Which place is cheaper, Lugo or Palma de Mallorca?
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 Palma de Mallorca or Lugo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca or Lugo, 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: Palma de Mallorca or Lugo?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
Lugo
Located in northwestern Spain, Lugo is a city of the Galicia region best known for its old city, completely surrounded by Roman walls. Within these walls are some of Lugo's most impressive sights including a striking city hall, elaborate cathedral, and many beautiful city squares and plazas. The city is also known for its festivals and is the capital of a province of the same name.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalma de Mallorca €171Lugo €123
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €171, while the average daily cost in Lugo is €123. 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 Palma de Mallorca and Lugo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Lugo €50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Lugo €100
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Lugo
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca or Lugo? 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices and Lugo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Lugo €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€6.80
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Bus Ride€1.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $84
- Boat Transfer between Puerto Andratx and Sant Elmo: $14
- Caves Drach Tour & Return Transfer from Cala Dor-Calas Mallorca: $69
- Departure Private Transfer from Palma Downtown to PMI Airport: $87
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $82
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Car: $112
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Van: $124
- Departure Transfer: Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI by Luxury Car: $172
- East Mallorca Coasteering Experience with Transfers: $84
- North Mallorca Coasteering Tour with Transfers: $84
- Palma Nova to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Palma de Mallorca to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Lugo?
Prices for flights to both Lugo and Palma de Mallorca 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €78Lugo €60
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Mallorcan Food Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $35
- Palma de Mallorca : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $62
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $71
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $71
- Self Guided Food Tour in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca: $86
- Traditional recipes cooking experience: $108
- Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition: $114
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $144
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $145
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $166
- Romantic SPA day with couples massage and romantic dinner at Eurotel Punta Rotja: $238
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca €34Lugo €13
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.99
- Palma de Mallorca Quest Experience in Castle Bellver Prison Break: $7.17
- Palma de Mallorca Interactive City Tour: $8.37
- Self-Guided Tour of Soller's Secret Stories: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $10
- Jardines de Alfabia Tickets: $11
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $11
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $11
- AbenteuerDate Palmanova, tour with fun activities in German language: $11
- Mallorca Cathedral Official Skip the Line Entry Ticket: $12
- Palma Jump ticket: $16
- Palma city cruise with iconic views: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca €29Lugo €16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee€3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Wine tasting/wine tasting wines from Mallorca: $30
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $55
- Palma Distillery Tour with 3 Spirits and Gourmet Tapas Tasting: $59
- Mallorca Wine Tour Taste Local Wines in Santa Maria: $72
- Wine Tasting Mallorca : $81
- Gastronomic Wine Tasting Experience Guided by a Sommelier: $84
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $173
- Wine tasting at sunset including pick-up from the north coast: $198
- Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x wine tasting pick up east coast: $238
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palma de Mallorca and Lugo, we can see that Palma de Mallorca is more expensive. And not only is Lugo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lugo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lugo 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca than you might in Lugo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Lugo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Lugo?
Palma de Mallorca has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Lugo. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca and Lugo, 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.
When is the best time to visit Palma de Mallorca or Lugo?
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 Palma de Mallorca or Lugo in the Summer?
Both Lugo and Palma de Mallorca during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Palma de Mallorca is a little warmer than Lugo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Palma de Mallorca in July average around 24°C (76°F), and Lugo averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In Lugo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Palma de Mallorca. In the summer, Palma de Mallorca often gets more sunshine than Lugo. Palma de Mallorca gets 334 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lugo receives 248 hours of full sun.
Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in July than Lugo. Palma de Mallorca gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPalma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)Lugo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Lugo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Palma de Mallorca and Lugo. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Palma de Mallorca this time of year.
In October, Palma de Mallorca is generally a little warmer than Lugo. Daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca average around 19°C (66°F), and Lugo fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Palma de Mallorca, it's very sunny this time of the year. Palma de Mallorca usually receives more sunshine than Lugo during autumn. Palma de Mallorca gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Lugo receives 155 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Lugo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Palma de Mallorca usually receives less rain than Lugo. Palma de Mallorca gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPalma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)Lugo 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Lugo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Palma de Mallorca as well as Lugo. Many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Palma de Mallorca is around the same temperature as Lugo in the winter. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 11°C (52°F) in January, and Lugo fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the winter, Palma de Mallorca often gets more sunshine than Lugo. Palma de Mallorca gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lugo receives 103 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Lugo. Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in January than Lugo. Palma de Mallorca gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPalma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)Lugo 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Lugo in the Spring?
Both Lugo and Palma de Mallorca are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Palma de Mallorca is a little warmer than Lugo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Palma de Mallorca in April average around 14°C (57°F), and Lugo averages at about 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palma de Mallorca. Palma de Mallorca usually receives more sunshine than Lugo during spring. Palma de Mallorca gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Lugo receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Palma de Mallorca usually receives less rain than Lugo. Palma de Mallorca gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPalma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)Lugo 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Lugo and Palma de Mallorca
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
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