Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Ephesus?
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 Ephesus or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus 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: Ephesus or Lanzarote?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
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 Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $131Lanzarote $225
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $131, 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 Ephesus and Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $55Lanzarote $111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $110Lanzarote $222
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus 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: Ephesus Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $40Lanzarote $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Kusadasi, Port, Hotel From/To Izmir Airport: $299
- Private Transfer Kusadasi from/to Pamukkale: $263
- Transfer from/to Izmir Airport ADB to/from Didim Area: $203
- Private Transfer | KUSADASI - IZMIR Airport: $161
- Private Transfers İzmir City Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Selçuk, Ephesus, Şirince: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Kusadasi Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport: $102
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Kusadasi: $100
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $100
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $93
- Kusadasi Samos Ferry Trip With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfers from Lanzarote airport (ACE) to Playa Banca: $96
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $94
- Private Transfer from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to Arrecife Port: $81
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Port to Lanzarote Airport (ACE): $81
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $81
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $81
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $64
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $60
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $53
- Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $49
- La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Costa Teguise Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $45Lanzarote $86
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.12
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Dessert$0.13
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.46
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Snacks$0.19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110
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.Ephesus $46Lanzarote $20
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Ephesus Shared Tour from Kuşadası Port: $150
- Ephesus Tour With Small Group From Kusadasi: $137
- Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour From Kusadasi Port : $16
- Ephesus private skip line tour from the cruise port: $167
- Private Tour to Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple From Cruise Ship/Hotel: $200
- "Ephesus Tours" Port Kusadasi lunch guide bus shopping Caravanserai artemis : $64
- "private Ephesus tours "" wholesaler Shop Tours ""from cruise port Kusadasi ": $10
- 2 Days Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour: $209
- 2 Days Ephesus and Istanbul Tour from Kusadasi and Istanbul Ports: $299
- 3-Hour Guided Tour in Ephesus and Temple Of Artemis: $50
- 3-Hour Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Cruiser Only: $49
- ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses tour with LUNCH: $99
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 dayEphesus $12Lanzarote $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- PRIVATE & GROUP: SKIP-THE-LINE EPHESUS with Wine Tasting & Lunch: $12
- SKIP-THE-LINE Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $18
- POTTERY PAINTING & WINE TASTING Tour from Kusadasi Port: $49
- Kusadasi Shore Excursions Ephesus and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus Shore Excursion with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $80
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 Ephesus and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Ephesus much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ephesus would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ephesus 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 Ephesus.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Ephesus or Lanzarote?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Ephesus or Lanzarote in the Summer?
Both Lanzarote and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Ephesus because of the family-friendly experiences.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Lanzarote in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Lanzarote during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
Both Lanzarote and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene are the main draw to Ephesus this time of year.
In the autumn, Ephesus is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets more rain in October than Lanzarote. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Lanzarote in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Lanzarote. Many travelers come to Ephesus for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Ephesus is generally much colder than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 204 hours of full sun in the winter.
Ephesus gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Lanzarote in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Lanzarote.
Ephesus is cooler than Lanzarote in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the spring, Ephesus often gets less sunshine than Lanzarote. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets more rain in April than Lanzarote. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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