Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Toledo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Toledo or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Toledo 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: Toledo or Lanzarote?
Toledo
Set upon a hill above the plains of Castilla-La Mancha in central Spain lies the ancient city of Toledo. Its intricate architecture is only enriched by its profound historical background, spurring tourists from all over the world to gaze at and study the story of Toledo. It has been given many names throughout its history, including the "Imperial City" for being the main venue for Charles V, Holy Roman Empire, as well as the "City of the Three Cultures" for its historical co-existence of Christians, Muslims, and Jews. In 1986, UNESCO named Toledo a World Heritage Site due to the plethora of extensive cultural and monumental heritages. You will find that though an old city, it is just buzzing to life with things to do and places to see!
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 Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayToledo €123Lanzarote €161
The average daily cost (per person) in Toledo 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 Toledo and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personToledo €66Lanzarote €95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomToledo €132Lanzarote €190
Compare Hotels in Toledo and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Toledo 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: Toledo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Toledo €20Lanzarote €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toledo
Also for Toledo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Madrid: Private transfer to Toledo: $294
- Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid: $272
- Hot Air Balloon over Toledo with optional transfers from Madrid : $243
- Madrid: Private Airport Transfer to Toledo: $186
- Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to MAD Airport by MiniVan: $183
- Madrid: Puy du Fou Round-Trip Transfer & Optional Ticket: $38
- From Puy du Fou Round-Trip Transfer: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Roundtrip Ferry Transfer to La Graciosa with Free Wifi: $32
- Private transfers from Lanzarote airport (ACE) to Playa Banca: $90
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Port to Lanzarote Airport (ACE): $29
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $29
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $47
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $54
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $121
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Costa Teguise Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $85
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $85
- La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $44
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Toledo or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Toledo 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 dayToledo €39Lanzarote €42
Typical Food Prices in Toledo
For Toledo, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch€11
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: $54
- Music Hall Tavern - MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Toledo €30Lanzarote €17
Tours and Activities in Toledo
For Toledo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Toledo Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $273
- 3 Hours Toledo Private Tour: $169
- Auidio Tour - Toledo - Monuments of the 3 cultures: $6.64
- Boat cruise with guide on board + Historical City Adventure Gift: $12
- City Sightseeing Toledo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- Consuegra Windmills and Toledo Private Tour from Madrid: $554
- Discover Toledo:from Madrid-Private Tour with Guide & Driver: $599
- English Tour - Toledo Complete + Visit Casa Palacio: $11
- Essence of Private Tour with a Local Archaeologist: $226
- Essential Toledo with monuments and optional Legends tour: $28
- From Madrid: Avila, Segovia & Toledo Private Tour: $841
- From Madrid: Toledo Cathedral & Jewish Quarter Half-Day Tour: $58
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- 2 Hours Guided Snorkeling Tour in Playa Chica: $44
- 2-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $141
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $56
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $147
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $56
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $147
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $55
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $192
- 3 Hour Guided Buggy Tour Around the Island of Lanzarote: $260
- 3 Hours Guided Tour with Polaris SLINGSHOT Around Lanzarote: $192
- 3-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $181
- 3-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $203
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayToledo €19Lanzarote €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Toledo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toledo:
- From Madrid: Toledo Tour with Wine Tasting and 7 Monuments: $53
Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tour discovering the origins of vineyards in Lanzarote: $39
- Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega: $55
- Hiking and Wine Tasting: $62
- Half Day Timanfaya Volcanic Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Toledo and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Toledo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Toledo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Toledo 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 Toledo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Toledo Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
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.