Transfer in Sintra and Lisbon: $87
- Lisbon transfer, national and Iberian trips: $86
- TRANSFER Cascais to Lisbon Airport: $82
- Private Transfer Lisbon & Cascais by Van or Car: $73
- Tuk Tuk Transfer With Sintra Pena Ticket From Meeting Point: $73
- Transfer Sintra to Lisbon Airport: $71
- Lisbon Airport: Cascais/Estoril/Sintra Private Transfer: $57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
Is it cheaper to fly into Sintra or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Sintra 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 daySintra €42Lanzarote €42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sintra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sintra.
- Private Portuguese Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Lisbon Local: $220
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.Sintra €23Lanzarote €17
Tours and Activities in Sintra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Sintra are as follows:
- E-Bike Rental Self Guide Tour in Sintra and Cabo da Roca : $64
- Half Day Private Wine and Traditional Tile Making Tour: $157
- 1h sight seeing - Sintra Mountain Tour (price per car) - max 4persons: $119
- 2 Hour Private Picnic and Photoshoot Experience in Lisbon area: $149
- 2 Hours Romantic experience for two by sailboat in Cascais: $297
- 2 hours Private Sailing Experience in Cascais: $297
- 3 Hour Sintra Village and Beaches Tuktuk Tour: $125
- 4 hour Private MTB Enduro Trail Tour in Sintra Mountain: $171
- 4 hour Private MTB Enduro Trail Tour in Sintra Mountain: $153
- 4x4 Tours in Portuguese Classic Jeeps (UMM) around Sintra: $153
- Amazing Sintra tour: $91
- Cascais Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $260
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 daySintra €17Lanzarote €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Sintra
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sintra:
- Half-Day Tour in Cascais / Sintra with Brunch and Wine Tasting: $60
- Hiking and Wine Tasting Experience: $71
- Half Day in Sintra and Cabo da Roca with Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Private tour wine tasting in Setubal: $96
- Excursion from Lisbon to Setúbal: Nature, Beach and Wine Tasting: $125
- Private Tour Sétubal, Palmela, Arrábida with wine tasting: $175
- Hidden Gems: Sintra & Cascais Private Tour with Wine Tasting: $181
- From Lisbon Private Tour to Porto with Port Wine Tasting: $235
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 Sintra and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Sintra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sintra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sintra 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 Sintra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sintra Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Sintra 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 Sintra or Lanzarote in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Sintra as well as Lanzarote.
In the summer, Sintra is around the same temperature as Lanzarote. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sintra in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra this time of the year. In the summer, Sintra often gets more sunshine than Lanzarote. Sintra gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun.
Sintra usually gets more rain in July than Lanzarote. Sintra gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySintra 23°C (73°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
Both Lanzarote and Sintra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Sintra is generally cooler than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Sintra average around 19°C (66°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sintra. Sintra usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote during autumn. Sintra gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Sintra usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Sintra gets 80 mm (3.1 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 OctoberSintra 19°C (66°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Lanzarote in the Winter?
Both Lanzarote and Sintra during the winter are popular places to visit.
Sintra is cooler than Lanzarote in the winter. The daily temperature in Sintra averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Sintra often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Sintra gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sintra. Sintra usually gets more rain in January than Lanzarote. Sintra gets 110 mm (4.3 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 JanuarySintra 12°C (53°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Lanzarote in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Sintra and Lanzarote.
In the spring, Sintra is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sintra in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In Sintra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sintra usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote during spring. Sintra gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Sintra usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Sintra gets 64 mm (2.5 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 AprilSintra 16°C (60°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Sintra
| Sintra | Lanzarote | |||
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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) |
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.