Which place is cheaper, Venice 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 Venice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Venice, 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 Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €192Venice €276
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €192, while the average daily cost in Venice is €276. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Venice €120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Venice €240
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Venice? 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: Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Venice €27
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
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $54
- 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Budapest: Private transfer to Venice or Venice to Budapest: $637
- Treviso Airport (TSF) to Venice - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $299
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat: $299
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Departure Transfer: $299
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Falcade - Arrival Private Transfer: $298
- Private arrival transfer from Venice airport to hotel in Venice city center: $294
- Marco Polo Airport(VCE)to Merano Resorts-Arrival Private Transfer: $293
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Cortina d'Ampezzo - Arrival Transfer : $290
- Venice Airport to Cortina d'Ampezzo Private Transfer Arrival: $290
- Private Transfer from Venice Airport to Chioggia Port: $275
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Pozza di Fassa - Arrival Private Transfer: $264
- Private transfer from Venice Marco Polo airport to Piazzale Roma : $263
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 €73Venice €112
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 Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $39
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $53
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $57
- Secret Street Food Tour of Venice in 2,5 hours: $57
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $59
- Venetian Dinner: $74
- Tiramisu Cooking Class & Brunch in Venice – Make, Eat, and Enjoy!: $78
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $84
- Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $90
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $90
- Venetian Secrets 3 course Cooking Class and Unlimited Prosecco: $94
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Belluno: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Venice €101
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: $191
- 3-Hour Walking Tour in Los Volcanes Nature Reserve: $61
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Glass-blowing Factory Visit: $47
- Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour: $78
- Teatro La Fenice Guided Tour: $96
- Venice Doge's Palace Reserved Access Tour: $66
- Venice Rialto Walking Private Tour: $233
- Venice at sunset Private tour: $167
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $255
- 2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day: $131
- 4 hours Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano with local real guide: $214
- 4-hour private tour in the Northern Lagoon with traditional boat: $247
- A Self-Guided Tour Around Venice's Castello District: $8.99
- A Venetian Aperitif on The Lagoon Private Tour: $143
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Venice €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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $30
- Natural Wine Tasting in the heart of the Prosecco Hills: $33
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $43
- Venice Cicchetti, Spritz and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $62
- Venice Wine Tasting and Contemporary Art: $78
- 2 Hour Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $78
- Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice: $105
- Rialto Market Food and Wine Tasting Guided Tour in Venice: $112
- Eat like a Local: Venice Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Evening Tour : $118
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Cicchetti with a Local Guide: $130
- From Prosecco Full Experience with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $167
- Prosecco Wine Tour. Half-day. From Venice: $170
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Venice?
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 Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Venice because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Venice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lanzarote in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Venice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Venice. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Venice during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Venice. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Venice in the Autumn?
Both Venice and Lanzarote during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In October, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 23°C (73°F), and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Venice. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Venice. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Venice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Venice. Also, many travelers come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Venice. Lanzarote is much warmer than Venice in the winter. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Venice during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Venice. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Venice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Venice. Also, many visitors come to Venice in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Lanzarote is much warmer than Venice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lanzarote in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Venice averages at about 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Venice. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Venice. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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