Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Adelaide?
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 Adelaide or Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Adelaide and Guayaquil 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: Adelaide or Guayaquil?
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAdelaide $142Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Adelaide is $142, while the average daily cost in Guayaquil is $116. 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 Adelaide and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAdelaide $70Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAdelaide $140Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Adelaide and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Adelaide or Guayaquil? 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: Adelaide Hotel Prices and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Adelaide $20Guayaquil $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Adelaide city to Adelaide Cruise Port: $59
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Port to Adelaide Airport (ADL): $59
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Cruise Port to Adelaide city: $59
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide Port: $59
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Adelaide Airport: $57
- Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $72
- Private Airport & Houseboat Transfers Adelaide Bus: $298
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Luxury Van: $106
- Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Luxury Van: $106
- ADL Airport to City Centre | Port Private Transfer: $35
- Adelaide Premium Chauffeur Airport Transfers Experience: $89
- Adelaide Chauffeur Airport Transfer: $87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Guayaquil Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $13
- Shared transfer from Hotel to Airport in Guayaquil: $43
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $253
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil city hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $229
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $229
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $253
- Private Transfer Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil by Car or Van: $48
- Luxury VIP car transfers to hotels in Guayaquil and Ecuador: $30
- Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport GYE Departure Private Transfer: $19
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport.: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil Departure Transfer: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Adelaide or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Adelaide 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 dayAdelaide $58Guayaquil $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $30
- A Taste of Adelaide Central Markets Food Tour: $42
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $65
- Tastes of Chinatown Adelaide food tour: $85
- Adelaide Nite Bites: An Evening Food Tour: $93
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $133
- Cooking classes Goolwa: $140
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $215
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa: $251
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Wagyu Cooking Class in Guayaquil: $135
- Cooking Class, Wine & Chocolate Experience: $174
- Half Day of Cooking and Chocolate at Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $175
- Gastronomic workshop tour, live cooking, Learn about the Ecuadorian culinary art: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Adelaide $15Guayaquil $21
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Barossa Tour from 4 Tastings & Lunch Included": $109
- Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation: $33
- Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine: $18
- Adelaide : East & South Terraces Walking Tour: $42
- Adelaide Central Market Delicious Lunch Tour: $133
- Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $122
- Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $46
- Adelaide City Highlights Full-Day Tour: $152
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $58
- Adelaide City Kayak Tour: $56
- Adelaide City and First Nations Cultural tour: $99
- Adelaide City to Sea Bike Tour: $98
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Astonishing Mangroves & Dry forest /Chocolate experience trip: $280
- Choco-Culture City Tour & Cacao Museum: $110
- Churute Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour Guayaquil: $245
- Cocoa and Tropical Fruits Farm with Fine Chocolate Experience: $144
- Cultural Tour of the Museums of Guayaquil: $35
- Excursion Day Zhagal Thermal Baths Tour from Guayaquil: $175
- From Cloud Forest/Waterfalls Private Tour & Lunch: $189
- Full Day Churute Howler Monkeys and Chocolate Tour: $276
- Full Day Dolphins Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour from Guayaquil: $231
- Full Day Private Churute Mangroves Reserve and Cocoa Farm Tour: $255
- Full Day Tour Mangroves Dolphins and Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $225
- Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAdelaide $24Guayaquil $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Pirate Life Brewery Tour: $32
- Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $59
- Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour: $72
- Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour: $72
- Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting: $89
- Adelaide Food Odyssey: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- Barossa Day Out: Wines, Brewery, Chocolate & Lunch: $105
- Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $111
- Picnic and Wine Tasting Experience in the Barossa Valley: $111
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $118
- Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch: $118
- From Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour: $118
Sample the Local Flavors in Guayaquil
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Guayaquil:
- Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting and 3-Course Pairing Menu in Guayaquil.: $86
- Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Adelaide and Guayaquil, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Adelaide is in Pacific and Guayaquil is in South 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 Guayaquil would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guayaquil 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Guayaquil.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Adelaide Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Adelaide or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 82% larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Adelaide and Guayaquil, 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 Adelaide or Guayaquil?
Adelaide has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Guayaquil experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Adelaide or Guayaquil in the Summer?
Both Guayaquil and Adelaide are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Adelaide for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Adelaide is generally around the same temperature as Guayaquilin July. Daily temperatures in Adelaide average around 22°C (72°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In January, Adelaide usually receives less rain than Guayaquilin July. Adelaide gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyAdelaide 22°C (72°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
Both Guayaquil and Adelaide during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the hiking trails and the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
Adelaide is cooler than Guayaquil in the autumn. The daily temperature in Adelaide averages around 18°C (64°F) in April, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in October.
Adelaide usually gets less rain in April than Guayaquilin October. Adelaide gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberAdelaide 18°C (64°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Guayaquil in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Adelaide and Guayaquil. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Adelaide is much colder than Guayaquil. Typically, the winter temperatures in Adelaide in July average around 11°C (52°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F)in January.
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the winter. In July, Adelaide usually receives less rain than Guayaquilin January. Adelaide gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAdelaide 11°C (52°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Guayaquil in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Adelaide as well as Guayaquil. Many travelers come to Adelaide for the beaches. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
In October, Adelaide is generally much colder than Guayaquilin April. Daily temperatures in Adelaide average around 16°C (61°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Adelaide usually gets less rain in October than Guayaquilin April. Adelaide gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilAdelaide 16°C (61°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Adelaide
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (72°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 12°C (54°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (69°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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.