A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antwerp vs. Copan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antwerp or Copan?

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 Antwerp and Copan can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Antwerp or Copan?

Antwerp

Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.

Copan

If you are a lover of history, or just really want to tap into your inner Indiana Jones, a trip to Copan, Honduras is right up your alley. Located in western Honduras, the cobblestone lined streets and white adobe buildings topped with red roofs provide the beautiful backdrop to this once powerful city.

Occupied by the Maya for 2,000 years, Copan was the ruling city in the southern Mayan kingdom. Settled nicely in a fertile river valley among rolling hills, this city is absolutely fascinating and the perfect place to explore history.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Belgium, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.


Which place is cheaper, Copan or Antwerp?

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 Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Copan is €84. 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 Antwerp and Copan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antwerp 71
    Copan 18
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antwerp 142
    Copan 36
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Copan

Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or Copan? 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 Antwerp


Hotels in Copan


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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: Antwerp Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antwerp 12
    Copan 63

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:

  • Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $190
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $179
  • Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $191
  • Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $256
  • Transfer Antwerp <-> Luxembourg (1 to 8pl): $192

Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Copan?

Prices for flights to both Copan and Antwerp 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
    Antwerp 68
    Copan 29

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp

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

  • Private Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Antwerp with Aastha : $124

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antwerp 8.21
    Copan 20

Tours and Activities in Antwerp

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

  • Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $3.56
  • Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.56
  • Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.56
  • A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour: $3.57
  • Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.82
  • Antwerp Steenplein Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $6.41
  • Walking Antwerp City Center with GPS and Audio Tour: $8.36
  • Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
  • Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp: $23
  • Discover Antwerp with this Outside Escape city game tour!: $30
  • Antwerp Bike Tours: $36
  • Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp: $38

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antwerp 18
    Copan 5.77

Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp

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

  • Antwerp Pub Crawl : $72
  • Private Wine Tasting in Boomgaardstraat Antwerp: $89


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

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


Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Copan?

Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Copan. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and Copan, 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.