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Lanzarote is a cultural destination known for its beauty, culture, food, and exciting activities. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.

How much does it cost to travel to Lanzarote?

You should plan to spend around $198 (€192) per day on your vacation in Lanzarote. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $76 (€73) on meals
  • $41 (€40) on local transportation
  • $195 (€189) on hotels

A one week trip to Lanzarote for two people costs, on average, $2,773 (€2,688). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $198
    €192
  • One Week Per person
    $1,387
    €1,344
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $2,773
    €2,688
  • One Month Per person
    $5,942
    €5,760
  • One Week For a couple
    $2,773
    €2,688
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $5,546
    €5,376
  • One Month For a couple
    $11,884
    €11,520
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Lanzarote cost?

A one week trip to Lanzarote usually costs around $1,387 (€1,344) for one person and $2,773 (€2,688) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Lanzarote on average costs around $2,773 (€2,688) for one person and $5,546 (€5,376) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Lanzarote will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Lanzarote on average costs around $5,942 (€5,760) for one person and $11,884 (€11,520) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Is Lanzarote expensive to visit?

Lanzarote is a smaller destination that attracts a broad range of travelers, encompassing various travel styles, spending practices, and budget options. Visitors can find a range of options for accommodation from high-end luxury hotels to mid-range places to budget-friendly hostels.

Lanzarote can definitely get expensive if you let it, but you have options to reduce costs, including looking for discounts and coupons.

On average, budget travelers spend $87 (€84) per day, mid-range travelers spend $198 (€192) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $379 (€367) per day. These costs are calculated from the expenses of previous travelers to Lanzarote.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Lanzarote is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Genoa or Southampton.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Lanzarote Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Lanzarote?

The average Lanzarote trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Lanzarote travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Lanzarote cost?

Lanzarote on a Budget
Category Budget Mid-Range Luxury
Accommodation 1
For 1 person in double occupancy 		$43
(€41) 		$98
(€95) 		$187
(€181)
Local Transportation 1 $18
(€18) 		$41
(€40) 		$79
(€76)
Food 2 $33
(€32) 		$76
(€73) 		$144
(€140)
Entertainment 1 $8
(€7.34) 		$17
(€17) 		$33
(€32)
Alcohol 2 $2-6
(€2-6) 		$5-14
(€5-14) 		$9-27
(€9-27)

Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget

When planning your trip to Lanzarote, it's important to have realistic expectations about your budget. Many believe they can travel on a shoestring, but that often leads to either uncomfortable travel experiences or some surprisingly high expenses. Consider your vacation style. Do you enjoy staying in hostels, resorts, regular hotels, or vacation rentals? Are attractions and dining experiences a priority? These factors will affect how much you spend and your itinerary.

What Defines a Budget Traveler?

While you might think you're a budget traveler, without giving up many of your usual comforts, you'll likely need to spend more than the $87 per day that backpackers often spend.

Backpackers often work within this tight budget by staying in hostel dorms, eating fast food or street food, using public transit, and mainly visiting free attractions.

So, are you average?

Couples and families enjoying a vacation will probably want to stay in a mid-range hotel, eat at popular dining spots, and explore the key museums and attractions that have entry fees. A trip to Lanzarote wouldn't be complete without visiting its major attractions, museums, sights, and landmarks. Keep in mind that most activities cost money. Thus, it's reasonable to expect your daily budget to be around $198 per person, per day.

Want to Escape the Daily Grind in Style?

If your ideal trip includes every luxury and top-tier service, be ready to budget around $379 per day. A stay at nicer hotels, meals at prestigious restaurants, fancy excursions, and getting around the destination with taxis or private drivers will cost you more. Also, higher-end tours are common with luxury travelers, such as Luxury Catamaran Shared Sailing Experience - offered by Viator.

Accommodation Budget in Lanzarote

In Lanzarote, the price of hotels can really surprise you. Some are much more expensive, offering higher luxury and amenities. Peak season rates soar, with off-season averages around $0 and peak season rising to an average of $0. Prices typically range from $0 to $0, but hostels remain cheaper, especially in dorms. To save money, book during the low season or take advantage of special promotions and advance deals.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid in Lanzarote for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $195 (€189). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $98 (€95) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.

  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $98
    €95
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $195
    €189

Hotels in Lanzarote

Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

Find the best hotel for your travel style.

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Tips to Save Money on Accommodation in Lanzarote

If you travel during the low or shoulder season (and skip ), you'll enjoy lower accommodation prices and fewer tourists.



Transportation Budget in Lanzarote

Lanzarote lacks an efficient public transit system.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, past travelers have spent $41 (€40) per person, per day, on local transportation in Lanzarote. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Lanzarote is significantly more than public transportation.

  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $41
    €40

Transportation Tips

If you're driving, check that your hotel has parking available.

Some of the standard transportation options and hotel transfers include:

  • Private transfers from Lanzarote airport (ACE) to Playa Banca for $84 details
  • La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket) for $41 details
  • Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket) for $46 details

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Food Budget in Lanzarote

Tasting the local cuisine is a key reason for travel, so be sure to sample the unique dishes offered in the area.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While restaurant and meal prices in Lanzarote can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Lanzarote is $76 (€73) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.

  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $76
    €73

When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Lanzarote is around $76 (€73) per person, with previous travelers spending from $33 to $144. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.

