Which place is cheaper, Denver or Abu Dhabi?
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 Abu Dhabi or Denver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Denver can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Denver?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Denver
The capital of Colorado, Denver is commonly referred to as "The Mile-High City" because it is at an elevation of 5,280 feet (1,600 meters) above sea level. It also sits where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, giving a beautiful backdrop for this metropolitan city. The city is the largest in the Rocky Mountains with a population of more than 600,000 and nearly 3 million in the metropolitan area. Denver is a cosmopolitan city with cowboy roots. It's cultural scene is thriving, and the outdoor recreation in the area is superb. Denver is a rapidly growing city but with change comes challenges. Urban sprawl is a problem and the city's infrastructure has reached its limits. Still, efforts are in place to maintain the character and personality that Denver is known for.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best 3-Day Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best G Adventures Tours to United States of America, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Las Vegas.
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Abu Dhabi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $197Denver $248
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Denver is $248. 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 Abu Dhabi and Denver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Denver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Denver $174
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Denver
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Denver? 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: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Denver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Denver $101
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer (Within Abu Dhabi Only): $19
- Private One-way Abu Dhabi Transfer To Abu Dhabi Airport: $26
- Abu Dhabi Airport Private Arrival Transfer to Any Hotel in UAE: $27
- Transfer Abu Dhabi City Center to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $29
- Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport(AUH) to Abu Dhabi City Center: $29
- Abu Dhabi Airport Departure Transfer (Abu Dhabi Hotels to Abu Dhabi Airport): $32
- Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket with Transfers Option: $33
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
- Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Cruise Port to Abu Dhabi city: $38
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) - Departure Private Transfer: $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Denver
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Denver:
- Private Departure Transfer to Denver Airport (DEN): $44
- Denver hotel or address to Denver Airport (DEN) - Departure Private Transfer: $50
- Private Transfer Denver Airport DEN to Hot Ski Resorts: $65
- Denver Airport BJC to Winter Park Ski Resort Arrival Transfer: $90
- Denver Airport Private Transfer to Denver(downtown): $95
- Transfer in private minivan from Denver International Airport(DEN) to Downtown: $98
- Denver Airport (DEN) to Denver hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $99
- Private Transfer from Denver to Denver Airport DEN in Business Car: $105
- Departure Private Transfer: Denver to Denver Airport DEN in Business Car: $106
- Private Transfer Denver International Airport DEN to Denver City: $116
- Denver Airport (DEN) to Glenwood Springs - Arrival Transfer: $119
- Denver Airport (DEN) to Glenwood Springs - Round-Trip Transfer: $119
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Denver?
Prices for flights to both Denver and Abu Dhabi 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 dayAbu Dhabi $78Denver $73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $25
- Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment: $38
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $46
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari Tour with Shows & Buffet Dinner: $60
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $60
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $70
- Abu Dhabi 4x4 Desert Safari BBQ Dinner , Camel Ride , Belly Dance: $75
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner & Shows: $81
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Dinner: $84
- Dune Dinner Safari Abu Dhabi: $98
Typical Food Prices in Denver
Some typical examples of dining costs in Denver are as follows:
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Sushi Dinner (for 2)$61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Denver
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Denver.
- Epic Pad Thai Cooking Class in Denver: $55
- Denver : Hands-on Cooking Classes With Chef Kevin: $60
- LoHi Neighborhood Food Tour: $71
- Arts District Walking Food Tour: $79
- Mystery Puzzle Food Tour in Golden, CO: $80
- RiNo Arts District Food Tour: $80
- Downtown Denver Food Tour: $80
- Dinner Food Tour in RiNo Denver : $99
- Downtown Denver Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $99
- RiNo Evening Food Tour with a Local Guide: $99
- walking Secret Food Tour: $106
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Denver $52
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Qasr Al Hosn Entry Ticket: $8.17
- Fast-Track Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Hosn: $8.37
- Qasr Al Hosn Skip the Line Tickets: $13
- Qasar Al Hosn Abu Dhabi Entry Tickets: $13
- Louvre Join an Express Tour: $14
- Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi Entry Ticket: $16
- Qasr al Hosn Entrance Ticket: $16
- Sea Breeze Boat Tour: $16
- Qasr Al Watan Entry Ticket in Abu Dhabi: $17
- Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi: $17
- Tickets to Qasr Al Watan & Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi: $17
- Skip the Line Ticket to Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi : $17
Tours and Activities in Denver
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Denver are as follows:
- Discover A Walking Tour of Denver's Top Sights: $5.00
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure on Your Phone: $10
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Denver by Operation City Quest: $10
- Self Guided Denver Ghost Hunt: Mile High Ghost Tour: $12
- Denver Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $14
- Molly Brown House Museum Self-Guided Tour & Entry: $14
- Denver Botanic Gardens General Admission Ticket: $16
- General Admission to Denver Botanic Gardens Ticket: $16
- Denver Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour: $20
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Aurora by Zombie Scavengers: $20
- Experience the season with a scavenger hunt in Denver with Holly Jolly Hunt: $20
- Haunted Tour with Ghost Hunting Gear: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Denver $5.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Denver
Also in Denver, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Denver Pub Crawl in RiNo Arts District: $25
- Downtown Denver Pub Crawl - Food & Drinks Included!: $26
- 4-Hour Downtown Denver Pub Crawl: $34
- Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Denver Street Art & Murals Tour + Brewery Visit/Beer Tasting: $39
- Private Vintner's Wine Tasting Experience in Colorado: $40
- Buds & Brews Cannabis Grow Tour and Brewery Visit: $50
- Vintner's Personalized Wine Tasting Experience: $60
- Wild West Pub Crawl in Golden: $65
- Wine Tasting with Cheese, Charcuterie, and Dessert : $74
- Denver Bar Crawl : $95
- Denver Pedicab Brewery Tour: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Denver, we can see that Denver is more expensive. And not only is Abu Dhabi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Denver is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Abu Dhabi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Abu Dhabi 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 Denver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Denver than you might in Abu Dhabi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Denver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Denver?
Abu Dhabi has a larger population, and is about 9% larger than the population of Denver. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Denver, 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.