Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Dahab?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Dahab or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Dahab and Lanzarote can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Dahab or Lanzarote?
Dahab
Dahab is a small town on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. It is located about 85 kilometers north of Sharm el-Sheikh and sits on the Gulf of Aqaba. It's a popular destination with divers and backpackers alike, and offers some of the best snorkeling and diving that you'll find in the Red Sea. It's a great alternative to the resort driven Sharm el-Sheikh, and is popular with independent travelers who are looking for affordable accommodation. There are some upmarket options however, predominantly in the Laguna area, but budget facilities are not hard to find.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain.
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Dahab Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDahab $26Lanzarote $225
The average daily cost (per person) in Dahab is $26, while the average daily cost in Lanzarote is $225. 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 Dahab and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDahab $9.31Lanzarote $111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDahab $19Lanzarote $222
Compare Hotels in Dahab and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Dahab 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: Dahab Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dahab $3.10Lanzarote $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dahab
Also for Dahab, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Pickup Transfers from Dahab to Taba: $120
- Saint paul and saint anthony monastery private transfer: $69
- Private Transfer To/From Nuweibaa City and Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer Between Nuweibaa City and Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: $60
- Sharm el-Sheikh: 1-Way or Round-Trip Transfer to Dahab: $42
- Private Transfer Dahab Hotel to Sharm ElSheikh Airport : $32
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: $35
- Private transfers from Lanzarote airport (ACE) to Playa Banca: $96
- Private Transfer from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to Arrecife Port: $81
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $81
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Port to Lanzarote Airport (ACE): $81
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $81
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $13
- Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $49
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $60
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $64
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Costa Teguise Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $45
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Dahab or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Dahab 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 dayDahab $13Lanzarote $86
Typical Food Prices in Dahab
For Dahab, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$2.00
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Juice$0.11
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Breakfast for Two$0.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dahab
For Dahab, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bedouin Dinner in the Mountains In Dahab: $36
- Bedouin Dinner in the Mountains In Dahab: $39
- Dahab Desert Safari and Bedouin Dinner: $95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lanzarote
For Lanzarote, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- MHT Lanzarote - Music Hall Tavern - Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $53
- MHT - Music Hall Tavern - Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $63
- Timanfaya National Park: Evening Tour with Volcano Dinner: $140
- Timanfaya Evening Experience and Volcano Dinner: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dahab $6.56Lanzarote $20
Tours and Activities in Dahab
For Dahab, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Camel Trek Desert and Beach Experience Private Tour in Dahab: $140
- 2 Day Hiking Canyoning Tour Colored and Wishwashi in Sinai: $72
- 4x4 Jeep Adventure from Dahab: $43
- Adventure Quad Biking Tour in Dahab: $50
- Astronomy and Bedouin Culture group Tour in sharm with Pickup: $140
- Blue Hole Snorkeling Adventure in Dahab: $195
- Cairo pyramids tour from Hurghada Small group HurghadaToGo: $60
- Camel Ride + Blue Hole Snorkeling + Quad Bike Tour With Lunch From Dahab: $49
- Dahab Windsurfing Adventure in Red Sea Waves: $60
- Dahab's Kept Secrets 5 Adventures in 1 Tour: $25
- Royal seascope Semi-Submarine Cruise: $33
- luxury Snorkeling cruise with buffet lunch: $41
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: $149
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $60
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $155
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $59
- 20-Minute Jet Ski Adventure in Puerto del Carmen: $71
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $155
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $61
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $203
- 3 Hour Guided Buggy Tour Around the Island of Lanzarote: $287
- 3 Hours Guided Tour with Polaris SLINGSHOT Around Lanzarote: $202
- 3-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $190
- 3-Hour Walking Tour in Los Volcanes Nature Reserve: $61
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDahab $3.89Lanzarote $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Lovers: Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega Lanzarote: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dahab and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Dahab much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dahab is in Africa and Lanzarote is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Dahab would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dahab 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 Dahab.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dahab 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.