Should you visit Albuquerque or Eugene?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Albuquerque and Eugene. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Albuquerque
Albuquerque is a large city in the middle of the desert, right in the heart of New Mexico. It's the largest city in the state and has a lot to offer visitors. The city has a quaint downtown with a handful of good shops and restaurants. The surrounding area is quite beautiful and every fall the city hosts a famous and spectacular hot air balloon festival.
Eugene
At the southern end of the Willamette Valley, Eugene is most recognized as the home of the University of Oregon. It's a smaller city with a liberal population that is generally concerned about environmental issues. A popular experience in Eugene is to go to the Saturday Market, which has been around since 1970 and is the oldest open air market in the United States.
Which city is cheaper, Eugene or Albuquerque?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Albuquerque is $108, while the average daily cost in Eugene is $128. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Albuquerque and Eugene in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Albuquerque, $110 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Albuquerque, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $55, such as in a hostel.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $156 for a double occupancy room in Eugene.
Food
Albuquerque food costs typically run travelers around $33 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
While meal prices in Eugene can vary, the average travelers spends about $33 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Eugene should cost around $13 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Eugene is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Albuquerque $33
Eugene $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Albuquerque
For Albuquerque, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Albuquerque:
$71
Typical Food prices in Eugene
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Eugene:
Local Transportation
To get around in Albuquerque, the average visitor spends $29 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The average price of local transportation around Eugene is $30 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Albuquerque
Also for Albuquerque, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Albuquerque - Arrival Private Transfer:
$88
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Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Albuquerque - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$177
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Albuquerque International Airport One Way Transfer:
$48
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Albuquerque to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) - Departure Private Transfer:
$88
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Private Arrival Transfer from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ):
$81
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Private Departure Transfer To Albuquerque Airport ABQ:
$49
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Private Transfer: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Albuquerque:
$622
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Private Transfer: Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ):
$622
Is it cheaper to fly into Albuquerque or Eugene?
Prices for flights to both Eugene and Albuquerque 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.
Entertainment
In Albuquerque, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $20 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Albuquerque
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Albuquerque.
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Breaking Bad RV Virtural Tour:
$13
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Albuquerque Scavenger Hunt Adventure:
$21
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The Ghost Tour of Old Town on New Mexico's oldest Ghost Walk - Since 2001:
$35
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12pm - Public High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stroll:
$35
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VIP PRIVATE History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stroll = 10a-2p-4p-6p:
$43
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ABQ NM Film locations Tour, tour your favorite movies/shows filmed in ABQ:
$45
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Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily:
$69
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Mezcla de Culturas A Walking Tour of ABQ Sawmill District & Historic Old Town:
$75
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Small-Group E-Bike Tour in Albuquerque:
$79
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Breaking Bad RV Tour, visiting locations from Breaking Bad and Better call Saul:
$80
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New Mexico Flavors Tour Of Old Town Albuquerque:
$124
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Private Tour: Albuquerque Half Day:
$175
Tours and Activities in Eugene
Here are a few actual costs in Eugene for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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2 day Tour from Eugene to the Oregon Coast:
$446
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2 day tour to from Eugene to Crater Lake:
$463
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Eugene City Tour:
$62
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Eugene Elevated Wine Experience:
$175
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Oregon Coastal Tour: Florence to Yachats:
$104
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Urban Street Art Tour:
$60
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Albuquerque, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $16.
Sample the Local Flavors in Eugene
Also in Eugene, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Eugene Brewery Tour:
$85
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Eugene Distillery Trail:
$85
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Willamette Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Eugene:
$120
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Eugene Highlights and Wine Tasting Combo:
$155
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Eugene Highlights and Wine Tasting Combo:
$159
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4–Hour Guided Distillery Tour:
$253
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Private Wine Tour with Tastings from Eugene:
$350
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Albuquerque and Eugene, we can see that Eugene is more expensive. And not only is Albuquerque much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Albuquerque would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Albuquerque 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 Eugene would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eugene than you might in Albuquerque.
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