A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Akureyri vs. Cordoba for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Akureyri or Cordoba?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Akureyri or Cordoba, 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 Cordoba?

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.

Cordoba

Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Iceland, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Iceland, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Akureyri and Cordoba, we can see that Akureyri is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Akureyri is in Europe and Cordoba 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 Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Akureyri would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Akureyri than you might in Cordoba.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Akureyri Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Akureyri or Cordoba?

Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Akureyri. When comparing the sizes of Akureyri and Cordoba, 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 Akureyri or Cordoba?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Akureyri has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Akureyri or Cordoba in the Summer?

Both Cordoba and Akureyri during the summer are popular places to visit.

Akureyri is a little warmer than Cordoba in the summer. The daily temperature in Akureyri averages around 11°C (52°F) in July, and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F)in January.

In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Akureyri often gets less sunshine than Cordobain January. Akureyri gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun.

Akureyri usually gets less rain in July than Cordobain January. Akureyri gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Akureyri or Cordoba in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Akureyri and Cordoba.

It's quite cold in Akureyri in the autumn. In the autumn, Akureyri is much colder than Cordoba. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Akureyri in October average around 3°C (38°F), and Cordoba averages at about 16°C (61°F)in April.

Akureyri usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during autumn. Akureyri gets 52 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Akureyri usually receives more rain than Cordobain April. Akureyri gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Akureyri or Cordoba in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Akureyri as well as Cordoba.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Akureyri. In January, Akureyri is generally much colder than Cordobain July. Daily temperatures in Akureyri average around -2°C (28°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

In the winter, Akureyri often gets less sunshine than Cordobain July. Akureyri gets 7 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun.

Akureyri usually gets more rain in January than Cordobain July. Akureyri gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Akureyri or Cordoba in the Spring?

Both Cordoba and Akureyri are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

Akureyri can get quite cold in the spring. Akureyri is much colder than Cordoba in the spring. The daily temperature in Akureyri averages around 2°C (36°F) in April, and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in October.

It's quite sunny in Cordoba. Akureyri usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during spring. Akureyri gets 130 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Akureyri usually receives less rain than Cordobain October. Akureyri gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Cordoba and Akureyri