Which place is cheaper, Puerto del Carmen or Montpellier?
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 Montpellier or Puerto del Carmen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Montpellier and Puerto del Carmen. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Montpellier or Puerto del Carmen?
Montpellier
Montpellier is the 8th largest city of France, and also has been the fastest growing city in the country over the past 25 years. Graceful and easy-going, Montpellier is a stylish metropolis with elegant buildings, grand hotels, private mansions, stately boulevards and shady backstreets, and gorgeous white-sand beaches on its doorstep. Unlike many southern towns, Montpellier has no Roman heritage. Instead it was founded in the 10th century by the counts of Toulouse and later became a prosperous trading port as well as a scholarly center - Europe's first medical school was established here in the 12th century. The population swelled in the 1960s when many French settlers left independent Algeria and relocated here, and it's now France's fastest-growing city and one of its most multicultural areas. Students make up over a third of the population, giving it a spirited vibe.
Puerto del Carmen
Located on the south-eastern coast of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is a popular resort area best known for its high concentration of bars, pubs, restaurants, and clubs. By day, visitors frequent the beaches for swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing, and other watersports - and by night, they flock to enjoy the live music and drinks of the area's thriving nightlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best 2-Week Tours in France, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontpellier €140Puerto del Carmen €210
The average daily cost (per person) in Montpellier is €140, while the average daily cost in Puerto del Carmen is €210. 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 Montpellier and Puerto del Carmen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontpellier €69Puerto del Carmen €98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontpellier €138Puerto del Carmen €196
Compare Hotels in Montpellier and Puerto del Carmen
Looking for a hotel in Montpellier or Puerto del Carmen? 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: Montpellier Hotel Prices and Puerto del Carmen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montpellier €26Puerto del Carmen €39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montpellier
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montpellier:
- Private Transfers from Montpellier Airport to Montpellier: $54
- Montpellier Private Transfer from Montpellier city centre to Montpellier Airport: $39
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Montpellier to Montpellier Airport: $36
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer Montpellier Airport MPL to Cap d'Agde: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Montpellier or Puerto del Carmen?
Prices for flights to both Puerto del Carmen and Montpellier 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 dayMontpellier €53Puerto del Carmen €89
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montpellier
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montpellier.
- Bertrand Bosc wine and food tour in Pic St Loup: $94
- Montpellier Gourmet Food Tour: $106
- Private cooking class with specialized chefs Montpellier: $118
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montpellier €12Puerto del Carmen €17
Tours and Activities in Montpellier
Here are a few actual costs in Montpellier for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- CityTour and Photo Portraits Souvenirs in Montpellier: $42
- Gourmet Sete tour from Montpellier: $83
- Guided Tour of Montpellier City Centre by Electric Bike: $83
- Legendary Montpellier, flexible legends and storytelling tour: $24
- Montpellier City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $9.51
- Montpellier Private Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems with a Local: $52
- Montpellier Private Walking Tour with a Local : $56
- Montpellier Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
- Montpellier Walking Tour by the Sea by Electric Bike: $83
- Montpellier by bike vintage guided bike tour : $78
- Montpellier craft beer tour: $81
- Picpoul de Pinet Tour - Half Day Oysters and Wines: $173
Tours and Activities in Puerto del Carmen
For Puerto del Carmen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Las Palmas: Freedive & Deep Snorkel Experience For Beginners: $141
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontpellier €15Puerto del Carmen €60
Sample the Local Flavors in Montpellier
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montpellier:
- Small-Group Half-Day Châteaux of Montpellier Wine Tour: $94
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Pic Saint-Loup Wine Tour from Montpellier: $94
- Camargue Sand Excursion - Half Day Wine Tour: $178
- Wine tasting through play: $179
- Private Half-Day Languedoc Wine Tour from Sète: $275
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montpellier and Puerto del Carmen, we can see that Puerto del Carmen is more expensive. And not only is Montpellier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Montpellier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montpellier 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 Puerto del Carmen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto del Carmen than you might in Montpellier.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Montpellier Expensive? and Is Puerto del Carmen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Montpellier or Puerto del Carmen?
Montpellier has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Puerto del Carmen. When comparing the sizes of Montpellier and Puerto del Carmen, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.