Which place is cheaper, Granada or Lanzarote?
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 Lanzarote or Granada?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Granada, 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: Lanzarote or Granada?
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.
Granada
Granada is a city of southern Spain located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the autonomous community of Andalucia. Perhaps the most notable feature of the city is its medieval architecture that dates to the Moorish occupation of Spain. Each example stands from another time and place, strong fortresses and castles against the backdrop of lumbering mountains. Yet they are surrounded by a city thriving with modern day quirks. From castles and fortresses to bars, restaurants, and cafes, Granada is a unique setting for an otherworldly getaway.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €192Granada €150
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €192, while the average daily cost in Granada is €150. 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 Lanzarote and Granada in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Granada €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Granada €118
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Granada
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Granada? 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: Granada Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Granada €22
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 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
- La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $93
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Granada are as follows:
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7 Trip Bus Pass€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Also for Granada, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer Granada downtown to Málaga airport (Agp): $316
- Granada Private Intercity Transfer to Malaga: $192
- From Granada; Private transfer to Sierra Nevada (all hotels): $188
- Via Ferrata Moclín with Transfers: $94
- Private Transfer Granada to Granada Train Station by Luxury van: $71
- Private Luxury Airport Transfer: $53
- Granada Airport to Granada City Private Arrival Transfer: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Granada?
Prices for flights to both Granada and Lanzarote 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 dayLanzarote €73Granada €64
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: $52
- MHT - Music Hall Tavern - Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $63
- Timanfaya National Park: Evening Tour with Volcano Dinner: $140
- Timanfaya Evening Experience and Volcano Dinner: $143
Typical Food Prices in Granada
For Granada, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Sangria€2.50
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Sandwich to go€3.00
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Bocadillo & Drink€6.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Granada
For Granada, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco Show with Dinner at Jardines de Zoraya: $63
- Dinner with Paella on a Terrace in the Albayzín and Live Flamenco: $68
- Sacromonte Caves Flamenco Show with Dinner: $68
- Walking Food Tour: $82
- Spanish Cooking Class in Granada: $90
- Food Tour in Granada: $116
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Granada €28
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
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $59
- 20-Minute Jet Ski Adventure in Puerto del Carmen: $71
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $61
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $202
- 3 Hour Guided Buggy Tour Around the Island of Lanzarote: $286
- 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
- 4-seater Mixed 3h Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote: $298
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $32
- Aquapark Costa Teguise: Entrance Ticket: $33
Tours and Activities in Granada
For Granada, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Walking Tour with Play Granada: $95
- Seville Tour with Alcazar, Cathedral and Giralda from Granada: $252
- 1 Hour Flamenco Class Experience in Granada: $45
- Adventure Cahorros, Monachil/ Climbing and abseiling Granada: $100
- Albaicín & Sacromonte Walking Tour: $19
- Albaicín & Sacromonte: Tour with Flamenco Show: $34
- Albaicín and Sacromonte Sunset tour + Flamenco show : $71
- Albaicin & Sacramonte Electric Bike Tour in Granada : $54
- Albaicin and Sacromonte Private Tour : $102
- Albaicin and Sacromonte: Guided tour and sunset at Mirador San Nicolas: $34
- Albayzín: Granada's Albayzín Tour with Food Tasting: $94
- Albayzin and Sacromonte Guided Walking Tour in Granada: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Granada €24
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Granada
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Granada:
- Winefulness wine tasting, mindfulness, and senses that awaken: $47
- Wine Tasting in Granada: $56
- Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour: $81
- Granada Tapas and wine tour!: $82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Granada, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Granada much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Granada would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Granada 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 Granada.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Granada Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Granada?
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 Lanzarote or Granada in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Granada. Also, most visitors come to Granada for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Lanzarote is generally around the same temperature as Granada. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 24°C (75°F), and Granada fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Granada this time of the year. In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives less sunshine than Granada during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 348 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Granada. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Granada receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Granada 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Granada in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Granada. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Granada because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Granada in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Granada fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Granada. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Granada. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 213 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Granada. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Granada receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Granada 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Granada in the Winter?
Both Granada and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Granada this time of year.
In the winter, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Granada. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lanzarote in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Granada averages at about 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Granada during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 171 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Granada. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Granada receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Granada 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Granada in the Spring?
Both Granada and Lanzarote during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Granada for the natural beauty.
In April, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Granada. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 20°C (68°F), and Granada fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Granada, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Granada. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 220 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Granada. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Granada receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Granada 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Granada and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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