Which place is cheaper, Lausanne 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 Lausanne?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Akureyri or Lausanne, 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 Lausanne?
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.
Lausanne
Located on Lake Geneva, Lausanne is the capital city of French-speaking region of Vaud, Switzerland. The slopes of Lake Geneva's shores are known for growing wine, while the city of Lausanne sprawls across three hills. The city is also home to the International Olympic Committee, the Olympic Museum, and lakeshore Olympic Park, as well as an old town that dates to medieval times.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Iceland, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Iceland, The Best Luxury Tours to Switzerland, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Switzerland.
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Akureyri Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAkureyri $189Lausanne $319
The average daily cost (per person) in Akureyri is $189, while the average daily cost in Lausanne is $319. 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 Lausanne in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAkureyri $102Lausanne $159
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAkureyri $204Lausanne $318
Compare Hotels in Akureyri and Lausanne
Looking for a hotel in Akureyri or Lausanne? 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 Lausanne Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Akureyri $23Lausanne $48
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: $32
- Whale Watching from Akureyri with Roundtrip Transfer: $93
- Whale and Puffin Watching in Hauganes from Akureyri with Transfer: $163
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lausanne
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lausanne:
- Lausanne accommodation to Geneva Airport (GVA) - Departure Private Transfer: $175
- Private Transfer from Geneva Airport to Évian-les-Bains: $173
- Taxi, Airport Transfer and Limousine Service in Switzerland: $251
Is it cheaper to fly into Akureyri or Lausanne?
Prices for flights to both Lausanne 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 $70Lausanne $125
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lausanne
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lausanne.
- Taste Lausanne – A Full Swiss Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $222
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Akureyri $18Lausanne $44
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
- Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included: $85
- Zipline Tour: $95
- Zipline Adventure Through Glerárgil River Canyon in Akureyri Town: $95
- Húsavík Whale Watching Tour with Heated Indoor Seating: $100
- Boat Tours from Siglufjörður: $100
- Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour: $100
- 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship: $108
Tours and Activities in Lausanne
Here are a few actual costs in Lausanne for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Medieval A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Lausanne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.04
- Lausanne Ouchy District City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.04
- Lausanne (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.04
- Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.39
- Layers of A Self-Guided Tour: $12
- The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket: $25
- Guided group walking tour of the old town of Lausanne: $26
- The Olympic Museum Entrance Ticket in Lausanne: $26
- Chaplin's World Entrance Ticket: $39
- Round trip cruise from Vevey to Chillon: $39
- Boat cruise from Lausanne to Evian: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAkureyri $15Lausanne $31
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Akureyri and Lausanne, we can see that Lausanne 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 Lausanne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lausanne 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 Lausanne Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Akureyri or Lausanne?
Lausanne has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Akureyri. When comparing the sizes of Akureyri and Lausanne, 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.