Which place is cheaper, La Spezia 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 La Spezia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or La Spezia, 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 La Spezia?
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.
La Spezia
Located on the coast beside the Ligurian Sea, La Spezia is known for its military and commercial harbors hosting the arsenal of the Italian Navy. It is also well connected by rail and by boat to Cinque Terre National Park - a unique collection of five medieval villages along the coastline - as well as other coastal towns of the region. Other attractions include a number of museums as well as an annual boat race called Palio de Golfo.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €192La Spezia €235
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €192, while the average daily cost in La Spezia is €235. 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 La Spezia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95La Spezia €109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190La Spezia €218
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and La Spezia
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or La Spezia? 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: La Spezia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40La Spezia €41
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Spezia
Also for La Spezia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from La Spezia to Cinque Terre and Return to the Ship: $299
- Arrival Private Transfer La Spezia to Genoa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $278
- Private Transfer La Spezia to Pisa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $222
- Private Transfer from La Spezia Cruise Port to Pisa Airport (PSA): $210
- La Spezia Cruise Port to Pisa Intl Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $210
- Private Transfer from La Spezia to Cinque Terre by car or van: $155
- La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $134
- Guided Tour of Florence & Pisa with Bus Transfer: $87
- La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
- Private Transfer from La Spezia hotels to La Spezia Port: $67
- La Spezia to La Spezia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $67
- Private Transfer from La Spezia Port to La Spezia Hotels: $67
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or La Spezia?
Prices for flights to both La Spezia 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 €73La Spezia €96
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in La Spezia
For La Spezia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste Cinque Terre on a Full Meal Food Tour: $99
- Small-Group Street Food Tour: $104
- Sunset Cruise with Aperitif and Dinner: $105
- Taste Cinque Terre on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $106
- Tour of Apericena at Sunset and Dinner on Boat: $108
- La Spezia. Sunset Aperitif and Dinner on the Boat: $115
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in La Spezia: $118
- La Spezia Cinque Terre Food Tour: $136
- Private Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
- Sunset dinner boat tour in the Gulf of Poets: $169
- Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in La Spezia: $173
- Cooking Class and Home Restaurant Experience: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17La Spezia €39
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
Tours and Activities in La Spezia
For La Spezia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cinque Terre Private Wine And Views Tour: $298
- Giraffe Boat Tour Unique Experience Beyond 5 Terre: $178
- La Spezia Walking Tour: History, Panoramic Views, & Museum: $49
- Pisa Tour by bus: $60
- 3 Hour One-Way Boat Tour from La Spezia to Monterosso: $114
- 3 Hours Sunset Boat Tour to Golfo dei Poeti Shared: $143
- 4-Hour E-Bike Guided Tour of the Tellaro and Montemarcello Villages: $119
- 5 LANDS LUXURY BOAT TOUR: $1,388
- Best Florence and Pisa Excursion from La Spezia Cruise Port: $87
- Best Florence and Pisa Tour for Cruise Visitors from La Spezia: $102
- Best One Day Florence and Pisa Tour from your Cruise Ship: $96
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $107
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29La Spezia €35
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 La Spezia
Also in La Spezia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Hiking in the Cinque Terre with wine tasting and light lunch: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and La Spezia, we can see that La Spezia is more expensive. And not only is Lanzarote much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lanzarote would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lanzarote 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 La Spezia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in La Spezia than you might in Lanzarote.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is La Spezia 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.