Which place is cheaper, Cabo San Lucas or Akureyri?
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 Akureyri or Cabo San Lucas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Akureyri or Cabo San Lucas, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Akureyri or Cabo San Lucas?
Akureyri
Akureyri is the largest town in the northern region of Iceland, and is often considered the unofficial capital of the north. The town is a popular fishing port and is often used as a basecamp for visiting the more rural surrounding area. Akureyri is known for their great art scene, beautiful architecture, and stunning natural scenery.
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas ("Cabo") is on the far southern end of the Baja Peninsula. It has countless resorts and activities for visitors. There are world class golf courses, fine dining options, and five star resorts. Prior to the 1980s, Cabo was a quiet fishing village but with the construction of a nearby airport in 1977, the city rapidly grew into one of Mexico's most popular resort vacation spots. Today, Cabo has one of the country's most vibrant nightlife scenes. It also has plenty of water sport activities, and a great beach scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Iceland, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Iceland, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Mexico, and The Best Historical Tours in Mexico.
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Akureyri Prices
Iceland PricesCabo San Lucas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAkureyri $185Cabo San Lucas $168
The average daily cost (per person) in Akureyri is $185, while the average daily cost in Cabo San Lucas is $168. 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 Akureyri and Cabo San Lucas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAkureyri $100Cabo San Lucas $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAkureyri $200Cabo San Lucas $120
Compare Hotels in Akureyri and Cabo San Lucas
Looking for a hotel in Akureyri or Cabo San Lucas? 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: Akureyri Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Akureyri $23Cabo San Lucas $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Akureyri
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Akureyri:
- Akureyri Airport (AEY): Transfer to/from Akureyri City: $32
- Whale Watching Tour with Transfer from Port: $141
- From Godafoss Waterfall Guided Trip with Transfers: $129
- Seamless Transfer from Akureyri Airport to Your Stay: $32
- Transfer from Accommodation to Akureyri Airport: $29
- Transfer to Akureyri Airport from your Stay: $31
- Whale Watching from Akureyri with Roundtrip Transfer: $115
- Whale and Puffin Watching in Hauganes from Akureyri with Transfer: $162
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cabo San Lucas:
- 1 Way Private Transfer Los Cabos Airport to Todos Santos: $200
- Airport Transfer to Cabo San Lucas & Pacific side Hotels & Villas Round Trip: $179
- Airport Transfer to Cabo San Lucas IDA: $129
- Cabo Migriño: Choose 2 Activities + Airport Transfers & Tequila: $176
- Cabo San Lucas Affordable Luxury Transfers: $145
- Cabo San Lucas Airport (CSL) to Cabo San Lucas -Arrival Transfer: $78
- Cabo San Lucas Airport (CSL) to Cabo San Lucas Port- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $144
- Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port to Airport CSL Departure Transfer: $72
- Cabo San Lucas Port to Cabo San Lucas Airport (CSL) - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- Cabo San Lucas Port to Los Cabos Airport (SJD) - Departure Private Transferl: $98
- Cabo San Lucas Port to San Jose Del Cabo hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $140
- Cabo San Lucas Port to San Jose Del Cabo hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $279
Is it cheaper to fly into Akureyri or Cabo San Lucas?
Prices for flights to both Cabo San Lucas and Akureyri 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 dayAkureyri $69Cabo San Lucas $84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cabo San Lucas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cabo San Lucas.
- Sunset Fajita Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas: $80
- Flavors of Authentic Mexican Food Tour: $83
- Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise: Fajitas, Lands End and Party: $84
- San Jose del Cabo Tacos and Food Tour: $88
- Private Mexican Cooking Class in Your Cabo San Lucas Villa or Condo: $90
- Catch of the day dinner in your private villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo: $90
- Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas: $95
- Cabo San Lucas Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise to the Arch: $99
- Cabo Escape Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Open Bar: $99
- Pirate Ship Sunset Dinner and Show in Los Cabos: $99
- Yo Ho Pirate Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas: $99
- Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar on Cabo Wave: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Akureyri $18Cabo San Lucas $41
Tours and Activities in Akureyri
Here are a few actual costs in Akureyri for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Icelandic Aviation Museum Admission Ticket: $15
- War and Peace Museum - Tour: $23
- Godafoss Waterfall Short Day Tour from Akureyri: $69
- From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V): $76
- Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Classic Tour & Viewpoint: $81
- Guided Sit on Top Kayak Tour near Akureyri: $82
- Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included: $84
- Zipline Tour: $95
- Zipline Adventure Through Glerárgil River Canyon in Akureyri Town: $95
- Boat Tours from Siglufjörður: $99
- Húsavík: Family-Run Whale Watching Tour: $99
- Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour: $100
Tours and Activities in Cabo San Lucas
Here are a few actual costs in Cabo San Lucas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!: $11
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Arch in Cabo San Lucas: $15
- Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!: $15
- Cabo Clear Boat Tour to the Arch: Hotel Pickup Available: $15
- Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!: $16
- ATV Ride & Camel Experience : A Double Adventure: $17
- Boat Tour with Glass Arc Bottom with Beach Time: $19
- Cabo San Lucas Arch and Lover's Beach Boat Tour: $19
- Side by Side Adventure in Los Cabos UTV Experience: $20
- Cabo San Lucas Arch Tour by Glass Bottom Boat: $21
- The Original Adventure of Cape | Arch and Beach of Love: $21
- Group tour of the Cabo San Lucas Arch: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAkureyri $14Cabo San Lucas $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cabo San Lucas:
- Cabo Bar Crawl to the Best Bars and Clubs in Cabo: $60
When comparing the travel costs between Akureyri and Cabo San Lucas, we can see that Akureyri is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Akureyri is in Europe and Cabo San Lucas is in North America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Akureyri Expensive? and Is Cabo San Lucas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Akureyri or Cabo San Lucas?
Cabo San Lucas has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Akureyri. When comparing the sizes of Akureyri and Cabo San Lucas, 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.