Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Hamburg?
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 Hamburg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Hamburg?
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Hamburg $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $125. 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 Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Hamburg $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Hamburg $116
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Hamburg $31
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:
- Abrahamic Family House Tour with Transfer: $89
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Abu Dhabi Hotel or Address): $131
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $70
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi Round-Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $53
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): Private Transfer to Abu Dhabi: $100
- Abu Dhabi Airport Departure Transfer (Abu Dhabi Hotels to Abu Dhabi Airport): $131
- Abu Dhabi Airport Private Departure Transfer: $33
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer To or From Anywhere within Abu Dhabi: $70
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer to Hotel or Vice Versa: $65
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfers : Airport AUH to Abu Dhabi City by Luxury Van: $95
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Hamburg Cruise Port: $38
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg Airport(HAM): $38
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM Departure : $41
- Arrival Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $42
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City Hotels to Hamburg Cruise Port: $52
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bremerhaven Port: $66
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Hamburg - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $68
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $77
- Hamburg Airport Transfers : Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg in Business Car: $77
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $77
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $79
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $82
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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 $45Hamburg $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai: Dhow Cruise Marina Multi Cusine Dinner & Tanura Show: $35
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $42
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- Dubai Best Dhow Cruise Dinner Marina: $46
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $50
- Desert Tour with BBQ Dinner and Hotel Transfer: $51
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities : $72
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$16
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.36
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Donner Kebab and Coke$6.43
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$16
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.29
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$6.43
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$3.75
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Coffee and Donut$4.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $48
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $59
- Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $117
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $484
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Hamburg $42
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 Tickets with 1 GB Data eSIM: $8.16
- Sea Breeze Boat Tour: $8.17
- Fast-Track Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Hosn: $8.37
- Abu Dhabi 4G & 5G Data Roaming for Tourist: $11
- Louvre Join an Express Tour: $14
- Qasr Al Watan Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi with Tourist Shuttle Bus & eSIM: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum General Admission Ticket: $17
- Qasr Al Watan Admission Ticket: $18
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
- Shop & Eat in Abu Dhabi’s Markets Like a Local Walking Tour: $19
- Abu Dhabi Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big UAE Quiz (1 Day Pass): $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$3.75
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Historic Treasure: 'Speicherstadt' "FREE TOURS'" Hamburg: $2.58
- Selfguided Audiotour "Speicherstadt and HafenCity": $3.22
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Town and City Center": $3.22
- English Harbor&St.Pauli Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.23
- Harbor&St. Pauli Pay-What-You-Want 2-Hour Walking Tour: $3.23
- English Hamburg City Center Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.23
- Deutsche Hafen & St.Pauli Bezahl-Was-ihr-wollt Tour zu Fuß: $3.23
- German Hamburg Historic City Center Pay-What-You-Want Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.28
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Hamburg $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Night Pub Crawl through The Repperbahn: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $34
- Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate: $44
- Hamburg Pub Crawl including 1 hour flatrate for beer: $51
- Bachelor(ette) Premium Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Pub Crawl Tour: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl: $517
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Hamburg, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Hamburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Hamburg is in Europe, 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 Hamburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hamburg 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 Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Hamburg.
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 Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Hamburg, 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 Abu Dhabi or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Abu Dhabi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Hamburg in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
Abu Dhabi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Abu Dhabi is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 35°C (95°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hamburg this time of the year. In Abu Dhabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during summer. Abu Dhabi gets 331 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Hamburg in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Hamburg. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Hamburg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. In the autumn, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Abu Dhabi gets 314 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun.
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in October than Hamburg. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Hamburg in the Winter?
Both Hamburg and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Hamburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Hamburg can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Abu Dhabi in January average around 18°C (64°F), and Hamburg averages at about 0°C (33°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during winter. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Hamburg in the Spring?
Both Hamburg and Abu Dhabi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Hamburg for the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Abu Dhabi is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 27°C (81°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the spring, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Abu Dhabi gets 297 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun.
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in April than Hamburg. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Abu Dhabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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