A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Alexandria vs. Odense for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Alexandria or Odense?

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 Odense can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Alexandria or Odense?

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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.

Odense

Odense is the largest city on the island of Funen in Denmark. With a population of over 180,000, it is the third largest city in Denmark as a whole and sometimes is known as the unofficial capital. This city is the birthplace of the famous fairytale writer, Hans Christian Andersen.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Copenhagen, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Denmark.


Which place is cheaper, Odense or Alexandria?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $26, while the average daily cost in Odense is $209. 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 Odense in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Alexandria $9.66
    Odense $84
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Alexandria $19
    Odense $168
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Odense

Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Odense? 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.

Hotels in Alexandria


Hotels in Odense


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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 Odense Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Alexandria $3.57
    Odense $46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:


  • Taxi to Train Station
    $0.08

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:

  • Private Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Alexandria Airport: $20
  • Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
  • Private Transfer from Alexandria to El Alamein 1-Way & Round-Trip: $38
  • Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria Port: $41
  • Private Transfer to El Alamein from Borg El Arab: $49
  • Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $55
  • transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $55
  • Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo or Giza Hotels: $68
  • Alexandria Airport (HBE)to Alexandria-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $69
  • Private Transfer from Borg El Arab Airport to Marsa Matrouh: $73
  • Alexandria to Giza & Cairo | Private Hotel or Airport Transfer: $73
  • Airport Transfer from Alexandria to Marsa Matrouh: $74

Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Odense?

Prices for flights to both Odense 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Alexandria $14
    Odense $93

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.

  • Private Half Day Food Tour in Alexandria Egypt: $15
  • Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $20
  • Private Full-Day Food Tour of Alexandria with Hotel Pick Up: $33
  • Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
  • Baladi Plates Alexandria Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
  • Alexandria Food Tour Taste The Egyptian Traditional Food: $56
  • From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Alexandria $4.99
    Odense $31

Tours and Activities in Alexandria

Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Alexandria Free Walking Tour Discover the Hidden Gems: $5.00
  • Tour to The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria: $19
  • Group Tour to the landmarks of Alexandria from Alexandria city: $20
  • Discover Alexandria Walking Tour: $20
  • Half Day Tour to Bibliotheca Alexandrina: $22
  • Exclusive Tour Alexandria, It's newly opened Greek & Roman Museum: $35
  • Alexandria by night private tour by horse carriage ride: $35
  • Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour: $35
  • Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria Islamic architecture: $37
  • Catacombs of kom el shoqafa Guided Walking Tour: $40
  • Alexandria Day Tour Visit the Tob attractions of Alexandria City: $40
  • Walking Tour in Alexandria from Alexandria Hotels: $45

Tours and Activities in Odense

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Odense are as follows:

  • Craft Beer Walking Tour: $62
  • Odense Private Guided Walking Tour: $381

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Alexandria $1.35
    Odense $23


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Odense, we can see that Odense 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 Odense 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 Odense would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Odense 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 Odense Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Odense?

Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Odense. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Odense, 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.