Which place is cheaper, Cambridge 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 Cambridge?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Akureyri or Cambridge, 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 Cambridge?
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.
Cambridge
Cambridge is a university city in England located along the River Cam and best-known as the home of Cambridge University, which was established in the 13th century. Aside from university architectural landmarks, Cambridge is also characterized by open green landscapes perfect for picnics and gentle walks, as well as churches, museums, parks, and gardens.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Iceland, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Iceland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from London, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh.
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Akureyri Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAkureyri $189Cambridge $220
The average daily cost (per person) in Akureyri is $189, while the average daily cost in Cambridge is $220. 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 Cambridge in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAkureyri $102Cambridge $97
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAkureyri $204Cambridge $194
Compare Hotels in Akureyri and Cambridge
Looking for a hotel in Akureyri or Cambridge? 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 and Cambridge Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Akureyri $23Cambridge $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Akureyri
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Akureyri:
- Whale and Puffin Watching in Hauganes from Akureyri with Transfer: $163
- Whale Watching from Akureyri with Roundtrip Transfer: $93
- Transfer to Akureyri Airport from your Stay: $32
- Transfer from Accommodation to Akureyri Airport: $29
- Seamless Transfer from Akureyri Airport to Your Stay: $32
- From Godafoss Waterfall Guided Trip with Transfers: $129
- Whale Watching Tour with Transfer from Port: $141
- Akureyri Airport (AEY): Transfer to/from Akureyri City: $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cambridge
Also for Cambridge, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- London: Heathrow Airport to King's College London Transfer: $74
- Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport To Cambridge.: $163
Is it cheaper to fly into Akureyri or Cambridge?
Prices for flights to both Cambridge 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 $70Cambridge $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Akureyri $18Cambridge $30
Tours and Activities in Akureyri
Here are a few actual costs in Akureyri for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Akureyri Guided E-Bike Tour: $164
- Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour: $180
- Akureyri Port: Dettifoss, Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn Tour: $293
- Akureyri Port: Goðafoss and Akureyri Botanical Garden Tour: $170
- Akureyri Port: Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoon Tour: $203
- Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Classic Tour & Viewpoint: $81
- Akureyri Port: Hot Godafoss Waterfall Tour & The Forest Lagoon: $156
- Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Guided Tour with Lunch: $328
- Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn and Godafoss Waterfall Tour: $182
- Akureyri Port: Myvatn Nature Baths & Godafoss Waterfall Tour: $246
- Akureyri Port: Small Group Godafoss and Laufas Turf House Tour: $133
- Akureyri Private Walking Tour: $169
Tours and Activities in Cambridge
For Cambridge, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cambridge Famous Alumni Quest Experience: $5.91
- Scholars & Secrets of Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure: $5.91
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Cambridge with Audio Guide: $5.92
- Cambridge Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.95
- The Stories behind the Village Green: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Long Melford: $6.22
- Bridges and Brilliance Cambridge UK Self Guided Tour with App: $7.50
- Former Student’s Cambridge Colleges: An Outdoor Audio Tour: $8.99
- Cambridge's Ghosts GPS Self Guided Audio Walking Tour w/EMFReader: $9.75
- TOP Cambridge : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Explore Cambridge Student Life & Top Colleges Walking Tour: $14
- Cambridge University Walking Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAkureyri $15Cambridge $31
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Akureyri and Cambridge, we can see that Cambridge is more expensive. And not only is Akureyri much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Akureyri would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Akureyri 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 Cambridge would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cambridge than you might in Akureyri.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Akureyri Expensive? and Is Cambridge Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Akureyri or Cambridge?
Cambridge has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Akureyri. When comparing the sizes of Akureyri and Cambridge, 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.