Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Hamburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Alexandria and Hamburg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Hamburg?
Alexandria
There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $16Hamburg $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $16, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $125. 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 Alexandria and Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.92Hamburg $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Hamburg $116
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Hamburg? 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: Alexandria Hotel Prices and Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.46Hamburg $31
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
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Taxi to Train Station$0.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
- From Private Transfer to Luxor: $253
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $22
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria To Cairo: $130
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Private Transfer around El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria: $63
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $16
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo/Giza Hotels or Cairo./Giza to Alexandr: $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $118
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $82
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Car: $134
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $92
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $82
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $92
- Arrival Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $42
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $77
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $92
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $82
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $98
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $92
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg and Alexandria 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 dayAlexandria $6.39Hamburg $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $35
- Alexandria Food Tour: $50
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$16
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.36
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Donner Kebab and Coke$6.43
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$16
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.29
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$6.43
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$3.75
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Coffee and Donut$4.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $48
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $59
- Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $117
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $484
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.46Hamburg $42
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alexandria Library Entry Tickets With Pickup and Drop Off: $3.80
- Citadel of Qaitbay Entry Ticket : $3.80
- Alexandria Library Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Tickets : $3.80
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria: $4.26
- Entry Ticket To The Citadel of Qaitbay: $4.26
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to the Roman Theater in Alexandria: $4.26
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Entry Tickets: $4.26
- Skip The Line Bibliotheca Alexandria Entry Ticket: $4.26
- Alexandria Library Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Qaitbay Citadel Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Ticket: $5.70
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$3.75
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Historic Treasure: 'Speicherstadt' "FREE TOURS'" Hamburg: $2.58
- Selfguided Audiotour "Speicherstadt and HafenCity": $3.22
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Town and City Center": $3.22
- English Harbor&St.Pauli Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.23
- Harbor&St. Pauli Pay-What-You-Want 2-Hour Walking Tour: $3.23
- English Hamburg City Center Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.23
- Deutsche Hafen & St.Pauli Bezahl-Was-ihr-wollt Tour zu Fuß: $3.23
- German Hamburg Historic City Center Pay-What-You-Want Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.28
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.33Hamburg $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Night Pub Crawl through The Repperbahn: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $34
- Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate: $44
- Hamburg Pub Crawl including 1 hour flatrate for beer: $51
- Bachelor(ette) Premium Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Pub Crawl Tour: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl: $517
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Alexandria is in Africa and Hamburg is in Europe, 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 Alexandria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alexandria 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg than you might in Alexandria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alexandria Expensive? and Is Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Hamburg?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Hamburg. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Hamburg, 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 Alexandria or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Alexandria experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Alexandria or Hamburg in the Summer?
Both Hamburg and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
Alexandria is much warmer than Hamburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Hamburg fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In July, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Hamburg in the Autumn?
Both Hamburg and Alexandria during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Alexandria is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Alexandria in October average around 22°C (72°F), and Hamburg averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in October than Hamburg. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Hamburg in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Also, many visitors come to Hamburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Hamburg can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 13°C (55°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
In January, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Hamburg in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Hamburg. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Hamburg for the natural beauty during these months.
Alexandria is much warmer than Hamburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Hamburg fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in April than Hamburg. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Alexandria
| Alexandria | Hamburg | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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