Typical meal prices in Lanzarote are as follows:

  • Breakfast: $8 to $23
  • Lunch: $11 to $30
  • Dinner: $23 to $53
  • Coffee: $6
  • Fast Food or Street Food: $11

The local cuisine of Lanzarote is a fare typical of the Canary Islands. Main dishes are simple, usually with some kind of meat or fish as a base, and are often accompanied by a sauce called mojo. The sauce made mainly of oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, red pepper, thyme, oregano, coriander, and several other spices. There are two varieties of mojo: rojo (or red, often served with meat) and verde (or green, often served with fish). Another kind of local dish is papas arrugadas (or "wrinkly potatoes"), which are cooked unpeeled in salt water then baked dry. Gofio is another common ingredient. Served as a side dish in a moist patty or as a base for pastries and pies, gorfio is a flour substitute milled from a variety of cereals like wheat, corn (maize), and barley, or a mixture of them. In addition to traditional fare, there are also a number of non-traditional restaurants especially in the resort areas. Visitors will be able to find a wide variety of dining selections including Greek, Chinese, Indian, and Mexican.

Food & Dining Tips

Several hotels include breakfast with your stay, while others charge separately for it. The cost and quality can vary significantly depending on the hotel. Knowing this in advance can guide your budget decisions. It could be worth it for the tasty buffet available at the hotel, or you may wish to find a cheaper option at a local bakery or cafe.

Carry a reusable water bottle with you to avoid spending on drinks. It's also a win for the environment.

If you're considering a tour, double-check which meals are included in the package. There may be instances where you'll have to pay for your own meals, potentially stretching your budget.

Taking a food tour or cooking class is a great way to experience the culture in Lanzarote. After all, cuisine is one of the reasons why so many people visit. A few of the best culinary activities here include:

  • Music Hall Tavern - MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show for $62 details
  • Puerto del Carmen: Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Dinner Show for $54 details

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Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Lanzarote

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Lanzarote typically cost an average of $17 (€17) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.

  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $17
    €17

Timanfaya National Park is one of the island's top attractions. A volcanic landscape that has barely changed since its eruption in the 1730s, the park covers about a quarter of the island's surface. Some highlights of the park are the Montañas del Fuego (or Mountains of Fire), as well as the Timanfaya National Park Visitors' Centre which features a permanent display explaining the origins of the island, the recent volcanic activity that formed the park, and the surprising flora and fauna to be found in the seemingly barren landscape.

Jameos del Agua and Cueva de los Verdes are two other sights worth seeing. Jameos del Agua is a part of a volcanic tunnel that is exposed to the sky due to a ceiling collapse-the cavity now houses a bar, restaurant, swimming pool, and concert hall. Cueva de los Verdes is a part of the same tunnel, located a few hundred meters inland. Here visitors can tour a succession of caverns and tunnels formed by an underground river of lava.

Other highlights of the island include the lookout point of Mirador del Rio, Fundación Cesar Manrique (an impressive house built inside five volcanic bubbles), the Whales and Dolphins Museum, Agricola Museum, and Lanzarote's beaches.



In addition to sightseeing amongst the many features mentioned above, Lanzarote is also a hotspot for beaches and water activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, windsurfing, parasailing, and canoeing. There is also a water park (with bus service from Puerto del Carmen), a Zoo (Guinate Park), an aquarium-type park and a wild-west themed animal park called Rancho Texas. There are even submarine excursions as well as yacht charter and sailing. Lanzarote has plenty to offer from beach-bumming, shopping, and dining, to the more adventurous opportunities amidst the volcanic landscape.

A nice way to explore destinations in Lanzarote is with local tours that last just a few hours. This way you can see as much as possible in an efficient way with knowledgable guides. Prices vary by the type of activity or tour, the dates, and the size of the group. Here are a few of the highest rated tours by previous visitors:

  • North Tour, Viewpoint, Brunch, White beach & lava pools for $124 details
  • Walking Tour through La Corona Volcano and Famara Cliff for $58 details
  • Guided Snorkel Experience for $44 details

Recommended Activities


Nightlife Budget in Lanzarote

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $9.58 (€9.29) on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Lanzarote per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.

  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $9.58
    €9.29
Nightlife Tips

Exploring the nightlife is often a fun part of any trip, but skipping a few drinks can make a big impact on your overall travel cost.

Nightlife activities and tasting tours are popular in Lanzarote. A few favorites from other travelers include:

  • Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega for $51 details

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Travel cost data last updated: Nov 23, 2024

Budgeting and Travel Tips for Lanzarote

  • Peak season in usually results in inflated prices and heavy crowds. To keep costs down and avoid the hustle, try visiting during the shoulder or low seasons instead.
  • By taking a slower approach to travel, you can enjoy the local beauty while saving money. When you jam-pack your schedule with activities, your expenses can skyrocket. But if you allow yourself to relax and take in the sights, you might find you're spending less overall.

Budgeting Challenges

  • Lanzarote doesn't offer many public transportation choices. It might be a good idea to rent a car or arrange for transportation ahead of time, like booking a tour. Just keep in mind that this could affect your budget in other areas.
  • Lanzarote isn't exactly teeming with hostels, so if you were hoping to find a low-cost dorm, you might want to rethink that. Finding a budget hotel or renting an apartment could be your best bet.
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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.


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