Is Lanzarote as cheap as Tenerife?

While both islands have similar prices for most things, hotels can be a little higher in Lanzarote, and you can get better all-inclusive deals in Tenerife since the coastline is built up with holiday resorts.



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Lanzarote has better beaches than Tenerife. While Tenerife is the most popular island for its nightlife and beaches, the truth is Lanzarote's beaches are just on another level. If you are searching for incredible beaches, just look at Papagayo or Famara, and you will know precisely why many confirm this.

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Which One Is More Affordable? While both islands have similar prices for most things, hotels can be a little higher in Lanzarote, and you can get better all-inclusive deals in Tenerife since the coastline is built up with holiday resorts.

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Lanzarote's Cost of Living versus Mainland Spain On average rent prices are 23% less than in mainland Spain. Generally Lanzarote's consumer prices are 21% lower than Spain. Prices in Lanzarote restaurants are 27% lower than mainland Spain. Prices in Lanzarote's supermarkets are generally 14% lower than Spain.

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Cheapest areas in the Canary Islands
  • La Pared, Fuerteventura.
  • El Medano, Tenerife.
  • Arrecife, Lanzarote.
  • Galdar, Gran Canaria.
  • Los Cristianos, Tenerife.
  • Costa Calma, Fuerteventura.
  • Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma.
  • Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife.


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The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy. If you want a chilled-out holiday in a small fishing village, with wild empty beaches that harbour some superb diving, then this is the place.

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With average asking prices of just under 4,000 euros/m2, Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas are the most expensive areas in the Canary Islands. In the luxurious Abama Resort in Guía de Isora, however, you can expect to pay around 6,500 euro/m2.

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Lanzarote is one of the most popular destinations for a holiday and it is easy to see why. Although Lanzarote is known as the most volcanic island it is, in fact, the least mountainous. This means that exploring the island is a lot easier than you would think. It is well-known for its black sandy beaches.

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Average monthly temperatures For the highest temperatures the best time to visit Lanzarote is between June and September although the sub tropical climate offers sunshine throughout the year and winter months are equally popular with visitors.

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Tons of fun in Tenerife… Attracting over 10 million visitors a year, it's definitely no surprise that the largest of the Canaries is also the most popular. Tenerife is renowned for its all-inclusive resorts, beaches and lively clubbing scene. But beyond the tourist enclave is a world you'd never know existed.

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I understand that the average temperatures for Lanzarote and Tenerife in the winter months are about the same, and are warmer than the other islands, but Lanzarote is windy. That wind is generally from the NE so it feels much cooler.

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Lanzarote is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The island offers a wide variety of activities such as hiking, cycling, and even paragliding. Visitors can also take part in water sports like windsurfing, kitesurfing, and scuba diving.

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Well, I'd say spend as much time here as you can but 4 days is the perfect amount of time to see all of Lanzarote's main sights and do a couple of fun activities. If you prefer your travel a little slower, want to soak up the atmosphere, find your favourite coffee shop, read a book on the beach…

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La Palma - best for jaw-dropping scenery It's no wonder that the most north-westerly of the Canary Islands is known as both La Isla Bonita (The Beautiful Island) and La Isla Verde (The Green Island). The capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, is an attractive history-rich town that's well worth a day (or two) of exploration.

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Restaurants and bars are usually quite a bit cheaper than in northern European cities, however supermarket prices may be a little higher than in the UK, but lower than in Ireland. Alcohol and Tobacco are much cheaper in Lanzarote than in the UK or Ireland.

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1. Papas Arrugadas. Papas arrugadas are the signature dish of Lanzarote and the small Canarian potatoes with a wrinkly, black skin, appear on every menu.

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British tourism has always, is and will always be welcome on the island of Lanzarote. “In Lanzarote we are also lucky to have an excellent long-time resident British community, a community that is sensitive to the environment and involved in caring for and defending sustainable development for our island.

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Lanzarote, with a census of just 151,000 inhabitants, received 2.5 million tourists until November 2022, 17 times its population. Now, the Island Council has advanced the idea of declaring itself a 'tourist-saturated area', something for which they assure there is 'a broad social consensus'.

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If you mean beach and sun, the long beaches of Gran Canaria may be what you are looking for; if, on the contrary, you prefer an island with a beach but also with many other plans to do, Lanzarote may be your ideal destination.

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The archipelago has a special tax regime that is different to the rest of Spain, with VAT at just 7%, a tax advantage that translates into lower prices for almost every product. Everyone visiting the archipelago can take advantage of their trip to buy more and better for less.

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The island of Tenerife receives about 5 million tourists each year, making it the most popular island for tourists. Tourist attractions here include nightlife, walking, and whale-and bird-watching. Loro Parque (meaning Parrot Park) on Tenerife has a collection of 3,000 parrots.

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The luxury of Living in Exclusive Homes The most exclusive residential areas are Tafira, Santa Brígida and Maspalomas in Gran Canaria; La Orotava, Tacoronte, Puerto de la Cruz and La Laguna in Tenerife and Puerto Calero in Lanzarote.

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