Which place is cheaper, La Spezia or Playa Blanca?
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 Playa Blanca or La Spezia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Playa Blanca and La Spezia 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: Playa Blanca or La Spezia?
Playa Blanca
Located on the southern tip of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca is a resort area popular with families and couples seeking a quieter vacation alternative to the lively neighbor resort of Puerto del Carmen. The resort's white sandy beaches are peaceful and sheltered from the higher winds found on other parts of the island. Timanfaya National Park is also nearby, as well as a number of other spectacular volcanic features.
La Spezia
Located on the coast beside the Ligurian Sea, La Spezia is known for its military and commercial harbors hosting the arsenal of the Italian Navy. It is also well connected by rail and by boat to Cinque Terre National Park - a unique collection of five medieval villages along the coastline - as well as other coastal towns of the region. Other attractions include a number of museums as well as an annual boat race called Palio de Golfo.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Spain, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPlaya Blanca €188La Spezia €235
The average daily cost (per person) in Playa Blanca is €188, while the average daily cost in La Spezia is €235. 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 Playa Blanca and La Spezia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPlaya Blanca €81La Spezia €109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPlaya Blanca €162La Spezia €218
Compare Hotels in Playa Blanca and La Spezia
Looking for a hotel in Playa Blanca or La Spezia? 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: Playa Blanca Hotel Prices and La Spezia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Playa Blanca €49La Spezia €41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Spezia
Also for La Spezia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from La Spezia to Cinque Terre and Return to the Ship: $299
- Private Transfer from La Spezia to Cinque Terre by car or van: $155
- Private Transfer from La Spezia hotels to La Spezia Port: $67
- Private Transfer from La Spezia Port to La Spezia Hotels: $67
- Private Transfer from La Spezia Cruise Port to Pisa Airport (PSA): $210
- Private Transfer La Spezia to Pisa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $222
- Guided Tour of Florence & Pisa with Bus Transfer: $87
- La Spezia to La Spezia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $67
- La Spezia Cruise Port to Pisa Intl Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $210
- La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $134
- La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
- Arrival Private Transfer La Spezia to Genoa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $278
Is it cheaper to fly into Playa Blanca or La Spezia?
Prices for flights to both La Spezia and Playa Blanca 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 dayPlaya Blanca €77La Spezia €96
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in La Spezia
For La Spezia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste Cinque Terre on a Full Meal Food Tour: $99
- Small-Group Street Food Tour: $104
- Sunset Cruise with Aperitif and Dinner: $105
- Taste Cinque Terre on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $106
- Tour of Apericena at Sunset and Dinner on Boat: $108
- La Spezia. Sunset Aperitif and Dinner on the Boat: $115
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in La Spezia: $118
- La Spezia Cinque Terre Food Tour: $136
- Private Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
- Sunset dinner boat tour in the Gulf of Poets: $169
- Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in La Spezia: $173
- Cooking Class and Home Restaurant Experience: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Playa Blanca €20La Spezia €39
Tours and Activities in Playa Blanca
For Playa Blanca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Fuerteventura: Playa Blanca Minicruise to Papagayo: $73
- Lanzarote: Playa Blanca to Marina Rubicón Waterbus Ticket: $13
- Lanzarote: Snorkeling Tour: $65
- Lanzarote: Try Scuba Diving Experience: $112
Tours and Activities in La Spezia
For La Spezia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cinque Terre Private Wine And Views Tour: $298
- Giraffe Boat Tour Unique Experience Beyond 5 Terre: $178
- La Spezia Walking Tour: History, Panoramic Views, & Museum: $49
- Pisa Tour by bus: $60
- 3 Hour One-Way Boat Tour from La Spezia to Monterosso: $114
- 3 Hours Sunset Boat Tour to Golfo dei Poeti Shared: $143
- 4-Hour E-Bike Guided Tour of the Tellaro and Montemarcello Villages: $119
- 5 LANDS LUXURY BOAT TOUR: $1,388
- Best Florence and Pisa Excursion from La Spezia Cruise Port: $87
- Best Florence and Pisa Tour for Cruise Visitors from La Spezia: $102
- Best One Day Florence and Pisa Tour from your Cruise Ship: $96
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $107
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPlaya Blanca €9.29La Spezia €35
Sample the Local Flavors in La Spezia
Also in La Spezia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Hiking in the Cinque Terre with wine tasting and light lunch: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Playa Blanca and La Spezia, we can see that La Spezia is more expensive. And not only is Playa Blanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Playa Blanca would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Playa Blanca 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 La Spezia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in La Spezia than you might in Playa Blanca.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Playa Blanca Expensive? and Is La Spezia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Playa Blanca or La Spezia?
La Spezia has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Playa Blanca. When comparing the sizes of Playa Blanca and La Spezia, 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.