Which place is cheaper, Honfleur 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 Honfleur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Akureyri or Honfleur, 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 Honfleur?
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.
Honfleur
Honfleur is a commune in the Calvados Department in northwestern France. It is located on the southern bank of the Seine estuary across from le Havre and very close to the Pont de Normandie exit. Honfleur is the most picturesque of the Cote Fleurie's seaside towns. The cobbled streets that are lined with a stunning selection of stylish boutiques in the old timber houses. It is especially known for its old, beautiful port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists, including in particular Gustave Courbet, Eugene Boudin, Claude Monet and Johan Jongkind, forming the ecole de Honfleur (Honfleur school) which contributed to the appearance of the Impressionist movement. Much of its Renaissance architecture remains intact-especially around the 17th-century Vieux Bassin harbor, where the water is fronted on one side by two-story stone houses with low, sloping roofs and on the other by tall slate-topped houses with wooden facades.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Iceland, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Iceland, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in France, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in France.
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Akureyri Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAkureyri $189Honfleur $221
The average daily cost (per person) in Akureyri is $189, while the average daily cost in Honfleur is $221. 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 Honfleur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAkureyri $102Honfleur $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAkureyri $204Honfleur $164
Compare Hotels in Akureyri and Honfleur
Looking for a hotel in Akureyri or Honfleur? 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 Honfleur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Akureyri $23Honfleur $35
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 Honfleur
Also for Honfleur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival transfer cruise Le Havre or Honfleur to Hotels: $30
- From Le Havre Port: "Paris On Your Own" Round-Trip Bus Transfer: $63
- Paris On Your Own from Le Havre Port with Round Trip Bus Transfer: $82
- Paris at your Pace Round Trip Bus Transfer from Le Havre Port: $82
- Round trip transfer from Le Havre or Honfleur to Etretat: $140
- Round-trip shuttle transfer between Le Havre and Honfleur: $142
- Round-trip shuttle transfer from Le Havre to Deauville: $178
- Transfer Round Trip Between The Cruise And The Centre Of Le Havre: $41
- Transfer from Le Havre or Honfleur Hotels to the Ports: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Akureyri or Honfleur?
Prices for flights to both Honfleur 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 $70Honfleur $117
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Honfleur
For Honfleur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- A Taste of Normandy Honfleur Market Food Tour: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Akureyri $18Honfleur $22
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 Honfleur
For Honfleur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Honfleur Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h and 20 audio reviews: $6.93
- Honfleur 2 Hour E-Bike Tour with Local Guide: $63
- Honfleur's Landmarks & Gems E-Bike Tour: $69
- UNESCO World Heritage: Mont St Michel Tour & Lunch from Le Havre: $73
- Private tour: visit Deauville in a sidecar: $82
- Best of Paris: Seine River Cruise & Packed Lunch from Le Havre: $84
- Normandy D-Day Beaches Tour & Packed Lunch from Le Havre: $84
- Le Havre to Paris Full Day Tour Including Deluxe River Cruise: $85
- Paris Deluxe Tour from Le Havre with Notre-Dame and River Cruise: $91
- Paris Full Day Journey from Le Havre Cruise Port & Seine Cruise: $92
- Best Paris Tour from Le Havre with Notre-Dame and River Cruise: $92
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide Honfleur: $94
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAkureyri $15Honfleur $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Akureyri and Honfleur, we can see that Honfleur 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 Honfleur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Honfleur 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 Honfleur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Akureyri or Honfleur?
Akureyri has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Honfleur. When comparing the sizes of Akureyri and Honfleur, 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.