Which place is cheaper, Nice 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 Nice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Nice, 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 Nice?
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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
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 France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €192Nice €169
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €192, while the average daily cost in Nice is €169. 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 Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Nice €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Nice €122
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Nice
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Nice? 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: Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Nice €23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $13
- Aquapark Costa Teguise tickets with Optional Transfer: $33
- Roundtrip Ferry Transfer to La Graciosa with Free Wifi: $35
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $45
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Costa Teguise Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $45
- La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $49
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $53
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $60
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $64
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $81
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE): Private Transfer to Cannes hotels: $567
- Private Transfer to Isola: $411
- From Nice Airport Private Transfer to Saint-Tropez: $352
- Private Transfer Nice City or Nice Airport (NCE) to Draguignan: $299
- Transfer - Nice Airport> Monaco: $299
- Nice to Cannes one way Private Transfer: $268
- Nice Cruise Port to Cannes city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $260
- Private Transfer Nice Airport (NCE) to Saint-Aygulf: $239
- Private Transfer From Monaco To Nice With a 2 Hour Stop: $227
- Private Arrival Transfer Nice Airport to Mandelieu La Napoule 23: $224
- Transfer from Antibes to Nice Airport : $215
- Private Transfer from Nice Airport to Frejus: $215
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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 €73Nice €85
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
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee€2.50
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Strawberries€4.00
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Loaf of Bread€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Food Tour in Local Flavors & Niçoise Specialties: $59
- Exclusive Food Tour in Menton - 3 hours - small groups: $60
- Nice Food Tour – A Full Taste of French Riviera by Do Eat Better: $91
- Nice Food Tour: Food Tastings & Local Wine Experience in Nice: $96
- Food Tour of Nice with a Passionate Guide: $105
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $106
- Secret Food Tour: Nice: $109
- Sunset Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine: $112
- Nice Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $114
- 3-Course Organic Dinner in Garden with Views of French Riviera: $117
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $137
- Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $143
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Nice €12
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- Puerto del Carmen: Indoor 18 hole Crazy Mini Golf Experience: $11
- Mini Golf Entry Ticket in Puerto del Carmen: $11
- LagOmar Museum Entry Ticket: $12
- Jose Saramago House and Library Museum Tickets : $14
- Delicious experience of local sweets with coffee.: $18
- Aquarium Entry Ticket: $19
- Lanzarote:Ferry ticket to Fuerteventura with free wifi: $24
- Janubio Salt Flats Guided Tour: $26
- Private and Guided Tour to the Salinas de Janubio with Tasting: $26
- Vineyard Tour with Wine and Chocolate Tasting: $28
- Sunset vineyard tour with wine and chocolate tasting: $31
- Aqualava Waterpark Entrance Ticket: $32
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $78
- Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $82
- Èze Medieval Village Tour with your Certified Guide: $44
- Èze: Private Village Guided Walking Tour: $256
- 1/2 day tour; Monaco and Eze guided tour, sightseeing: $84
- 2 Hour Walking Tour in the Old Town of Antibes: $30
- 2 Hours Shared Nice City Walking Tour: $5.97
- 2-Hour Guided Tour of Monaco with a certified guide: $55
- 3-Hour Private Tour to Discover Nice and its Heights: $298
- 7 Hills of Nice E-bike Tour with Local Guide: $118
- A Self-Guided Tour Of Nice The UNESCO Heritage City: $9.99
- All-Inclusive Culinary and History Tour of Old Nice with a Local: $155
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Nice €17
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 Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Distillery Day Tour: $11
- 4 Bars Party Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entry & 5 Free Shots: $23
- 4 Bars & 1 Club Fun Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots: $24
- Bar Crawl in Nice the Ultimate Experience with night club: $24
- Private Pub / Bar Crawl Group Size 6-20 people: $27
- Spirits Tasting at the Distillery Le Vadrouilleur: $29
- St. Patrick's Bar Crawl Party, Free Shots & Club Entry: $29
- Halloween Party : Pub Crawl Nice with 5 free shots and Masks: $35
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $39
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting within Nice city borders: $39
- Nice Visit DE Distillery and Tasting DE Local Spirits: $42
- Discover our terroirs and enjoy a cheese and wine tasting: $47
When comparing the travel costs between Lanzarote and Nice, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Nice Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Nice?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Lanzarote or Nice in the Summer?
Both Nice and Lanzarote during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Nice in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Nice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Nice. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Nice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Nice in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Nice. Furthermore, many visitors come to Nice in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Nice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Nice averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Nice receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Nice. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Nice 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Nice in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Nice. Additionally, most visitors come to Nice for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Nice fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Nice. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Nice receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Nice 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Nice in the Spring?
Both Nice and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Nice because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Lanzarote is much warmer than Nice in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Nice fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Nice. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Nice 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Nice and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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.