Which place is cheaper, Lastres or Palermo?
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 Palermo or Lastres?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Palermo and Lastres 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: Palermo or Lastres?
Palermo
Located on its north coast, Palermo is the capital city of Sicily. The city has a lot to offer visitors who decide to venture to this often overlooked part of Italy. There is an interesting history, some unique and delicious food, and a fascinating culture. Prices in Sicily are generally cheaper than elsewhere in Italy. There are a handful of budget accommodation options and plenty of mid range hotels that are spread throughout the city. The rooms are usually comfortable and clean but as always, read reviews before making your reservation.
Lastres
A city by the sea, Lastres (or Llastres) started out as a small fishing and whaling village accessible only by a dangerous path over cliffs. Today, it is still known as the "beautiful village of Asturias," with breathtaking views of the sea, streets full of historic charm, and a grand chain of mountains just inland. It is the perfect little getaway for someone wanting to bask in the beauty of nature with all the comforts of civilization at hand.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalermo €114Lastres €163
The average daily cost (per person) in Palermo is €114, while the average daily cost in Lastres is €163. 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 Palermo and Lastres in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalermo €56Lastres €77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalermo €112Lastres €154
Compare Hotels in Palermo and Lastres
Looking for a hotel in Palermo or Lastres? 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: Palermo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palermo €5.64Lastres €19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palermo
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Palermo:
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Bus to Monreale€3.00
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Bus From Airport€6.00
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90 Minute Bus Pass€1.30
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Short Taxi Ride€4.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palermo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Palermo:
- Airport Transfer: Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo by Business Car: $106
- Airport Transfer: Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo by Luxury Van: $118
- CO2-Offset Arrival Private Transfer Palermo Airport to Palermo : $76
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo City: $61
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo : $76
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Palermo City to Palermo Airport : $76
- Eurostars Centrale Palace - Palermo Airport or vice versa, Private Transfer: $48
- Grand Hotel Wagner to Palermo airport or vice versa, Private Transfer: $60
- Mangias Pollina Resort private transfer to Palermo airport: $120
- Palermo Airport (PMO) to Palermo Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $184
- Palermo Airport (PMO) to Palermo Cruise Port- Arrival Private Transfer: $92
- Palermo Airport ⇄ Palermo City: Private Transfer Service: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Palermo or Lastres?
Prices for flights to both Lastres and Palermo 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 dayPalermo €51Lastres €71
Typical Food Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of dining costs in Palermo are as follows:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€32
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Fast Food Lunch€5.32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palermo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Palermo.
- Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making: $65
- Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $70
- Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better: $78
- Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with a Local -For real foodies!: $83
- Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour: $88
- Cooking class in Palermo city center: $114
- Sicilian Cooking Class: $117
- Cooking Class in Palermo - fresh pasta and tiramisù: $118
- Sicilian Dinner & Tarot – A Magical Night of Wine & Laughs: $118
- Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with a Well-known Italian Chef: $118
- Sicilian Cooking Class : Homemade Pasta: $123
- Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view: $138
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palermo €17Lastres €20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Palermo are as follows:
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Capuchin Catacombs (for 2)€6.00
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Castello della Zisa Entrance (for Two)€12
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Theater Tickets (for Two)€49
Tours and Activities in Palermo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Palermo are as follows:
- Palermo Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Skip the Line in Museum of Marionette Antonio Pasqualino: $10
- Zisa Palace Entry Ticket: $18
- Palatine Chapel Entry Ticket, Audio App & optional Norman Palace: $30
- Discover the Charm of A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour: $36
- Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily: $39
- Guided tour of the historic center Palermo: $42
- Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo: $42
- Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Tour – Small Group or Private: $44
- Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $54
- Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food: $54
- Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalermo €11Lastres €18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palermo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Palermo:
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Beer€2.56
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Bottle of Quality Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Palermo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Palermo:
- Wine Tasting Experience for Small Groups from Palermo: $269
- Private Tour to Segesta, Erice and Wine Tasting in Marsala: $275
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palermo and Lastres, we can see that Lastres is more expensive. And not only is Palermo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Palermo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palermo 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 Lastres would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lastres than you might in Palermo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Palermo Expensive? and Is Lastres Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Palermo or Lastres?
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 Palermo or Lastres in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Palermo and Lastres. Many travelers come to Palermo for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Palermo is generally a little warmer than Lastres. Daily temperatures in Palermo average around 25°C (76°F), and Lastres fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lastres this time of the year. In Palermo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Palermo usually receives more sunshine than Lastres during summer. Palermo gets 347 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 203 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Palermo usually receives less rain than Lastres. Palermo gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPalermo 25°C (76°F)Lastres 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Lastres in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Palermo as well as Lastres. Many visitors come to Palermo in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Palermo is a little warmer than Lastres in the autumn. The daily temperature in Palermo averages around 20°C (67°F) in October, and Lastres fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palermo this time of the year. In the autumn, Palermo often gets more sunshine than Lastres. Palermo gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 138 hours of full sun.
Palermo usually gets less rain in October than Lastres. Palermo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPalermo 20°C (67°F)Lastres 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Lastres in the Winter?
Both Lastres and Palermo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Palermo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Palermo is a little warmer than Lastres. Typically, the winter temperatures in Palermo in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Lastres averages at about 9°C (49°F).
Palermo usually receives more sunshine than Lastres during winter. Palermo gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 95 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Lastres. In January, Palermo usually receives less rain than Lastres. Palermo gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPalermo 12°C (53°F)Lastres 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Lastres in the Spring?
Both Lastres and Palermo during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Palermo because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In April, Palermo is generally a little warmer than Lastres. Daily temperatures in Palermo average around 15°C (58°F), and Lastres fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
It's quite sunny in Palermo. In the spring, Palermo often gets more sunshine than Lastres. Palermo gets 219 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 143 hours of full sun.
Palermo usually gets less rain in April than Lastres. Palermo gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPalermo 15°C (58°F)Lastres 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Lastres and Palermo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 42 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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