A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antananarivo vs. Denver for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antananarivo or Denver?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Antananarivo and Denver can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Antananarivo or Denver?

Antananarivo

Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar; it is also sometimes referred to as Tana. This city is the cultural and political center of Madagascar as a whole. There are multiple universities, museums, and other social venues in the city, as well as a national rugby team. This city has a very apparent French influence.

Denver

The capital of Colorado, Denver is commonly referred to as "The Mile-High City" because it is at an elevation of 5,280 feet (1,600 meters) above sea level. It also sits where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, giving a beautiful backdrop for this metropolitan city. The city is the largest in the Rocky Mountains with a population of more than 600,000 and nearly 3 million in the metropolitan area. Denver is a cosmopolitan city with cowboy roots. It's cultural scene is thriving, and the outdoor recreation in the area is superb. Denver is a rapidly growing city but with change comes challenges. Urban sprawl is a problem and the city's infrastructure has reached its limits. Still, efforts are in place to maintain the character and personality that Denver is known for.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in United States of America, and The Best Walking Tours in United States of America.


Which place is cheaper, Denver or Antananarivo?

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 Antananarivo is $88, while the average daily cost in Denver is $248. 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 Antananarivo and Denver in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antananarivo $28
    Denver $87
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antananarivo $56
    Denver $174
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Denver

Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Denver? 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 Antananarivo


Hotels in Denver


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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: Antananarivo Hotel Prices and Denver Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antananarivo $13
    Denver $101

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:

  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $89
  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $100

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Denver

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Denver:

  • Private Departure Transfer to Denver Airport (DEN): $44
  • Denver hotel or address to Denver Airport (DEN) - Departure Private Transfer: $50
  • Denver Airport BJC to Winter Park Ski Resort Arrival Transfer: $93
  • Denver Airport Private Transfer to Denver(downtown): $95
  • Transfer in private minivan from Denver Downtown to International Airport (DEN): $98
  • Private Transfer Denver International Airport DEN to Denver City: $116
  • Denver Airport (DEN) to Glenwood Springs - Round-Trip Transfer: $120
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Denver International Airport: $125
  • Denver Airport (DEN) to Winter Park - Arrival Private Transfer: $131
  • Private Transfer from Denver Airport DEN to Denver in Luxury Van: $136
  • Private Transfer from Denver to Denver Airport DEN in Luxury Van: $136
  • Departure Private Transfer: Denver to Denver Airport DEN in Luxury SUV: $136

Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Denver?

Prices for flights to both Denver and Antananarivo 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
    Antananarivo $47
    Denver $73

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antananarivo

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

  • Cooking And Cuisine Tasting From Tana-Malagasy Fine Foodie Madagascar Tour: $245

Typical Food Prices in Denver

Some typical examples of dining costs in Denver are as follows:


  • Sushi Dinner (for 2)
    $61

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Denver

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

  • Epic Pad Thai Cooking Class in Denver: $55
  • Denver : Hands-on Cooking Classes With Chef Kevin: $60
  • LoHi Neighborhood Food Tour: $71
  • Arts District Walking Food Tour: $79
  • Mystery Puzzle Food Tour in Golden, CO: $80
  • RiNo Arts District Food Tour: $80
  • Downtown Denver Food Tour: $80
  • Dinner Food Tour in RiNo Denver : $99
  • RiNo Evening Food Tour with a Local Guide: $99
  • walking Secret Food Tour: $107

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antananarivo $23
    Denver $52

Tours and Activities in Antananarivo

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

  • Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $24
  • Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
  • Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
  • Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $35
  • Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $63
  • Private Tour Through the Wildlife of Madagascar and the Kingdom of Rova: $139
  • Day - Tour Ampefy: $145
  • Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
  • Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $205
  • Madagascar: Customizable Tour with Car Rental Antananarivo: $214
  • Hitory & Cultural with Lemur Discovery Tour of Antananarivo: $280
  • Full-day road trip and Indri wildlife tour in Andasibe: $286

Tours and Activities in Denver

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

  • Discover A Walking Tour of Denver's Top Sights: $5.00
  • Scavenger Hunt Adventure on Your Phone: $10
  • Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Denver by Operation City Quest: $10
  • Self Guided Denver Ghost Hunt: Mile High Ghost Tour: $12
  • Denver Botanic Gardens General Admission Ticket: $16
  • History and Architecture Walking Tours: $20
  • Experience the season with a scavenger hunt in Denver with Holly Jolly Hunt: $20
  • Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Aurora by Zombie Scavengers: $20
  • Human Hamster Ball Experience : $20
  • Denver Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour: $20
  • Haunted Tour with Ghost Hunting Gear: $20
  • Denver Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $21

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antananarivo $9.14
    Denver $5.31

Sample the Local Flavors in Denver

Also in Denver, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Denver Pub Crawl in RiNo Arts District: $33
  • Pub Crawl Through Denver RiNo Arts District : $34
  • Downtown Denver Pub Crawl - Food & Drinks Included!: $35
  • Terrors Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
  • Denver Street Art & Murals Tour + Brewery Visit/Beer Tasting: $39
  • Buds & Brews Cannabis Grow Tour and Brewery Visit: $67
  • Wine Tasting with Cheese, Charcuterie, and Dessert : $74
  • Denver Bar Crawl : $95
  • Denver Pedicab Brewery Tour: $130


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Denver, we can see that Denver is more expensive. And not only is Antananarivo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antananarivo is in Africa and Denver is in North America, 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 Antananarivo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antananarivo 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 Denver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Denver than you might in Antananarivo.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antananarivo Expensive? and Is Denver Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Denver?

Antananarivo has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Denver. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Denver, 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.