Which place is cheaper, Puerto del Carmen or Nice?
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 Nice or Puerto del Carmen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Puerto del Carmen can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nice or Puerto del Carmen?
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.
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 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) 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 dayNice €169Puerto del Carmen €210
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €169, 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 Nice and Puerto del Carmen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNice €61Puerto del Carmen €98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNice €122Puerto del Carmen €196
Compare Hotels in Nice and Puerto del Carmen
Looking for a hotel in Nice 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: Nice Hotel Prices and Puerto del Carmen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nice €23Puerto del Carmen €39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- transfert Nice aéroport /Fréjus /Saint Raphaël: $176
- Transfer: Nice City Center to Côte d'Azur Airport(NCE): $44
- Transfer from Nice Airport to Villefranche Port: $60
- Transfer from Antibes to Nice Airport : $215
- Transfer Nice Côte d'Azur Airport: $102
- Transfer Nice Airport to Cannes, Mónaco or Cap d Antibes by Sedan: $113
- Transfer Nice Airport: $119
- Transfer - Nice city> Nice Airport: $108
- Transfer - Nice Airport> Nice city: $108
- Transfer - Nice Airport> Monaco: $299
- Private transfer from and to Cannes: $96
- Private transfer from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Puerto del Carmen?
Prices for flights to both Puerto del Carmen and Nice 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 dayNice €85Puerto del Carmen €89
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.Nice €12Puerto del Carmen €17
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
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 dayNice €17Puerto del Carmen €60
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nice and Puerto del Carmen, we can see that Puerto del Carmen is more expensive. And not only is Nice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nice 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 Nice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nice Expensive? and Is Puerto del Carmen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nice or Puerto del Carmen?
Nice has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Puerto del Carmen. When comparing the sizes of Nice 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.