Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Valencia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Valencia or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia 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: Valencia or Lanzarote?
Valencia
Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.
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 G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayValencia €123Lanzarote €161
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia 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 Valencia and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia €58Lanzarote €95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia €116Lanzarote €190
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Valencia 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: Valencia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valencia €18Lanzarote €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Valencia Airport (VLC): Transfer to Valencia Cruise Port: $238
- Private transfer from Valencia Airport to Alicante: $201
- Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van: $175
- Valencia Airport (VLC): Private Transfer to Valencia: $120
- Valencia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Valencia hotels: $120
- From Morella and Peñíscola Day Trip with Transfers: $118
- Private Transfer Valencia Airport to Hotel: $109
- Valencia City, Airport, Cruise Terminal Private Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer: Valencia to Valencia Airport VLC in Luxury Van: $86
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Departure Transfer (Valencia Hotels to Valencia Airport): $83
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Valencia Hotel or Address): $83
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Valencia (hotel OR airport pick-up): $71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Valencia 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 dayValencia €40Lanzarote €42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
- Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Traveling Spoon Sangria and Tapa Private Online Cooking Class: $40
- Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $48
- Valencia Traditional Food Tour: $51
- Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $53
- Street Food Tour including Paella & Tapas Tasting: $58
- Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $59
- Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $63
- Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $64
- Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and visit market: $65
- Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Market Visit: $65
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.Valencia €29Lanzarote €17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Flamenco Tour€16
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 150 Min Bike Group Tour with Local Guide: $33
- 2 Hour Private Bike Tour in Valencia: $27
- 3hs-Hour Guided City Sightseeing and Beaches Bike Private Tour: $38
- A day in the life of Valencia - Private tour with a local: $233
- Adventure Jetski: $155
- Adventures day: Thermal Springs and Waterfalls: $104
- Albufera Natural Park Tour with Boat Ride from Valencia : $64
- Alicante: 8-hour cruise to Tabarca Island by private boat: $1,069
- Anna: amazing water canyoning experience: $95
- Best Bike Tour Dutch & English in Valencia: $35
- Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
- Bike Grand Valencia Group Tour: $38
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 dayValencia €20Lanzarote €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Free Shots: $13
- Pub Crawl With Free Shots: $25
- Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $59
- From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $90
- Local Tapas & Wine tasting experience: $91
- Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience: $102
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $108
- From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $123
- Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $164
- Requena: 1/2 Day Private Vineyards & Premium Wine Tastings: $191
- From Utiel-Requena Wine Tour and Traditional Lunch: $209
- Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries: $213
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 Valencia and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Valencia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Valencia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Valencia 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 Valencia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valencia Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Valencia 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 Valencia or Lanzarote in the Summer?
Both Lanzarote and Valencia during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Valencia because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Valencia is around the same temperature as Lanzarote in the summer. The daily temperature in Valencia averages around 25°C (76°F) in July, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Valencia. In the summer, Valencia often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote. Valencia gets 303 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun.
Valencia usually gets more rain in July than Lanzarote. Valencia gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyValencia 25°C (76°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Valencia and Lanzarote. The hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Valencia this time of year.
In the autumn, Valencia is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Valencia in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. Valencia usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during autumn. Valencia gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Valencia usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Valencia gets 94 mm (3.7 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 OctoberValencia 19°C (66°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Lanzarote in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Valencia as well as Lanzarote. Many travelers come to Valencia for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Valencia is generally cooler than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 12°C (53°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. In the winter, Valencia often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Valencia gets 162 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun.
Valencia usually gets more rain in January than Lanzarote. Valencia gets 32 mm (1.3 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 JanuaryValencia 12°C (53°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Lanzarote in the Spring?
Both Lanzarote and Valencia are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Valencia in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
Valencia is cooler than Lanzarote in the spring. The daily temperature in Valencia averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Valencia. Valencia usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during spring. Valencia gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Valencia usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Valencia gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilValencia 15°C (60°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Valencia
| Valencia | Lanzarote | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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